Traditional Crafts Fair (Seno arodu svētku tirdziņš)
Browse and purchase homemade Latgalian crafts and foods; interact with local craftsmen
Aug 9
Ludza City Festival
Ludzas pilsētas svētki
Ludza, Latvia
Aug 7 - 9, 2026Expected
Each year Ludza, the oldest city in Latvia, celebrates the anniversary of its founding in 1173 with concerts, sports, markets, and youth events. The City Day brings out the Latgalian culture and long history of a place that has watched the centuries pass since the Middle Ages.
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Day 3 · Aug 9
Where it happens
Vecpilsētas laukums
Ludza, Latvia
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Respect local boundaries
Respect processions and local customs; no disruption of official ceremonies.
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
LOCAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Ludza City Festival
Ludzas pilsētas svētki
Ludza, Latvia
Each year Ludza, the oldest city in Latvia, celebrates the anniversary of its founding in 1173 with concerts, sports, markets, and youth events. The City Day brings out the Latgalian culture and long history of a place that has watched the centuries pass since the Middle Ages.
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The story behind it
City Day celebrations (pilsētas svētki) are a common tradition in Latvia to mark a town’s founding or anniversary. In Ludza, a town with a rich historical heritage in Latgale, this festival reinforces civic identity and ties to the region’s past. The 848th anniversary was celebrated in 2025, reflecting pride in Ludza’s longevity.
Key moments to know
Day 3Aug 9Approximate
Traditional Crafts Fair (Seno arodu svētku tirdziņš)
Browse and purchase homemade Latgalian crafts and foods; interact with local craftsmen
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Respect local boundaries
Respect processions and local customs; no disruption of official ceremonies.
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Aug 7 - 9, 2026
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City / Area
Ludza
Latgale
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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