BŪTĪBA is a conscious Summer Solstice festival in Latvia, bringing together world music, dance, rituals, workshops and community in nature. Held at Ķeguma Puduri on the banks of the Daugava, it welcomes people from Latvia and beyond to share a multi-day experience of music, movement, connection and discovery.
Rooted in the spirit of Latvian midsummer, BŪTĪBA offers a contemporary expression of the Summer Solstice tradition. While Līgo and Jāņi remain cherished Latvian cultural celebrations, BŪTĪBA creates a meeting place between this seasonal heritage and the wider European conscious-festival movement.
Across the festival, live music, ecstatic dance, yoga, meditation, ceremonies and participatory workshops invite visitors to reconnect with themselves, one another and the natural world.
A Conscious Festival for All Generations
BŪTĪBA welcomes people of different ages and backgrounds to share an experience of music, nature, creativity and community. The festival offers a dedicated children’s programme alongside workshops, performances and activities for adults.
The festival kitchen serves vegetarian and vegan food, and the gathering is designed to encourage connection, respect and a sense of belonging. BŪTĪBA is an alcohol-free festival, creating space for people to celebrate consciously and connect with one another.
Families are an important part of the BŪTĪBA community. Please check the festival’s ticket information for the confirmed children’s age policy and entry conditions.
What to Experience at Būtība?
BŪTĪBA brings together music, movement, creativity and conscious practices in a shared celebration of the Summer Solstice.
- World Music & Live Performances — concerts and musical journeys featuring local and international artists.
- Ecstatic Dance & Movement — opportunities to express yourself, move freely and connect through music.
- Yoga, Meditation & Inner Exploration — practices that invite presence, reflection and self-discovery.
- Rituals & Ceremonies — experiences inspired by the rhythms of nature and the spirit of the Summer Solstice.
- Workshops & Shared Learning — spaces to explore new ideas, develop skills and connect with others.
- Children & Family — activities designed to give younger festival-goers (ages 5-12) their own space to explore, play and create.
The Meaning Behind BŪTĪBA
BŪTĪBA is a Latvian word meaning “essence” or “being”. It reflects the heart of the festival: an invitation to reconnect with ourselves, with one another and with the natural world.
Inspired by the spirit of the Summer Solstice and the traditions of Latvian midsummer, BŪTĪBA brings together music, movement, ritual and community in a contemporary celebration of life. Whether you come for the artists, the workshops, the ceremonies or the feeling of belonging, you are invited to arrive as you are and discover what the experience means to you.
BŪTĪBA Festival 2027 — 21–24 June | Ķeguma Puduri, Latvia, Latvia
