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.
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.
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