26th International Ice Sculpture Festival in Jelgava - “THE STORY OF THE UNIVERSE”

26th International Ice Sculpture Festival in Jelgava - “THE STORY OF THE UNIVERSE”

In 2025, from February 7 to 9, Jelgava will host one of the most ambitious ice sculpture events in the world – the 26th International Ice Sculpture Festival. This year, 32 ice sculptors will bring their vision of the theme “THE STORY OF THE UNIVERSE” to life in ice, using a total of more than 80 tons of ice in their works.

More than 60 ice objects will be created as part of the festival. The festival in Jelgava will take place in three locations: Pasta Island, Jāņa Čakstes Boulevard and Pasta Island Skating Rink. During the festival, famous artists from Latvia and Lithuania will perform on two stages, there will be demonstrations of ice sculpture making, programs for children, fire shows, ice games, an ice bar and other surprises.

With the onset of darkness, the sculptures will glow in multi-colored light plays, allowing the imagination to soar beyond the expanses of the earth.

Festival territory working hours:

February 7 from 18:00 to 22:00

February 8 from 11:00 to 22:00

February 9 from 11:00 to 22:00

Tickets can be purchased cheaper in advance until January 31, 2025: in Latvia at the “Biļešu Paradīze” box office, as well as at the Jelgava Culture House box office, and on the website www.bilesuparadize.lv

Each purchased ticket is a Day Ticket, which allows you to visit the territory multiple times during the festival working hours on the relevant date.

The ticket is valid on any one day of the festival.

 

Daily ticket prices IN ADVANCE SALE until January 31, 2025 (inclusive, until midnight)

Daily ticket for adults 10.00 EUR

Daily ticket for pupils, students, pensioners, disabled 5.00 EUR

Family day ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) or “3+ Family Card” 20.00 EUR

Daily ticket by presenting a Jelgava student ID card (possible only at the Jelgava Culture House) 4.00 EUR

Children under 7 years of age Free admission

 

Daily ticket prices DURING THE FESTIVAL 07.; 08.; February 09

Day ticket for adults 15.00 EUR

Day ticket for pupils, students, pensioners, disabled people 7.00 EUR

Family day ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) or “3+ Family Card” 30.00 EUR

Children under 7 years of age Free admission

 

 

Photography and filming will be carried out during the event The obtained materials will be used to reflect and promote the event on the organizer's website and social networks, as well as to create publicity materials, ensuring public information about the organized events in the public interest Additional information: Jelgava.lv