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Daugavpils International Folklore Festival
Daugavpils Starptautiskais folkloras festivāls
Daugavpils, Latvia
Jun 15 - 20, 2026Expected
Each year, the Latvian city of Daugavpils gathers ethnographic ensembles for an international folklore festival. Groups from Latgale and abroad fill the city with traditional song, dance, and costume, in a warm celebration of cultural exchange that puts the rich folk heritage of the Latgale region center stage.
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Vienības laukums
Daugavpils, Latvia
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Respect local boundaries
Respect local performance etiquette; no flash on stage.
Read the local rhythm
General respectful interaction; photography of performers allowed.
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
REGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Daugavpils International Folklore Festival
Daugavpils Starptautiskais folkloras festivāls
Daugavpils, Latvia
Each year, the Latvian city of Daugavpils gathers ethnographic ensembles for an international folklore festival. Groups from Latgale and abroad fill the city with traditional song, dance, and costume, in a warm celebration of cultural exchange that puts the rich folk heritage of the Latgale region center stage.
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Jun 15 - 20, 2026Expected dates
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The story behind it
Folklore festivals have long been a part of Latvian cultural life, promoting folk traditions and communal creativity. In Daugavpils, the International Folklore Festival draws on the region’s multicultural legacy and folk ensembles. It emphasizes continuity of traditions amid modernization, aligning with heritage routes like the EU’s Singing Heritage Route.
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Read the local rhythm
General respectful interaction; photography of performers allowed.
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Jun 15 - 20, 2026
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Daugavpils
Latgale
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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