ExPORTO 2026 Season Opening Event

This isn’t Monaco – it’s Riga!

Yes, these were the words we heard over and over again from our guests throughout the evening. This was a season opening unlike anything anyone had expected.

The banks of the Daugava River at ExPORTO were transformed into a spectacular open-air stage. The evening featured an extraordinary live musical journey, ranging from cinematic epic performances to energetic rock remixes. Guests were also treated to a breathtaking fire show, spectacular fireworks, elegant yachts, a stunning sunset, immersive lighting, and an atmosphere where every element blended into one unforgettable experience.

The ExPORTO Season Opening created an atmosphere that many guests compared to unforgettable summer evenings at prestigious seaside resorts and world-class waterfront promenades abroad, proving once again that Riga is capable of delivering a lifestyle and entertainment experience of international calibre.

A special thank you to our event sponsor, Moët & Chandon.

We would also like to thank our valued partners – BIGBANK, SWH, EHR, STAR FM, and TOP RADIO – whose support helped make the ExPORTO Season Opening a widely celebrated event.

A sincere thank you to the Riga Cathedral Choir School (RDKS) Gospel Choir.

Conductor and Musical Director: Una Stade

Soloists:

• Dināra Rudāne
• Grēta Grantiņa
• Moriento
• Ralfs Eilands
• Ņikita Kaupužs

Musicians:

• Piano – Dainis Tenis
• Drums – Mārcis Brička
• Concert Percussion – Miķelis Vīte
• Electric Guitar – Kristens Kupčs
• Bass Guitar – Edžus Korsaks
• Drums / Drum Pad – Mārcis Briška

String Quartet:

• Margarita Ogibalova
• Darja Kuzma
• Elīna Andrianova-Bahira
• Maksims Skibickis

Event Production

• Show Direction, Creative Concept and Event Production – Q Events (Elīna Zariņa, Ingemārs Mūsiņš, Loreta Diāna Strēlniece)
• Host – Mārtiņš Počs
• Choreography – Beāte Svarinska
• Scenography – Unique
• Lighting Design – Justs Ribinickis and Reinis Zalte
• Sound Engineer – Gatis Balutis
• Sound and Lighting Production – EUROSHOW AUDIO and FULLSTAGE
• Fireworks – International Fireworks Design