Valmiermuiža Ethnomusic Festival 2025

Join the great ethnomusic event in Latvia and meet again in Valmiermuiža on 5 July 2025! For the eighth year, the International Valmiermuiža Ethnomusic Festival will bring together seekers of authentic experiences, as well as outstanding soloists and contemporary ethnomusic bands from Latvia, as well as from countries near and far. A diverse musical experience, ranging from traditional to contemporary ethnomusic music, will appeal to even the most demanding music lovers.

Circus performers, a fire show, cuisine from different cultures, peaceful and restless recreation areas, visual arts events, entertaining educational workshops celebrating modern sustainability using ancient skills - the festival promises a range of diverse experiences and a great atmosphere for the whole family!

Musical programme: “Oratnitza” (Bulgaria), “Svjata Vatra” (Estonia/Ukraine), “Juuk” and Hasmik Bagoyan (Latvia/Armenia), “Slavic Folk Songs” by Ansis Bētiņš and Artūrs Čukurs (Latvia). Saulius Petreikis with the band (Lithuania), “Black Rooster Kapelye” (Latvia/USA/Germany), “Līgas pH3” (Latvia), “Dyrbyni” (Latvia), “Kaktu balles muzikanti” (Latvia).

PROGRAMME

Concerts on two stages:

13.00 Craig Judelman ASV

14.00 Dyrbyni LV

16.00 Kaktu balles muzikanti LV

17.00 Saulius Petreikis LT

18.00 Slāvu tautu dziedājumi LV

19.00 Juuk and Hasmik Bagoyan LV | AM

20.00 Līgas pH3 LV

21.00 Oratnitza BG

22.00 Black Rooster Kapelye LV | ASV | DE

23.40 Svjata Vatra EE | UA

Activities and workshops:

13.00–18.00 Circus workshops, culinary masterclasses, beautification, pastal making, freakbikes and other activities

13.00–18.00 Craft and design mini-market

13.00–01.00 Poetry ‘Radio X’ and Summer School ‘FestivaL'and 6.0’ installation

13.30–14.00 Opening of the exhibition on traditional music instrument ‘ieviņas’

14.00–15.00 Workshop ‘Let's play spoons!’

14.00–17.00 Horse riding

15.00–15.40 Jewish dances masterclass

23.00–23.30 Pulse Effect uguns šovs

Entrance to the festival is free for children under 16 years of age.

Valmiermuiža Ethnomusic Festival website: https://www.etnovalmiermuiza.lv/.

The Valmiermuiža Ethnomusic Festival creates a link between traditions and contemporary – in music, crafts, culinary and various other artforms. A musical experience, ranging from traditional to contemporary ethnomusic music, will appeal to even the most demanding music lovers. Located in a beautiful historical park, it invites you to spend a summer day with friends or family enjoying excellent music, food and participating in creative workshops.

The Valmiermuiža Ethnomusic Festival is organised by the Valmiermuiža Association of Culture in cooperation with the Culture Management Centre "Lauska". Supported by Valmiermuiža Craft Brewery, State Culture Capital Foundation, Valmiera Municipality, UPBEAT Platform, ZAAO, Audio, TOI TOI Latvia, Vivi, radio NABA, Delfi, Riga Circus, Aula and others.