The programme will include a family-like lovely and playful concert shows with the participation of Children Vocal Group “Knīpas un knauķi” as well as Children and Youth Studio“Kukaiņi”. There will also be attractive adventures, jokes and colourful costumes in the musical play performed by Liepāja Puppet Theatre. Play “Sprīdītis” performed by theatre group Zīļuks of Children and Youth Centre “Riga Pupils’ Palace will let children meet such favourite characters as Huge Lutausis, Devil, Winds and others. Among the participants of the concert show there will also be folk dance group “Teiksmiņa” and dancers from sport dance club “Dzintarjūra”. In the conclusion of the event there will be a music, dance and poetry programme for children “Brīnumskapis”– the Miracle Wardrobe.

The organizers of the Festival invite everybody to learn, explore and search in the thematic activity zone where children will be able to participate in building the future Rīga, ride in the velocart track, explore science miracles, watch the procession of the huge puppets and talismans, play unusual musical instruments as well as playin the big sand box.

The visitors of the event will see the surprisingly unusual and breath-taking performances of the acrobatic dance group “Strange Fruit” (Australia) combining theatre, dance and circus elements.

For the full programme of the Festival see the official internet site of Riga Festival www.rigassvetki.lv.

The latest news about the Festival will also be available in the Festival information tents located around the city as well as in the website www.kultura.riga.lvand social networks www.twitter.com/rigassvetki, www.facebook.com/RigasSvetki.

Rīga Festival is offered by Rīga City Council in co-operation with Rīga Free Port Authority and Riga Tourism Development Bureau. It is organized by Education, Culture and Sports Department of Riga City Council together with the enterprises and NGOs designing specific events. Information support: Inquiry Service 1188 and publishing house “RīgasViļņi”.

During the Festival – on 16 and 17 August the city public transport will be free of charge