Activities by Jelgavas kultūras nams

The musical group and chamber choir “Tik un tā” was founded in 2003; its singers are friends – teachers, civil servants, entrepreneurs, IT s…

The mixed choir “Balti” was formed in 2015 by Maija and Ēriks Branka; most of its singers are aged 18 to 30. It sings at Jelgava’s cultural…

“Ritums” has been a middle-generation folk dance group since 1980 and has about 26 dancers aged 25 to 55. It is open to anyone who likes dan…

“Jaunība”, founded in 1945, is one of Jelgava’s oldest dance groups; it is a group A ensemble and since 2025 also has a middle-generation (g…

Since 1989 more than 150 dancers have learned modern dance – mainly show and contemporary dance – at the “Intriga” studio. Dancers are group…

The mixed choir “Zemgale” was founded in 1961 as Jelgava’s teachers’ choir, first led by Imants Kokars. Its repertoire includes songs by Lat…

The mixed choir “Mītava” has been active since 1987 and has been led by Raimonds Gulbis since 2022. It is part of the Song Festival movement…

“Diždancis” has been a top-level (group A) folk dance ensemble since 1975 and is one of the strongest in Jelgava and Latvia. About 40 young…

The folk dance ensemble “Lielupe” has four groups: the main youth group (A), a studio for newcomers (B), a middle-generation group (D) and “…

The Jelgava Children’s and Youth Folk Dance Ensemble, which has been active since 1984, includes about 250 children in eight age groups—rang…

“ExLielupe” is not just a dance troupe, but also a strong community based on mutual support, sincerity, and the joy of being together.

The troupe, which was founded in Pārlielupe, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year; the joy of its dance is like an island that brin…