27.04.-28.07.
In The Name Of Desire
LNMM
10:00-17:00
From 27 April to 28 July, visit the exhibition “In the Name of Desire” in the main building of the Latvian National Museum of Art, which reveals the diversity of themes of sexuality and sensuality in the history of Baltic visual art and today. Entrance to the museum for visitors under 18 years of age only with an adult.
30.05.-30.06.
Drag Yourself Here: Riga
MASA studio
18:00-20:00
Baltic Drag King Collective invites you to drag yourself and your friends and neighbours to the gallery space to experience, via drag, a glimpse into queer nightlife, gender empowerment and politics.
Conversation on eroticism in art
LNMM
14:00
In the conversation in the exhibition “In the Name of Desire” we will explore different perspectives on sexuality and eroticism in Latvian society. Join the event, take part in the conversation and get to know different perspectives on sexuality and eroticism – both from the creative team of the exhibition and from professionals from different fields.
Support circle
Pride House
14:00-15:30
Join the support circle together with clinical and health psychologist Arturs Zaremba, getting ready for Baltic Pride week. It will be an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and gain mutual mental health support.
Take care of yourself
Pride House
16:00-17:30
In the workshop “Take care of yourself” you will learn practical tips on what you can do on an everyday basis to take good care of yourself and your mental health together with clinical and health psychologist Arturs Zaremba.
A drink with activist
Pride House
16:00-21:00
Join us at Pride House for informal conversation and drinks! Before the start of Baltic Pride, you can meet with people and organizations that work in LGBTQ activism.
10 June
Flash Event
Rīgas tinte
10:00-18:00
Together with tattoo salon Rīgas Tinte we have prepared a surprise for everyone who wants to embellish their bodies. Make an appointment from 10 to 14 June and come to Rīgas Tinte to get a new tattoo which is specially designed for Baltic Pride 2024!
LGBTQ activism in regions
Pride House
16:00-17:30
In the discussion you will learn the answers to the questions – What is the LGBTQ situation in the regions? Will there ever be a Pride not only in Riga? We will talk about these and other questions with activists working outside Riga.
Poster workshop
Pride House
16:00-19:00
We invite you to kick-start the week by preparing together for the biggest event of the week – The Baltic Pride parade!This will be your chance to make your own poster in a cheerful space guided by the helping hands of artist Kristaps Priede and our lovely Pride volunteers. We will have some paper and paint ready on the spot, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own materials as well.
Do you know anything about B+
Pride House
18:00-20:00
Quiz “Do you know anything about B+?”. A mind games format where together we will learn a bit about who B+ people are, what they look like and what they eat. Come if you think you know everything (and show us) and come if you know nothing (we promise you’ll be in good company)! Event only in Latvian language.
Film - Paris Is Burning
Pride House
19:00-20:30
A documentary is about New York everyday life of Afro-American, Latin American and trans LGBT communities in the 1980s, as well about traditions of “ballroom” scene and performances based on fashion and pop culture. In this film, through a creative expression a community and families are made, that fight for their rights to exist and prove themselves to the world in which the main actor is a heteronormative, white-skinned and seemingly monolithic society.
Film - Spinnin’
Pride House
21:00-23:00
Partners Garate and Omar are embraced by countless interesting characters from the streets of Madrid: from newborn babies to Garate’s 60-year-old father, who is finding love again; two policemen reciting things which are important to them in the hope that their lists match; a couple who is either kissing or fighting with equal fervour; and many, many others.
11 June
Flash Event
Rīgas tinte
10:00-18:00
Together with tattoo salon Rīgas Tinte we have prepared a surprise for everyone who wants to embellish their bodies. Make an appointment from 10 to 14 June and come to Rīgas Tinte to get a new tattoo which is specially designed for Baltic Pride 2024!
LGBTQ activism in academia
Pride House
16:30-17:30
Join us for a panel addressing being a researcher and part of the LGBTQ community, researching queer related topics and what are the realities that researchers encounter.
LGBTQ history in Latvia
Pride House
18:00-19:30
Together with historian Ineta Lipša we will focus on what has happened in the field of LGBTQ history research up until now, what is happening and what is planned for the future (in other words – known and unknown). The idea is both to remind of what has already been done, to announce the latest research, and possibly to outline the necessary research directions for the future and also to invite people who could testify about the time of Soviet occupation.
Riga Queer Choir - openair rehearsal
Startup House Riga
18:00-21:00
Join Riga Queer Choir openair rehearsal where you can sing and feel the choir’s aura too!
HEL Dungeon Open Hours
HEL Dungeon
19:00-22:00
This time during Pride month HEL Dungeon team is ready to introduce you not only to their inclusive sexpositive, kink positive and queer friendly space but also to some kinky activities! Come and see for yourself!
Women’s Stand-up
Pride House
19:20-21:00
Let’s take the children off the breast, get out of the kitchen, and take off the gardening gloves so that our rough, work-soaked hands gently embrace the microphone stand, and with our politically active lips, we will honour, sing, praise, and love, while our rainbow cloak will nobly adorn our bodies.
Film - Homo@lv
Pride House
21:00-22:00
In summer 2005, two boys decide to organize an event which has never been held in Riga before: a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender celebratory parade through the city’s streets. Based on similar events in the West, they called this event Pride. They had no idea that this well-intentioned idea will cause an almost unbelievable avalanche of events over several years.
12 June
Flash Event
Rīgas tinte
10:00-18:00
Together with tattoo salon Rīgas Tinte we have prepared a surprise for everyone who wants to embellish their bodies. Make an appointment from 10 to 14 June and come to Rīgas Tinte to get a new tattoo which is specially designed for Baltic Pride 2024!
Be safe and ready with PrEP
Pride House
15:00-16:30
PrEP has proven to be an effective method for preventing new HIV infections and an important element in the package of measures needed to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goal of ending the HIV epidemic by 2030. Is Latvia ready for PrEP? What do the decision makers think and how is Mozaika doing, implementing the first PrEP pilot project in the Baltics.
Sex ED 101
Lastādija
15:00-17:00
SEXED 101 – sex education you didn’t get in school: contraception, STIs, pleasure and getting to know your body.Everything you need to know to feel safe and build enjoyable relationships with yourself and your partner. Lecture + discussion, questions and answers for young people and adults.Hosted by Natalja Sorokina aka Sonalicious and Dafne DeVil
Film - Desert Hearts
Pride House
18:00-19:30
Donna Deitch’s first full-length feature film transports the viewer to Reno, Nevada in 1959. 35-year-old professor of literature Vivian Bell arrives at a ranch to await the completion of her divorce proceedings. There, she gets to know women from different walks of life, but her attention is captured the most by Cay
Can you catch the gay?
Pride House
18:00-19:30
Join us for an informative panel discussion “Can you catch the gay?” where we debunk myths about sexual orientation. The panel of experts will include psychologists, anthropologists, historians, ready to answer your questions. Event only in Latvian language without a translation.
Drag & Draw
Drink and Draw Latvia
19:00-21:30
Join us to celebrate the world of DRAG, where art and performance meet in a dazzling display of talent and expression! This event is perfect for artists, drag enthusiasts, and anyone looking to experience the magic of drag in a creative way.
Touch
Lastādija
19:00-21:00
Touch Workshop – Touch as a tool for self-discovery, self-regulation and a way to build connection and intimacy with a partner. This will be a lecture and practical tasks about. Facilitated by Natalja Sorokina aka Sonalicious and Daphne DeVil.
Openly queer mic
Pride House
20:00-22:30
During Openly Queer Mic LGBTQ people and supporters of the LGBTQ community will have the opportunity to share all sorts of personal stories from their own and others’ lives, to share music or other creative performances with the audience, for a spark of courage to read your own or your favorite authors’ poetry, or simply to share what’s on your mind and the heart.
13 June
Flash Event
Rīgas tinte
10:00-18:00
Together with tattoo salon Rīgas Tinte we have prepared a surprise for everyone who wants to embellish their bodies. Make an appointment from 10 to 14 June and come to Rīgas Tinte to get a new tattoo which is specially designed for Baltic Pride 2024!
Genital clay
Lastādija
15:00-17:00
Body Positive Workshop – Genital clay – genitalia modeling master class as self-acceptance and pleasure anatomy training.
The more we get to know and understand and accept ourselves, the better we feel both with ourselves and in our relationships.
Crafting Afternoon with Queer Ukraine
Masa studio
15:00-18:00
Join us for a community afternoon together with our guests from Ukraine. First we’ll enjoy a Short Film Screening and a discussion, followed by a Postcard Workshop.
Curating Baltic Queer Exhibitions
Pride House
16:00-17:30
The panel will feature Latvian and Lithuanian curators who have created these and other exhibitions that have had a strong or specifically chosen orientation towards queer art We will talk about the development of such large projects and the work that goes in their planning, the feedback from the public and visions for the future and the role of queer artists and their archives in the creation of this future.
Film - Lessons Of Tolerance
Pride House
18:00-20:00
In the family of teacher Nadia, the pressure is driven up by an inactive husband, a son that’s constantly looking for his place, a daughter with a dream of acting classes and a mortgage loan. A solution to the arisen problems has been offered by some “European grant” which offers a nice sum of money for attending “tolerance classes” with a guest lector who would live at their house; the only problem – Vasil, the “tolerance teacher”, is openly gay and with his own idea of “normality”.
Trans Storytelling Evening
Aussie Pub
19:00
In collaboration with Latvian transgender association “Transformācija”, we will spend this evening with our people listening to their stories. Event in Latvian language.
Concert - Laimes dziesmu lielkoris
Angārs
19:00-00:00
In collaboration with the Riga Queer Choir, we will experience a very special ChoirUp, where we will sing well-known songs about friendship, love, and the freedom to be who we want to be. Let’s kick off the Baltic Pride 2024 with a song!
Kink Bingo
Lastādija
19:00-20:00
Kink bingo – the first steps in understanding your kinks. Game and discussion about kinks. What kind exist, why they exist, what value they have, and how to begin practicing safely through consent, negotiation, and aftercare. Entrance 18+. Event in Latvian language.
Cute top Comedy
Pride House
20:00-22:00
Luī Beča, Palma Palacios, Josh Leigh and Konstantinos Natsis — four cute tops, just trying to get by in a bottom’s world. They bring to the stage absurd, kooky and outrageous comedic storytelling. Cute Top Comedy transcends and transforms their desperate insecurities, into your joyous laughter
Latvian Music Ball
Skapis
22:00
You will hear Latvian pop music and all your favorite tracks in one place.
14 June
Diversity and Inclusion Forum
Verde
10:00-16:00
For the fifth time, Riga will host the Diversity and Inclusion Forum 2024, the largest diversity and inclusion conference in the Baltic States, focusing on diversity management issues in the areas of HR management, internal and external communication, with a special emphasis on local and international best practices. This year’s forum will focus on the development of diversity communication, neurodiversity issues and the impact of diversity on economic development.
Flash Event
Rīgas tinte
10:00-18:00
Together with tattoo salon Rīgas Tinte we have prepared a surprise for everyone who wants to embellish their bodies. Make an appointment from 10 to 14 June and come to Rīgas Tinte to get a new tattoo which is specially designed for Baltic Pride 2024!
Queer Tour
Clock “Laima”
13:00-15:00
Riga Queer Tour will provide an opportunity to delve into the history of Riga’s queers and look at the city from a different perspective – with its rich history and struggle for equal rights, with a rich cultural life, with secret meeting and love places, with celebrations, activism and revolution.
Self-defense
Pride House
14:00-15:00
Join a self-defense workshop where we will discuss and try out possible action plans and techniques which could help and empower us to move, even though our brains would normally refuse to cooperate. Workshop will be led by Ieva Ruzgyte, Apsigink creator and self-defense instructor for women and the LGBTQ community from Lithuania, who will be taking you on this exciting self-defense journey. What should you bring with you? Comfy clothes, a good mood and water.
Film - Orlando, My Political Biography
Pride House
15:00-17:00
This film is based on the motives of a novel by the paradigmatic English writer Virginia Woolf (1882—1941), which was first published in 1928. The novel was inspired by Woolf’s close and potentially favourite friend, poet and novelist from aristocratic origin Vita Sackville-West’s wild family history. The release of “Orlando” was scandalous, and it’s still one of Woolf’s most popular novels which has been screened twice; the first film was released in 1992.
To be a trans or non-binary person
Pride House
17:00-18:00
In the discussion you will find out more about what it is like to be trans/non-binary person in Latvia.
Baltic Drag Night
Pride House
20:00-00:00
Once again join us for an unforgettable evening of diversity brought to the stage by our very own Baltic drag community! The Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian drag kings, quings and queens will be there to entertain and bedazzle you.
Baltic Vogue Ball - Purr
Skapis
19:00-23:00
Latvian Ballroom scene is hosting another PURR with a special vogue afterparty! Don’t miss out!
Klik Klak
1983
23:00-05:00
Craziest Pride underground party — Klik Klak! This year with queers from Lithuania — We Are Propaganda collective — dj sets & performances.
Rapture: kinky rave
Zemitāna iela 2B, Rīga
23:59-09:00
RAPTURE is the place to release your demons where rave culture meets kinky pleasures: share your experience and get a new one. In the main room you’ll hear techno, but in the small room – dark disco. Waxplay by Dominatrix Thalia Hel and impact play by Rita Goldman-Hel.
15 June
March "Until we are all equal"
Riga, Latvia
12:00
We invite all hearts to bloom and recognize the wonderful diversity found in all people around us. Each of us, just like flowers, is different in our essence, but together we form a wonderful unity – a meadow full of the most diverse flowers. Let’s let Latvia bloom as an inclusive and brave Baltic state.
Concert "Let yourself bloom"
Riga, Latvia
14:30
After the glorious Baltic Pride 2024 march and at the culmination of Pride Week, the concert “Let yourself bloom” will take place. As usual, we will be entertained by the performances of various artists, as well as speeches by special guests, event organizers, and activists from Latvia and abroad.
Queer with Aussie
Aussie Pub
14:00-02:00
Join Aussie crew and commune for pre-party and afterparty! Let’s gather together at Aussie, have a cocktail or five, walk to the park, march together and have a blast all day and night!
Pride with Jauda
Pride House
15:00
As the rhythm takes hold, immerse yourself in the nostalgic sounds of 90s house and progressive house music, transporting you back to the golden era of dance music. With free entry, it’s the perfect post-Pride Parade gathering to unwind and groove the day away. Plus, while you’re having a blast, you’ll also be helping out Baltic Pride with your donations (which will be gathered on the day of the event), making the party even more meaningful and ensuring the spirit of inclusivity continues to thrive beyond the dance floor.
Official Baltic Pride closing party
Aristida Briāna iela 9
18:00
The Briania Courtyard will become our home for the closing party with an all-day outdoor stage, queer anthems and spectacular and shocking performances by your favorite drag artists, surprise guests and the Riga Queer Choir.
Open air drag ball
Aristida Briāna iela 9
20:00-23:00
Relax after the Baltic Pride march and concert, get some queer fun and get ready for the show finale – LGBTQ history in Latvia through the lens of ten drag artists. This spectacular show will take you back in time to relive and reflect on the most iconic, dramatic and significant events in Latvia’s LGBTQ history, and look back at the turning points that have shaped us as a community.
Pride till you drop
Skapis
22:00
On the grand finale of Baltic Pride 2024 “Skapis” will be open from 18:00 till the last drop of energy.
Trip to: Love is
M/darbnīca
23:00
1 June
Bloom in Cēsis
Mākslas telpa “Mala”
19:00
Legendary wet t-shirt party honouring Pride month! Let’s celebrate summer and kick off Pride month in the hottest evening at Aussie pub!
Queer Museum
Kaņepes Kultūras centrs
12:00-00:00
In the exhibition “Queer Museum” you’ll be able to see how our artists imagine a Queer Museum in the future, that will depict the reality of being part of the LGBTQ community.
Wet t-shirt contest
Aussie Pub
21:00
Legendary wet t-shirt party honouring Pride month! Let’s celebrate summer and kick off Pride month in the hottest evening at Aussie pub!
6 June
Opening of the Pride House
Kaņepes Kultūras centrs
16:00-17:00
On the first day of the Baltic Pride 2024 program, we will open the home of the pride team, volunteers, supporters, guests and visitors for the entire duration of the pride – the Pride House at Kaņepes Kultūras centrs.
Consent
Pride House
18:00-19:00
During the SexyStyle lecture, you will learn why and how to talk about consent, what you need to know about it and what different behaviors mean.
7 June
Intersex 101
Pride House
18:00-19:00
Join us for a teach-in and community discussion on intersex in the Baltic States where intersex activists will explain the basics of intersex biology, the history of the modern medical model of (mis) treatment, and major social issues and inequities facing the community.
DIVAS balso (Cancelled)
Retro ball
Skapis
20:00-00:00
A relaxing but fun evening for those who especially enjoy music from the last century. Let’s rock into next weekend’s events, enjoying the vibes of the 80s, 90s and early 00s.
Drag show open air
Aussie Pub
20:30
8 June
Board games and Brunch
Pride House
12:00-15:00
Join board games morning in Pride House along with brunch provided by Austra. Get to know and play games that have been created by local organizations – Safe Space and Active Rainbow.
Queer Tour
Clock “Laima”
13:00-15:00
Riga Queer Tour will provide an opportunity to delve into the history of Riga’s queers and look at the city from a different perspective – with its rich history and struggle for equal rights, with a rich cultural life, with secret meeting and love places, with celebrations, activism and revolution.
Flow Art
Viskaļi
13:00
On the open door day, everyone will have the opportunity to try themselves at working with various props such as poi, hoops, staff, rope dart, etc. Over a longer period, this type of activity will greatly help develop movement coordination, sense of rhythm, better self-understanding, as well as realizing and improving the true capabilities of one’s body.
LGBTQ in the family
Pride House
15:00-16:00
Join the Pride House discussion about “LGBTQ in the family” where you will find answers to questions – what it is like to be a parent whose child has come out, where to find help, what to do if you want to come out to your family and many other issues related to topic of LGBTQ in the family.
Pride zine workshop
Pride House
16:30-18:30
Want to share your story through a zine? Show your art or special interests? Bring your tales and tools you have for an evening of story-telling through self-published miniature magazines. Family-friendly workshop with English-spoken guidance and tools for drawing and writing at the venue.
Europe Will not understand us
Skapis
22:00
As the Europe parliament elections are happening on this day, don’t forget to give your vote for a democratic choice & then at evening come to “Skapis” for a party together with Santana Sexmachine (DE), Macho Queen and DJ Pirmā Sieviete Latvijā.