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CulturePublished: 6 August 2026 at 23:50

Thousands of fans attend Calvin Harris’s Mezaparks concert

Two electronic music stars played in the Baltic states on Thursday night: Moby in Tartu and Calvin Harris in Mezaparks, Riga, where thousands gathered.

Foto: LSM (rus)

On Thursday evening, two leading names in electronic music headlined shows in the Baltic states. American artist Moby, widely regarded as a cult figure, took to the stage in Tartu, while the Mezaparks open-air venue in Riga hosted Calvin Harris, the DJ and producer known for a string of hit records.

The Mezaparks concert drew thousands of spectators, underlining Harris’s large fan base in Latvia. As a representative of electronic dance music, Harris has built a reputation as a hitmaker, with numerous tracks enjoying international success. His appearance in Riga was one of the most anticipated events for local electronic music enthusiasts.

Meanwhile, Moby performed in Tartu, bringing his distinctive sound to an Estonian audience. The fact that two globally recognized electronic musicians played in the region on the same night highlights the Baltic countries’ growing importance on the international concert map.

For fans, the evening offered a rare opportunity to experience two major artists in one night, even though they were separated by several hundred kilometers. The Mezaparks concert, in particular, demonstrated the continued appetite for large-scale DJ events in Latvia. Organizers had prepared for a large crowd, and the turnout in Mezaparks confirmed that the appeal of electronic music remains strong.

Overall, Thursday’s concerts added a significant cultural moment to the Baltic summer, drawing thousands of people to hear the music of two celebrated electronic artists. The events also showcased the region’s ability to attract top-tier performers, from the cult American musician Moby to the superstar DJ Calvin Harris.

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