Steampunk Country Festival 2026

10–11 July 2026
Saulkrasti Open-Air Stage, Latvia

Steampunk Country Festival 2026 is a two-day open-air music and lifestyle festival by the Baltic Sea, combining country music, western dance, steampunk aesthetics, visual performances, illusion theatre, vintage atmosphere and a summer festival feeling in Saulkrasti.

The festival continues the long-standing country music tradition known from Bauska, now presented in a new location and expanded with a distinctive steampunk-inspired visual concept.

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Programme

Friday, 10 July

19:00–19:30 — Introduction to the country and western dance programme
19:30–20:15 — Zelta Kniede
20:15–20:45 — Choreographed western dance performance
20:45–21:30 — Dēka
21:30–22:00 — Pecolli theatrical steampunk illusion performance
22:00–22:45 — Edvards Strazdiņš
22:45–23:15 — Pecolli visual magic performance
23:15–00:00 — Dakota
00:00–00:20 — Multimedia performance with lasers, lights and stage effects / attempt to activate the mechanical bull
00:20–04:00 — Night party for all tastes with DJ Johansons

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Saturday, 11 July

During the day, activities will take place in the Saulkrasti town area, including KuKū Market, a US Cars Club car parade, line dancing and other activities.

At the Saulkrasti Open-Air Stage, the programme will also include wellness and movement practices — yoga and qigong.

17:45–18:30 — Sabīne Berezina & SB Band
18:30–19:00 — Stage country dance performance
19:00–19:45 — Aivars Birzmalis
19:45–20:15 — Western dance demonstration with audience participation
20:15–21:00 — Ukus in Fabula (ITA)
21:00–21:30 — Pecolli illusion and steampunk theatre performance
21:30–22:15 — The Rolltones
22:15–22:45 — Pecolli theatrical stage illusion performance
22:45–23:30 — Lucy & Hangover (CZE)
23:30–23:50 — Final event based on the festival legend — the awakening performance of the mechanical bull
23:50–04:00 — Night party for all tastes with DJ Johansons

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Additional Programme Elements

Line dancing: Guntars Stūris
DJ: Jānis Ozols / Johansons
Festival host: Māris Grigalis

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What to Expect

• Country, Americana and roots music
• Latvian and international artists
• Western dance performances and audience participation
• Steampunk-inspired visual atmosphere
• Pecolli illusion and theatre performances
• Festival legend and mechanical bull performance
• KuKū Market and town activities in Saulkrasti
• US Cars Club parade
• Yoga and qigong
• Food, drinks, bars and summer festival atmosphere
• Night parties until 04:00

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