What is the most fun summer event for the whole family? Of course, it's the IKEA Meatball Festival – visit IKEA on June 14 and 15 and spend a fun-filled weekend for all ages!
There will be music, laughter, fun games for every family member and of course lots of various meatballs. Butterflies in stomach? There’s certainly space for some tasty IKEA meatballs and plant balls prepared in new and exciting ways.
This year, the IKEA Meatball Festival will take place a week before the Midsummer celebrations, giving you the opportunity to discover both Latvian and Swedish summer solstice traditions and get into the festive spirit for a joyful Midsummer celebration.
Meatball festival means fun for everyone. Children will for sure enjoy the ball pool and have a great time in the bouncy house, at fun ball games and creative workshops.
There will be music, laughter, fun games for every family member and of course lots of various meatballs. Butterflies in stomach? There’s certainly space for some tasty IKEA meatballs and plant balls prepared in new and exciting ways.
This year, the IKEA Meatball Festival will take place a week before the Midsummer celebrations, giving you the opportunity to discover both Latvian and Swedish summer solstice traditions and get into the festive spirit for a joyful Midsummer celebration.
Meatball festival means fun for everyone. Children will for sure enjoy the ball pool and have a great time in the bouncy house, at fun ball games and creative workshops.
What a perfect day
Check out the program and plan your perfect Meatball Day!We’ll kick things off on Saturday at 12:00 with a summery workshop where both kids and adults can create beautiful flowers from various materials. At 13:30, the folk dance ensemble “Uguntiņas” will light up the stage with fiery and joyful energy, followed by a breathtaking percussion performance at 14:30 by Nils Īle and his band.
Throughout the day, event host Kristaps Tālbergs will invite you to join a variety of games with fantastic prizes from IKEA, while DJ Cimmis and our very own IKEA DJs – the Meatball, the Heart, and even the host himself – will take turns at the DJ booth to keep the beats going. Meanwhile, STAR FM’s mobile studio will report on all the behind-the-scenes action.
On Saturday, the fun will continue until 20:00. Then, we’ll meet again on Sunday at 12:00 for more games, attractions, and delicious meatball dishes, accompanied by performances from the vocal ensemble “Spāre” and the folk music group “Kokle”. On Sunday, the dancefloor rhythms will be in the hands of DJ Cimmis and his sidekicks – the Cinnamon Bun, the Bear, and other IKEA DJs – all the way until 18:00.
Great musicians and festive mood
On Saturday the folk dance ensemble “Uguntiņas” will fill the festival with fiery and joyful energy. And for those who want to feel and hear both fire and the other forces of nature – water, earth, and air – through music and even try making music themselves, a percussion performance and workshop will be led by Nils Īle and his band.On Sunday the vocal ensemble “Spāre” will perform, followed by the folk music group “Kokle”, delighting the audience with their diverse instrumental sounds.
For everyone who loves to dance their heart out, DJ Cimmis will be providing fantastic music all weekend long, joined by our friendly characters – the Meatball, the Heart, the Cinnamon Bun, the Bear, and other IKEA DJs – taking turns at the DJ booth.
Chef of the Meatball festival
To treat you with something special, we have found the right person who knows every detail about IKEA meatballs. This year, chef of the festival will be head of IKEA Food Department Oleg Sorochin. For many years Oleg has worked at word-class hotels and served meatmeals to numerous guests.
Special meals from IKEA chef
Try exciting new flavor combinations – to celebrate the IKEA Meatball Festival, we’ve prepared something special: a delicious and juicy Meatballdog with red cabbage, ginger, teriyaki sauce, and chives. Don’t miss the chance to try it!Games and atractions
IKEA Meatball festival is no ordinary festival and there will be some extraordinary activities. You’ll have the chance to release giant soap bubbles into the sky, take part in fun contests, and win prizes. And of course, there’s no festival fun without the inflatable shark attraction for kids! Good times are guaranteed for both kids and adults – see you soon!
Do you already know what your Midsummer crown will be made of? Before you head for meadows in search for blossoms, practice in making a virtual flower crown. Visit IKEA store from June 14 to 23, find and scan 8 QR codes that put together will form a beautiful crown. When it is ready, we will treat you to a tasty snack.
Photos and videos will be taken during the festival. Photo and video materials will be published at IKEA social media accounts and other channels.