Waltz King André Rieu Announces Concert in Latvia 2026
World-renowned star André Rieu is delighted to announce his concert in Latvia since 2014! On June 4, 2026, the Dutch violinist and conductor will enchant audiences at Xiaomi Arena in Riga with his unforgettable music and spectacular show.
With over 40 million albums sold and more than 700,000 visitors annually at over 80 concerts worldwide, André Rieu is undoubtedly one of the most successful live acts of our time. His tours regularly take him to sold-out arenas from Chile to Abu Dhabi, and now he will bring his music to Latvian audience next summer.
“Latvia holds a special place in my heart. The warmth and enthusiasm of the audience in this country are unforgettable. I cannot wait to return and share the joy of music with you all!” says Rieu.
In 2026, audiences can look forward to a romantic program, featuring a mix of opera, musicals, film music, evergreens, traditional songs and, of course, joyful waltzes. André Rieu’s unique concerts captivate not only with his enthralling music but also with his humorous stage presence. In addition, the elaborate costumes, magnificent stage decorations, and impressive lighting effects fascinate people of all ages and backgrounds.
Few artists have blurred the boundaries between classical and pop music as successfully as the world-famous Dutch violinist and conductor André Rieu. With his stage personality and his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, he combines his music with a lot of surprises and humour – ending every concert with a big party.
With Rieu, they instead become timelessly magnificent emotions. Or as he himself puts it: “Emotions are the key! When a piece of music touches my heart, I know it will touch your heart, too.”
André Rieu has made classical music accessible to millions around the world and has turned the waltz into an international sensation, even having soccer crowds swaying to Shostakovich. Beyond the music, his concerts are a breathtaking visual spectacle. His orchestra members and soloists come from sixteen different nations. André also has his own costume atelier, as well as four stages and sets of instruments, to cover transportation between the continents. He and the orchestra (the biggest private orchestra in the world) travel with their own fitness trainer, doctor as well as three cooks.
A native of Maastricht, Netherlands and born into a musical family, superstar André Rieu is the world’s most successful violinist and best selling classical musician of all time. His father was conductor of the Limburg Symphony Orchestra and André started playing the violin at the age of 5. In 1978 André founded his first own ensemble, the Maastricht Salon Orchestra. In 1987 it became the Johann Strauss Orchestra, which is currently the biggest private orchestra in the world.
André Rieu has 22.5 million follwers on Social Media and his YouTube videos have been watched over a billion times. As countless audiences will attest: André Rieu is not just for an evening — he is for life!