Events in Riga in December 2026
Riga event dates for December 2026 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to December.
Riga's December 2026 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Sourced events
Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Dec 1 - Dec 31
Riga Christmas Market
The annual Christmas Market held in the Old Town of Riga, featuring festive stalls, crafts, food, and entertainment throughout December.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 10 - Dec 24
St. Peter's Church Christmas Concerts
A series of classical and choral Christmas concerts held in the historic St.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 15 - Dec 18
Riga International Christmas Jazz Festival
An international jazz festival featuring local and international jazz musicians performing in various venues around Riga.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Christmas Eve · publicDec 24
- Christmas Day · publicDec 25
- Boxing Day · publicDec 26
- New Year's Eve · publicDec 31
- Long weekendDec 24–Dec 27
- Long weekendDec 25–Dec 27
- Long weekend with bridge dayDec 31–Jan 3
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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Turn these December events into a full Riga plan, every place checked for closures, limited hours, and booking needs on your dates.