The Great Hall, located in the main building of the University of Latvia at 19 Rainis Boulevard, is an important place of celebration not only for the University, but also for Latvia as a whole. Since its opening on 28 September 1935, the Great Hall has hosted the Song Festival Choir Wars and other concerts, as well as festive events. The Great Hall has also hosted international and national conferences, where foreign leaders and diplomats have spoken.
The hall is characterised by elements of the functionalist style of the 1930s. The interior is symmetrical, with columns and a balcony along the edges. The various ornamental motifs and capitals are examples of ancient architectural forms.
