On April 30th, 2025, the ADwards festival returns for its 18th edition – gathering Latvia’s finest creatives from advertising, design, and beyond. Under the watchful eye of an international jury, we’ll celebrate the best work this side of brilliance. 

But ADwards isn’t just an advertising festival – it’s a celebration of bold ideas, design excellence, and innovation. Since 2005, the creative elite – advertisers, designers, photographers, filmmakers, and sound artists – have come together to honor outstanding achievements.

This year’s theme, “Gardeners of Paradise”, embodies an environment where freedom, creativity, and excellence thrive not only in ideas but also in action.

The festival also offers a unique opportunity to attend international lectures led by creative industry professionals from Latvia and Europe.

And, of course, to collectively welcome the long-awaited honors at the Gala Awards Ceremony and celebrate the harvest feast at the Paradise Garden afterparty.