Festivals in Latvia in August
Latvia has 5 local festival variants to explore in August, with date signals, places, traditions, foods, symbols, and a 3D map entry.
Open Latvia August festivals on the 3D map- Riga Jani Midsummer · Riga Planning Region · Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals
- Kurzeme Planning Region Midsummer Fire Festival · Kurzeme Planning Region · Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals
- Vidzeme Planning Region Midsummer Fire Festival · Vidzeme Planning Region · Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals
- Latgale Planning Region Midsummer Fire Festival · Latgale Planning Region · Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals
- Zemgale Planning Region Midsummer Fire Festival · Zemgale Planning Region · Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals
Festival search guide
This page answers searches for festivals in Latvia in August, including traditions, foods, and local variants.
- Festival cores in Latvia in August
- Local variants in Latvia in August
- Latvia festival map entry
What you can explore
Use this guide to compare Latvia festivals in August by tradition, food, local custom, and festival core.
- Festival cores
- Local variants
- Country festival map
Top festivals in Latvia in August: Dates and places
Use this 2026 guide to quickly scan the main festivals, places, date confidence, and map entry for Latvia in August.
| Festival | Place | Date confidence | Source | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jani Midsummer | Riga · Riga Planning Region | Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season | Needs verification | Open |
| Midsummer Fire Festival | Liepaja · Kurzeme Planning Region | Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season | Needs verification | Open |
| Midsummer Fire Festival | Valmiera · Vidzeme Planning Region | Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season | Needs verification | Open |
| Midsummer Fire Festival | Daugavpils · Latgale Planning Region | Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season | Needs verification | Open |
| Midsummer Fire Festival | Jelgava · Zemgale Planning Region | Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season | Needs verification | Open |
Traditions, food and symbols
- bonfire gathering
- herb wreaths
- waterside wishes
- all-night singing and dancing
- rye bread
- cheese
- festival beer
How to explore these festivals on MapDepth
Open the 3D map, start from Latvia, then filter by August, festival theme, and regional variant to compare these traditions.
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Regional highlights
- Riga · Riga Planning Region: Riga Jani Midsummer; Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals; Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season
- Liepaja · Kurzeme Planning Region: Kurzeme Planning Region Midsummer Fire Festival; Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals; Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season
- Valmiera · Vidzeme Planning Region: Vidzeme Planning Region Midsummer Fire Festival; Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals; Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season
- Daugavpils · Latgale Planning Region: Latgale Planning Region Midsummer Fire Festival; Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals; Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season
- Jelgava · Zemgale Planning Region: Zemgale Planning Region Midsummer Fire Festival; Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals; Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season
FAQ
What festivals happen in Latvia in August 2026?
Latvia in August features Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals, with date confidence, places, customs, foods, and map routes on MapDepth.
What events and celebrations happen in Latvia in August?
This guide covers August festivals, events and celebrations in Latvia, including bonfire gathering, herb wreaths, waterside wishes, all-night singing and dancing.
Which regions have August festivals in Latvia?
Regional highlights include Riga · Riga Planning Region, Liepaja · Kurzeme Planning Region, Valmiera · Vidzeme Planning Region, Daugavpils · Latgale Planning Region, each connected to festival cores and local variants.
Seasonal context
In August, Latvia has 1 festival core and 5 regional variants in season, led by Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals and grounded in customs and foods such as bonfire gathering, herb wreaths, waterside wishes, all-night singing and dancing.
Representative festival cores
Customs and foods
- bonfire gathering
- herb wreaths
- waterside wishes
- all-night singing and dancing
- rye bread
- cheese
- festival beer