Frequently Asked Questions
We ask that all groups register by January 1st, 2019.
Groups can be registered using this form.
Dance selections must be made by January 15th, 2019 using this form.
These can all be found here.
Dance selections can be registered here.
Unfortunately the registration period for the Showcase has now ended.
The registration deadline for dances was December 1st, 2018. All related music, information, and videos must be submitted by March 1st, 2019.
Please get in touch with the New Choreography Committee, jaundejas.latviansongfest@gmail.com.
Please send these to jaundejas.latviansongfest@gmail.com.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.songfesttickets.com
You may also purchase tickets at the Toronto Latvian Canadian Cultural Centre weekdays, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Until the year end, tickets will be sold at the Toronto Latvian Canadian Cultural Centre during Latvian Day festivities, on Sunday, November 18, 2018, from 9:00 until 5:00 p.m. as well as during the Christmas Brunch, on Sunday, December 9, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Please note until January 15, 2019, a 10% discount is being offered on all ticket purchases, and until March 1, 2019, a 5% discount is being offered.
All tickets orders will be mailed by May 1, 2019.
All visitors to Canada require a valid passport.
If you are entering Canada by plane you will need an Eletronic Travel Authorizaion (eTA); more information can be found here.
Hotel rooms can be booked here. Please select “ATTENDEE” to get the Festival discount.
Yes, tickets will be available for all events during the Festival, so long as they are not sold out.
You can pay in cash or check, or with VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, Google Pay, and Apple Pay.
Yes, please “purchase” a ticket for your children, even if that child is eligible for free entry. As seating is general admission, this will help us track how many seats are still available for each event.
Unfortunately it is not possible to print tickets at home, however if they are not mailed they will be available for pickup at the Hilton hotel during the Song Festival. Tickets purchased before May 1st, 2019 will be sent via regular mail.
All tickets will be sent out in May of 2019. No tickets will be mailed after June 1st, 2019.
Tickets will be available for pickup at the Hilton hotel during the Festival.
We have to put tickets together from several venues who have their own service fees, as well as pay for postal and other expenses. Unfortunately the processing fee applies to all ticket orders, even those made in person.
Unfortunately purchased tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.
Yes. All participants will receive a voucher worth $25 that can be used for any of the following events: Cabaret, the Līgo Concert, and the Festival Ball. The participant is responsible for paying any additional charges if the voucher does not cover the entire cost of the desired ticket.
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Tickets will be available at the Hilton for events taking place at the hotel itself, as well as for the Concert of Sacred Music and the Youth Evening. In addition, tickets will be sold at the individual venue locations.
Yes, tickets will be sold at the individual venue locations.
Before July 3rd:
- Purchase online by credit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay
- Order by mail using the order form or pick up in person, paying by cheque or credit card (if ordering by mail, please allow for sufficient delivery time)
During the festival:
- Purchase at the Hilton hotel with either cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard or Amex
- Purchase at the venue location with Visa, Mastercard or Amex
Reserved seating will be available for the following events:
- Opening ceremonies
- TDA “Ligo” Concert
- Theatre “No Saldenas Pudeles”
- New Choreography Showcase
- Orchestral Chamber Music Concert
- State Choir “Latvija” Concert
- The Cabaret
If purchasing online, please make a note of special requirements.
If ordering by mail, include special requirements on the order form.