Program
12:00
Ā. Alunāna Jelgavas Theatre children’s play “Shurumburums and Illusion Tricks”
In the latest play, "Shurumburums un ilūziju triki" (Šurumburums and Illusion Tricks), children's favorite Čika Trika will seek inspiration for new tricks. She will be helped by Labā doma (Right Thought), but criticized by Kreisā doma (Left Thought). Out of the blue, Feja (Fairy) and Burvju māksliniece (Magician) will appear together with their assistants.
Little and big viewers are invited to actively participate in games, songs, and fun activities to make a real Shurumburum!
Open-air concert hall "Mītava"
13:00
“VIZIUM” Science Show
The Ventspils Science Center VIZIUM invites you to an exciting adventure of contrasts – from icy cold to pleasant warmth. A science show with various experiments for both grown-ups and children. Come, warm up, explore, and experience science with all your senses!
Pasta Island Stage
13:30
Jelgavas Jaunā Theatre children’s play “The Alarm Clock and Winter”
The children's play "Winter and the Alarm Clock" invites the little ones to join Anna and Mārtiņš on a magical adventure where anything is possible, even arriving at a place unknown to anyone – Winter Village. Together we will meet unexpected friends, play games, and help wake up Winter.
Open-air concert hall "Mītava"
15:00
“VIZIUM” Science Show
The Ventspils Science Center VIZIUM invites you to an exciting adventure of contrasts – from icy cold to pleasant warmth. A science show with various experiments for both grown-ups and children. Come, warm up, explore, and experience science with all your senses!
Pasta Island Stage
16:00
Ice Sculpture Demonstrations
Visitors will have the opportunity to see how sculptors create works of art – sculptures – from ordinary blocks of ice. Two ice sculptors from Latvia, Sanita Rāviņa and Kristaps Andersons, will create ZIB sculptures in less than an hour.
Pasta Island Stage
17:00
“VIZIUM” Science Show
The Ventspils Science Center VIZIUM invites you to an exciting adventure of contrasts – from icy cold to pleasant warmth. A science show with various experiments for both grown-ups and children. Come, warm up, explore, and experience science with all your senses!
Pasta Island Stage
17:30
Illusionist Valdemārs Weiss
Illusionist Valdemārs Weiss has been fascinated by magic tricks since the age of seven and is a member of several international illusionist clubs. He learned magic tricks both through self-study and private lessons with several European masters and at international festivals. He has performed in more than 16 countries and has impressed two Latvian presidents with his skills. He is the only illusionist in the world to have performed at an altitude of 7-12 kilometers above the ground.
Open-air concert hall "Mītava"
18:00
Ensemble “Tandēms trijatā”
The ensemble "Tandēms trijatā" was founded in 2011 in the cellars of Jelgava Palace, in honor of the Jelgava Palace Christmas Ball. The ensemble's repertoire includes songs to sing and dance along to, based on the traditional Latvian song form of a first verse and a chorus.
The songs acquire a special sound, resonating through the ensemble's instrumentation and the three musicians' slightly ironic view of both serious and less serious topics, everyday situations, and even weather conditions. Representatives from Jelgava, Kandava, and Valmiera meet on one stage—a vivid and unusual combination that makes each concert a special event.
Open-air concert hall "Mītava"
19:00
Ice Sculpture Demonstrations
Visitors will have the opportunity to see how sculptors create works of art – sculptures – from ordinary blocks of ice. Two ice sculptors from Latvia, Sanita Rāviņa and Kristaps Andersons, will create ZIB sculptures in less than an hour.
Pasta Island Stage
19:00
NORMUNDS RUTULIS
Normunds Rutulis is one of Latvia's most renowned pop music and schlager performers, who released a new album, "Abpusēji", in 2025 and continues to actively perform both solo and with the Famous Riga Orchestra. Normunds Rutulis and the Famous Riga Orchestra offer emotionally rich concerts that combine popular music, schlager and sophisticated orchestral sounds. Their latest concert programs attract a wide audience throughout Latvia, confirming their high professional level and the love of their listeners. This collaboration is characterized by a warm atmosphere, recognizable melodies, and a festive feeling at every concert.
Open-air concert hall "Mītava"
20:00
TAUTUMEITAS
Tautumeitas is one of the most vibrant and influential music groups in Latvia, combining ethno, pop, and traditional vocal harmonies in a unique sound. Their latest concerts and recordings have been highly acclaimed by audiences, demonstrating a creative approach to interpreting Latvian musical heritage in a contemporary style. Tautumeitas regularly performs at concerts and festivals throughout Latvia and abroad – in China, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Germany, France, and Poland, creating emotionally powerful and visually impressive performances. The group has collaborated with popular Latvian music producer Reinis Sējāns and Swedish composer and music producer Povel Olson.
Open-air concert hall "Mītava"
