RE RIGA! Festival 2025
03.07.2025
We know that humans are fragile and incredibly strong at the same time. Humans are one of the few animals that possess a sense of humor and self-irony. That is why this year's festival program and communication focus on the animal in humans, the animal within us that we can nurture, tame, care for, love, and calm. Humans are part of nature and are subject to the same rules that apply to all other living beings, yet we want to be the ones who can control our instincts even when it is difficult. That is why we invite you to tame the animal within you!
When: August 13–16
Where: Riga Circus (4 Merķeļa Street) and its surroundings in the city of Riga
For whom: performances for families, teenagers and adults
The program includes both paid and free performances!
Tickets for paid performances
PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY, 13.08.2025
12:00 IF CIRCUS WORKSHOP "CREATING MEMORIES" – VĒRMANES DĀRZS (free of charge, with prior registration from 1 August)
17.00-19.00 RIGA CIRCUS SCHOOL PLAYGROUND, SILK-SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP – RIGA CIRCUS COURTYARD (free of charge)
Bring a piece of cotton clothing and get this year's festival slogan or visual printed on it at the screen printing workshop with Dārta Vilmane. While the print is drying, try your hand at juggling or balance disciplines.
17:00 DOCUMENTARY FILM "THINKING CIRCUS", dir. Arne Mannott – RIGA CIRCUS (with free tickets)
18:00 DISCUSSION ON "CONTEMPORARY" IN CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS – RIGA CIRCUS
19:00 FEDERICO MENINI “LLAR” – RIGA CIRCUS (paid performance)
THURSDAY, 14.08.2025
16:00 IF CIRCUS “MELIC” – VĒRMANES DĀRZS (free performance, no prior registration required)
17:00 CIE ONE SHOT “ONE SHOT!” – VĒRMANES DĀRZS (free performance, no prior registration required)
18:00 CIRC RODINI “THE AMAZING KATLEEN” – RIGA CIRCUS (registration for this free performance starts on 4 August)
19:00 FEDERICO MENINI “LLAR” – RIGA CIRCUS (paid performance)
FRIDAY, 15.08.2025
16.00 IF CIRCUS “MELIC” – VĒRMANES DĀRZS (free performance, no prior registration required)
17:00 CIE ONE SHOT “ONE SHOT!” – VĒRMANES DĀRZS (free performance, no advance registration required)
18:00 CIRC RODINI “THE AMAZING KATLEEN” – RIGA CIRCUS (registration for this free performance starts on 4 August)
19:00 ROMAN ŠKADRA “ABSURD HERO” – RIGA CIRCUS (paid performance)
SATURDAY, 16.08.2025
12:00 RIGA CIRCUS SCHOOL STUDENTS' PROGRAM – VĒRMANES DĀRZS (free performance, no advance registration required)
13:00 AUTHOR COLLECTIVE “AIZBĒGT LĪDZI CIRKAM” – VĒRMANES DĀRZS (free performance, no prior registration required)
15:00 ROMAN ŠKADRA “ABSURD HERO” – RIGA CIRCUS (paid performance)
19:00 MAIJA SUKUTE WORKSHOP – RIGA CIRCUS (registration for this free performance from 4 August)
20:00 LELDE FELDMANE'S WORKSHOP – RIGA CIRCUS (registration for this free performance starts on August 4)
