# Jelgava Old Town Street festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jelgava-old-town-street-festival
> Updated: 2026-08-04T11:08:31.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The annual Old Town Street festival in Jelgava is scheduled for 15 August. Organisers close Vecpilsētas iela to traffic and run a day‑long programme that includes a crafts market, food stalls, live choirs, historical reenactments, exhibitions, children’s theatre, inflatable rides, pony rides, workshops, guided tours and a free green‑ball in the evening.

A week later, the Jelgava Regional Tourism Center announced an additional night‑time “Lantern Hike” on 29 August in the Pilssala meadow near the Lielupe River. The three‑hour walk, led by a local guide, will highlight wild horses, rare plants and birds, with a €3 fee (free for preschool children) and required registration.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: Jelgava Regional Tourism Center hosts Vecpilsētas iela festival and night lantern hike

Jelgava Regional Tourism Center invites the public to the Vecpilsētas iela street festival on Aug 15 and a night lantern hike in Pilssala on Aug 29, offering crafts, exhibitions, guided walks and family‑focused

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jelgava-regional-tourism-center-hosts-vecpilstas-iela-festival-and-night-lantern-hike

### 2026-07-27: Jelgava hosts Old Town Street festival featuring crafts, music and family activities

Jelgava’s Old Town Street festival on 15 August offers a crafts market, exhibitions, workshops, child activities, live music and guided tours, with the street closed to traffic for the day.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jelgava-hosts-old-town-street-festival-featuring-crafts-music-and-family-activities

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Cite as: Jelgava Old Town Street festival. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/jelgava-old-town-street-festival