Tickets
Ticket links will go live on this page on December 15th at 12 PM ET!
Ticket and Schedule FAQs
This page provides information regarding only ticketed events. For information regarding Song & Dance or Marketplace signups, or hotel information, visit our FAQ page.
Schedule
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The Program Committee worked hard to make sure that no ticketed events overlap. You might have to jog, but if you want to, you can make it to every event at Dziesmu svētki!
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Open events like the Marketplace, Art Exhibit, and Parade/Zaļumballe will not require tickets.
Ticketing FAQs
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On 12/15, this page will be updated with buttons to purchase tickets.
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All tickets will be released at once except for the Friday night Rokvakars. That concert will have tickets released in the near future.
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All of our tickets will be handled between two ticketing platforms, SimpleTix and Ticketmaster.
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SimpleTix does not require that you have a special app! You will be emailed a QR code that will be scanned as your ticket.
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We used SimpleTix as much as we could, as it allows us to charge far lower fees than venues that are required by contract to use Ticketmaster. Fees from both platforms are not included in the price you see below.
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Tickets are not refundable but can be transferred once purchased.
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Certain tickets will be general admission, others will have assigned seating. This will be venue dependent and are labeled as such below.
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Some events have limited availability and will be marked as such for transparency!
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In the event that online ticket ordering is not possible for you, we encourage you to coordinate with family and/or community members who may be able to purchase tickets on your behalf.
Wednesday 7/1
Sacred Music Concert “From Darkness to Light”
St. Adalbert's
Time: 1930–2100
Ticket price: $50 with bus, $40 without bus
Ticket details: SimpleTix digital ticket, general admission, limited availability. The busing option will be round-trip from the Amway Grand Hotel.
Description
"Sacred concert “From Darkness to Light”. Based on the Anglican Great Vigil liturgy, the concert will unfold in a meditative atmosphere, featuring choral and instrumental music, readings, hymns, and organ works. Participants include the Mixed Choir of the Riga Cathedral Choir School conducted by Jurģis Cābulis, members of the Latvian National Guard Wind Orchestra, organist Davids Heinze, and soloists."
An Evening of Jazz with Gingersnap
Venue TBA
Time: 2200–2330
Ticket price: $50, SimpleTix digital ticket, general admission
Ticket details: SimpleTix digital ticket, general admission, limited availability
Description
Gingersnap is a NYC jazzy band founded by husband and wife singer/violinist Arjana Vizulis Danylets and pianist Ivan Danylets. The concept: blend anything and everything in the name of musical freshness, soulfulness, fun, the message of a song and the spirit it evokes.
Parade of Latvian National Costumes
Amway Grand Hotel - Imperial Ballroom
Time: 1130–1230
Ticket price: $25
Ticket details: SimpleTix digital ticket, general admission, limited availability
Description
Let’s travel across Latvia as we explore our traditional costume, which is a testament to our rich cultural heritage. You’ll hear stories of how traditional costumes have been handed down across the generations.
Market and Art Exhibit Open House
Amway Grand Hotel
Time: 1230–1430
Ticket price: free, ticket not needed
Ticket details: N/A
Description
The festival marketplace will be running July 2–July 5th. The market will host a diverse group of Latvian artists, artisans, and merchants and, together with the art exhibit, we are hosting a happy hour on July 2nd. Come and enjoy!
Documentary: Song Sources 1866
Amway Grand Hotel - Emerald Room
Time: 1430–1600
Ticket price: free, but ticket is required
Ticket details: SimpleTix digital ticket, general admission, limited availability
Description
The documentary film, "Dziesmu Avoti 1866" tells the story of the first Latvian youth choir festival in Lazdona.
Dance Ensemble "Daiļrade" Folk Dance Performance
DeVos Performance Hall
Time: 1600–1800
Ticket price: Youth (5-12) $30, adult (13+) $50.
Ticket details: Ticketmaster digital ticket, assigned seating, limited availability. Under 5 free in lap. All youth tickets MUST be accompanied with adult ticket
Description
In their US debut, Dance ensemble Daiļrade tells stories and creatively expresses emotion through dance. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to witness one of Latvia’s elite dance groups perform!
"A festive parade – From song to dance"
Rosa Parks Circle, Downtown Grand Rapids
Time: 1900–2300
Ticket info: free, ticket not needed
Ticket details: N/A
Description
After many years, the streets of Grand Rapids will once again echo with songs and footsteps — as the Festival Parade awakens the city to celebration! On Thursday evening, July 2, 2026, the flow of festivity will cross the bridge to Rosa Parks Circle, where song and dance will unite us for the official opening of the Festival. As the first notes rise, the evening will transform into a garden party, where Rikši from Latvia will lead everyone into a joyful whirl of music and dance.
Friday 7/3
Sports Event - Pickleball Tournament
Amway Grand Hotel Rooftop
Time: 0900–1300
Ticket price: TBA
Ticket details: TBA
Description
Registration details will follow at a later date.
Concert "Kokles Through the Ages”
St. Cecilia Music Center
Time: 1200–1330
Ticket price: $40, $35 for marginally impeded view
Ticket details: SimpleTix digital ticket, assigned seating, limited availability
Description
Let’s celebrate 65 years since the 13-string kokle was born in exile! Audience favorites and time-tested kokle arrangements by A. Jansons, M. Aldiņš, K. Lietiņš, and others. We will imagine how the kokle might sound in the future. The concert includes kokle players and vocal groups from the United States and Canada and will feature the New York Latvian Choir performing Bruno Skulte’s “Ganiņš biju”.
New Choreography Showcase
DeVos Performance Hall
Time: 1430–1630
Ticket price: Youth (5-12) $30, adult (13+) $50
Ticket details: Ticketmaster digital ticket. Under 5 free in lap. All youth tickets MUST be accompanied with an adult ticket.
Description
The New Choreography Showcase spotlights the newest in Latvian folk dance and supports choreographers who are continuing Latvian dance traditions in North America, Latvia, and around the world. Dances will be judged based on choreography, technical elements, Latvian character and overall impression. Winners will be announced at the Latvian Song and Dance Festival Grand Folk Dance Concert on Sunday, July 5.
Riga Cathedral Choir School Mixed Choir Concert
St. Cecilia Music Center
Time: 1830–2000
Ticket price: $40-$45
Ticket details: SimpleTix digital ticket, assigned seating, limited availability
Description
The choir will perform classics of Latvian choral music as well as works by contemporary composers. The Riga Cathedral Choir School Mixed Choir has been awarded multiple prizes in various international European choral competitions and has received Latvia’s highest state award in music, the “Grand Music Award.”The choir is made up of students of the Riga Cathedral Choir School, who themselves study conducting and vocal arts.
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Dievturu daudzinājums
Amway Grand - Pearl Conference Room
Time: 1930–2100
Ticket info: free, ticket not needed
Ticket details: N/A
Description
An evening celebrating our ancient folkloric heritage: Dievturi will explore virtues and values as they appear in "dainas", Latvian folk song verses.
Rock Event: Bermudu Divstūris & Apvedceļš
GLC Live
Time: 2100–2430
Ticket info: $85
Ticket details: TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON 12/15, but will be shared in the near future. Ticketmaster digital ticket, general admission and limited assigned balcony seating
Description
The Rock Event brings together two powerhouse acts from Latvia - Apvedceļš, the beloved country/schlager band from Smiltene known for heartfelt melodies and nostalgic charm, and Bermudu Divstūris, Latvia’s satirical hip-hop phenomenon with explosive energy and theatrical swagger. From soulful ballads to beat-driven anthems, this genre-bending showcase celebrates the bold diversity of Latvian popular music.
Saturday 7/4
Children's Event
Amway Grand Hotel - Ambassador Ballroom
Time: 0900–1130
Ticket price: free, but ticket is required
Ticket details: SimpleTix digital ticket, general admission
Description
We will sing folk songs and dance dances, as our ancestors have done for many centuries. Imagine, how a child who lived 200 years ago would feel in today's world? It seems the themes are the same - work, holidays, travel, eating, sleeping, however, the modern world is completely different. During the children's event, singing and dancing with the post folklore group "RIKŠI", we will journey from the past to the present. Children must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult age 18 or older.
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One act comedy "Please Have a Seat"
Civic Theatre
Time: 1300–1430
Ticket price: $35-$50
Ticket details: SimpleTix digital ticket, assigned seating, limited availability
Description
"Please Have a Seat" is a one-act comedy set in the waiting room of a psychiatrist's office when, due to a technical glitch, all the patients arrive at the same time.
Grand Choir Concert
DeVos Performance Hall
Time: 1600–1830
Ticket price: Youth (5-12) $40, adult (13+) $50-$65
Ticket details: Ticketmaster digital ticket. Under 5 free in lap. All youth tickets MUST be accompanied with an adult ticket.
Description
The Mass Choir concert “The Paths of Our Ancestors Lead to the Future” - The performance reflects the passage of time through the choir’s repertoire. The program will include classical works by old masters, lesser-known gems, five new compositions, as well as beloved choral pieces. Performers to include choirs from North and South America, Latvia, vocal and instrumental soloists. The orchestral duties will be performed by the Orchestra of the Latvian National Guard.
Grand Ball
Amway Grand Hotel - Ambassador Ballroom
Time: 2100–2430
Ticket price: $80
Ticket details: SimpleTix digital ticket, general admission, limited availability
Description
Dance the night away to Apvedceļš and Adam Zahl!
Sunday 7/5
Writer's Event - Author Reading
Amway Grand Hotel
Time: 1000–1130
Ticketing price: $25
Ticket details: SimpleTix digital ticket, general admission, limited availability
Description
An inspiring author reading featuring Latvian writers from North America, accompanied by a special exhibit highlighting Michigan Latvian authors and publishers, celebrating heritage and literary creativity that connects generations through books, stories and shared memory.
One act comedy "Please Have a Seat"
Civic Theatre
Time: 1130–1300
Ticketing price: $35-$50
Ticket details: SimpleTix digital ticket, assigned seating, limited availability
Description
"Please Have a Seat" is a one-act comedy set in the waiting room of a psychiatrist's office when, due to a technical glitch, all the patients arrive at the same time.
Church Service
Fountain Street Church
Time: 1300–1500
Ticket price: free, ticketing not needed
Ticket details: N/A
Description
Ecumenical worship service, which will be led by Lutheran and Baptist clergy members, and will include musical performers.
Grand Folk Dance Concert
Van Andel Arena
Time: 1600–1830
Ticket price: Youth (5-12) $40, adult (13+) $55-$75
Ticketing details: Ticketmaster digital ticket. Under 5 free in lap. All youth tickets MUST be accompanied with an adult ticket.
Description
The Grand Folk Dance Concert is the culmination of the Latvian Song and Dance Festival, honoring the centuries-long tradition of folk dance by exploring choreography ranging from simple country dances to modern iterations including the influence of the Latvian diaspora. Skaista Mana Tēvu Zeme, which translates to “My Beautiful Fatherland”, celebrates Latvia’s connection to nature and will take the audience on a journey through Latvia’s fields and forests, rolling hills and beautiful seaside.
Farewell Party "From Shore to Shore"
Amway Grand Hotel
Time: 2100–2430
Ticketing info: $40
Ticketing details: SimpleTix digital ticket, general admission, limited availability
Description
The Song Festival’s Farewell Party is a chance to spend the last few beautiful festive moments together, with musical groups “Trejdeviņi” and “Pēdejais Vilciens”. Let’s enjoy the night with artists and friends from every part of America, because we already can't wait to see each other at the next Festival!
