RIGA MUSIC WEEK 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
RIGA MUSIC WEEK 26 MUSIC CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 4 - 6
The overarching theme of the Riga Music Week 2026 conference draws on the European Commission’s “Study on the Discoverability of Diverse European Cultural Content in the Digital Environment”. The study examines how digital platforms, algorithms, curators and recommendation systems influence the visibility of European cultural content, with a particular focus on music and the opportunities for smaller countries and language communities to reach audiences.Riga Music Week takes a broader view of discoverability, exploring it across the entire music ecosystem.
Confirmed panel discussions:
- Paying to Be Heard: Do Music Submission Platforms Create Access or Just Another Gate?
- Mind the Gap: Realities of Music Companies in the Baltic States
- Export Is Not a Project: Building Sustainable Music Industry Organisations
- Someone Has to Choose the Songs: A&R in a DIY Music Economy
- Inside the Booking Agent’s Mind: Why They Say Yes (or No)
- Your People Abroad: A Bridge or a Bubble?
Three practical sessions requiring advance registration:
- European Showcase Festivals: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Stage
- Digital Music Distribution: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Partner
- Music Manager – Strategist or Assistant? – Powered by EMMA
FULL PROGRAMME WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OCTOBER 12.
Showcase music festival
NOVEMBER 4 - 6
The Riga Music Week City Festival (November 4–6) will transform Riga into a vibrant urban festival zone, filling Riga with live music.
Over three days, more than 50 emerging and established artists from Latvia, the Baltics, Europe, and beyond will perform across several stages, presenting an exciting mix of genres: indie, rock,
Tickets for the City Festival are available HERE.
Riga Live Songwriting camp
NOVEMBER 1 - 3
Taking place November 1–3, the RIGaLIVE Songwriting Camp is an intensive creative laboratory for songwriters, producers, and performers. Working in collaborative teams, participants write and produce brand new original songs under the guidance of experienced mentors and industry professionals.
The camp provides a rare opportunity to exchange creative approaches, learn from international experts, and establish connections with publishers, labels, and managers. RIGaLIVE focuses on hands-on creativity and professional growth, offering a platform where ideas are transformed into ready-to-pitch songs, expanding the potential for placements and future releases.