Fono Cesis 2026

Jul 17, 2026 Jul 18, 2026

Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 21 February 2026

About this festival

Fono Cēsis is a distinctive two-day rock music festival, notable as Latvia's only free event of its kind, traditionally held during the Cēsis City Celebration. It draws tens of thousands of visitors to experience performances by both prominent local and international rock acts.

What this festival offers

Camping available

Don't lose your ears at Fono Cesis

The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume — no ringing on the train home.

For fans

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Smilsu laukums

Uzvaras bulvaris 22, Cesis, LV-4101, Latvia

Local Currency: EUR

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Last verified 21 February 2026