Art & Culture in Riga

Explore the vibrant art and culture scene of Riga. From museums and hidden galleries to beautiful architecture and street art, our Spotters have discovered the perfect places for every art and culture enthusiast. Discover contemporary art at Zuzeum or take a stroll down Nometņu Street to admire its rich history and stunning architecture. Discover these and many more cultural gems in Riga!

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Tallinas Ielas Kvartāls

Hipster and art block

"Tallinas Ielas Kvartāls" in Riga is a joint complex of 16 renovated ex-residential buildings that have become an epicenter of art, culture and hipness!

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Strigune

Jul 14, 2025

Motormuzejs

Polished History

It is an experience that takes you back many decades. You can sit in an old-school bus and drive through the Latvian countryside or ring up a soviet-era phone booth to listen to anecdotes.

Art & culture

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Lasmanis

Jul 8, 2025

Hanzas Perons

Modern venue meets history

Hanzas Perons is a top pick in Riga's cultural life. You can find big concerts, exhibitions and other events in this renovated old cargo train warehouse!

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Music

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Strigune

Jun 12, 2025

K.K. fon Stricka Villa

Artistic oasis in the city

"K.K. fon Stricka Villa" in Riga is a reborn old villa from the late 19th century. It is easy-going yet hip, with elements from the past yet so modern!

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Music

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Strigune

Jun 9, 2025

Born For Freedom

Huge 3D street art fox in town

"Born For Freedom" (or, in Latvian, Dzimuši Brīvībai) is a huge 3D street art sculpture of a fox dedicated to the protection of animals...

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Zaiga

Brača

Jun 6, 2025

Zuzeum

A new space for art in Riga

"Zuzeum Art Centre" in Riga is spread over three levels of a historical building with a nice shop/coffee place and a green oasis of a rooftop terrace!

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Dace

Strigune

Jun 6, 2025

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Art & Culture in Riga

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture

Ēriks

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You?

Zaiga

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Ēriks

Dace

You?

Zaiga

Tallinas Ielas Kvartāls

Hipster and art block

Dace

Strigune

Motormuzejs

Polished History

Ēriks

Lasmanis

Hanzas Perons

Modern venue meets history

Dace

Strigune

K.K. fon Stricka Villa

Artistic oasis in the city

Dace

Strigune

Born For Freedom

Huge 3D street art fox in town

Zaiga

Brača

Zuzeum

A new space for art in Riga

Dace

Strigune

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