Top 10 Most Famous Festivals in Lithuania

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  1. Who knew that the people of Lithuania were such big fans of rock music? The Galapagai Rock Music Festival, which began as a small concert as a music award, has made its mark on the music scene in Lithuania. It is one of the most anticipated music festivals in Lithuania, attended by both locals and visitors from neighboring countries. This incredible music includes international rock bands and fans, especially from Belarus, Latvia, and Poland. The festival has been moved away from Zarasai and now includes music from other genres. This year's music festival will support a charity event for abandoned animals.

    As the most famous festival in Lithuania, so the festival was attended by a large number of participants not only domestically but also internationally. In particular, the Galapagai Rock Music festival also made its mark on the world arena with the participation of famous rock groups. This shows that the Galapagai Rock Music festival is a monumental festival with investment.


    Location: Palace, Meironys Plain, Ignalina District, Lithuania.

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  2. This unusual festival celebrates the life of Palanga, a small coastal city in Lithuania. This is one of the festivals in Lithuania where strangers and tourists are welcome to participate in the preparation of smoked, dried, or pickled fish. Country fishermen take to Basanavicius Street for two days to serve their best catches to customers, along with some fresh vegetables. While enjoying the entertainment provided by fishermen during the festival, you should try the seafood soup.

    The second most famous festival in Lithuania is the Palanga Smelt Festival. Besides the festival, there are contests and exhibitions to liven up the festival. The festival clearly shows Lithuanian culture through dishes such as smoked fish, because during the festival participants can enjoy the best food caught, this is also a special feature. festival symbol. Come to Lithuania for this unique festival.


    Location:Basanavicius Street, Palanga

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  3. The Vilnius Festival, which takes place every summer in the country's capital Vilnius, is Lithuania's most popular music festival. The main program of this summer festival is to promote and promote Lithuanian classical music to the rest of the world. The capital city is full of talented, famous, and legendary musicians who take to the stage to entertain the world for much of the summer, especially during the summer. During this time, people from all over the world come to Lithuania for recreation, pleasure, or both.

    Vilnius festival
    is the biggest festival that takes place every summer, and it is also the third most famous festival in Lithuania. We want to promote and spread Lithuanian classical music all over the world through Vilnius Festival. The Vilnius Festival attracts a wide range of talented, famous, and legendary musicians, which alone proves the appeal of the Vilnius Festival to the participants. Vilnius festival is also the oldest cultural festival in Lithuania so it is even more unique and interesting.


    Location: Lithuanian National Philharmonic, Ausros vartu 5, Vilnius, Lithuania.

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  4. The Trakai Middle Ages Festival is one of Lithuania's most prestigious tournaments and festivals, with competitors from all over the world competing for the title of International Armed Forces Commander. Trakai, with its historical background, is undoubtedly the best place in Lithuania to celebrate this prestigious festival. If you want to experience medieval life and rules, head to Trakai Peninsula Castle during Summer days to enjoy this wonderful festival. People take this very seriously, from the clothes they wear to the way they speak. It will certainly be an interesting show to watch and enjoy in Lithuania.

    Through the festival, you will see the ancient culture of Lithuania, which is the medieval way of life and rules. Not only that, the festival's costumes make the festival even more unique and interesting. With these characteristics, the Festival of Middle Ages deserves to be the fourth most famous festival in Lithuania. Come to Lithuania for this unique and famous festival.


    Location: Vytauto gatve 33, Trakai 21106, Lithuania

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  5. This international film festival is successful in bringing world cinema's masterminds to the capital of Lithuania. The film festival is an annual event that showcases some of Europe's and other continents' critically acclaimed films. Locally, the festival is known as Kino Pavasaris, and it screens approximately 200 films over the course of the festival. The films are divided into five categories, with the best of each being screened. It is a two-week event that takes place during Lithuania's lovely spring season. At this event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet some of the most famous TV and film industry filmmakers and actors.


    The festival has successfully brought the masters of cinema to the capital of Lithuania through the screening of various films. As a result, the Vilnius International Film Festival is regarded as one of the most famous festivals in Lithuania. Not only that, but you can meet some famous filmmakers or actors at the festival.


    Location: Vilnius meeting point, Lithuania.

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  6. Lithuanian holidays and festivals are usually celebrated on Midsummer days. The Feast of Saint John is one of the most important Lithuanian holidays. John's Day is nothing more than a celebration of the approaching summer solstice in a country where nature is worshiped as God. On this day, people gather to celebrate the ancient Pagan tradition of wishing others good luck by releasing floating wreaths into the mighty Neris River. Family and friends gather in a clearing in the woods for a celebratory meal. As soon as sunset falls, bonfires are lit, and Lithuanians bid farewell to the cold and dark days with lots of singing and dancing.

    John's feast is very special and sacred, the festival is considered a blessing ceremony for others. The Feast of St. John can be seen as a point of connection between people, which is why the Feast of St. John is one of the most famous festivals in Lithuania.


    Location: Every nature reserve, park, and garden.

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  7. If you are planning a trip to Lithuania in July, you should not miss the annual Klaipeda Sea Festival. It is one of the largest public festivals held in Klaipeda to commemorate the glory of the Baltic Sea. During the festival, approximately a million people visit the country to partake in the fun and games. Aside from the boat and ship races, the festival adopts a carnival atmosphere, with people putting on shows and dancing in the streets. Food stalls line the streets, selling the best of Lithuanian cuisine. Here, one can also sample the local beer. In the street market, souvenir and handmade goods stalls are set up where visitors can purchase traditional artifacts from the country. Art exhibitions and music concerts fill the city streets, and no one seems to mind.


    As the seventh most famous festival in Lithuania, the Klaipeda sea festival is held on a very large scale with exhibitions or music, attracting thousands of visitors. Come to Lithuania for this festival and have a chance to enjoy street food.


    Location: All over Klaipeda.

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  8. In addition to the famous rock festival, Lithuania is proud to host the annual International Jazz Festival. Festivals in Lithuania are not limited to religious holidays and historical events. The people of Lithuania value arts and crafts equally, and their dedication to music is admirable. The Vilnius Mama Jazz Festival, as the name implies, focuses on classical and contemporary jazz composed and performed by famous Lithuanian musicians. In addition to promoting jazz music, it also encourages people from all over the world to join and be a part of the musical universe. Every year, a large number of people travel from all over the world to attend this fascinating festival.

    With classical Jazz music composed by famous artists, Vilnius Mama Jazz Festival has aroused the excitement of Jazz lovers. This has created a very unique and attractive Vilnius Mama Jazz Festival. So Vilnius Mama Jazz Festival is called one of the most famous festivals in Lithuania.


    Location: 15 Mikalojaus gatve, Vilnius 01133, Lithuania.


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  9. Song Festival- a quadrennial mass event recognized by UNESCO in which 30 000 professional and amateur singers from all over Lithuania and diaspora communities gather in Vilnius to sing Lithuanian songs together. The sheer number of singers creates an unrivaled grand sense of unity, especially on the final "Day of the Songs," when everyone marches to Vingis Park's grandstand and sings pre-recorded songs. All of the song texts and notes are now available online, so you can easily participate in the Song Festival even if you don't speak Lithuanian!


    As the ninth most popular festival in Lithuania, the Song Festival has attracted large numbers of people from all over the world. This has created a great spirit of solidarity that not every festival has. Come to Lithuania for the chance to participate and experience this wonderful festival and get a chance to enjoy the carnival songs.


    Location: Vingis Park's

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  10. Mardi Gras Festival at Rumiks' open-air Museum of Folk Customs. This carnival is well-known for its handcrafted papier-mache masks representing various ethnicities, social classes, and animals. Other peculiar traditions include the pagan-inspired burning off the winter effigy (Mor) and the victory of vegetarian Kanapinis (Weed-man) over Laininis (Fat-man) to mark the beginning of Lent. While all of this occurs in a variety of locations, it is most concentrated and interesting to see in Rumiks, a massive recreation of 19th-century Lithuanian villages. There, an entire day is dedicated to Ugavns, and the festival is conveniently "moved" to a weekend to attract the greatest number of visitors.


    The Mardi Gras festival is the last famous festival in Lithuania. The originality and novelty of the masks at the festival, this has aroused curiosity for festival participants. That's why the Mardi Gras Festival is famous but also makes the festival special in the eyes of the participants.


    Location: Rumšiškės

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