Survival Kit
Aug 30 - Sep 28, 2025ConfirmedSource
Each year, the city of Riga hosts the contemporary art festival Survival Kit. A central exhibition and a program of performances, workshops, and talks gather around a yearly theme of socially engaged art, in a celebration begun in 2009 as a response to the cultural moment in Latvia.
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Visitors encounter audiovisual installations about the Simurgh myth, interact with multimedia displays, and attend an opening performance combining fashion and dance (e.g., a voguing piece followed by a dance night).
Aug 30
Riga, Latvia
Open in MapsFamiliarize yourself with the festival theme (e.g., the Simurgh myth) can enhance appreciat...
Check the schedule for timed workshops or performances
Follow the festival schedule and respect art spaces; participation is open.
Crowd level: moderate.
Ticket required: €10 - €30
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Survival Kit
Riga, Latvia
Each year, the city of Riga hosts the contemporary art festival Survival Kit. A central exhibition and a program of performances, workshops, and talks gather around a yearly theme of socially engaged art, in a celebration begun in 2009 as a response to the cultural moment in Latvia.
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Learn about Field GuideCreated as a response to the early-21st-century cultural and economic context in Latvia, Survival Kit has grown into a recurring forum for contemporary art. It often takes place in creative spaces (like Grīziņdalzs) and includes contributions from local communities (e.g., workshops in Grīziņkalns) while bringing international perspectives. By blending art with social and political commentary, it reflects Riga’s evolving ident...
Visitors encounter audiovisual installations about the Simurgh myth, interact with multimedia displays, and attend an opening performance combining fashion and dance (e.g., a voguing piece followed by a dance night).
first-timer tips
Familiarize yourself with the festival theme (e.g., the Simurgh myth) can enhance appreciation
Check the schedule for timed workshops or performances
Follow the festival schedule and respect art spaces; participation is open.
Wear comfortable clothing and be respectful of the artistic displays; some works may be interactive, so follow...
Aug 30 - Sep 28, 2025
Confirmed
Riga
Contemporary art and culture communities
€10 - €30
Book ahead if required
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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