Opening Lounge at 'Veldze' Creative Factory
Guests first enter a small exhibition room displaying three scent-based artworks. Guided walks and talks begin here, introducing participants to the integration of smells and art.
~9:00
Scent Art Festival
Scent Art festivāls
Riga, Latvia
Oct 10 - 12, 2025ConfirmedSource
First held in 2025, Riga's Scent Art Festival treats smell itself as an art form, gathering some forty artists from Europe and beyond for installations and performances that pair fragrance with the other senses. Launched by a Latvian smell-specialist artist, it opens a rare window onto olfactory art.
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Day 1 · Oct 10
Where it happens
Radošā rūpnīca Veldze
Riga, Latvia
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Attendees may want to avoid strong colognes/perfumes to fully experience the festival scent...
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No special protocols, just attend exhibitions and workshops respectfully.
Keep the visit respectful
No special rules; enjoy the scents and art respectfully.
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Free events are available.
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Scent Art Festival
Scent Art festivāls
Riga, Latvia
First held in 2025, Riga's Scent Art Festival treats smell itself as an art form, gathering some forty artists from Europe and beyond for installations and performances that pair fragrance with the other senses. Launched by a Latvian smell-specialist artist, it opens a rare window onto olfactory art.
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Oct 10 - 12, 2025Confirmed dates
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Sandris Mūriņš, a Latvian artist-smell specialist, launched the festival to highlight olfactory art, a niche field with few established events worldwide. By using Riga’s creative factory "Veldze" as a venue, the festival created a unique sensory experience that surprised many locals unaccustomed to scent as an art medium. It reflects a playful and innovative aspect of Riga’s contemporary arts scene.
Key moments to know
Day 1Oct 10~9:00Expected
Opening Lounge at 'Veldze' Creative Factory
Guests first enter a small exhibition room displaying three scent-based artworks. Guided walks and talks begin here, introducing participants to the integration of smells and art.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Attendees may want to avoid strong colognes/perfumes to fully experience the festival scents.
Read the local rhythm
No special protocols, just attend exhibitions and workshops respectfully.
Keep the visit respectful
No special rules; enjoy the scents and art respectfully.
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Oct 10 - 12, 2025
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City / Area
Riga
Contemporary sensory arts community
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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