The already traditional largest Latvian autumn entertainment and comedy event “Autumn Depression 2025” returns this year — bigger, more ambitious, and full of surprises like never before. For the first time, events will take place in four cities — Liepāja, Valmiera, Jelgava, and Rēzekne — and the show will feature new artists as well as the most popular comedy duo of all time, Baiba Sipeniece-Gavare and Valters Krauze.
For the third year in a row, Latvian comedians and TV/radio personalities invite you to evenings full of joy, humor, and entertainment. This year’s event promises to be a true explosion of joy at a time when days grow shorter, chilly autumn winds begin to blow, and melancholy quietly creeps under the skin. “Autumn Depression” has become one of the most beloved autumn cultural events outside Riga — a one-night celebration that combines the best of stand-up comedy, improvisation, show elements, and various surprises. Organizers promise the biggest stage in the event’s history, an even more diverse program, and humor for all generations.
From legends to new stars, the lineup will be bright: Renārs Zeltiņš, Baiba Sipeniece-Gavare, Valters Krauze, Edgars Bāliņš, Kaspars Upacieris (Ufo), Nauris Brikmanis, the improvisation theatre SPIEDIENS, Rūdolfs Kugrēns and Jānis Kreičmanis from “Comedy Latvia,” Sanda Dejus, Aleksandrs Margoļins and Valters Graviņš from “Riga Stand Up,” as well as Toms Grēviņš, Ernests Cimanskis, and many more who will be a pleasant surprise for the audience. The lineup will differ slightly in each city.
“This year new artists will join the event, and in three of the cities the most popular comedy duo — Baiba Sipeniece-Gavare and Valters Krauze — will perform. The program will be expanded with more interludes and content created for different audiences. Attendees can also expect specially designed video content created by Mārtiņš Dinsbergs, providing yet another unique experience for the evening,” says the show’s director Laura Upeniece.
“I am convinced that humor, laughter, and being together are among the things that help us all escape the daily rush. It is a great pleasure to work with such creative and charismatic Latvian artists, whose energy and talent make this event special. And of course, thanks to the audience, who every year fill the hall with smiles and applause. Their presence is the reason why this event has grown from a simple evening into a tradition,” says producer and creator Vilnis Krauze.
“Autumn Depression 2025” will be a place to forget gray days and chilly evenings, where daily worries disappear for a moment, leaving only heartfelt laughter, cheerful people, and togetherness.
This year the event partners are Gran Castillo, Promenade Hotel, SWH, and SWH LV.
Information prepared by the organizers of “Autumn Depression 2025.”
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