Festivals in Lithuania

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Festivals

Kaziukas Fair

Season or date: Early March

Folk crafts fair commemorating St. Casimir. Stalls line Vilnius Old Town selling traditional crafts and gingerbread.

Culture Night (Kultūros naktis)

Season or date: One night in June

All-night art events throughout capital during white nights festival.

Lake Galvė Jamboree (Galbė Festival)

Season or date: Late June

Summer solstice festival at Trakai lake with early music, fireworks, and lantern floating.

Baltic Pride

Season or date: June (biennially)

LGBT event rotating among Baltic states.

Vilnius Film Festival

Season or date: March

Largest international film festival in Eastern Europe.

Sea Day (Jūros šventė)

Season or date: Last weekend of July

Sailing ship parade and naval march at Klaipėda Port.

Tomato War "Spyruokle"

Season or date: August

Tomato-throwing event held in Zelenski village.

Hill of Crosses Pilgrimage Festival

Season or date: September 14

Numerous pilgrims gather at Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai.

Beer Festival "Vilkmerge"

Season or date: September

Harvest thanksgiving festival enjoying local beer and folk music.

Christmas Market

Season or date: December to early January

Winter fixture with giant tree and stalls at Vilnius Cathedral Square.

Public holidays

  • New Year
  • State Restoration Day (February 16)
  • Restoration of Independence Day (March 11)
  • Easter
  • May Day
  • Summer Solstice (Jonas Day)
  • Statehood Day (July 6)
  • Assumption of Mary
  • All Saints'' Day
  • Christmas

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