If you want to learn more about Daugavpils, the best way to do it is to visit a guided city tour, which will take you through the most important sights and their history. Your guide will tell you interesting and fascinating stories about our city.
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10 reasons to visit Daugavpils during winter holidays
Daugavpils turns into a real fairy-tale city during Christmas, where every corner breathes with magic and festive atmosphere. If you are looking for a place to spend an unforgettable holiday, then Daugavpils is the place to go!
Against the Wind and Up into the Light: Rotko Museum announces Winter Exhibition Season
At 4 p.m. on Friday, 29 November, the Rothko Museum will launch its winter season, closing the year with six profoundly moving exhibitions.
Lights on the main Christmas tree in Daugavpils will be illuminated on 1st December
Christmas season in Daugavpils will begin soon! On November 30th the first candle in the big Advent wreath will be lit, and on December 1st the main Christmas tree will be illuminated with colourful lights on the main square.
Events in Daugavpils from 13th to 19th December
From from 13th to 19th December, everyone is invited to take part in the events taking place in our city. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the best of art, music and activities. Come with your friends and family and enjoy a week full of adventure.
„Halloween Horror Park” – the grand show is coming to Daugavpils!
From 12 October to 3 November, Daugavpils Central Park will become the mysterious „Horror Park”, which promises to be the most ambitious and spectacular event of this autumn. Every evening from 3 pm to 10 pm, the park will open its doors to all those who are willing to immerse themselves in an atmosphere of mysticism and fear.
PLAN YOUR VISIT TO DAUGAVPILS
If you are planning a holiday in Daugavpils from 9th August to 15th August, take a look at the cultural and sports events on offer.
The first „Beer Festival” will be held in Daugavpils in August
On 17 August, the first „Beer Festival” will be held in Daugavpils. From 6 pm to 10:30 pm visitors will be able to taste a variety of beers, enjoy energetic rhythms of music, get an insight into culinary heritage and enjoy being together in A. Pumpura Square.
Sightseeing tour on a retro tram in Daugavpils
LLC „Daugavpils satiksme” offers a unique opportunity – a trip around Daugavpils on a retro tram, which was manufactured in the middle of the 20th century at the Riga Carriage Works.
The Daugavpils Fortress acquires a new cultural landmark in an open-storage chamber for contemporary ceramics
Since 8 September 2023, the 7th bastion casemate of the Daugavpils Fortress is officially available in its new function – as an open-storage chamber for contemporary ceramics from the Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre (soon-to-be museum) collection.
DAUGAVPILS CITY FESTIVAL 2024 (programme)
The main events of the Daugavpils City Festival will take place from 31 May to 2 June. As usual, residents and visitors will enjoy a varied programme of festivities with concerts by different artists, as well as performances by local collectives and artists.
Amazing hen party ideas in Daugavpils
The hen party is an old and beautiful tradition before the wedding. Exciting, fun and original ideas for the hen party will make it unforgettable. Here are some ideas for a party scenario in Daugavpils.
