How to Celebrate Easter in Jūrmala? Three Places, Three Experiences

Jūrmala is preparing for Easter and invites visitors to celebrate on 5–6 April across three locations — Majori, the Jūrmala Open-Air Museum, and Kauguri — with a diverse programme combining creativity, culture, and shared festive moments.

In Majori, celebrations will take place along Jomas Street and in Horna Garden, featuring swings, creative workshops, games, and live performances. Alongside Jūrmala’s folk dance groups and folklore ensembles, audiences will enjoy a performance by the Latgalian post-folk group Rikši — one of the most recognisable acts of its kind in Latvia. Their sound blends accordion, violin, bass guitar, mandolin, and drums, creating an energetic and contemporary interpretation of Latvian folk traditions with a distinctive Latgalian spirit.

At the Jūrmala Cultural Centre, a children’s animation programme will present a selection of Latvian animated films — playful, light-hearted, and infused with a springtime mood. Meanwhile, an Easter market will take place at the Majori parking area.

At the Jūrmala Open-Air Museum, the celebration will focus on hands-on and educational experiences. In the Fisherman’s Farmstead, visitors will be able to take part in a birdhouse-making workshop led by ornithologist Valdis Zariņš — particularly relevant in early spring, when birds return and require nesting sites. A ceramics workshop with artist Alda Bitlāce will introduce participants to whistles inspired by traditional forms, reflecting characteristic features of Vidzeme ceramics. The programme will also include egg decorating, traditional Easter swinging, a poultry exhibition, and an exhibition of works by students of the Jūrmala Art School. The highlight will be a symbolic “awakening of birds” ritual with the folklore group Dvīga.

In Kauguri, the programme will combine concerts with family-friendly activities. The post-folk group Daba San will perform original compositions based on Latvian folk song texts, bringing traditional material into a contemporary musical context. The band Pipari will offer a lively and stylistically diverse performance ranging from schlager and rock to pop and reggae, adapting their repertoire to the audience and atmosphere. The programme will also include woodworking workshops, egg rolling, and activities for children.

Three locations, three different ways to celebrate Easter — from lively city events to hands-on cultural experiences and relaxed community gatherings.

FULL PROGRAMME

Easter in Majori

Jomas Street
5 April, 12:00–17:00

Horna Garden
12:00–15:00 Easter swings, creative workshop “Green Fingers”, attraction “The Curious Snail”, and board games
12:00 Performances by Jūrmala folk dance groups Zītariņi, Zālīte, Jūrmaldancis, Ābelīte
13:30 Post-folk group Rikši
15:00 Jūrmala folklore group Mare

Jūrmala Cultural Centre
12:00–15:00 “Mini Cinema” – animation programmes

Golden Easter:
White Tale (Baltā pasaka)
The Hare’s Big Day (Zaķu lielā diena)
Spring on Vārnu Street (Pavasaris Vārnu ielā)

Golden Spring:
Sister and Brother (Māsa un brālis)
Kraukšķītis (Kraukšķītis)
Hugo and His Incredible Adventures (Hugo un viņa neticamie piedzīvojumi)
The Bird Cage (Putnu būris)

Majori parking area
12:00–17:00 Easter market

Easter at the Fisherman’s Farmstead

Jūrmala Open-Air Museum, Tīklu Street 1A
5 April, 13:00–16:00

13:00–15:00 Birdhouse workshop with ornithologist Valdis Zariņš; ceramic whistle workshop with Alda Bitlāce
15:00–16:00 Bird awakening ritual with folklore group Dvīga

Easter swings and decoration, egg dyeing and rolling
Poultry exhibition from mini zoo Caunītes
Exhibition “Colourful Spring Nest” by Jūrmala Art School students