Time to tie stronger knots and celebrate Grobiņa!
From May 29 to 31, we invite you to the Grobiņa city celebration, where history meets the present, traditions blend with creativity, and joy unites us all!
MOTTO: "BOUND BY STRONG KNOTS" – Grobiņa’s 330 years tell the story of a city tightly interwoven with its people, events, and legends. This celebration will be a vivid testament that our story continues!
Celebration programm
Grobiņa city celebration, May 29 to June 1
Thursday, May 29:
17:00 – Book launch of Zenta Mauriņa’s "Tālā gaita" at Z. Mauriņas piemiņas istabas
21:00 – Night Orienteering near Grobiņa Sports Center
Friday, May 30:
18:00 – Festive parade – a colorful, unifying, and festive moment that will move everyone!
19:00 – Queentessence concert – majestic rock music energy that will spark the festive mood from the very first evening!
21:00 – Bermudu divstūris concert “Flamingo” (tickets at www.bilesuparadize.lv)
Saturday, May 31:
from 10:00 – Latvian Trial Championship, Round 3
from 12:00–18:00 – Grand Celebration Market – craftsmanship, treats, and a truly Latvian atmosphere! Location: Lielā iela
from 12:00–18:00 – Latvian Tourism Information Market at Dzērves square – inspiration for new trips and adventures!
from 12:00–18:00 – Living history festival "Seeburg" at Skābaržkalns – a breath of history, ancient stories, and a reflection of olden times!
from 12:00–18:00 – Children’s activities near the baznīca
12:00 – Firefighter Sports Festival
13:00 – Streetball
from 12:00–16:00 – Safety Day on Parka iela
from 14:00–16:00 – Curonian Viking Rowing Competition
17:00 – Exhibition: "Krustpunkti Dienvidkurzemē. ( Sound-Art. Ancient-Contemporary .)"
18:30–19:20 – Speed Trial Show
19:00–23:00 – Ildze Balcere’s Embroidered Paintings Exhibition “One Evening Exhibition”
20:00 – Folk Dance Concert by JDK "Spararats" – dance patterns that unite generations and set the rhythm of celebration!
21:30 – Concert performance "The Meeting of the Curonians" at the foot of Grobiņa Hillfort and in the surrounding waters. Times and people will meet. Water, fire, air, and earth will meet.
23:00 – Night Ball with the band "Cits kvartāls" at Grobiņa Hillfort.
Sunday, June 1:
from 10:00 – Latvian Trial Championship, Round 3
13:00 – Concert by students of Grobiņas Music un Art school at LELB Grobiņas draudze
17:00 – Book launch of Zenta Mauriņa’s "Tālā gaita" at Z. Mauriņas piemiņas istabas
21:00 – Night Orienteering near Grobiņa Sports Center
Friday, May 30:
18:00 – Festive parade – a colorful, unifying, and festive moment that will move everyone!
19:00 – Queentessence concert – majestic rock music energy that will spark the festive mood from the very first evening!
21:00 – Bermudu divstūris concert “Flamingo” (tickets at www.bilesuparadize.lv)
Saturday, May 31:
from 10:00 – Latvian Trial Championship, Round 3
from 12:00–18:00 – Grand Celebration Market – craftsmanship, treats, and a truly Latvian atmosphere! Location: Lielā iela
from 12:00–18:00 – Latvian Tourism Information Market at Dzērves square – inspiration for new trips and adventures!
from 12:00–18:00 – Living history festival "Seeburg" at Skābaržkalns – a breath of history, ancient stories, and a reflection of olden times!
from 12:00–18:00 – Children’s activities near the baznīca
12:00 – Firefighter Sports Festival
13:00 – Streetball
from 12:00–16:00 – Safety Day on Parka iela
from 14:00–16:00 – Curonian Viking Rowing Competition
17:00 – Exhibition: "Krustpunkti Dienvidkurzemē. ( Sound-Art. Ancient-Contemporary .)"
18:30–19:20 – Speed Trial Show
19:00–23:00 – Ildze Balcere’s Embroidered Paintings Exhibition “One Evening Exhibition”
20:00 – Folk Dance Concert by JDK "Spararats" – dance patterns that unite generations and set the rhythm of celebration!
21:30 – Concert performance "The Meeting of the Curonians" at the foot of Grobiņa Hillfort and in the surrounding waters. Times and people will meet. Water, fire, air, and earth will meet.
23:00 – Night Ball with the band "Cits kvartāls" at Grobiņa Hillfort.
Sunday, June 1:
from 10:00 – Latvian Trial Championship, Round 3
13:00 – Concert by students of Grobiņas Music un Art school at LELB Grobiņas draudze
Living History Festival "SEEBURG"
On May 31, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at Grobiņa Hillfort (Skābaržkalns), the Living History Festival "Seeburg" will take place throughout the day – a breath of history, ancient stories, and a reflection of life in olden times!
From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Ancient settlement on the peninsula by the Ālande River
From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Historical archery tournament "Seeburg Arrows" on the peninsula by the Ālande River
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Curonian Viking longboat races
From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Ancient settlement on the peninsula by the Ālande River
From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Historical archery tournament "Seeburg Arrows" on the peninsula by the Ālande River
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Curonian Viking longboat races
Latvian Tourism Information Market
On May 31, Grobiņa will host the Latvian Tourism Information Market. Your inspiration for new travels and adventures!