8 Festivals In Lithuania You Should Not Miss When In The Country In 2024

Lithuania is a small Baltic country situated in Northern Europe well known for its rich cultural history and beautiful weather. Well equipped with unending Baltic Sea breeze and mesmerizing Baroque architecture, this charming country never disappoints tourists. Right from its capital, Vilnius to Klaipeda, Lithuania is dotted with magnificent castles and Gothic Cathedrals. Socially, people of Lithuania are full of life and believe in celebrating whatever nature has to offer. All one needs to do is hold on to this practical guide on festivals in Lithuania and enjoy the visit.

Best Time To Visit Lithuania

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Located in the far north of Europe, Lithuania has a tendency to be engulfed by the cold polar climate. Its position along the Baltic Sea does not do much favours to the country for a warmer climate. Thus, the best time to visit Lithuania is from May to September when the sun glows all over the country and brings out the greenery around. The average temperature during summers is a pleasant 25℃. This is also the time when many of the public festivals occur in the country.

8 Amazing Festivals In Lithuania

Lithuania might be a small country located in the farthest point in the map of Europe but has few of the most fun and energetic festivals celebrated in the entire continent.

• Galapagai Rock Music Festival
• Palanga Smelt Festival
• Vilnius Festival
• Trakai Middle Age Festival
• International Vilnius Film Festival
• The Feast Of Saint John
• Klaipeda Sea Festival
• Vilnius Mama Jazz Festival

1. Galapagai Rock Music Festival

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Who knew that the people of Lithuania were a huge fan of rock music? Started as a small concert as a musical accolade, Galapagai Rock Music Festival has made its mark in the world of music in Lithuania. It is one of the most awaited music festivals in Lithuania, 2019 that is attended not only by the locals but the neighboring countries as well. International rock bands and fans, especially from Belarus, Latvia and Poland are part of this incredible music. This year the festival has been moved to a new location from Zarasai and is even including music from other genres. This year, the music festival is going to sponsor a charity event organized for abandoned animals.

Location: Palace, Meironys Plain, Ignalina District, Lithuania.
Dates: To be announced
Entry Fee: Prices to be out soon

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2. Palanga Smelt Festival

This unusual festival is dedicated to the livelihood of a small coastal city of Palanga in Lithuania. This is one of those Lithuanian festivals that revolves around smoked, fried or pickled fishes to which strangers and tourists are also invited to participate. Fishermen of the country take to Basanavicius Street for two days serving their best catch to customers along with some fresh vegetables. One should try the seafood soup whilst enjoying the entertainment the fishermen provide during the festival. There are also competitions and exhibitions happening alongside the festival.

Location: Basanavicius Street, Palanga. Lithuania.
Dates: 11th - 13th February 2022

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3. Vilnius Festival

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The most esteemed Lithuania music festival, 2022 is the humongous Vilnius festival that takes place every summer in its capital, Vilnius. The main agenda of this summer festival is to encourage and promote classical Lithuanian music to the world. For the most part of the summers, especially during the Midsummers, the capital city overflows with talented, renowned and legendary musicians who take to the stage to entertain the world. People from all over the globe visit Lithuania during these times to either enjoy, entertain or both. The Vilnius festival also happens to be the oldest cultural festival in the country.

Location: Lithuanian National Philharmonic, Ausros vartu 5, Vilnius, Lithuania.
Dates: 23rd March - 24th March 2022 

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4. Trakai Middle Age Festival

The Middle Age Festival is one of the most prestigious tournaments and festivals in Lithuania 2022 where competitors from all over the world participate for the honor of the International Armed Forces Commander title. Coming from a historical background, Trakai is no doubt the best place in Lithuania to be organising this esteemed festival. If one wants to get a slice of the medieval lifestyle and rule, one should head down to the Trakai Peninsula Castle during the Midsummer days to enjoy this brilliant festival. People participate in this very seriously ranging from the kind of attire one wears to the style of speaking. It is definitely going to be a fun show to watch and enjoy in Lithuania.

Location: Vytauto gatve 33, Trakai 21106, Lithuania.
Dates: To be announced

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5. International Vilnius Film Festival

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This international film festival succeeds in bringing the masterminds of the world cinema to the capital of Lithuania. The film festival is an annual event that showcases some of the critically acclaimed movies of Europe and other continents. The festival is also known as Kino Pavasaris locally which screens around 200 movies in the duration. Movies are divided into five categories and the best of them are screened. It is a two-week event that takes place in the lovely spring season of Lithuania. One can get to meet some of the well-known TV and cinema industry filmmakers and actors at this event.

Location: Vilnius meeting point, Lithuania.
Dates: 12th -18th January 2022

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6. The Feast Of Saint John

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Lithuania holidays and festivals generally fall around the Midsummer Days. One of the most important holidays to Lithuanians is the Feast of Saint John. In a country where nature is worshipped as God, the Feast of Saint John is nothing but the celebration of the oncoming summer solstice. People get together on this day and celebrate the ancient Pagan tradition of wishing the luck on others by letting the flower wreaths float about in the mighty Neris River. Family and friends get together in an open forest area and have festive meals. As soon as the dusk falls, bonfires are set up and with lots of singing and dancing, the Lithuanians bid goodbye to the cold and dark days.

Location: Every nature reserve, parks and gardens.
Dates: 24th June 2022

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7. Klaipeda Sea Festival

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If one is planning to visit Lithuania in July, one should definitely not miss the annual Klaipeda Sea Festival. It is one of the biggest public festivals to be held in the city of Klaipeda to celebrate the glory of the Baltic Sea. About a million people visit the country during the festival to be a part of the fun and frolic. Apart from the boat and ship races, the festival takes a carnival mode with people putting up shows in the middle of the streets and dancing along. The streets are lined with food stalls that sell the best of Lithuanian cuisine. One gets to taste the local beer as well here. Souvenir and handmade goods stall are set up in the street market where one can buy the traditional artifacts of the country. Art exhibitions, music concerts fill the city streets and none can find anybody complaining.

Location: All over Klaipeda.
Dates: 14th - 17th July  2022

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8. Vilnius Mama Jazz Festival

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Apart from the famous rock festival, Lithuania takes pride in organising the annual International Jazz Festival in the country. Festivals in Lithuania does not limit to religious holidays and historical events. The people of Lithuania celebrate art and crafts equally and their dedication to the field of music is highly praiseworthy. As the name suggests, the jazz festival mainly features classical and contemporary jazz music created and performed by the well-known Lithuanian musicians. Apart from promoting jazz, it also encourages people from all of the world to participate and be a part of the music universe. A lot of people travel across the globe every year in order to attend this bewitching festival.

Location: 15 Mikalojaus gatve, Vilnius 01133, Lithuania.
Dates: 26th - 29th May 2022 

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How To Reach Lithuania

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There are several one-stop flights to Lithuania from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Most of the major airlines fly directly to either Paris, Denmark or London from where one shall have to catch a connecting flight to Lithuania. The country has three major international airports in Palanga, Vilnius and Kaunas that connects the Baltic country to other major countries of Europe. Apart from this, there are a few intercity trains that run between the countries of Europe.

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Lithuania never fails to impress travelers with its natural beauty and rich medieval history. This article included a list of festivals in Lithuania. The land of castles and art, Lithuania is one of the best Baltic countries to visit in the summers. One can even enjoy the much-awaited summer solstice event along with the other festivals in Lithuania. Plan your trip to Europe and experience the best of the ethnic country.

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