6. December, 2025
On the first weekend of December, on 6th of December, Bauska Town Hall Square will be filled with festive spirit as the city’s main Christmas tree lights are switched on alongside a special market featuring local producers and craftsmen.
From 13:00 on 6th of December, more than 70 masters of gifts and treats will begin trading in the square. Until 17:00, visitors will be able to purchase handmade creations by artisans and home producers from Bauska and other regions of Latvia.
At 16:00, families and the youngest visitors are invited to gather by the Christmas tree to join elves Mirdzumiņš and Sirsniņa in the play “When the Christmas Tree Shines with Love and Sparkle”. Together with the elves, everyone will search for the answer to an important question – what makes the tree truly shine: its bright lights or the love that brings the sparkle to life?
The singing Santa Claus will also arrive to help uncover the magic, joy, and warmth of the festive season through music and song.
On the day of the Christmas tree lighting event, traffic restrictions will be in place around Bauska Town Hall.
From 22:00 on 5 December until 18:00 on 6 December, the Town Hall Square car park will be closed.
On 6th of December from 7:00 to 18:00, Pasta iela will be closed to traffic from Plūdoņa iela to Rīgas iela.
On 6th December from 11:00 to 18:00, Rīgas iela will be closed from Pasta iela to Kalna iela.
Event visitors may be photographed and/or filmed. Photographs and audiovisual materials may be published in the press, on social media, and in publicity materials.