New in Riga, or simply looking for new people? With S'Up you can spontaneously find friends, events and connection in Riga — from game nights to sports to the semester party. No dating, just real meetups.
Riga ist die Hauptstadt Lettlands und mit rund 589.000 Einwohnern die groesste Stadt im Baltikum. Ueber 40.000 Studierende verteilen sich auf die Universitaet Lettlands, die Technische Universitaet Riga und die medizinische Riga Stradins University, was der Stadt ein junges, internationales Gesicht gibt. Das boehmische Viertel Miera iela, die Bars der Altstadt Vecriga und Festivals wie Positivus auf der Insel Lucavsala sorgen fuer ein Nachtleben, das ueber das ganze Jahr Studierende aus dem In- und Ausland zusammenbringt.
The best spots and tips for students in Riga
Miera iela
Craft-Beer-Bars und Cafes im boehmischen Viertel rund um das Kanepes Kulturas centrs
Vecriga (Altstadt)
Clubs und Bars im historischen Zentrum, zentraler Treffpunkt fuers Nachtleben
Kalnciema kvartals
Wochenend-Markt mit Foodtrucks, Live-Musik und lokalem Kunsthandwerk
Positivus Festival
Groesstes Musik- und Kunstfestival im Baltikum, jeden Sommer auf der Insel Lucavsala in Riga
Riga has around 40,000 students at 4 universities — in theory the perfect setup to meet new people. And yet the start in a new city often feels lonely: the uni groups have long since formed, and spontaneous meetups die in endless WhatsApp groups where nobody ever commits.
That is exactly why S'Up exists. Instead of sitting alone in Riga, you see what is happening near you today, join spontaneous events or start your own — from a casual meetup to Miera iela. No pressure, no dating, just real people from Riga.
The easiest way is through shared activities. With S'Up you see which spontaneous events and meetups are happening in Riga today — from sports to game nights to the semester party — and join with a single tap. That is how you meet other students and newcomers in Riga, with zero dating pressure.
Riga has plenty to offer students: Miera iela, Vecriga (Altstadt) or Kalnciema kvartals are popular spots. On S'Up you keep finding new events and people to explore them with.
With around 40,000 students at 4 universities, Riga is ideal for finding your people fast through S'Up. The app is free and built precisely to bring people back together offline.
Plan spontaneous meetups, discover local events and invite your friends — all in one app. Free and without the chaos.