from the city stages to the halls
city events & festivals
From the main stages to the city parks – culture is everywhere!
Apart the traditional events baltics have a wide range of high class music, dance and theater events on the inside or open-air stages all year long. Most of these events will be hold in the cities and biggest towns, but don't be surprised finding yourself listening the classical music in the forest or spectating ballet on the lake.
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Coming up big performance to be anounced after the pandemic situation.
National opera and ballet theater
September to June
The authentic interior of the 80's, the delicate chandeliers, a cup of hot chocolate during intermission, and a sea of wonderful and interesting music, daring opera improvisation, classical and contemporary dance, and memorable roles – this is what awaits you at the National Opera and Ballet Theatre.
national Drama theater
September to June
Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipeda or Panevezys compeat in preparing their stages for drama lovers every year. Quite often there are no tickets available online to the best shows. Let's choose the best performence to your eyes hoping to get the best seats.
Kaunas State Musical Theater
September to June
The second largest professional Theatre in Lithuania. We are a repertoire Theatre, which means that each year we begin our artistic season in October and it lasts until May. We have as many as 30 different performances in our repertoire, including operas, operettas, musicals, musical revues, concerts, dance performances, and shows for children.
City Events Hilights
- Jauna Muzika (Young Music) '22TBA, SEPTEMBERFestival that brings together sound art and performativity, visual art and experimental practices. It invites us to explore the multitudinous diversity of experimental music, without drawing distinctions between electronic and acoustic music.
- Long Night of Museums 202214th MAYAn annual event in which museums of Lithuania open their doors to visitors in the evening and at the night time. it's a great opportunity to visit Kaunas city museums for free and enjoy an exceptional day in the year.
- Beatričė's Summer Festival '22MAY to augustIt has become a tradition for music lovers to welcome summer in Zypliai and Gelgaudiškis manors, as well as Evangelical Lutheran churches in Griškabūdis, Sintautai and Šakiai where the concerts take place. Griškabūdis Church of unique architecture (7-gon) is a venue with excellent acoustics. The Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra is often invited to open the Festival. This time the LNSO will be led by Maestro Modestas Barkauskas.
- Klaipeda Jazz 20225th-7th of AugustInternational jazz festival is organized every summer for lovers of the so-called world music, jazz and light music, of different age and musical taste. The Klaipėda Castle was selected as a symbol and venue of the Festival with the aim to spread the message about reconstruction of the Castle that was started at that time. Today, concerts are always given in open-air spaces and are free, and celebrated guests of the Festival give lessons of excellence to students of the Klaipėda University.
- Christopher Summer FestivalJune to SeptemberIt's time to switch the "stop" button to "play"! Let's get together at the Christopher Festival's concerts from the end of July annually.
The festival's motto is all genres are good except the boring ones. You'll have a chance to hear more than the masterpieces of classical music, including jazz, experimental projects, and traditional works that are sure to find their way into the hearts of the audience. Let the music take you to the church vaults, under the summer sky, or into the Lithuania's lovely nature. - PAZAISLIS MUSIC FESTIVALMay to SeptemberThe summer music fiesta will be filled with 43 different programmes. Hosted by the traditional concert spaces in Kaunas and Kaunas region, The sounds of the events will also reach the churches and the unusual spaces beloved by the listeners where the original unforgettable aura is given to the concerts.
- Operetta in Kaunas Castle6th of July
Unique musical event in the open that attracts audiences with various tastes. Light music, full of fun and optimism, wonderful costumes and decorations, and the performers' professionalism have boosted the popularity. The Festival takes place on July 6 and is an outstanding highlight of the day. This event includes not only popular fragments of musicals and operettas, but also some new pieces, never heard before, are performed by singers and musicians from Lithuania and other countries.
- Carillion Festival, Vilnius8th of July – 5th of AugustThe largest carillon in Central Europe, with 61 bells in the tower of the Church of St. Apostles Philip and Jacob in Vilnius, plays a new tune during this annual festival. Plus, professional carillonists from around the world put on free shows
- Vilnius street theater festival "Spot"May to September9th-12th of July
Dive into this free street theatre festival by exploring urban spaces and watching a series of performances and installations in the streets and squares of the city. - Cinema under the stars, Vilnius24th July-31th of AugustGrab a chair and a cup of coffee, bring your coziest blanket, and watch some Lithuanian movies, documentaries and some of the classics under the stars.
- DruskomanijaAugustThe contemporary music festival is always young in spirit, but according to its 'passport' it is already approaching its forties. Organised by the active and restless younger generation of Lithuanian music professionals every May since 1985 in Druskininkai, the festival was and still is a succession of debuts, a creative lab and a management school.
- Kaunas ConTempo modern stage art festival1th-21th of AugustStarted from a three-day festival in 2019, reached six days of events in 2020 and grew to a ten-day edition in 2021. Organized yearly in August in Kaunas and Kaunas district, this year the festival promises its most stunning celebration of the festival’s history.
- Vilnius International Film FestivalMarchThe biggest and most important cinema event in Lithuania. Over more than 20 years, the festival has become a highly-attended cultural phenomenon. In 2019 the festival was visited by 126 827 quality cinema lovers.
THEATER FESTIVAL SIRENOS
24th September – 11th NovemberHas a dual mission – to warn people about the dangers awaiting our society, and to lure us into the world of art. As a recurring phenomenon Sirenos pluck us out of the daily routine, sow seeds of change, and affect every spectator...- Aura 202030th September – 4th October30th September – 4th October
The festival was born in Kaunas and became the town's meaningful tradition that encourages popularity of contemporary dance and enriches cultural life of Lithuania. Introducing the newest trends in contemporary dance and inviting to accept challenges this festival is educating the audiences and develops the understanding of contemporary dance. - Vilnius Jazz '22OctoberThe Vilnius Jazz Festival is a jazz festival held inLithuania. It provides a broad perspective on contemporary trends in jazz from all over the world. The festival usually offers a 3-4 day programme of concerts, workshops and jam sessions featuring up to 10 different groups.
- heritas23TH-25TH SEPTEMBERRecently, Heritas – an International Fair-Festival of Cultural Heritage Conservation and Technologies has taken place for the second time in Vilnius / Lithuania. During the 2019 edition, the fair gathered more than 50 exhibitors; 25 lectures and 30 thematic workshops took place. In total, more than 15,000 heritage professionals and heritage lovers – a lot of them children – visited the event.
- MAMA Jazz '22NovemberLet's talk jazz! This festival is your guide to the contemporary world of jazz. Check out the special jazz exhibitions, engage in conversations with performers, and of course, listen to lots of music. The festival invites both world-renowned and Lithuanian jazz musicians to take over it stages. Enjoy the special art programme and discover new talent while jazzing up your life a little
- International Vilnius Book Fair 2022FebruaryThe biggest and most important book fair in the Baltic states. It gives a possibility to evaluate the whole publishing market of Lithuania and the neighbouring countries, and to get to know new names of the literary world.
- Birstonas Jazz '2225-27th MARCHInternational jazz festival was set up in 1980. Traditionally festival takes place every two years on the last weekend of March. It is considered to be the oldest international jazz festival in Lithuania and entitled Birstonas resort town as "Lithuania jazz mecca".
- KAUNAS JAZZ '22TBA, March to AprilSince 1991 he aim of expanding the extent of Kaunas Jazz was already explicit at that time. Later on, the Festival guests' concerts in other cities of Lithuania became an integral part of the Kaunas Jazz Festival. Every year the Kaunas Jazz Festival changes the image of the city—hundreds of cheerful people fill the city streets and halls to enjoy the sounds of jazz.
City Events Calendar
JUNE
JUNE
May to September
May to September
Pažaislis Music Festival, Kaunas.
From operas to latin rhythms in the most charming open air or closed stages as Kaunas Castle, Kaunas Lagoon park or Pazaislis Monastery.
The summer music fiesta will be filled with 43 different programmes. Hosted by the traditional concert spaces in Kaunas and Kaunas region, The sounds of the events will also reach the churches and the unusual spaces beloved by the listeners where the original unforgettable aura is given to the concerts.
The summer music fiesta will be filled with 43 different programmes. Hosted by the traditional concert spaces in Kaunas and Kaunas region, The sounds of the events will also reach the churches and the unusual spaces beloved by the listeners where the original unforgettable aura is given to the concerts.
May to August
May to August
Beatrice's Summer Festival '21, Kaunas region
It has become a tradition for music lovers to welcome summer in Zypliai and Gelgaudiškis manors, as well as Evangelical Lutheran churches in Griškabūdis, Sintautai and Šakiai where the concerts take place. Griškabūdis Church of unique architecture (7-gon) is a venue with excellent acoustics. The Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra is often invited to open the Festival. This time the LNSO will be led by Maestro Modestas Barkauskas.
5th–7th of June
5th–7th of June
Klaipeda Jazz 2021, Klaipeda
International jazz festival is organized every summer for lovers of the so-called world music, jazz and light music, of different age and musical taste. The Klaipėda Castle was selected as a symbol and venue of the Festival with the aim to spread the message about reconstruction of the Castle that was started at that time. Today, concerts are always given in open-air spaces and are free, and celebrated guests of the Festival give lessons of excellence to students of the Klaipėda University.
June to September
June to September
Christopher Summer Festival, various cities
It's time to switch the "stop" button to "play"! Let's get together at the Christopher Festival's concerts from the end of July annually.
The festival's motto is all genres are good except the boring ones. You'll have a chance to hear more than the masterpieces of classical music, including jazz, experimental projects, and traditional works that are sure to find their way into the hearts of the audience. Let the music take you to the church vaults, under the summer sky, or into the Lithuania's lovely nature.
The festival's motto is all genres are good except the boring ones. You'll have a chance to hear more than the masterpieces of classical music, including jazz, experimental projects, and traditional works that are sure to find their way into the hearts of the audience. Let the music take you to the church vaults, under the summer sky, or into the Lithuania's lovely nature.
JULY
JULY
TBA, July
TBA, July
Operetta in Kaunas Castle, Kaunas
Unique musical event in the open that attracts audiences with various tastes. Light music, full of fun and optimism, wonderful costumes and decorations, and the performers' professionalism have boosted the popularity. The Festival takes place on July 6 and is an outstanding highlight of the day. This event includes not only popular fragments of musicals and operettas, but also some new pieces, never heard before, are performed by singers and musicians from Lithuania and other countries.
8th of July – 5th of August
8th of July – 5th of August
Carillion Festival, Vilnius
The largest carillon in Central Europe, with 61 bells in the tower of the Church of St. Apostles Philip and Jacob in Vilnius, plays a new tune during this annual festival. Plus, professional carillonists from around the world put on free shows.
9th-12th of July
9th-12th of July
Vilnius street theater festival "Spot"
Dive into this free street theatre festival by exploring urban spaces and watching a series of performances and installations in the streets and squares of the city.
24th July-31th of August
24th July-31th of August
Cinema under the stars, Vilnius
Grab a chair and a cup of coffee, bring your coziest blanket, and watch some Lithuanian movies, documentaries and some of the classics under the stars.
AUGUST
AUGUST
TBA, August
TBA, August
Druskomanija, Druskininkai
The contemporary music festival is always young in spirit, but according to its 'passport' it is already approaching its forties. Organised by the active and restless younger generation of Lithuanian music professionals every May since 1985 in Druskininkai, the festival was and still is a succession of debuts, a creative lab and a management school.
20th-23th of August
20th-23th of August
ConTempo modern stage art festival, Kaunas
See how the modern art and theater meets in the streets and on the stage
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
5th-6th of September
5th-6th of September
Carillon Music Festival, Kaunas
The first autumn weekend Kaunas is awaken by the music of the unique Carillon bells
