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ZARA LARSSON ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM AND CONCERT AT XIAOMI ARENA, RIGA
Today, multiplatinum chart–topping global pop powerhouse Zara Larsson kicks her boldest era yet into overdrive with the announcement of her new album and tour. She will perform in Riga on 16 November with her only show in the Baltics as part of the tour for her new album “Midnight Sun”.SHAME TO PERFORM AT PALLADIUM RIGA
Rock adrenaline is coming to Riga. On 12 October, British post-punk quintet Shame will take over concert hall Palladium with a performance that proves even apparent chaos on stage can transform into tightly polished interplay.Smash Into Pieces to perform at Palladium Riga this fall
Powerful vocals, soaring melodies, aggressive guitars and anthemic symphonic metal grandeur - these are the hallmarks of Swedish pop metal band Smash Into Pieces, who will electrify Palladium Rīga on 5 October. Tickets go on sale 4 June at 11:00 via Biļešu Serviss.The world-renowned musician Matteo Bocelli returns to Latvia!
On October 9, Arena Xiaomi will be filled with Italian charm and the magic of a beautiful voice. Matteo Bocelli will present the Latvian audience with an inspiring program, where classical and popular music blend together with elegance.Eurovision star Tommy Cash to perform in Riga
Celebrating his success at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Estonian rapper Tommy Cash is heading out on a European tour and will perform at Palladium Riga on October 27! Expect a night of music dripping with sarcasm, bold lyrics, and a provocative persona that won't go unnoticed.Swedish rapper Bladee to perform in Riga
The shining star of Sweden’s contemporary cloud rap scene – Bladee – will perform on December 1st at the Palladium Riga concert hall. This will be a unique opportunity for Latvian listeners to experience live one of the brightest members of the “Drain Gang” collective.Icelandic singer Daði Freyr to perform in Riga
Groovy melodies, catchy lyrics, and genuine simplicity – these are the words that best describe Icelandic pop culture phenomenon and multi-instrumentalist Daði Freyr, who will perform at the Palladium concert hall in Riga on October 3.Enter Shikari – Riga
Craving for a proper mosh pit? Enter Shikari – the fantastic British post-hardcore band known for their intense and high-energy performances – is coming to Riga!Rag’n’Bone Man, Apashe & Brass Orchestra to perform at Postivus
Joining the Positivus festival line-up are Rag’n’Bone Man, known for his unique voice and emotionally charged songs that combine elements of blues, soul, and hip-hop, and electronic master Apashe, who will join forces with the majestic band Brass Orchestra.Dave Stewart to perform Eurythmics hits in Latvia
In the midst of summer, on July 21, Dave Stewart will perform for the first time in the Baltics at the Sigulda Castle with the legendary Eurythmics classic catalogue.Tickets for the concert available at Biļešu ServissPositivus festival announces first artists
Positivus introduces the first names of this year's program, which we will experience on August 8th and 9th in Riga, Lucavsala. Surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the city, this year's festival will be slightly different from the last few years.The Cult to perform at Palladium concert hall this summer
British hard rock legends The Cult will be performing in Latvia for the first time on June 11, taking the stage at Palladium Riga! Members of the Positivus Festival concert club will have access to pre-sale tickets starting March 19 at 11:00 AMJacob Collier will perform at Xiaomi Arena in Riga
Imagine a arena, with you in the crowd, singing your heart out as thousands of voices join together. "Somebody to Love" fills the air - one of the most powerful anthems of all time, celebrating life's best things. Sounds like a dream? It’s not! It’s Jacob Collier.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”Mogwai to perform at Palladium concert hall
Scottish post-rock giants Mogwai will soon arrive in Riga to take listeners on an atmospheric and hypnotic musical journey. An unforgettable evening is guaranteed on September 9 at Palladium Concert Hall. Tickets via "Biļešu Serviss".Dropkick Murphys to perform at Palladium concert hall
Dropkick Murphys are set to take the stage at Palladium Concert Hall on October 25, promising an unforgettable night of high-energy music and pure Boston spirit! Tickets go on sale on February 28 at 10.00 via the “Biļešu Serviss” network.This summer Positivus Festival will take place on august 8 and 9
This year's festival will take place for the first time in August – on August 8th and 9th in Riga, Lucavsala. For the seventeenth time, the festival will bring many music stars to Latvia and the first artist line-up announcement is expected in the upcoming weeks.Fedde Le Grand to Perform in Riga on July 25
Icon Fedde Le Grand will perform an unforgettable show in Riga on July 25, 2025. Known for massive hits like "Put Your Hands Up" and "The Creeps", Fedde is set to deliver an electrifying night of non-stop beats, high-energy performances, and immersive visuals.Legendary AC/DC to perform in Estonia this summer
Today The legendary multi-million selling band AC/DC announced that they will return to Europe this summer to continue their “POWER UP” tour. As part of the show, AC/DC will perform for the first time on the Tallinn Song Festival groundsSecond date added for Nick Cave in Sigulda
Due to overwhelming fan demand, a second Nick Cave performance has been added at the Sigulda Medieval Castle. The first show sold out within hours, resulting in a deal with the artist's management for an additional date on August 13th.Rock and roll desert kings Queens of the Stone Age will perform at Arena Riga
If you want to experience a storm of sound that touches both the mind and the heart, then get ready - Queens of the Stone Age for the first time will perform at Arena Riga on August 1st to shake up music fans in Latvia!One Republic will perform in Arena Riga next fall on November 4th
Have you ever heard thousands sing along to “Counting Stars” or “Apologize”? Then you know that this is just the beginning of what we will experience when OneRepublic returns to Latvia to electrify Arena Riga next fall on November 4th.Robbie Williams will perform in Latvia at Mežaparks
A concert that will rewrite the music experience - Robbie Williams on August 3rd at Mežaparks. Forget the usual - Robbie Williams is ready to surprise, provoke and excite!Next year The Offspring will perform in Latvia
The long-awaited moment when The Offspring will perform in Riga has arrived. That's right - experience the concert of the iconic punk rock giant The Offspring in Arena Riga on October 5th, 2025.'SLAVIANSKI BAZAAR IN VITEBSK'. 30 YEARS IN THE RHYTHM OF THE FESTIVAL!

Let's turn to our favorite festival arithmetic. There are three months left before the anniversary XXX International Festival of Arts “SLAVIANSKI BAZAAR IN VITEBSK”. For three decades our Vitebsk has been shining with cornflower-blue lights! For three decades Europe's largest project has been bringing people together! For three decades Vitebsk has been living in the rhythm of the festival!
This year the art forum will take place from 15 to 18 July. Additional festival projects are planned for 14 and 19 July.
The opening ceremony of the eminent music forum will be held on Thursday, July 15. The ceremony of presenting the Special award of the President of the Republic of Belarus “Through art – to peace and mutual understanding” and a gala concert of pop and art stars will take place on the stage of the Summer Amphitheater.
The main events of the festival will be the XXX International Pop Song Performers Contest “VITEBSK-2021” and the XIX International Children Music Contest “VITEBSK-2021”.
Without changing tradition, the Children Music Contest will be held in the Concert Hall “VITEBSK”: two contest days and a gala concert.
And the stage in the amphitheater will be provided to adult participants. On the first day of the final they will perform a world hit with the accompaniment of the phonogram “-1” and Alla Dukhova’s ballet “TODES”, which will present a new solo program in the second part of the contest.
The second day will be held as part of the closing concert where young talents will perform a Slavic hit accompanied by the Presidential Orchestra of the Republic of Belarus under Vitaly KULBAKOV.
Festival fans will be delighted with traditional projects, such as:
a gala concert within the framework of the Union State Day with the participation of leading artists and groups of Belarus and Russia;
good old compositions and youth tracks will sound at night concerts “GOLDEN HIT” and “RHYTHMS OF SUMMER”;
gala concert “Chanson TV - ALL STARS” includes the most popular participants based on the ratings of the Shanson TV holding (TV channel, radio station, Internet resources);
a gala concert of masters of arts of Belarus is expected to be very soulful.
The closing gala concert with the award ceremonies of the XIX International Children Music Contest “VITEBSK-2021” and the XXX International Pop Song Performers Contest “VITEBSK-2021” will take place on July 18.
The surprise for the audience will be the first concert of the Summer Amphitheater – symphonic rock extravaganza “OVERTURE TO THE FESTIVAL. FIRE AND ICE”. An ice rink measuring 10 by 15 meters will be located on the main stage of the music forum! And on it we will see a real show from the winners of world sports figure skating championships “SAINT-PETERSBURG STATE BALLET ON ICE” accompanied by “CONCORD ORCHESTRA” under Fabio PIROLA (Italy).
The first tickets for all projects in the Summer Amphitheater went on sale on March 26, 2021 at the box offices of Vitebsk and on March 29 – all over the world. The Board of Directors is expanding cooperation with ticket operators and from March 29 has begun selling tickets on the websites kvitki.by and ticketpro.by, and also bilietai.lt (Lithuania), piletilevi.ee (Estonia).
Tickets
Since March 26 at the box offices have appeared gift certificates in denominations of 10.00, 20.00, 30.00, 50.00, 100.00 Belarusian rubles for the purchase of tickets for the events of the XXX International Festival of Arts valid from March 26 to July 19, 2021.
Follow the latest news on the forum website (FEST-SBV.BY) and the website of the Centre of Culture “VITEBSK” (GCK.BY), as well as in the official communities - @festivalvitebsk and @gck.vitebsk, on the social networks VKontakte, Odnoklassniki , FaceBook and Instagram!
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