Nordale Pagalms – the first gathering and event venue in the emerging Nordale neighbourhood – officially opened its doors at an event attended by more than 100 guests. Located in Mežciems next to Riga Film Studio, the new venue has been created to begin shaping the neighbourhood’s social life, identity and community even before the first homes are completed.

The concept of Nordale Pagalms draws inspiration from Copenhagen’s urban environment and its lively pop-up courtyards, which encourage spontaneous encounters, creativity and a slower rhythm of everyday life surrounded by nature.

Nordale Pagalms is located in Mežciems, next to the historic Riga Film Studio site and Biķernieki Forest. Throughout the year, the courtyard will host a diverse range of pop-up events and collaborative projects, with its programme gradually expanding to include cultural, lifestyle, entertainment and community events. The venue will also be suitable for team meetings, after-work gatherings, children’s birthday celebrations and relaxed leisure time beneath the courtyard’s apple trees.

“When developing a new neighbourhood, it is not enough to build high-quality homes and infrastructure. From the very beginning, it is equally important to create places where people can meet, share experiences and gradually develop a sense of belonging to the neighbourhood. This is precisely why we are opening Nordale Pagalms even before the first homes are completed. We want it to become a vibrant and open platform for events, collaborations and new ideas, allowing people to discover and experience Nordale today – in Mežciems, one of Riga’s greenest neighbourhoods,” says Kristjan-Thor Vähi, Founder and CEO of Invego.