Featured Events
Valmiera ; Riga
23 May 2010 (annual)
Runners in their thousands hit the streets of the Latvian capital in the annual Noreda Riga Marathon, starting next to Arena Riga on Grostonas Street. The event, which started up in 1991, comprises the marathon, a half-marathon and a mini-marathon.
Valmiera ; Latvian National Opera, Riga
8 - 18 Jun 2010 (annual)
First held in 1998, the annual Riga Opera Festival closes the Latvian National Opera season in style. It features productions that have been premièred through the preceding season and welcomes guest companies to follow in Richard Wagner's footsteps and perform in Riga.
Valmiera ; Bergs, Riga
Daily; not Sun
One of the New Town's premiere restaurants, Bergs is housed in Riga's best design hotel and offers a grey, minimalist interior, views of the square and a fresh flower on every table. Diners can expect upmarket international cuisine such as poached lemongrass halibut fillet or local seasonal dishes like venison with wild mushrooms.