🏰 On 31 October 2026, ‘Legend Night’ will take place at castles and manor houses across Latvia! This year’s theme is ‘In the Light!’, inviting visitors to discover these historic sites by candlelight, accompanied by light installations, music and mysterious tales.
✨ The Night of Legends 2026 programme features 47 castles and manor houses across Latvia. Visitors can look forward to unique guided tours, concerts, creative workshops, historical legends and activities for families with children.
We have selected 17 castles, manor houses and related attractions, which can also be found on the ‘School Trips’ platform. Choose your destination and explore these places in the special atmosphere of an autumn evening!
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🗺️ Where are the castles and manor houses featured in ‘Night of Legends’ located? View all the locations mentioned in the article on the interactive map and choose the route that suits you best.
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🏰 Night of Legends in Vidzeme
✨ Cesvaine Castle
🕕 From 6.00 pm
During the Night of Legends, Cesvaine Castle will be transformed into a unique world of light and art. Visitors can look forward to light installations, video stories, concerts, exhibitions and creative activities. The castle’s impressive architecture and illuminated rooms will create a special autumnal evening atmosphere.
🎟️ Free entry.
🌙 Sigulda New Castle
🕕 6.00 pm–11.00 pm
At Sigulda New Castle, you can enjoy a multimedia dance and shadow theatre performance entitled “Touch the Light”. Performances are scheduled for 6.30 pm, 7.30 pm, 8.30 pm, 9.30 pm and 10.30 pm. Light, movement and music will reveal the castle’s interiors in an unusual way.
🕯️ Stāmeriena Castle
🕒 15.00–22.00
At Stāmeriena Castle, the Night of Legends will begin in the afternoon. The programme includes stories from the history of the Gavaru family, musical performances and an evening concert. The historic castle and its picturesque surroundings will create a special atmosphere.
🎟️ The afternoon programme is free of charge; the evening concert costs €12.
🔦 Alūksne New Castle
🕚 11.00–17.00
An educational programme on the history and secrets of Alūksne New Castle is planned. The day’s activities will also be suitable for families, whilst a special programme featuring historical ghost tours is intended for adults only (18+).
🎟️ Adults – €6, schoolchildren and senior citizens – €4.
📞 Advance booking required: 25665538.
🎶 Mēru Manor
🕕 6.00 pm–11.00 pm
Visitors to Mēru Manor will be treated to a special tour entitled ‘From Darkness to Light’, which will take them from the cellars to the attics, revealing the manor’s history and secrets. A concert by the duo “Mediante” is scheduled for 8.00 pm.
🔦 It is recommended that you bring a torch for the tour.
🎟️ The tour and museum visit are free of charge. Concert – €10.
📞 Booking required for the concert: 27054830.
📜 Jērcēnmuiža
🕖 From 7.00 pm
At Jērcēnmuiža, ‘Legend Night’ will offer the chance to explore the manor’s historic surroundings and hear its stories in a special evening atmosphere. It will be a chance to combine learning about cultural history with an autumn evening stroll around the manor grounds.
🏰 Night of Legends in Kurzeme
🎭 Jaunpils Castle
🕖 From 7.00 pm
Jaunpils Castle will welcome visitors with historical legends, mysterious tours, science experiments, face painting and shadow theatre. The historic castle’s atmosphere and evening activities will provide exciting moments for both children and adults.
🎼 Durbe Castle
🕕 From 18.00
Durbe Castle’s ‘Night of Legends’ invites you to explore history, art and the world of early music. The programme includes the opening of an exhibition, a talk on historical fashion, and a concert-narrative by the early music ensemble ‘Amber Baroque’
entitled‘Dorothea’s Letters’.
🎟️ Admission – €10.
🕯️ Apriķi Manor
🕖 7.00 pm–midnight
A special journey through history, accompanied by light and sound, awaits you at Apriķi Manor. The programme ‘The True History of the Manor Through Light and Sound’ offers the chance to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of days gone by and uncover the manor’s secrets.
🎟️ Free entry.
🌳 Spāre Manor and its park
🕕 From 6.00 pm
Legend Night will take place at Spāre Manor and its park in Talsi Municipality. Visitors can look forward to light shows in the manor park, a meet-and-greet with the artists behind the painting exhibition, a concert by the band “Soļi” and delicacies from the manor kitchen.
🎟️ Admission fee – €5.
🌿 The map shows Spāre Manor’s Writers’ Park – the platform includes a sightseeing spot associated with the manor. The Night of Legends events will take place at Spāre Manor and its grounds.
🏰 Night of Legends in Zemgale and Sēlija
🎃 Dobele Castle
🕕 6.00 pm–10.00 pm
The Night of Legends at Dobele Castle will be particularly suitable for families with children. The programme includes a dazzling dance show, tasks set by witches, a magic cauldron and a warm herbal drink from the castle. Children are encouraged to come in Halloween costumes.
🎟️ Tickets – €3 and €5.
🔥 Staļģene Manor
🕕 From 6.00 pm
An evening of festivities is planned at Staļģene Manor, featuring the folk group “Liepāre”, a fire show, a candle-making workshop and yarn sun-making. The atmosphere of the event will be enhanced by communal singing, hot tea and a market selling local produce.
👑 Krustpils Castle
🕕 From 6.00 pm
During Legend Night at Krustpils Castle, you’ll have the chance to learn about the castle’s history and enjoy performances of traditional dances. The dance groups “Ballare” and “Souldance” will perform, creating a special historical atmosphere.
🏰 Night of Legends in Latgale
💃 Lūznava Manor
🕖 From 7.00 pm
At Lūznava Manor, visitors will be able to take part in a quadrille ball and Danish couple dances. The historic manor setting, music and dancing will allow you to immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of days gone by. A charity café will also be open.
🎟️ Free entry.
🕯️ Varakļāni Manor House
🕖 7.00 pm–11.00 pm
At Varakļāni Manor House, visitors to the Night of Legends will be able to embark on an educational quest, discovering the ideas of the Age of Enlightenment and the history of the manor house. Several exhibitions will also be on display.
🎟️ Free entry.
✨ Preiļi Castle
🕛 12.00–19.00
Preiļi Castle will host the programme ‘The Path of Light Through the Castle’, where visitors can learn about the history of the restored castle and view art exhibitions. At 5.00 pm and 6.00 pm, there will be guided tours of the park entitled “In the Footsteps of Light”, whilst a jazz concert is scheduled for 7.00 pm.
🎟️ Admission to the castle and the concert – €5.
🌳 The ticket grants access to the Preiļi Manor complex and park, which also houses Preiļi Castle.
🏯 Daugavpils Fortress
🕕 From 6.00 pm
Daugavpils Fortress is one of the most unusual venues for Legend Night. Within the historic fortress grounds, you’ll have the chance to soak up the special evening atmosphere and discover the site’s military and cultural heritage.
🔦 How to prepare for a visit to Legend Night?
Legends Night is a brilliant opportunity to explore Latvia’s historical heritage in an unusual setting. To make the most of your evening, we recommend bearing in mind a few practical tips.
- 📅 Date: Saturday 31 October 2026.
- 🕯️ Time: most of the evening events start at around 6.00 pm, but at some castles the programme also takes place during the day.
- 🎟️ Tickets: some events are free, whilst others require a ticket or advance booking.
- 🧥 Clothing: choose warm clothes and comfortable shoes, as some activities take place outdoors.
- 🔦 Torch: this may come in handy for evening tours at some castles and manor houses.
- 👨👩👧👦 For families: check the age restrictions for each event – not all evening performances are suitable for children.
- 🚗 Itinerary: choose one or two nearby castles or manor houses so you have time to enjoy the special programme.
⚠️ Important! Event times, ticket prices and booking conditions are subject to change. Before you set off, check the latest information in the ‘Night of Legends 2026’ programme guide or with the organiser of the specific event.
🍂 Legend Night is a chance to see familiar castles and manor houses in a whole new light! Choose your destination and set off on an exciting autumn evening adventure!