Cultural programme

One-Time Events

Excursion to Riga Old Town

You might have been in Riga a few times before but how much do you know about this city? Streets of Old Riga conceals a lot of history and interesting stories.

This year we are welcoming you to join guided tour along Old Riga with the following tour on the river boat.

The event will take place on Wednesday, August 9th, from 10:00 – 14:00! Meeting point: 1 Kaļķu iela , at the entrance of main RTU building.

To participate, please sign up and pay the fee at Infodesk in tournament hall before Tuesday, August 8th, 15:30. Participation fee: 16 EUR.

 

Table Tennis Tournament

Table Tennis Tournament of RTU Open has become a long term tradition. Have some extra spirit of competition on Friday, August 11th, at 10:00 at 1A Meža iela (formerly Raņķa dambis 24a)!   

To participate, please sign up at Infodesk in tournament hall before Thursday, August 10th, 22:00. Participation is free of charge.

 

Dinner reception

Traditionally, dinner reception in a buffet form will be held on a terrace on the 11th floor with a view to Old Riga. Have a nice chat with other participants on Friday, August 11th at 20:30 in Āzenes 6!

To participate, please sign up and, if required, pay the fee at Infodesk in tournament hall before Wednesday, August 9th, 16:00. Participation is free for grandmasters, otherwise the fee is: 15 EUR. Note: grandmasters do not have to pay, however, still have to fill out registration.

 

Tennis Tournament

While table tennis tournament is already a long-time tradition of RTU Open, this year we introduce new competition: a tennis tournament on Saturday, August 12th, at 10:00 at Kronvalda bulvāris 3 (please see the map since you might not find the venue just by address – entrance from Citadeles iela: https://www.google.lv/maps/dir/56.9531872,24.1051865/56.9558587,24.1008587/@56.9535595,24.1037308,18z?hl=en).

To participate, please sign up at Infodesk in tournament hall before Thursday, August 10th, 15:30. Participation is free of charge.

Whole Tournament Events

Chess Bar

Another tradition of RTU Open is Chess Bar: opened every night until the last customer. In a chess bar you can relax after tough day, getting -10% off drinks, as well as discuss strategies using chess equipment that is available at the bar. Take a break at pub Runcis, Jāņa sēta 1!

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