Idea&history

FONOFEST is an annual music and sports festival which will take place on the 8th and 9th of July in Latvia, Cēsis county, Uplandi.
With 6 successful years behind, FONOFEST has become one of the most popular summer events in Latvia. It stands out from other summer festivals with its unique concept which encourages our youth to enjoy an active lifestyle. FONOFEST contributes a great deal to the subculture development, demonstrating live music and amateur sports as current spare time activities.

FONOFEST has become popular not only in Latvia, but also attracts visitors from abroad, mainly our neighboring countries. The selection of festival activities makes the crowd very diverse, and this year more than before our goal is to offer something for all tastes and ages. The bands will cover all styles from blues and pop to rock and metal, arranged on several stages throughout the weekend.

This year festival will be headlined by popular British folk-rock musician Frank Turner. During two days more than 40 bands from nine different countries including bands such as „P.O. Box" (Fr), „The Burning Hell" (Can), "Dzelzs vilks", "Pienvedēja piedzīvojumi", "Pete Anderson & The Swamp Shakers" and many more will perform on four stages. Party will be made by the best and well-known Latvian DJs as well.

Sports activities this year will include beach volleyball and sand soccer tournaments, skateboard miniramp competition, show and open-ramp, rock climbing, bungee jumping and others.

Each year FONOFEST gathers few thousands of visitors. For instance, last year it was visited by 4000 people. This year we expect number to grow by at least one thousand.