Drums, bagpipes and winter masks come together at Palladium RÄ«ga on Wednesday, 16 December 2026. Auļi will play their winter-solstice album ĶekatÄs in full for the first time, with guest singers joining the band. Itās a chance to make Latvian music part of a December visit and to hear how a rhythm can gather a whole room around it.
šļø Auļi at Palladium RÄ«ga
- Date Wednesday, 16 December 2026.
- Programme Doors at 18:00, DJ Kaspars Zaviļeiskis at 19:00 and Auļi at 20:00.
- Venue Palladium RÄ«ga, Marijas iela 21, with the entrance on PÄrses iela.
- Tickets Check current prices, fees and availability at BiļeŔu Serviss.
The venueās programme separates the DJ slot from the bandās start. Keep 20:00 in mind for the live Auļi performance.
š„ Hear ĶekatÄs as a full concert
The album won a Zelta Mikrofons award in 2022 in the folk or world music category. Individual pieces have appeared in the bandās shows, but this concert brings the album together as one programme. Singers Asnate RancÄne, KatrÄ«na Dimanta and BeÄte Zviedre join Auļi, with cello and other instruments adding to the drums and bagpipes.
Listen first for the pulse underneath the bagpipe line. When a voice enters, notice whether you begin to follow the tune or stay with the beat. The band is known for its instrumental sound, while this programme also makes space for songs. The organisers say the words will appear on a screen for people who want to sing along.
š Bring a touch of winter masking
Auļi invite the audience to come in traditional ķekatu masks or to add mask elements to an evening outfit. That gives you a small way to take part before the first note. You could bring a mask detail from home or use the invitation as a reason to look at Latvian craft during your stay.
The seller lists the event language as Latvian and recommends it from age six. Use the ticket page to check the conditions for your group.
š Give the evening a little room
Have a meal before heading to Palladium and save the PÄrses iela entrance in your map app. If you are in Riga for several days, leave another afternoon for the Christmas market on Dome Square. You can enjoy the cityās December atmosphere without fitting every stop around a concert clock.
šļø Stay for a Riga music break
Make the concert one evening of your trip and leave time for the city around it. Find a MIRO Rooms apartment for your visit.
Programme and ticket details checked on 8 November 2026.