Sigulda Celebrates Fifth Annual Neighborhood Festival
This weekend, July 17–18, Sigulda will host the fifth Neighborhood Festival, bringing together locals and visitors for two days of concerts, workshops, and family activities.
The fifth edition of the Neighborhood Festival (Apkaimes svētki) will take place this weekend in the vicinity of the Sigulda Parish Culture House, organized by the Sigulda Municipality. The event kicks off on July 17 in the evening with a youth disco, a concert by Uģis Eihvalds' drum class, and a stand-up show “Kalvis and Jānis Laugh with the Audience.” The drum class performs at 20:00 to energize the atmosphere, followed by the opening of the Green House at 21:30, where comedians Jānis Kreičmanis and Kalvis Troska will present their stand-up. Seating is limited, and entry is by donation.
On July 18, a full day of activities awaits visitors, including concerts, creative workshops, theater performances, sports, a market of artisans, home producers, and design goods, a children's market (Andele-mandele), giant wooden games, and more. The highlight will be the traditional ball starting at 23:00 at the Culture House with the band “Perlamutrs,” promising a lively atmosphere until late.
The program also features a brass band concert at 10:00, a puppet show at 12:00, guided tours of the National Archives’ Riga Regional Archives Pierīga Document Section, educational activities at the waste sorting site “Zemdegas,” giant soap bubble fun, sports activities in Peltes, a photo orientation “Walk in Peltes,” and various concerts. The festival aims to bring families and friends together for memorable summer experiences.
