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XVI Latvian Song & Dance Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan | July 2026

XVI Latvian Song & Dance Festival

Date: July 05, 2026
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The XVI Latvian Song and Dance Festival organizing committee will host the festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan in July of 2026. The festival will span five days and we expect about 4,000 guests and participants. The event will include choir concerts, dance, gatherings, art, and other cultural events that showcase our Latvian traditions.

Guests from across the United States, Canada as well as from Latvia, will be in attendance to enrich our performances and cultural connections! The main choir will consist of approximately 500 singers, while the dance troupe count is expected to be near 750 dancers. A special spiritual choir performance is planned in one of Grand Rapids' oldest churches. You can also expect a theater performance, art exhibits, balls, fraternity and sorority gatherings, and opportunities to connect with friends - old and new.


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July 5

Grand Folk Dance Concert

Van Andel Arena

Time: 1600–1830

Ticket price: Youth (5-12) $40, adult (13+) $55-$75

Ticketing details: Ticketmaster digital ticket. Under 5 free in lap. All youth tickets MUST be accompanied with an adult ticket.

Description

The Grand Folk Dance Concert is the culmination of the Latvian Song and Dance Festival, honoring the centuries-long tradition of folk dance by exploring choreography ranging from simple country dances to modern iterations including the influence of the Latvian diaspora. Skaista Mana Tēvu Zeme, which translates to “My Beautiful Fatherland”, celebrates Latvia’s connection to nature and will take the audience on a journey through Latvia’s fields and forests, rolling hills and beautiful seaside.

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