In its sixteen years of existence, the Positivus Festival had never faced such immense challenges as it did yesterday, when news of widespread IT disruptions and the resulting issues in the operations of international airports, banks, and online media swept across the globe. Unfortunately, these global IT problems caused unexpected changes to the festival's program. The grand show of Saturday's main artist, Jason Derulo, will take place tonight in Lucavsala as planned, but unfortunately, the concerts of Offset and Nothing But Thieves have been canceled.

Realizing the immense privilege of being able to enjoy outstanding concerts and other entertainment at this year's Positivus Festival, it is impossible to ignore the mind-boggling war in Ukraine. This year's festival will feature a unique exhibition, "Ukraine in Miniature," specially brought from Ukraine. Two Ukrainian bands will perform at the festival, and in collaboration with the organizations “Tavi Draugi” and “Music Saves Ukraine,” festival-goers will be encouraged to donate to various support initiatives for Ukraine.

With a few weekends left until one of the most awaited festivals this summer, many powerfull names are added to the Positivus festival line-up. The Hip Hop camp is strengthened by Ski Mask the Slump God and Fiņķis. Especially notable this year is the presence of several Ukrainian artists at the festival, including the masters of experimental nostalgia Kautkaili and many other younger domestic music names, all gathering alongside the previously announced Jason Derulo, Offset, Nothing But Thieves, Benjamin Clementine, Jacob Collier, and several dozens of other foreign and domestic names.

Celebrating the remaining 100 days until the festival, Positivus Festival announces another addition to the lineup, which, as always, surprises. For British hip-hop fans, the festival offers the rapidly rising British rapper NEMZZZ, who already has no shortage of fans in Latvia, and the even faster-growing local rapper Wiesulis. Meanwhile, fans of melodic music will be able to enjoy lyrical pop music, modern rock, as well as hear indie music features from Lithuanian pop star Daddy Was a Milkman, the almost sensational Australian duo Royel Otis, and the local modern rock band Satellites LV.

The capital's most ambitious summer music festival POSITIVUS will once again gather music lovers to celebrate life together this year! It will take place in the usual place, in Riga, Lucavsala on July 19 and 20. Continuing tradition also this year ISIC cardholders will be able to buy a 2-day festival ticket with a 10% discount. The special offer is valid until May 31st, but we recommend not postponing the purchase of tickets until the last moment.

Positivus festival has not experienced such diversity in the line-up for a long time, and this summer we can expect a wide range of music genres, including the names of current top artists. The line-up of the Positivus festival has been expanded by Migos member Offset, British rock group Nothing But Thieves, delightful Benjamin Clementine, multiple Grammy Award winner and outstanding jazz pianist Jacob Collier - The Djesse Solo Show, Arcade Fire member's project Will Butler & Sisters Squares, Picture Parlor, domestic band Detlef and Ozols. Festival tickets are available at www.positivusfestival.com and bilesuserviss.lv.

Jason Derulo is the first known headliner for next year's Positivus festival who will perform on the LMT stage. The artist's concerts are famous for their spectacular dance shows filled with hits, hot rhythms, and positive energy. Jason Derulo rose to stardom as a teenager and is now a global superstar, a prolific R&B, pop, and rap songwriter with countless hits and highly acclaimed collaborations with world-renowned artists. In 2024, the Positivus festival will take place on July 19 and 20 in Riga, Lucavsala. Festival tickets are available at www.positivusfestival.com and in the www.bilesuserviss.lv network.

Next summer Positivus festival will take place on July 19 & 20 in Riga, Lucavsala. Only for 3 days, starting from December 5th, tickets for the festival will be available at the lowest "Early Bird" ticket price at www.positivusfestival.com and in the www.bilesuserviss.lv network. The first headliner of the festival will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

Already tomorrow, on July 14th and 15th, the Positivus festival will bring together thousands of people to experience amazing world-class stars of the music world and their breathtaking concerts in Riga, Lucavsala. In order to make this new experience the best possible, the organizers of the festival together with the Police and Riga City Council are introducing recommendations for the festival attendees and the main rules of the festival. All the festival rules are published on the homepage.