CulturePublished: 19 June 2026 at 16:20

International New Theatre Festival Homo Novus Urges Slowing Down

Taking place from September 4 to 12, this year's festival is centered on rest and deliberately slowing life's pace, with events along the Daugava River from Krāslava to Rīga, including a sand dune and museum.

The international new theatre festival Homo Novus will be held from September 4 to 12 this year. The organizers have chosen the theme of respite and conscious deceleration of daily tempo. Performances and other activities will take place along the Daugava River, stretching from Krāslava to Rīga. Venues include a sand dune, a museum, and other unconventional spaces. The festival aims to offer audiences a chance to pause and appreciate the moment, highlighting the value of a slower pace of life.

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