Events

Here You will find the information about the events in Valmiera and surroundings in February!

The Valmiera Art days “KUSTĪBA” (“MOVEMENT”) will take place from April 1st until May 1st. It’s become a tradition, that during the event both locals and guests of the town will be treated with a diverse programme – paintings in urban environment, plays, exhibitions, movies, lectures and the annual Latvian children and youth theatre festival.

From May 8th until the 9th Valmiera will host the bicycle and cinema festival “Kino Pedālis” (“Bicycle Pedal”). On it’s 5th birthday, the festival will offer exciting short-film programs in specially designed cinemas, program for children, as well as bicycle trips in 3 different routes: Family pedal (~15 km), Half-pedal (~ 25 km), Grand Pedal (~ 55 km).

The Museum Night in Valmiera will take place on May 16th. During the event guests will be able to enjoy various concerts, movies and creative workshops, as well as visit exhibitions of works of art and permanent expositions.

On May 22nd and 23rd, in the Valmiera town square, between the Valmiera Culture centre and shopping mall “Valleta” the traditional “Vidzemes Uzņēmēju dienas” (‘Vidzeme Entrepreneur days”) will be held – an event, that has become annual and highly anticipated among locals and guests from nearby regions and abroad.

On June 13th, in Valmiera, already for the 10th time the year’s most anticipated event  in Valmiermuiža will take place – ethno festival “SVIESTS” (“BUTTER”). During the event, visitors will be able to visit and explore both annual celebrations, creative workshops and homemade market “Gardu muti”, as well as enjoy the performances from folk dance collectives and folk music concerts.

From June 19th until June 21st the Valmiera swimming pool will host the Latvian open swimming championship, in which the athletes for 3 days will battle for the Latvian championship in both individual events and relays

The start for the Running-walk will be given by the Freedom Monument in Rīga. The finish of the 107 km long distance will be at the Valmiera St. Sīmanis church.

From July 24th un the 27th Valmiera will celebrate it’s 737th birthday. There will be festive concerts for every taste, sporty, creative and cognitive activities both for the small ones and adults, as well as the traditional craftsmen and home made goods market.

The Valmiera Summer Theatre festival invites guests to unusual places in the urban environment, which, from August 7th until the 9th, will transform into temporary stages and will let everyone discover the city and it’s secrets. This year the festival will create a special atmosphere for families.

From August 19th until the 23rd in Valmiera, the Vidzeme Olympic centre and Kocēni sports house for the 14th time will host the international floorball tournament “Latvian Open 2020”, gathering teams from various countries.

Shortly before the beginning of the basketball season, from August 24th until the 29th, in Valmiera, the Vidzeme Olympic centre will host the traditional youth basketball tournament “Valmiera Summer Cup”. The tournament will be held for the sixth time.

In these parts of the country the traditional “Miķeļdienas” festivities and market “Gardu muti” will take on September 19th, in the Valmiermuiža park. The completion of the grand works will be commemorated with festivities and a tasty meal from all the treats gathered during the summer.

On the third Sunday of September, on September 20th, Valmiera will host the Valmiera marathon, which annually brings together both big and small active lifestyle lovers and sports enthusiasts from Latvia and other countries.

On October 10th Valmiera will host one of it’s most anticipated events – the “Simjūda” fair, in which annually merchants from near and far come together and sell self-cultivated and cherished autumn harvest and other goods.

Throughout the whole year the Valmiera Music school, celebrating its centenary, invites guests to various concerts, meanwhile the Valmiera Music school centenary closing concert will take place on October 10th, at 5PM, in the Valmiera Culture centre. Let’s celebrate together!

From November 7th until the 14th, Valmiera will host the Valmiera Restaurant week, which is beloved by gourmet and during which every visitor will have the opportunity to experience a real gastronomic experience with various autumn goods.
Restaurant "Rātes Vārti"
Restaurant "Vecpuisis"
Restaurant "Agnese"
Valmiermuiža Beer Kitchen
Dikļi Palace

From November 11th until the 18th, Valmiera will host events dedicated to the national holidays and the 102nd anniversary of Latvia, offering a wide range of events for both locals and guests of Valmiera.

On December 12, the Valmiera Town Square and the courtyard of the castle will traditionally host a Christmas market that will delight every visitor with the masterpieces of various merchants and amateurs.

During the Winter solstice festivities and in the fair “Gardu muti”, on december 19th, home-makers and craftsmen from near and far will come to Valmiermuiža Park, offering a variety of crafts, master classes, brews for different tastes, as well as smoked goods and other benefits for the festive table. By discovering the traditions of celebrating festivities, guests will be able to sing, celebrate and play during the eve of the festivities.