Mo 12/01/2026

Electronic Dance Music Legend Pete Tong Returns to Latvia

Electronic Dance Music Legend Pete Tong Returns to Latvia After more than a ten-year break, the cult figure of electronic dance music, DJ and producer Pete Tong, is returning to Latvia and will perform a DJ set at club “First” on February 6. Tickets for the event available on sale at all Biļešu Serviss ticket outlets and online at www.bilesuserviss.lv. Pete Tong, whose full name is Peter Michael Tong, is a British DJ, producer, and long-time host of the BBC Radio shows Essential Mix and Essential Selection. Often described as a global ambassador of electronic dance music, Tong is also the head of the record label FFRR Records (part of the Warner Music Group), where he focuses on dance music production. Tong was born in 1960 in Kent, England, where he also received his education. His initial musical interest was in drums, but he soon turned to DJing, giving his first public performance at the age of just 15, at a friend’s wedding. Later, Tong created his own mobile disco, opened and managed several nightclubs, and eventually became an advertising sales assistant at the music magazine “Blues & Soul.” This was followed by a position as an A&R (artists and repertoire) manager at London Records, which opened the door to the world of house music and broad opportunities, including work with BBC Radio. Pete Tong is one of the most well-known British DJs and has built a large fan base thanks to his radio show Essential Selection. From 2003 to 2007, Tong was a resident DJ at Ibiza’s Pacha club. In 2008, he signed a contract with the club Eden and launched his “Wonderland” concept there, which ran for three years. In 2011, the DJ announced his return to Pacha along with a new event series titled “All Gone Pete Tong,” which later also became the name of a radio show on the U.S. station iHeartRadio, serving as an American counterpart to Tong’s BBC program. What can we expect from Pete Tong’s Riga set? While many DJs play pre-prepared programs, Pete Tong prefers to feel and adapt to the mood and desires of the crowd. “I see playing as surfing, and the audience is my wave, which I always try to stay in harmony with,” Tong reveals. On February 6, we will meet at an unforgettable party where we’ll discover how Riga sounds and, together with one of the world’s most renowned DJs, immerse ourselves in the flow of electronic music. More information: https://www.petetong.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LTipsAgencyLatvia Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWKsi1UQrbM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnB1lEfBiys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-mU_rvVYHo Fr 09/01/2026

Lewis Capaldi to perform in Vilnius at the end of May

Lewis Capaldi to perform in Vilnius at the end of May On May 31st, Lewis Capaldi, the performer of megahits Someone You Loved, Before You Go, Survive and Forget Me, will perform at Vilnius' Vingis Park. This will be the only concert of the talented singer and author of emotionally moving songs in the Baltic States. Fans can expect to hear such well-known hits as Bruises, Pointless, Hold Me While You Wait, Grace, Wish You the Best, with which he has already won the hearts of millions of listeners. It is especially significant that after a 2-year break dedicated to improving his health, Lewis Capaldi will go on tour with a completely new passion. His concert schedule shows that many dates are already completely sold out. Including his New York Madison Square Garden show, which sold out in under a minute, and London’s Hyde Park, where an additional date had to be added. The ticket sales throughout the Biļešu serviss network: January 12th, from 10am pre-sale only for www.ltips.lv news subscribers January 14th, from 10am pre-sale only for recipients of Biļešu serviss Entertainment post January 16th, from Public sale will begin at 10am The world first got to know the talent of Scottish-Italian composer, musician and performer Lewis Capaldi in 2017, when the piece Bruises quickly amassed almost 28 million plays on Spotify worldwide, making him the fastest-ever unsigned artist to reach 25 million plays on the platform. However, all this could not have happened at all, because Lewis's father had a vasectomy, so the boy's conception was a real miracle. Little Lewis became interested in music at an early age: a passion for performing started after he sang on stage at the age of 4 and started learning to play the guitar at the age of 9, soon composing his first original songs. Following the staggering success of Bruises, Lewis Capaldi quickly signed a record deal and shot to the top of the pop music world like a rocket — becoming the first artist ever to sell out an arena tour before releasing his full debut album “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent”. Tickets for the tour were snapped up within minutes, and this historic achievement was entered into the Guinness World Records. There is no doubt that the key single from his debut studio album, Someone You Loved, played a major role in Lewis Capaldi’s global rise. The track charted in 29 countries, spent seven consecutive weeks at No. 1 in the UK, became the best selling British single of 2019, and entered both the Billboard Hot 100 and Canadian Hot 100, cementing Capaldi’s talent on both sides of the Atlantic. "Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent" went on to become the best-selling album of not only 2019, but also 2020 in the UK and Ireland. Lewis Capaldi's second studio album, "Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent" (2023), with the singles Forget Me, Pointless and Wish You the Best, continued the success of his debut, becoming the fastest-selling album in the UK. When asked by NME about the inspiration of the songs on the album, Lewis commented with characteristic irony: "I would go out and look out at the world and what's shit, and then I would write songs pertaining to that". In 2023, Capaldi announced that he was temporarily stepping away from public life to focus more on his emotional and physical health (the artist had been diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome). The break proved beneficial — two years later, in 2025, Lewis Capaldi made a triumphant return, with audiences responding enthusiastically to his performance on the Glastonbury Festival stage and to his newly released EP “Survive” in November. The album's lead single Survive, in which the artist talks about his comeback and his determination to continue what he started despite difficulties, became his sixth No. 1 hit in the UK chart. The list of awards received or nominated for by Lewis Capaldi includes Grammys, Brit Awards, Scottish Music Awards, Q Awards, MTW Music Awards and many others, thus confirming that he is one of the most acclaimed artists of his generation by critics and listeners. However, the truest testament to Lewis Capaldi's personality and mastery are his concerts. Since he performs songs with all his heart, so moving that there is no doubt about his own experience, while always complementing them with comments full of open self-irony, it is no wonder that many thousands appreciate his extraordinary personality. Having successfully performed in sold-out arenas (the first tour sold out in 1 second before even the release of his debut album) and at major festivals, and having previously opened for stars like Ed Sheeran, Bastille, Rag'n'Bone Man, Sam Smith, Milky Chance, Lewis Capaldi is now embarking on the most ambitious tour of his career — with Vilnius as the only stop in the entire Baltic region. More information: https://www.lewiscapaldi.com https://www.facebook.com/ltipsagency Video: Someone You Loved - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zABLecsR5UE Before You Go - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtauh8GcxBY Survive - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W02YdpPWayA We 17/12/2025

Dutch rapper Joost Klein to perform in Riga

The standout Eurovision Song Contest artist Joost Klein, known for his song “Europapa”, will embark on a world tour in 2026 following a string of sold-out shows across Europe’s major cities and the United States. The tour will stop in Latvia on June 18 at the Palladium Riga concert hall. We 10/12/2025

Röyksopp to perform a DJ set at Palladium Riga

​​​​​​​The first club night of 2026 in the Crave Night series will be headlined by the Norwegian duo Röyksopp, who will perform a DJ set on February 13 at Palladium Riga. During Crave Night, the Palladium Riga concert hall transforms into a world-class nightclub, complete with impressive lighting, video, and sound equipment. Th 04/12/2025

Finnish superstar Käärijä to perform in Riga next fall

Finnish superstar Käärijä to perform in Riga next fall On October 28th, Finnish rapper, singer and composer Käärijä will perform at the Palladium Rīga concert hall as part of his most extensive tour to date, named “Eurodisko tour”. The Eurovision 2023 audience vote favorite's hit Cha Cha Cha not only topped the charts in his native Finland, but also in Sweden, Latvia and Lithuania, and ranked at least in the top ten in 13 countries in total. Mo 20/10/2025

Pitbull – next summer's hottest concert in Riga

After an incredibly high-energy and completely sold-out run of concerts across Europe this summer, global pop superstar Pitbull will embark on a new tour next year, which will include a highly anticipated stop in Riga. Experience the party of the year on July 29, 2026, at Mežaparks Great Bandstand in Riga. Special guest – Lil Jon. Tickets on sale from October 24 at 12:00 PM via “Biļešu Serviss”. Mo 06/10/2025

The enchanting voice of an angel – Tori Amos to perform in Riga 

This spring, the legendary American singer-songwriter, pianist, and one of the brightest figures in alternative music – Tori Amos – will embark on a major European tour with her brand-new album “In Times of Dragons”. On May 28, 2026, she will perform at the Xiaomi Arena Amphitheatre in Riga. Tu 30/09/2025

Psychedelic rock band Unknown Mortal Orchestra to perform in Riga

Creators of the well-known tracks "So Good at Being in Trouble," "Hunnybee," and "Multi-Love" – New Zealand-born psychedelic dream-weavers Unknown Mortal Orchestra – are embarking on a new tour. Their artistically rhythmic guitar work, lo-fi aesthetics, and signature dreamlike sound will come to life on March 11, 2026, at Palladium Riga. Mo 29/09/2025

TikTok sensation Kim Dracula to perform in Riga

Kim Dracula – one of the most intriguing musicians of recent years, known for freely blending a wide range of genres – will perform at Palladium Riga on February 9, 2026. Fr 26/09/2025

British hip-hop avant-gardist Lancey Foux to perform in Riga

Hailed as a pioneer of the UK’s new wave of rap, Lancey Foux has played a major role in redefining the genre with his now distinctly alternative sound. Authentic aura, explosive energy, and possibly the wildest party in Latvia – on 10 February 2025, British music and style icon Lancey Foux will perform at Palladium Riga. Mo 22/09/2025

British comedian Mo Gilligan to perform in Riga

Three-time BAFTA TV Award winner, hailed by “The Times” as “the funniest man in Britain” and star of his own Netflix specials – Mo Gilligan – will bring his brand-new comedy show “The Mo You Know” to Riga next year. The performance will take place on 14 November 2026 at Palladium Riga. Th 27/02/2025

DJ Maddix to perform in Riga on April 11

Riga is about to ignite with the electrifying beats of electronic music as world-renowned DJ and producer Maddix arrives in Latvia! On April 11, he will take the stage at Palladium for a night like no other. Tickets are available now via “Biļešu Serviss”