May 2025 activities in Riga, book your apartment now!
Spring arrives in Riga with full force – the city blossoms, and each day becomes rich with exciting events, cultural highlights, and leisurely walks in beautiful parks. May is the perfect time to visit Riga and enjoy its vibrant atmosphere. Aparthotel Amella invites you to plan your weekend stays now and book your apartment early – to ensure the best price and a comfortable, relaxing experience!
Top Events in Riga – May 2025
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Museum Night 2025
📍 Museums and exhibition spaces across Riga
🕒 May 17, from 18:00 until the early hours
For one night only, museums become true cultural oases – Museum Night is an international event where museums across Europe open their doors late into the night. This year’s theme, “Stories of Our Values”, invites visitors to discover Latvia’s most treasured exhibits through concerts, creative workshops, storytelling, and exhibitions. Entry is free during the event.
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Night of Churches & Open Church Day
📍 Churches across Latvia, including approx. 40 in Riga
🕒 May 17, from 10:00 to 24:00
A captivating and peaceful cultural experience that opens the doors to the architectural and artistic heritage of Latvian churches. The evening will include guided tours, concerts, storytelling, and quiet contemplation. The event also features organ and choir performances, children’s activities, and opportunities for personal reflection or shared spiritual discovery.
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Rimi Riga Marathon
📍 Starting point – near the Freedom Monument
🕒 May 17–18
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just doing it for fun – the Riga Marathon is an unforgettable experience! There are distances for all ages and levels: 42 km, 21 km, 10 km, 6 km, the festive “5K”, DPD Mile, and Children’s Day runs. This year’s route will pass through some of Riga’s most scenic spots, from Dzegužkalns to Mežaparks, across three bridges, and past the Freedom Monument.
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Esplanāde Open-Air Market
📍 Esplanade Park, Riga
🕒 May 16 (11:00–18:00) & May 17 (11:00–17:00)
A spring market in the heart of Riga, where you’ll find beautiful, high-quality creations from Latvian designers, artists, and artisans – from clothing and jewelry to ceramics and accessories. The perfect place to enjoy local creativity, tasty food and drinks, and get ready for summer with stylish, sustainable shopping.
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Eurovision Song Contest Live Broadcast – Forum Cinemas
📍 Forum Cinemas, Riga
🕒 May 17, 21:45 – Grand Final Live Broadcast
For the third year in a row, Forum Cinemas in Riga offers a unique chance to experience Eurovision on the big screen! Music lovers are invited to come together and share the excitement of the biggest, boldest music celebration of the year.
This year, Latvia is represented by Tautumeitas with their song “Bur man laimi”, performing in the second semi-final on May 15. The Grand Final will take place on May 18. The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in Basel, Switzerland, for the third time in the contest’s history. Hosts include Hazel Brugger, Sandra Studer, and for the final, Michelle Hunziker.
The live broadcasts are provided by Latvian Television (LTV1) in collaboration with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).
Let’s be united by music – experience Eurovision with fellow fans on the big screen!
