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6arelyhuman returns to Palladium Riga this december

After a packed and high-energy debut show, modern electronic music standout 6arelyhuman returns to Rīga on December 3 at concert hall Palladium. Tickets go on sale July 18 at 10:00 via the “Biļešu Serviss” ticketing network.

Zara Larsson announces new album and concert in Riga

Today, multiplatinum chart–topping global pop powerhouse Zara Larsson kicks her boldest era yet into overdrive with the announcement of her new album and tour. She will perform in Riga on 16 November with her only show in the Baltics.

Shame to perform at Palladium Riga

Rock adrenaline is coming to Riga. On 12 October, British post-punk quintet Shame will take over concert hall Palladium with a performance that proves even apparent chaos on stage can transform into tightly polished interplay.

Smash Into Pieces to perform at Palladium Riga this fall

Powerful vocals, soaring melodies, aggressive guitars and anthemic symphonic metal grandeur - these are the hallmarks of Swedish pop metal band Smash Into Pieces, who will electrify Palladium Rīga on 5 October. Tickets go on sale 4 June at 11:00 via Biļešu Serviss.

The world-renowned musician Matteo Bocelli returns to Latvia!

On October 9, Arena Xiaomi will be filled with Italian charm and the magic of a beautiful voice. Matteo Bocelli will present the Latvian audience with an inspiring program, where classical and popular music blend together with elegance.

Eurovision star Tommy Cash to perform in Riga

Celebrating his success at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Estonian rapper Tommy Cash is heading out on a European tour and will perform at Palladium Riga on October 27! Expect a night of music dripping with sarcasm, bold lyrics, and a provocative persona.

Swedish rapper Bladee to perform in Riga

The shining star of Sweden’s contemporary cloud rap scene – Bladee – will perform on December 1st at the Palladium Riga concert hall. This will be a unique opportunity for Latvian listeners to experience live one of the brightest members of the “Drain Gang” collective.

Icelandic singer Daði Freyr to perform in Riga

Groovy melodies, catchy lyrics, and genuine simplicity – these are the words that best describe Icelandic pop culture phenomenon and multi-instrumentalist Daði Freyr, who will perform at the Palladium concert hall in Riga on October 3. Tickets go on sale April 25 at 10:00 AM via the “Biļešu Serviss” network.

Enter Shikari – Riga VEF Vasarnīca

Enter Shikari – the fantastic British post-hardcore band known for their intense and high-energy performances – is coming to Riga! Their concerts are famous for blending music with a strong sociopolitical message, often sparking mosh pits and creating an atmosphere that feels like both a rock show and a rave.

DJ Maddix to perform in Riga on April 11

Riga is about to ignite with the electrifying beats of electronic music as world-renowned DJ and producer Maddix arrives in Latvia! On April 11, he will take the stage at Palladium for a night like no other. Tickets are available now via “Biļešu Serviss”

Mogwai to perform at Palladium concert hall

Scottish post-rock giants Mogwai will soon arrive in Riga to take listeners on an atmospheric and hypnotic musical journey. An unforgettable evening is guaranteed on September 9 at Palladium Concert Hall. Tickets via "Biļešu Serviss".

Dropkick Murphys to perform at Palladium concert hall

Dropkick Murphys are set to take the stage at Palladium Concert Hall on October 25, promising an unforgettable night of high-energy music and pure Boston spirit! Tickets go on sale on February 28 at 10.00 via the “Biļešu Serviss” network.

One Republic will perform in Arena Riga November 4th

Have you ever heard thousands sing along to “Counting Stars” or “Apologize”? Then you know that this is just the beginning of what we will experience when OneRepublic returns to Latvia

Next year The Offspring will perform in Latvia

The long-awaited moment when The Offspring will perform in Riga has arrived. That's right - experience the concert of the iconic punk rock giant The Offspring in Arena Riga on October 5th, 2025.

Legendary Bob Geldof with his band The Boomtown Rats to perform in Estonia

The legendary Irish musician and organizer of the famous benefit concert Live Aid Bob Geldof will perform in Alexela Concert Hall in Tallinn with his band The Boomtown Rats on September 18th. Tickets will be on sale today, January 31st at 10AM on www.bilesuserviss.lv

By 1975 these young guys had nothing to lose. Ireland 1975 – no country for old or young men, the stench of rot soaked the damp air. That was the odour of a failing state. A stink from the sewers of corruption trolled out on the evening news directly after the tolling bells of the Angelus. Six guys from the suburbs of Dublin were not going to be silent any longer. This is how The Boomtown Rats was born. 

They would play hard, fast, loose determined noises, be different to all of the others around. This band had purpose. This band believed rock‘n’roll was a sort of musical activism. While their songs seemed simple enough they were played with such power, “sung” with such passion, that all of those songs hurtled up the hits charts of dozens of countries. Having made history as the first Irish band to have a UK no 1 hit - with “Rat Trap”, they went on to top the charts in 32 Countries with “I Don't Like Mondays” and racked up 6 era-defining albums: “The Boomtown Rats” (’77), “A Tonic For The Troops” (’78), “The Fine Art Of Surfacing” (’79), “Mondo Bongo” (’80), “V Deep” (’82) and “In The Long Grass” (’84).

In 1984, inspired by a TV report on the famine in Ethiopia, Bob Geldof organized the star-studded Band Aid and co-wrote "Do They Know It's Christmas," one of the biggestselling
singles in history. The next year, famously, he organised Live Aid where Queen, Elton John, Madonna, Sting, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, U2, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Eric Clapton and many others performed. It was broadcasted to 1,9 billion people from 150 different countries all over the world – that was about 40% of world’s population.

After playing together fot 10 years the band took some time off to concentrate on their families and other activities. A new century. It’s going ok and then it’s not. Gangsters ruined the global economic system. Tens of millions lose their jobs, homes, lives. Countries are humiliated along with their peoples. The powerful are more powerful. None go to jail, and they snigger with impunity at the suffering they have engendered. Millions are on the move from economic chaos and its resultant wars. Fools are elected who spit in the face of either pity or mercy. Something triggers that old rage that started back in the rain-washed, dull suburbs of Dublin. One called the other who called the next one and then there was a collective “yeah, fuck it, why not” from the old gang. 

The Boomtown Rats is about to release and album titled “Citizens of Boomtown” in March 2020. A few weeks ago they released the first single “Trash Glam Baby”. The Boomtown Rats will perform in Tallinn on September 18th. Bob Geldof, Garry Roberts, Pete Briquette and Simon Crowe will step on the stage of Alexela Concert Hall. Tickets for the concert will be available at “Biļešu Serviss” today, January 31st at 10AM.


Have a look and listen:
The Boomtown Rats – Thrash Glam Baby https://youtu.be/or8dD5VYk_4
The Boomtown Rats – I Don’t Like Mondays https://youtu.be/-Kobdb37Cwc
The Boomtown Rats – Rat Trap https://youtu.be/YtPgwAj2M9c
 
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