Rīga Pours Craft Beer Festival 2026
One of the Baltics' biggest craft-beer gatherings, with around 30 regional and world-renowned brewers pouring rare and small-batch beers for unlimited tasting in a single September session.
Photo: Egor Zhuravlyov · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Dates
- September 19, 2026
- Where
- RISEBA Āzenes Zāle
- Price
- Around €75; ticket includes an event glass and unlimited tastings. 18+.
- Official link
- www.facebook.com ↗
What to expect
- ~30 regional and international craft brewers under one roof
- Unlimited tasting of rare and experimental beers
- Meet the brewers; street food and DJ atmosphere
Planning tips
- Single afternoon-to-evening session (roughly 4pm–10pm) — pace yourself
- Ticket price covers the glass plus unlimited pours; bring ID (18+)
- Held on Ķīpsala island, a short hop from the Old Town
Build a day around it
Riga event days feel best when you keep the schedule light: one event block, one food anchor, and one walking loop — with buffer so nothing feels rushed.
- If you have 2–3 hours: arrive early → event → short Old Town/canal walk.
- If you're making a full day: one architecture/market block + event + an easy evening plan.
- If the weather turns: keep walking minimal and use cafes/museums as your buffer.
Before you go
- Confirm the details: check the official link for last-minute schedule or venue updates.
- Arrive with buffer: 15–30 minutes early usually makes the whole experience calmer.
- Have a weather plan: keep one indoor “warm stop” in mind in case the day turns.