We invite you to the beloved Friday Evening Walk, a favorite among the people of Ventspils
13.05.2025 - 14:46
On May 23rd from 6:00 PM, the streets of Ventspils will come alive with rhythm, movement, and creative activities. From the Great Square to the Old Town Market Square, the Friday Evening Walk “In Rhythm Together” will take place, featuring concerts, workshops, performances, and lively entertainment throughout various urban locations.
VENUES AND PROGRAM:
Concert Hall "Latvija" Amphitheatre 18:00-21:15 - Unique international festival "Percussion Sound Ventspils" dedicated exclusively to percussion instruments.
18:00-19:30 - Festival opening concert.
20:00-21:15 - Concert "2 Pianists + 2 Rhythm Masters".
Great Square (Lielais laukums)
18:00-21:30 - "Activepark" attractions for all ages: Orbitron, Mini BMX, and a large-scale maze.
In addition to attractions, food and market stalls will be available.
18:00-21:30 - "Activepark" attractions for all ages: Orbitron, Mini BMX, and a large-scale maze.
In addition to attractions, food and market stalls will be available.
New Town Square - "Rhythms of the Sun"
18:00-20:00 - The stage will be taken over by young musicians, while creative workshops for children include making percussion instruments, painting agamographs, and letting imagination flow.
18:00, 18:40, 19:20 - Concerts by students of Ventspils Youth Creativity Center.
18:20, 19:00, 19:40 - Percussion masterclasses by Andžejs Grauds Drum School.
Creative workshops by Gāliņciems Library, Children's Library, Youth Creativity Center, and Andžejs Grauds Drum School. Inflatable attractions available.
18:00-20:00 - The stage will be taken over by young musicians, while creative workshops for children include making percussion instruments, painting agamographs, and letting imagination flow.
18:00, 18:40, 19:20 - Concerts by students of Ventspils Youth Creativity Center.
18:20, 19:00, 19:40 - Percussion masterclasses by Andžejs Grauds Drum School.
Creative workshops by Gāliņciems Library, Children's Library, Youth Creativity Center, and Andžejs Grauds Drum School. Inflatable attractions available.
Bar "REVEZ"
18:00-05:00 - Terrace with food, outdoor bar, and live music.
18:00-23:00 - Music by Edijs Rozentāls.
23:00-05:00 - DJ Horens (entry fee: €7).
18:00-05:00 - Terrace with food, outdoor bar, and live music.
18:00-23:00 - Music by Edijs Rozentāls.
23:00-05:00 - DJ Horens (entry fee: €7).
Dzirnavu Square - "In the Rhythm of Peace"
18:00-20:30 - Art and rhythm intertwine in a calming experience: theatre sketches, painting with artist Marfa, group music sessions with a custom-made instrument, and nature-based games.
18:30, 19:15, 20:00 - Ventspils Theatre's "magic potion" creation and tasting, to enhance heart rhythm.
19:30-20:00 - Music by balafonist Vija Moore.
18:00-20:30 - Art and rhythm intertwine in a calming experience: theatre sketches, painting with artist Marfa, group music sessions with a custom-made instrument, and nature-based games.
18:30, 19:15, 20:00 - Ventspils Theatre's "magic potion" creation and tasting, to enhance heart rhythm.
19:30-20:00 - Music by balafonist Vija Moore.
"Zaļais namiņš" (The Green House) 20:00-03:00 - Live performances and DJ SAIRAM disco.
21:00 - Instrumental music duo "Tall Ones".
21:00 - Instrumental music duo "Tall Ones".
Corner of Kuldīgas and Kārļa Streets - "Percussion Sound Ventspils"
18:00-19:30 - Young percussionists with innovative sound solutions.
18:00-19:30 - Young percussionists with innovative sound solutions.
Ventspils Youth House - "In the Digital Rhythm"
18:00-21:00 - Interaction between digital and real worlds.
Virtual reality, Kahoot quiz games, and garden games.
18:00-21:00 - Interaction between digital and real worlds.
Virtual reality, Kahoot quiz games, and garden games.
Annas Street - "Music-Listener-Street (Synergy)"
18:00-21:00 - A musical street for happy passersby.
18:00-21:00 - A musical street for happy passersby.
Art School and Crafts House Courtyard
18:00-21:00 - Opportunity to participate in creative activities and gardening.
Open-air graffiti and painting music instrument silhouettes for students.
Creative workshop for everyone - paint a multifunctional wooden block.
In the Crafts House courtyard - flower and plant planting in the Urban Garden.
18:00-21:00 - Opportunity to participate in creative activities and gardening.
Open-air graffiti and painting music instrument silhouettes for students.
Creative workshop for everyone - paint a multifunctional wooden block.
In the Crafts House courtyard - flower and plant planting in the Urban Garden.
Town Hall Square - "Drum Road"
18:00-21:00 - Rhythmic performances by "Percussion Sound Ventspils" participants and traditional Japanese drumming.
Regional student business fair "Cits Bazārs Ventspilī 2025".
18:00-19:20 - Concert by Edgars Zaurs and Kristiāns Lindenblats.
19:30-21:00 - TAIKO masterclass and performance with Akira Washimi (Japan).
18:00-21:00 - Rhythmic performances by "Percussion Sound Ventspils" participants and traditional Japanese drumming.
Regional student business fair "Cits Bazārs Ventspilī 2025".
18:00-19:20 - Concert by Edgars Zaurs and Kristiāns Lindenblats.
19:30-21:00 - TAIKO masterclass and performance with Akira Washimi (Japan).
Ventspils St. Nicholas Evangelical Lutheran Church - "In Rhythm with God"
21:15-22:30 - Church open for visitors with a meditative concert.
21:15-22:30 - Church open for visitors with a meditative concert.
Digital Centre Courtyard - "Digital Treasure Hunt"
18:00-21:00 - A clue-based game leading to prizes.
An exciting task for the whole family.
18:00-21:00 - A clue-based game leading to prizes.
An exciting task for the whole family.
Old Town Market Square - "Old Town Vibrations"
18:00-02:00 - The most music-filled spot with concerts, karaoke, and dancing.
18:00 - Performance by "Jūras akmentiņi".
19:10 - Karaoke with live music.
21:00 - March and "Ventspils Nonet".
21:55 - Andžejs Grauds Drum School show.
22:00 - Chris Noah with band.
23:10 - Dancing with the band "Crazy Daisy".
DJ Māris Dadzis.
18:00-02:00 - The most music-filled spot with concerts, karaoke, and dancing.
18:00 - Performance by "Jūras akmentiņi".
19:10 - Karaoke with live music.
21:00 - March and "Ventspils Nonet".
21:55 - Andžejs Grauds Drum School show.
22:00 - Chris Noah with band.
23:10 - Dancing with the band "Crazy Daisy".
DJ Māris Dadzis.
Ventspils State Gymnasium No.1 - "In the Rhythm of the Gymnasium"
18:30-20:30 - Garden party in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
18:30-20:30 - Garden party in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
Concerts by students and alumni, workshops for children.
Come take a walk and feel the rhythm of the city - so we can all "Get in Rhythm" together!
Come take a walk and feel the rhythm of the city - so we can all "Get in Rhythm" together!
