An expanded market will take place at the Ventspils Old Town Market from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Midsummer Market, where visitors will be able to purchase crafts, holiday wreaths, cheese and other delicacies. The market will also be open on the other days before the holidays and on Midsummer morning.

From 11:00 to 16:00 at the Science Center VIZIUM Family Day and a 4th anniversary celebration with various activities, tasks, and awards for the best families. The event is free.Meanwhile, at 3:00 p.m., "VIZIUM" will offer a creative workshop "Tracking the Northern Lights." Learn more about the science center here. 

During the day from 11:00 to 15:00 In the craft house a creative master class will be held "Eco-print", where everyone will have the opportunity to create unique patterns on fabric. In turn At the seaside open-air museum from 12:00 to 14:00 it will be possible to get to know the traditional lifestyle of the inhabitants of Northern Kurzeme and to feel at home!

One of the central events of the solstice will be the Ventspils Theatre's open-air premiere of plays by Rūdolfs Blaumanis Production of "Skroderdienas in Silmači" under the direction of director Kārlis Neimanis. The performance will be performed in two parts, but its musical atmosphere will be enriched by the Ventspils women's choir "Venda".Before the performance, starting at 6:30 p.m., visitors will be entertained by a festive market and activities. More information about the event is available here.

At the end of the evening, from 10:30 p.m., visitors are invited to experience a special evening by the sea "Sunset Mystery".The event will begin with a jointly created fire trail from the Seaside Open-Air Museum to the beach, followed by the Solstice Fire Ritual and an atmospheric sound journey with multi-instrumentalist Kārlis Rudra ("Rudra Beat"). It will be an opportunity to experience the power and mood of ancient traditions in a modern interpretation. The event is free of charge.

Ventspils Old Town Market will host a "Herbs and wildflowers market", where you can buy Midsummer herbs, wreaths, cheese and other festive goodies.

At the Science Center "VISION"little researchers will be able to get to know stop-motion animation world, participate in creative workshops and exciting science shows "Where there's smoke, there's fire" un "Superpowers Laboratory".

Meanwhile, from 11:00 A solstice event will be held at the Children's Town for the whole family. Visitors will be able to watch the dance performance "Līgo veľki vasariņa no kalniņa lejiņa", participate in wreath weaving, sing along and learn traditional Līgo dances. The event is free of charge.From 3:00 p.m., the youngest Ventspils residents, their families and city guests will be invited to The children's park "Fantāzija" will also invite you to join in the fun., where you will have the opportunity to learn about Latvian solstice traditions, play games, sing Midsummer songs, and weave wreaths. The event is free.

On June 23rd from 7:30 a.m., the traditional Midsummer Fair at the Old Town Market will add to the festive atmosphere.

Meanwhile, in the evening from 9:00 PM, a Midsummer Eve concert will take place in Reņķa Garden. "Where my fire burns..." with the Liepāja actresses' folklore association "Atštaukas" and the Rucava rural chapel "Paurupīte".At the end of the concert, a large Midsummer bonfire will be lit, after which the Midsummer Night's Green Ball will take place until 4:00 a.m. with the band "Express" and DJ One. The event is free of charge.

During the holidays, the city will be decorated with Solstice and Midsummer decorations, which will create a special festive atmosphere for both Ventspils residents and city guests.

Have a beautiful and traditional holiday!