Riga’s craft beer season begins with »Nurme Springs«. On April 25, 2026, the festival returns to Hanzas Perons, bringing together independent breweries, diverse beer styles and a lively crowd for a day.
Riga’s beer calendar finds its defining spring moment in Nurme Springs – a festival that has, over the years, grown into one of the most anticipated gatherings for craft beer enthusiasts in the region. Returning for its fifth edition on April 25, 2026, the event once again takes over Hanzas Perons, a venue whose industrial scale and cultural edge provide the perfect backdrop for a celebration of brewing creativity.
At its core, Nurme Springs is about diversity. More than 25 independent breweries—from the Baltics and beyond—will come together to present over 100 different beers, ranging from classic styles to experimental, small-batch releases. For visitors, the format is simple and generous: a single ticket opens the door to unlimited tastings, encouraging exploration and allowing each guest to move freely between breweries, styles, and flavour profiles.
But the festival extends beyond the glass. As with any well-rounded contemporary food and drink event, the experience is shaped by its atmosphere. Street food vendors bring an essential counterbalance to the beers on offer, while live DJ sets carry the energy throughout the evening, turning the space into something closer to a social gathering than a formal tasting.
A day before the main event, the city itself becomes part of the programme. The traditional tap takeover night spreads across several bars in central Riga, offering an informal prelude and a chance to engage with breweries in a different setting. It’s a reminder that Nurme Springs is not confined to a single venue—it’s a city-wide celebration of craft culture.
As interest continues to grow, so does the sense that Nurme Springs marks the beginning of the season—not just for beer, but for a more social, outward-looking time of year. It is an invitation to taste widely, to linger, and to experience Riga through one of its most dynamic scenes.
