Rock for Freedom

Continuing the revived tradition of the rock festival, the second festival “Rock for Freedom” will take place on July 5th at the Skrunda Open-Air Stage. Throughout the day, various activities will be held in the city of Skrunda for both young and adult spectators. The festival will conclude with a grand concert featuring Latvian music stars: singer Aija Andrejeva and guitarist Harijs Zariņš, the legendary band “bet bet”, as well as the charismatic singer Ivo Fomins. Each concert participant will have prepared a special program of their most popular songs.

“I am very pleased to be on stage once again with the singer of my heart Aija and her amazing band. Especially in Skrunda, where Aija's father Alex and I once 'blew the roof off' for both ourselves and the audience. See you at the rock festivities in Skrunda!” says the legendary guitarist Harijs Zariņš.

It is worth remembering that rock concerts are not unfamiliar in Skrunda, as the tradition of rock has been alive here for more than thirty years. In 1994, the first historic concert “Rock Against Skrunda's Radar” was held at the Skrunda Open-Air Stage, organized to draw attention to the unresolved issues of Latvia's independence and defense, and to express a stance against the Skrunda radar station, which was located near the city and symbolized Soviet military presence.

Skrunda's Rock Chronology:

1994 – The legendary concert “Rock Against Skrunda's Radar” at the Skrunda Open-Air Stage
1995 – The concert “Rock Against Militarism” gathered thousands of freedom enthusiasts
1998 – The tradition continued with the concert “Rock Against Militarism”
2015 – The tradition was revived with the concert “Rock for Freedom”
2016 – The concert “Rock for Freedom”
2024 – After a hiatus, the festival “Rock for Freedom” is revived
2025 – The festival continues to solidify as an annual tradition

The concert organizers, the production company “Art Management Group” in collaboration with the Skrunda city and parish administration, are committed to not only reviving this symbolically significant tradition but also making it one of the brightest summer cultural events in Kurzeme.

“We believe that organizing such a concert offers a chance to be part of a historic tradition with deep cultural and historical significance, while for attendees, it is an unforgettable musical experience with Latvia's most beloved artists!” say the concert organizers.

Visitors to the grand concert “Rock for Freedom” are invited to feel the joy and taste of freedom by singing along to the best Latvian songs, and to honor Latvian rock music as an integral part of national culture.

The concert is held with financial support from the foundation “Foundation Liepāja 2027” and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia.

Tickets can be purchased via the “Biļešu Paradīze” network. Admission is free for children up to 7 years old.