LITHUANIAN Events Calendar 2013

LITHUANIAN events calendar 2013

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National festival JANUARY 2

Holiday FEBRUARY 4

Music, Opera MARCH 6

Art APRIL 8

Cinema MAY 10

Fair JUNE 16

Sport JULY 20

Festival AUGUST 26

Dance SEPTEMBER 30 Theater OCTOBER 34

NOVEMBER 36

DECEMBER 38

1 2 JANUARY www.vilnius-events.lt 1st. ary flag held on Gediminas Hill in Vilnius on Janu- the replacing of ceremony solemn annual An Gediminas Hill,Vilnius. 1 JANUARY www.visit.kaunas.lt mas Trees” showattheepicentre. Christ “Dancing unseen and new with events cultural and concerts music live various hold will Kaunas season Christmas the Throughout Old Town andCityHallSquare, Kaunas. 2 DECEMBER2012–6JANUARY 2013 LITHUANIAN FLAG DAY OFTHE “DANCING KAUNAS” CYCLEEVENT

- www.voraimc.lt celebration. sports extremeinto transformed gradually but event in Lithuania.Started outasanentertainment event open-air winter biggest the Probably Molėtai highway39km. 11–13 JANUARY www.lmrf.lt series. during theseven-concert vited to listen to the best Lithuanian performers Lovers of classical contemporary music are in- St. Johns’Church, Vilnius. 7 JANUARY –2DECEMBER www.vilnius-events.lt the Three Kingspaid to theBabyJesus. with the traditional performance, depicting the visit Square Cathedral the at culminates which rade, pa- the of centre the Star,become the following Kings, Three the Town. of figures Old The Vilnius Traditional parade from theGates of Dawnthrough Old Town, Vilnius. 6 JANUARY PARTY 2013” “BIKERS’ MIDWINTER OF VILNIUS PROCESSION INTHESTREETS THE THREEKINGS MUSICALIS” “ALMA MATER 01.2013 3 – referenced by critics as FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL “ECRANS D’HIVER” tors. Traditionally, tors. classic Traditionally, French cinema will be presented on Lithuanian screens as well. www.ziemosekranai.lt END OF JANUARY – BEGINNING – BEGINNING END OF JANUARY OF FEBRUARY cities. in various Movie theatres Lithuanian entertaining festival film French cinema. French exceptional with audience “Ecrans d’hiver” will screen the newest French movies author’s unordinary, interesting, most the - direc film French modern by films cinema, SACRED MUSIC HOURS MUSIC HOURS SACRED MUSIC” “SUNDAY LITHUANIAN POP MUSIC AWARDS “M.A.M.A.” AWARDS MUSIC POP LITHUANIAN Every month’s second Sunday music lovers are are lovers music Sunday second month’s Every invited to sacred music hours to enjoy well- singers’known and young performances. www.lmrf.lt Cathedral Basilica, Vilnius. 11 JANUARY Kaunas. “Žalgiris” arena, national music composers the best gathers and performers together event massive Exceptionally the wide public. to works their latest and presents www.zalgirioarena.lt 13 JANUARY – 8 DECEMBER 13 JANUARY 4 FEBRUARY os rcn atatn tosns f visi- of thousands attracting racing Horse Dusetos hippodrome, Zarasaidistrict. 2 FEBRUARY www.litexpo.lt be held. will guides travel and travellers famous with les, Lithuanian and foreign cuisine. Meetings and culinary heritage tourism, museums, cast- country countries, foreign and Lithuania in hibition. The event will introduce with travels International travelling, leisure and sports ex- Vilnius. Lithuanian ExhibitionCentre LITEXPO, 1–3 FEBRUARY www.sartulenktynes.lt entertainments. winter and concerts music folk fair,folk-art year.frominseparableeach tors is event The “ADVENTUR” EXHIBITION RACING “SARTAI 2013” TRADITIONAL TROTTER HORSE www.zemaitijosnp.lt exhibition becameacontest. the 2000 of As 1996. since exhibitions mask Gras Mardi organizes Park National Žemaitija Plateliai ManorStable. 11 FEBRUARY www.vilnius-events.lt www.llbm.lt, www.trakai-visit.lt, ing of Morė, aneffigy of winter. entertainments. The festival ends with the burn other representingand Kanapinis, spring, and winter,representing Lašininis, between battle theatrical activities, sporting winter ventional uncon various pancakes, large games, and songs dances, costumes, and masks Carnival Rumšiškės, Trakai citycentre, othercities. Vilnius, OpenAirMuseumof Lithuaniain 9, 12FEBRUARY www.pakruojis.lt and create interesting accompaniment pattern. improvise players the music, Skrabalai ment listen to the Lithuanian folk percussion instru- to invited is audience the festival the During Culture centre, Pakruojis. 2 FEBRUARY EXHIBITION-CONTEST MARDI GRASMASKS THE OPENINGOFSAMOGITIA MARDI GRAS “WOODEN HORSE” MUSICFESTIVALSKRABALAI - - 02.2013 5 VILNIUS BOOK FAIR FISHERMEN FESTIVAL FESTIVAL FISHERMEN 2013” SMELT “PALANGA 21–24 FEBRUARY Latest Latest Lithuanian and foreign publishers’ books, cultural events, art exhibitions, films, concerts, lots of meetings and discussions with foreign and Lithuanian authors, poets, illustrators. www.vilniausknygumuge.lt Lithuanian Exhibition Centre LITEXPO, LITEXPO, Lithuanian Exhibition Centre Vilnius. can buy smoked and dried fish, as well as fresh fresh as well as fish, dried and smoked buy can fishermen. by sea the from brought just smelts www.palangatic.lt 16 FEBRUARY Palanga. Basanavičiaus St., J. fresh with lures city Palanga festival the During cucumbers. Various games and competitions take place in J. Basanavičiaus Street, visitors TRADITIONAL SAMOGITIAN SAMOGITIAN TRADITIONAL GRAS MARDI DAY OF RESTORATION OF OF RESTORATION DAY INDEPENDENCE OF LITHUANIA Commemoration near the House of the Signa- the of House the near Commemoration concerts,tories, bonfires. www.lithuania.travel 16 FEBRUARY Lithuania. Public spaces, people wearing masks and costumes, carnival representing Lašininis, between battle theatrical and spring, representing Kanapinis, and winter, other entertainments.lots of www.zemaitijosnp.lt 12 FEBRUARY Park,Žemaitija National Plateliai. Samogitian Mardi Gras is inseparable from 6 MARCH Percussion festival with famous Lithuanian and and Lithuanian Percussionfamous with festival Culture Centre, Ukmergė. 8–11 MARCH www.simnokc.lt and beekeepers. bakers, butchers pastry craftsmen, artists, folk of full is square“StreetFun”. ofThe the down fair the toparade theatrical enjoy can Visitors City square, Simnas. 8–10 MARCH www.kaziukomuge.lt, www.etno.lt sembles, gatherings,dancesandgames. en- folk amateurprofessionalof and formances per enjoy to place a fair.also is colourful It and day. It’s not only a place to wonder around large Kaziukas Fair marks the celebration of St. avenue, Vilnius. Old Town, CityHallsquare, Gedimino 1–3 MARCH www.ukmergeinfo.lt provisations. im- jazz, music, contemporary and classical Theprogramme offers performers. foreign FESTIVAL “UKMERGĖ 2013” DRUMS ANDPERCUSSION KAZIUKAS (CASIMIR’S) FAIRKAZIUKAS IN SIMNAS (CASIMIR’S) FAIRKAZIUKAS Casimir’s Casimir’s - www.zalgirioarena.lt and popsongsinspired byGregorian chants. singers dressed in monk’s robes performing rock “Gregorian” is an instrumental music band with arena,“Žalgiris” Kaunas. 10 MARCH www.ambertrip.com equipment. modern and technologies jewellery latest the the in The biggest exhibition of specialized jewellery Hotel Lietuva”, Vilnius. Conference Centre of “RadissonBlu 13–16 MARCH www.lithuania.travel atnights. concerts and museums in days open-door exhibitions, of opening processions, parades, Ceremonial Public spaces inVilniusandothercities. 11 MARCH LITHUANIA OF INDEPENDENCE DAY OFRESTORATION Baltic States. The exhibition presents exhibition The States. Baltic VIRTUOSOS “GREGORIAN” GREGORIAN CHANT “AMBER TRIP” BALTIC SHOW JEWELLERY 03.2013 7 - EASTER CELEBRATION SPRING EQUINOX SPRING 31 MARCH – 1 APRIL 31 MARCH Open Air centres, Lithuanian culture Lithuania in Rumšiškės. Museum of Resurrection, Christ of celebration the is Easter Decorating spring. importantof most day the Easter. part eggs is an integral of and rolling www.llbm.lt Šventaragis Valley next to National National next to Valley Šventaragis Lithuania, Vilnius. Museum of In the background of improvised folk music or place schoolchildren city Vilnius melodies trees, the around candles from made naments spring the – birds” “luminous trees the into put heralds. www.etno.lt 23 MARCH - “FASHION INFECTION” “FASHION VILNIUS INTERNATIONAL FILM INTERNATIONAL VILNIUS SPRING” “CINEMA FESTIVAL The most prominent fashion and fes- the Vilnius, culture in Hosted Lithuania. in event and talents young both together gathers tival Lithuania from professionals fashion world and abroad. www.madosinfekcija.lt 22–23 MARCH Contemporary Art Vilnius. Centre, Lithuania, known and loved for its high quality high its for loved and known Lithuania, pack accompanying rich and programme film 14–28 MARCH 14–28 clubs, Vilnius. and night Movie theatres The festival is the largest cinematic event in and workshops, events, cinema-related of age special initiatives. www.kinopavasaris.lt 8 APRIL www.vilnius-events.lt of UžupisRepublic.the 16thanniversary Angel’scelebrateand streets,tosquare Krivių and Malūnų Paupio,Užupio, in gather friends public. Crowds of Užupis Republic citizens and ReUžupis in celebration - important most The Vilnius. Užupis district, 1 APRIL www.mesdarom.lt a number of cleannature enthusiasts. attracting year each awareness, environmental raise to designed event clean-up public Annual Entire country. APRIL “LET’S DOIT!” “LET’S INDEPENDENCE DAY UŽUPIS REPUBLIC www.resurrexit.lt and Paul, oneof themainaccentsof thecity. take place in the Cathedral of St. Apostles Peter val in Northern Lithuania. Most of the concerts Traditional and the oldest classical music festi- Šiauliai. Cathedral of St. ApostlesPeter andPaul, 1–7 APRIL www.koncertusale.lt awakening nature. and music classical timeless the enjoy to and the festival invite to visit Klaipėda Concert Hall ofevents Expressive, impressivecolourful and Hall,Klaipėda. Concert 3 APRIL–MAY “RESURREXIT” MUSIC FESTIVALEASTER FESTIVAL MUSICSPRINGKLAIPĖDA 04.2013 9 FOLK FESTIVAL “JURGINĖS” FOLK FESTIVAL ELITE SHOW “CIRQUE DU DU SHOW “CIRQUE ELITE – ALEGRIA” SOLEIL www.siemens-arena.com 26–28 APRIL Hill, Palanga. Birutė Jurginės starts with colourful folk ensembles Lithu- the sounds of sing to Performers parade. anian musical instruments. The festival culmi- with a fun get-together. nates www.palangatic.lt 18 APRIL Vilnius. arena, “Siemens” Canadian performance troupe returns to Vil- nius with one of the most spectacular audiences. shows and critics by received well “Alegria”, INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL “KAUNAS JAZZ 2013” JAZZ “KAUNAS FESTIVAL JAZZ INTERNATIONAL LITHUANIAN BRASS BAND BAND BRASS LITHUANIAN CHAMPIONSHIP INTERNATIONAL MUSIC MUSIC INTERNATIONAL “THE RETURNS” FESTIVAL 25–29 APRIL Kaunas concert halls. most world’s present organizers The abroad. and Lithuania in both appreciated well festival International as joint jazz music and visual artswell Lithuanian jazz gigs, as famous jazz projects, projects. www.kaunasjazz.lt from from various European countries are regular event. the participants of www.lbba.lt APRIL Panevėžys. arena, “Cido” bands brass youth and children Lithuanian Best compete during the championship. Guests or study abroad and who or bring often study a abroad foreign musi- Lithuania-based festival. the to colleague cians also perform at some concerts. www.lmrf.lt 8 APRIL – 2 MAY 8 APRIL in Vilnius. spaces Different work who musicians Lithuanian of series Concert 10 MAY www.zalgirioarena.lt byIrishdancetroupe “LordOutstanding performance of theDance”. arena,“Žalgiris” Kaunas. 3 MAY “LORD OFTHEDANCE” www.tautosnamai.lt couples. with 500dancers’ “Amber Couple”, traditional arts and sports event Hall,Kaunas. Sports 11–12 MAY www.dance.lt tional dancetrends. interna- and national latest the audience the festivals in the Baltic Sea region introducing to dance prestigious most and main the of One hallsandtheatres, Vilnius. Concert 6–12 MAY “AMBER COUPLE” DANCESPORT COMPETITION DANCE” FESTIVAL BALTIC “NEW CONTEMPORARY DANCE INTERNATIONAL 05.2013 11 - RESORT’S FEAST “PALANGA FEASTRESORT’S “PALANGA 2013” STREET MUSIC DAY 18 MAY Vilnius. public spaces, Various Professional and amateur musicians fill the play They Vilnius. of squares and parks streets, Af and folklore avant-garde, jazz, classic, rock, everyone uniting celebration a is It tunes. rican music. language of that speaks the universal www.gmd.lt MAY 17–19 Palanga. Public spaces, signifies that Palanga in event traditional The the beginning of summer tourism offering fair, crafts folk shows, concerts,street various and Palanga brass band marching along the city streets. www.palangatic.lt INTERNATIONAL POETRY POETRY INTERNATIONAL “SPRING OF FESTIVAL 2013” POETRY MUSIC FESTIVAL “GADI” FESTIVAL MUSIC life. Join us and enjoy the getaway from friends. the your with music quality and nature city, www.gadi.lt 17–19 MAY 17–19 Kaišiadorys.Summer Stage, student and music by inspired event Exclusive the creative works are read by the Lithuanian actors, of participation with poets foreign and singers, musicians and painters. www.rasytojai.lt 12–26 MAY places, Vilnius. Various Here festival. poetry international held Annually 12 MAY www.birzai.lt singers. to the pieces performed by talented Lithuanian Classical music fans are offered to see and listen Castle, Biržai. Biržai MAY www.ignalina.lt summer pasture. shipping their cows out to the peninsular for a heritage certs, culinary dish tasting, and locals con Pentecost: of celebration Entertaining Meironys village,Ignalinadistrict. 19 MAY www.laivuparadas.lt events. other and parade ship the includes tionally tradi- and Europe of Day Sea international The event is organized to commemorate the Klaipėda. Danė River Ships Terminal, andCruise 18 MAY PENTECOST NORTHERN LITHUANIA MUSIC FESTIVAL OF KLAIPĖDA SHIP PARADEKLAIPĖDA

- 23–26 MAY www.tic.siauliai.lt www.kaunascantat.lt, Villa Park. city churches,halls and Chain concert Frenkel the festival will take place is spectacular Šiauliai Choral voices fills Šiauliai city in May. Events of Public spaces, Šiauliai. 23–26 MAY www.etno.lt folklore. foreign and Lithuanian introducing Europe in One of the few authentic ethno music festivals Public spaces, Vilnius. THE ZITHER” FESTIVAL “SOUNDS SOUNDS INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE CANTAT 2013” MUSIC FESTIVAL “ŠIAULIAI INTERNATIONAL CHORAL 05.2013 13 - WIND” REGATTA “FAIR THEATRICAL CASTLE CASTLE THEATRICAL OF “BLOSSOM FESTIVAL PANEMUNĖ” “Fair Wind” Regatta is the first regatta to announce to regatta first the is Regatta Wind” “Fair the sailing season. place Taking in the Baltic sea- sailing the that announces event the Sea, opened. son is already www.gerovejo-regata.lt 25–26 MAY Baltic Sea, Lagoon, The Curonian Klaipėda. formances. formances. Visitors can participate in theatre and exhibition, photos historical performances, the festival. play culminating historical www.panemuniuziedai.lt 25 MAY district. Jurbarkas Raudonė Castle, Historical theatrical villages surrounding the Castle, orchestras and folk music groups per DRUSKININKAI RESORT DAY DRUSKININKAI RESORT WINE FAIR “WINE DAYS” “WINE DAYS” FAIR WINE day festival with various concerts, exhibitions, shows and folk art fair. www.info.druskininkai.lt 24–26 MAY Druskininkai. Public spaces, Citizens and guests are invited to the two- tasting, seminars, film screenings attract a num- a attract screenings film seminars, tasting, visitors. ber of www.vynodienos.lt 24–25 MAY 24–25 ContemporaryArt Vilnius. Centre, Lithuanian Famous and foreign wine distribu- tors present their wines during the Wine fair. 14 MAY www.visitneringa.com year anddifferent music styleconcerts. every with completely different programme each and voices Lithuanian famous most the ofFestival City centre, Nida. WEEKENDOFMAYLAST www.facebook.com/burbuliatorius Vilnius ittraditionallytakes placeinLukiškės square. The event the gathers citizens in public city spaces to blow soap bubbles both huge and small. In Public spaces invarious cities. 27 MAY –30SEPTEMBER (EVERY SECOND MONDAY) TO NIDA” FESTIVAL SAIL “BEN,LET’S LITHUANIAN MUSIC “BUBBLE YOUR CITY” www.bistrampolis.lt as audio,videoand danceprojects. various classicalandjazzmusicpieces, aswell two spacious concert spaces. Visitors can enjoy areConcerts held in the manor stud farm with Bistrampolis Manor, Panevėžys district. MAY BISTRAMPOLIS FESTIVAL 05.2013 15 “THE NIGHT AT MUSEUM” MUSEUM” “THE NIGHT AT IN TRAKAI ISLAND CASTLE THE EUROPEAN NIGHT OF EUROPEANTHE OF NIGHT MUSEUMS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL SUMMER” “ORGAN MAY Castle. Island Trakai Cas- Island Trakai in atmosphere authentic The and times ancient the to back you take will tle culture: attentive servants rush about, jesters and fakirs show theirs while the sounds tricks, of a tournament of knights come from the courtyards. www.trakaimuziejus.lt MAY museums, Lithuania. Various ex- museums visit to inviting event Traditional night changing ever in participate and positions charge. of free programmes www.muziejai.lt A special place in stylistically varying “Organ Summer” is traditionally given to the oldest organ playing form – improvisations on the by the audience. themes suggested www.vargonai.lt MAY Lutheran Church, Nida Evangelical Neringa. INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL AND ECOLOGY OF CULTURE 2013” “GREENPARKAS LITHUANIAN FOLKLORE FOLKLORE LITHUANIAN “PLAY FESTIVAL LITHUANIAN” TULIP BLOOMING FESTIVAL FESTIVAL BLOOMING TULIP ESTATE IN BURBIŠKIS Traditional folklore festival. festival. folklore Traditional www.visitbirstonas.lt MAY Birštonas. Centre, Culture in form and integrating different types of art.of types different and integrating in form www.grynparkas.lt MAY Birštonas, Kaunas. socially includes festival the of programme Art innovative works, unconventional and relevant buildings and the park, and to admire over 200 over admire to and park, the and buildings spec- and Concerts tulips. blooming of species mood. festive the ensure show firework tacular www.muziejai.lt/radviliskis/burbiskio_ dvaras.htm MAY district. Radviliškis Burbiškis Estate, Visitors are invited to look around the Estate 16 JUNE styles and genres and offer new experiences, experiences, new offer and genres and styles musical of palette rich a presents festival The cities. inKaunas,other Pažaislis Monastery 2 JUNE–1SEPTEMBER www.vilniuschallenge.lt both physicallyandintellectually. Urban adventure event/race for who everyone loves adventures, and are ready to test themselves Green Vilnius. space nextto theWhiteVingisPark, Bridge, 1 JUNE www.pazaislis.lt and foreign soloists, ensembles and conductors. Lithuanian to listen to invited is audience The traditions. established the to faithful remaining PAŽAISLIS MUSIC FESTIVAL “VILNIUS CHALLENGE” www.bikeshow.lt at Steponas Darius andStasys Girėnas Airport. throughgoing streetscity main the finishing and then Castle, Kaunas at starting parade bike sive festival. The event traditionally begins with impres - the during city Kaunas pack bikes of Hundreds spaces inKaunas. public andS.GirėnasS. Darius Airport, THE BEGINNINGOFJUNE MILLENNIUM” “BIKE SHOW 06.2013 17 WIND MUSIC CONCERT CONCERT MUSIC WIND OF BRASS” “SUMMER SERIES “SAMOGITIA CAPITAL CAPITAL “SAMOGITIA 2013” FESTIVAL NIGHT “LET THERE CULTURE BE NIGHT!“ ALYTUS CITY DAYS, WORLD WORLD CITY DAYS, ALYTUS BONSAI AND FESTIVAL, ARTS SUISEKI EXHIBITION Once a year various artistic events take place in place take events artistic various year a Once night Culture spaces. cultural and public Vilnius different of number a visit to allow series event in one night. events genre www.kulturosnaktis.lt 15–16 JUNE Telšiai. City centre, and singing concerts, exhibitions, Conferences, sports performances, theatrical events, dancing competitions, plays for children, art installa- and other events. spaces tions in unexpected www.telsiai.lt 18 JUNE places, Vilnius. Various concerts. www.orkestras.lt 13–16 JUNE and and Communication Centre Culture Alytus. other public spaces, ensembles, arts fair, arts folk awards, Cultural sporting events, Bonsai and Suiseki exhibition, performances by artists from various countries. www.akkc.lt 13 JUNE – 7 SEPTEMBER 13 JUNE Hill, Palanga. Birutė On Thursdays, Fridays citizens and Saturdays and guests of the resort are invited to enjoy classical, popular and original wind music VILNIUS FESTIVAL VILNIUS HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL FESTIVAL AIR BALLOON HOT 2013” CUP “BIRŠTONAS SMITHERY AND CRAFTS SMITHERY FESTIVAL Birštonas Cup. Birštonas www.skriskimekartu.lt 6–9 JUNE Birštonas. Traditional air balloon contest to win the Festival of Lithuanian of Festival and blacksmiths foreign other crafts. of and representatives www.mkultura.lt FIRST WEEKEND OF JUNE FIRST Mažeikiai. City centre, the world, premiers of contemporary Lithua- nian composers. www.vilniusfestival.lt One of the most prestigious musical events in events musical prestigious most the of One performed music, classical presenting Lithuania by the eminent soloists, ensembles and symphony orchestras from Lithuania and all over 3–14 JUNE 3–14 National Philharmonic The Lithuanian Vilnius. Society, 18 JUNE formances representing Midsummer customs Midsummer representing formances per theatrical of full is event The songs. and dances with traditions ethno-cultural oldest the to according held solstice summer and night shortest the of Traditionalcelebration Jonava JoninėsValley, andothercities. Kernavė CulturalReservation,Park, VerkiaiVilnius VingisPark, Regional 23–24 JUNE www.etno.lt currency “jonpinigis”. market local in buy and performance, sauna tre. You can listen to the concert, see theatrical tellers, herbalists and the market at the epicen- The visitors are greeted by witches and fortune- Gediminas ave., Vilnius. 22 JUNE www.lithuania.travel fern blossom. dances around bonfires, looking for the magic rivers, the down floated wreaths rituals: and MIDSUMMER CELEBRATION HERB MARKET - www.artvilnius.com attention to young artists. senting Lithuanian galleries and paying special repre artists, famous most and participants foreign summoning exhibition International Vilnius. Lithuanian ExhibitionCentre LITEXPO, 26–30 JUNE www.ukmergeinfo.lt campvisiting.soldiers, of life everyday to introduction lessons, tory his- live includes also programme The 1812. in troops I Alexander and Bonaparte poleon clubs revive the battle history of Na- Military Deltuva town, Ukmergė district. 29 JUNE BATTLE 1812–2013 ADAPTATION OFVILKMERGĖ WAR HISTORY EVENT “ARTVILNIUS” CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR INTERNATIONAL - 06.2013 19 - - TYTUVĖNAI SUMMER FESTIVAL TAURAGĖ VOCAL MUSIC MUSIC VOCAL TAURAGĖ FESTIVAL JUNE–AUGUST JUNE–AUGUST district. Kelmė Tytuvėnai, place Taking in Tytuvėnai Monastery Ensem ble and Kelmė Regional Museum, the festival Lithu- by performed pieces the enjoy to invites singers. anian and foreign www.kelme.lt JUNE–AUGUST JUNE–AUGUST Castle Park. Tauragė The festival is attended by Lithuanian classical music stars; ten concerts are held during the event. www.taurageskc.lt MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL IN TRAKAI PENINSULAR CASTLE FESTIVAL MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL “MUSICAL FERRY” “MUSICAL FESTIVAL mances, and educational activities for children. mances, and educational activities for children. www.trakaimuziejus.lt Two days of knights’ fights, medieval music and dances, folklore concerts, theatrical perforconcerts,theatrical folklore dances, and music medieval fights, knights’ of days Two JUNE Castle. Peninsular Trakai of Territory nian Lagoon waves and spellbinding sounds of of sounds spellbinding and waves Lagoon nian journeys musical unforgettable to invite music Lagoon. Curonian the across www.muzikuojantiskeltas.lt SATURDAYS) (ON JUNE–AUGUST Klaipėda. “Nida” ferry, - Curo the breeze, summer warm summer Every 20 JULY www.trakai-visit.lt national andinternational musicians. famous with concerts unforgettableto invites Galvė Lake and Trakai Island Castle, the festival Held in an open palace terrace overviewing the Užutrakis Manor, Trakai. JULY–AUGUST (EVERY SUNDAY) www.trakai-visit.lt inboats.Festival isexceptional forconcerts summer.entireTrakai Jazzthe for Jazz of tal and overseas guests, Trakai becomes the capi- artists Jazz Lithuanian top together Calling Galvė Lake, Trakai. JULY–AUGUST (EVERY FRIDAY) www.eu2013.lt of sixmonths. held by each Member State in turn for a period is Council EU ofPresidencythe The attend.to held inLithuaniawith30000guestsexpected events during the presidency period are to be EU of some therefore Union, European the of Council the of presidency the holds Lithuania Lithuania. 1 JULY –31DECEMBER EUROPEAN UNION2013EUROPEAN OF THECOUNCIL OFTHE LITHUANIAN PRESIDENCY “UŽUTRAKIS NIGHTS” MUSIC FESTIVAL JAZZ FIESTA” CONCERTS SERIES “GALVĖ LITHUANIAN JAZZ STARS www.leliuvezimoteatras.lt villages where puppet-tale thirsty children await. runs around Lithuaniastopping intowns and Every summer a colourful horse-drawn carriage Lithuanian towns andvillages. 6–18 JULY www.visitneringa.com composers. introduction of new pieces by Baltic Sea Region the initiates as well as music, chamber porary contem and classical baroque, of pieces ing The Festival introduces with the most outstand Culture Centre, NidaandJuodkrantė. Evangelic LutheranChurches, Nida 26 JULY –15AUGUST www.visitbirstonas.lt sic andchambermusicmasterpieces. Hours of sacred music filled with baroque, clas- St. Anthonyof Padua Church, Birštonas. JULY (EVERY SATURDAY) “CURONIAN SPIT2013” CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL LITHUANIA SUMMER TOURS IN HORSE ANDCARRIAGE BIRŠTONAS” “ORGAN SUMMER IN SACRED MUSICFESTIVAL - - 07.2013 21 - BLUES FESTIVAL “BLUES “BLUES FESTIVAL BLUES NIGHTS” ANCIENT CRAFTS, ARCHAIC ANCIENT CRAFTS, ARCHAIC AND HISTORICAL MUSIC RE-ENACTMENT COMBAT OF “THE GATES FESTIVAL JOTVA” FOLK CONTEST-FESTIVAL CONTEST-FESTIVAL FOLK “THE THE SUN” OF FLOWER Lūkštas Lake, Varniai. Lūkštas Lake, “blues- show, firework traditional sounds, Blues for events educational and entertaining soup”, and interests. all age groups people of www.bliuzonaktys.lt ing from traditional folk dances, instrumental with stylized folk groups. ists and ending www.saulesziedas.su.lt 5–6 JULY Alytus mound, Alytus. their at craftsmen the join to invited are Visitors and dances, medieval and traditional try stalls, games. and archaic in battles participate www.alytus-tourism.lt 2–8 JULY Šiauliai. Vilnius St., start programme a offers contest-festival The - instrumental singers, solo groups, vocal music, 5–6 JULY ART FESTIVAL FESTIVAL ART SUMMER “DRUSKININKAI WITH M. K. ČIURLIONIS” THE CHRISTOPHER SUMMER SUMMER CHRISTOPHER THE FESTIVAL 50 events with over 200 performers from Lithu- from performers 200 over with events 50 ania and abroad. www.info.druskininkai.lt Sacred Sacred music of Mikalojus Čiurlionis and his contemporaries Konstantinas is played every Sunday evening. The fans are invited to – 22 SEPTEMBER 1 JULY Concert halls and public spaces, Druskininkai. face of the festival. face of www.kristupofestivaliai.lt The Festival presents to the public over 50 original concert events, so everyone would Casualfind environment, something they like. summer mood, original projects – this is the – 28 AUGUST 1 JULY Šešuolėliai Vilnius city spaces, Various ŠirvintosManor Estate, district. 22 JULY www.mann.lt from theoverseascountries. not only the Lithuanian audience but also guests Festival the to attract nights cinema tertaining en- and discussions inspiring music, Exclusive spaces, Nida. Evangelic LutheranChurch andpublic 13–20 JULY www.lithuania.travel concerts. celebratory lages hold both official ceremonies and massive Lithuania: the capital and other towns and vil- Historical date traditionally celebrated all over Entire country. 6 JULY www.operetta.lt classic music. introduces the audience with various European Europe gathers together excellent soloists and Original and the first operetta festival in Eastern Kaunas Castle,Kaunas. 5–7 JULY MINDAUGAS) (CORONATION OFKING STATE DAY OFLITHUANIA THOMAS MANNFESTIVAL KAUNAS CASTLE” FESTIVAL “OPERETTA AT www.piliesaidas.lt and originalsoundare presented. are combined, modern creative ideas with live During the festival different art types and styles Panemunė Castle,Jurbarkas region. 13–27 JULY Žagarė. Žagarė ManorPark andotherspaces, 8–21 JULY www.vysniufestivalis.lt market atitsepicentre. with richandlively cherry traditions, and culture sports, music, of synthesis Žagarė Cherry Festival is an event that presents the [email protected] are organised to commemorate theflight. feast aviation and games sporting groups, art of performances with celebration A Ocean. Atlantic the over flight oftheir anniversary 80th the mark port in New York on 15 July 1933. The year of 2013 Air Memorial Bennet Floyd from off took which Girėnas, Stasys and Darius Steponas Lithuanians Lituanica village,Klaipėdaregion.Darius Pilot Steponas Museum, Memorial Darius 20 JULY ECHO OFTHECASTLE” THE FESTIVAL OFARTS “THE ATLANTIC OCEAN LITUANICA FLIGHTOVERTHE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF COMMEMORATION OFTHE ŽAGARĖ CHERRY FESTIVAL is an experimental plane, piloted by two - 07.2013 23 CHAIM FRENKEL VILLA FESTIVAL MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL “WHITE “WHITE FILM FESTIVAL BARN” JULY–SEPTEMBER Villa, Šiauliai. Chaim Frenkel Old and contemporary classical music festival place Villa takes in and Chaim its Frenkel park which is famous for its perfect acoustics. www.ausrosmuziejus.lt Annual short film festival opento everyone interested. [email protected] 26 JULY Alenskai homestead, and Algis Irena Marijampolė region. FOLKLORE FESTIVAL “I GREW FESTIVAL FOLKLORE UP IN LITHUANIA” RACE KM CAR 1000 OMNITEL Dovilai Ethnic Culture Centre, Klaipėda Klaipėda Centre, Dovilai Ethnic Culture region. The event brings a unique edge the to ethnic, region. the of heritage linguistic and historical Anticipated theme of the event in 2013 is the as dialects language Lithuanian of importance feature. individuality and exclusivity www.etnodovilai.lt 20 JULY (historical (historical car racing, Fast Lap racing, Drag racing and other) the organisers promise a variety of novelties. www.racing.lt 18–20 JULY 18–20 intersection. road Palanga–Kretinga–Klaipėda events traditional from Apart region. Baltic the in event motorsports biggest the is race car Omnitel 24 JULY ihd n 3 coe 11. hrfr, the Therefore, 1417. October 23 on lished - estab was Diocese Samogitian while 1413, in started Lithuania, of Duchy Grand the of The baptism of Samogitia, the last pagan land Varniai St. Alexander Church. Telšiai St. Anthonyof Padua Cathedral, 29 JULY www.jurossvente.lt and other. markets festivals, street concerts, exhibitions, processions, ceremonies, as such events, ent differ 100 than more offers and visitors lion mil- a half to up attracts it Lithuania, in fiesta summer largest the is Festival Sea the Since Public spaces, Klaipėda. 26–28 JULY www.telsiaitic.lt Samogitian baptism. year of 2013 mark the anniversary of the grand OF SAMOGITIABAPTISM THE 600THANNIVERSARY FESTIVALSEA - www.yaga.lt wellness promotion. artists, music electronic and dub reggae, best erism-free environment, exclusive decorations, Invites to experience community life, consum- Spengla, Ežeraitisforest, Varėna region. 25–29 JULY www.tundrafestival.lt genres from psy-trance. to drum’n’bass peninsular the festival offers a wealth of music a in Takingplace nature. to connection close its for known is countries Baltic and Lithuania One of the largest electronic music festivals in Zarasai region. JULY MUSIC FESTIVAL “YAGA“ MUSIC FESTIVAL “TUNDRA“ 07.2013 25 JAZZ FESTIVAL FESTIVAL JAZZ MARATHON” JAZZ “NIDA Lithuanian and foreign jazz projects. jazz projects. foreign Lithuanian and www.nidajazz.lt LAST OF JULY WEEKEND Nida seaport. The festival in Neringa (the Curonian Spit) brings more life into elite jazz life, and gives an opportunity to see and hear six to eight - MUSIC FESTIVAL FESTIVAL MUSIC MUSIC” “MONSIEUR “MUSICAL AUGUST AT THE SEASIDE” AT AUGUST “MUSICAL JULY time for all the lovers of live music. Since there there Since music. live of lovers the all for time are plenty of activities for everyone, the par ticipants can bring their families, friends and dogs. even www.tamstamuzika.lt Varėna region. Varėna guarantee will singers and bands of number A a variety of different music styles and good The major part of the programme consists of the premieres and concert projects of Klaipėda Music Theatre, the organiser of the festival. Other participants include Lithuanian and foreign soloists and conductors. quintets, ensembles, symphony and chamber orchestras, www.muzikinis-teatras.lt JULY–AUGUST JULY–AUGUST Neringa and Juodkrantė. Palanga, in Klaipėda, Kretinga, places Different 26 AUGUST ishing ishing wild nature, the festival has four different val stars that gather here. Taking place in aston- traditions and the best-known Lithuanian festi- deep-rooted its for exceptional is festival The Zarasas Lake Island,Zarasai. 2–3 AUGUST www.klaipedainfo.lt teresting compositions. in- and performances ensembles’ dance and annually and best known for traditional music celebrated is City Klaipėda of anniversary The City center, Klaipėda. 1 AUGUST www.galapagai.lt entire festival territory. the across placed spaces initiatives social and entertainment 30 over and stages style music “GALAPAGOS“ MUSIC FESTIVAL CITY KLAIPĖDA 761ST ANNIVERSARY OF www.laiptai.com liksas Bugailiškisgarden. created during the plenary are exhibited in Pe- Works artists. foreign and Lithuanian famous attracting is plenary-workshop International Culture Centre,“Laiptų galerija” Šiauliai. 7–11 AUGUST www.palangatic.lt perform. tunity to heartherecognized artists oppor have listeners The faith. of secrets and Concerts of the festival create respect for history of theAssumptionChurch, Palanga. Amber Museum,St. BlessedVirgin Mary 3–17 AUGUST ŠIAULIAI” MONTMARTRE REPUBLICOF ARTS FESTIVAL “THE “AVE MARIA“ SACRED MUSICFESTIVAL - 08.2013 27 COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL COUNTRY COUNTRY” “VISAGINO MUSIC FESTIVAL “SATTA “SATTA FESTIVAL MUSIC OUTSIDE“ MID-AUGUST beach. Šventoji everyone to open platform a is Outside” “Satta who wishes to present their idea to the - pub lic and believes it doesn’t interfere with really city and music alternative of definitions broad mara- movie includes programme art.Festival bunch and water in lessons dance street thon, other events. of www.sattaoutside.lt 16–17 AUGUST City stadium, Visaginas. artists,colourfulcountrymusic World-famous entertain- various nights, improvisation events, and adults. ments for children www.visaginocountry.lt FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION FESTIVAL” “CLAY CITY KĖDAINIAI FESTIVAL Consecration of flowers and herbs, introduction introduction herbs, and flowers of Consecration to herb healing properties, folklore concerts, songs, dances and games. www.llbm.lt 15 AUGUST Lithuania, Open Air Museum of Rumšiškės. Pottery Pottery class-seminar is organised two weeks before the festival. Clay works - cre on presented are seminar the during ated day. the festival www.mazeikiai.lt 15 AUGUST Viekšniai, Mažeikiai region. City centre, Kėdainiai. City centre, Annually celebrated city festival with arts and fair, concerts and various events for children the city. all around www.visitkedainiai.lt AUGUST 9–10 28 AUGUST www.telsiaitic.lt while listening to thesoundsof music. baskets of favourite snacks and have a picknick audience is invited to come by bikes and bring to the stage areArtists carried by boats, while LakeGermantas Shore, Telšiai. 17 AUGUST www.visitneringa.com tion of thefishcaughtinlittoral region. the traditions of old-time fishing and prepara- vive and demonstrate old-time crafts, resurrect The participants dressed in archaic clothes re- Ethnographic Homestead, Nida. Harbour area andFisherman’s 16–17 AUGUST www.ignalinatic.lt offered inPalūšė. lakes and to enjoy the reviving entertainments across swim to ready and enthusiastic is who recreation, and swimming nature, in time ing Regatta is open for everyone who loves spend Palūšė village,Ignalinaregion. AUGUST PALŪŠĖ REGATTA “I AMUNIQUE” LIVE SONGFESTIVAL NERINGA DAYSOLD CRAFT IN - www.amatugildija.lt and spiritofguild. Vilniuscitycraftsmen and guild traditions, and to restore the culture Historical fair to revive Renaissance crafts, arts Vilnius CityHallsquare. 23–24 AUGUST www.vejuslenis.lt body andsoul. people are ways to reach the harmony of mind, tions, closeness with nature and affinity among tures, seminars, workshops, musical improvisa- Lec- festival. style life alternative and Ecology valley. Trakai municipality, district Rimgaudinė AUGUST OF WINDS” FESTIVAL “VALLEY BARTHOLOMEW FAIR 08.2013 29 SOLDIERSHIP AND AND SOLDIERSHIP CRAFTSMANSHIP FESTIVAL OF THE ANCIENT TRIBES SEA REGION OF THE BALTIC 854” “APUOLĖ AUGUST Apuolė mound, Skuodas region. The festival introduces with 9th –13th century goldsmith- tanning, leather textile, armoury, crafts: ery, musical instrument making, old pasture and medicine. The event presents the mode of life, and food techniques, fitting and armour clothing, celebrations, games and folk art those times. of www.skouds.lt “DAYS OF ANCIENT ANCIENT OF “DAYS CRAFTS” IN TRAKAI ISLAND CASTLE MYKOLAS OGINSKIS FESTIVAL OGINSKIS MYKOLAS AUGUST Island Castle, Trakai. During the festival, craftsmen, nurturing me- - crea their demonstrate crafttraditions, dieval old craftsmen. of the secrets tivity and reveal www.trakaimuziejus.lt 30 AUGUST – 28 SEPTEMBER – 30 AUGUST ArtSamogitian Museum, Plungė. complemented is programme The music. classical performed sacred professionally of festival The by museum curators. organized and scientific conferences with exhibitions www.oginski.lt 30 SEPTEMBER www.vilnius-tourism.lt participate infestival events eachyear. famous European and world music ensembles and artists Lithuanian best – performers 1000 Around city. the of guests and residents the place in public city spaces and dedicated to all The largest cultural festival of Vilnius city taking Public spaces, Vilnius. 6–8 SEPTEMBER www.filmshorts.lt all over theworld. Film festival introducing new short movies from Movie theatres, Vilnius. 5–8 SEPTEMBER www.kaunasphoto.info community of photography. global the for place gathering important and Formal and informal meetings make the festival lectures. and previews film projections, tions, Festival programme includes dozens of exhibi- Kaunas. galleries, Art SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER CAPITAL DAYS “VILNIUS FILMSHORTS” SHORT FILMFESTIVAL “KAUNAS PHOTO” PHOTO ART FESTIVAL

www.jurbarkotic.lt theatres andhistoric danceensembles. programme includes performances by puppet ors. The festival has medieval feast features; the torical and cultural heritage of castles and man ofhis- actualization to dedicated is event The Veliuona, Jurbarkas region. 6–8 SEPTEMBER www.panevezysinfo.lt fair. andoldcrafts events, folkart tertainment hibitions, traditional feast of art ensembles, en- The largest celebration in the city: concerts, ex- Laisvė square, Panevėžys. 6–8 SEPTEMBER www.tautumuge.lt of danceand song. age, virtuosos craftsmen, folk artists, masters of culinary herit inventive most the together gathers fair The Gedimino ave., Vilnius. SEPTEMBER “NATIONS’ FAIR” VYTAUTAS THEGREAT FOR THECORONATION OF OLD CULTURE FESTIVAL PANEVĖŽYS CITY 510TH ANNIVERSARY OF - - 09.2013 31 “PALANGA TABLE 2013” TABLE “PALANGA AUTUMN EQUINOX AUTUMN 28 SEPTEMBER Kąstytis and Jūratė Basanavičius St., Palanga. square, During the event visitors are invited to taste participate checkers, chess, play dishes, various subtleties. craft try championship, frying fish in www.palangatic.lt 21 SEPTEMBER near King bank river and Neris River bridge,Mindaugas Vilnius. Baltic signs made of small candles and illu- minated sculptures floating alongNeris River, the uniting music composed specially the and event. entire www.etno.lt - EXHIBITION “BALTIC TEXTILE EXHIBITION “BALTIC AND LEATHER” COMMEMORATION FOR THE THE FOR COMMEMORATION OF PABAISKAS BATTLE - technolo and equipment services, innovations, conferences. and seminars, shows, Fashion gies. www.litexpo.lt Textile and Textile clothing exhibition: textile and in- fashion and style, leather and footwear, terior, 19–21 SEPTEMBER LITEXPO, Lithuanian Exhibition Centre Vilnius. tween the troops of the Grand Lithuanian Grand Lithuanian the of troops the tween Dukes Žygimantas Kęstutaitis and Švitrigaila. commemorate To the battle, a festival is or ganised in Pabaiskas town – military history explains battle, the of episodes simulate clubs its meaning. www.ukmergeinfo.lt 7 SEPTEMBER region. Ukmergės Pabaiskas, In 1435, a battle took place in Pabaiskas - be 32 SEPTEMBER www.kinofestivalis.lt and socialstatements. artistic of combination a with films to given is Priority discoveries. new for looking while The festival presents worldwide acclaimed films, Movie theatres, Kaunasandothercities. 28 SEPTEMBER –6OCTOBER www.tyrejunaktis.lt eries of theworld of science. visitors often the unknown secrets and discov- and labs open their todoors demonstrate the events when dozens of higher school faculties Researchers’ Night is the marathon of scientific Molėtai Vilnius, Kaunas,Šiauliai, Panevėžys, 27 SEPTEMBER www.sirenos.lt and world theatre. ever-changing reality contemporary European to responsive and challenging the Introduces Vilnius citytheatres. 26 SEPTEMBER –12OCTOBER FILM FESTIVAL KAUNAS INTERNATIONAL NIGHT RESEARCHERS‘ THEATRE FESTIVAL “SIRENS” VILNIUS INTERNATIONAL . www.leliuvezimoteatras.lt ropean andworld puppettheatre. contemporary performances of Lithuanian, Eu- to present the audience with the heritage and form clear and attractive an uses festival The Puppet Wagon Theatre, Panevėžys. SEPTEMBER www.utenainfo.lt number of cityguests. activities. Celebrate Utena citizens and a large sporting and performances games, hibitions, ex- fairs, concerts, with up fills city entire The Public spaces, Utena. 28 SEPTEMBER www.zuviesakis.lt res, forms andideas. painters, notable for combining different gen- and artists dance modern and theatre porary contem - foreign and Lithuanian of mances perfor the includes programme festival The Public spaces, Klaipėda. SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL “PLATFORMA” CONTEMPORARY ART “PORTMANTEAU” THEATREPUPPET FESTIVAL BIRTHDAYCITY CELEBRATION OFUTENA - 09.2013 33 FESTIVAL MUSHROOM concerts, various events for adults and children. children. and adults for events various concerts, www.varena.lt SEPTEMBER Marcinkonys. and city park Varėna Traditional festival with mushroom picking championship, folk-art fair, craft and culinary heritage demonstration, folk and pop music VILNIUS MARATHON SEPTEMBER Vilnius. Old Town, excellent an is It enthusiasts. and runners professional unites lifestyle, healthy promotes event The yourself. opportunity experiences, and test gain unforgettable to www.vilniausmaratonas.lt 34 OCTOBER h bget f-od oocce ae in race motorcycle off-road biggest The Pabradė polygon. 5 OCTOBER www.info.druskininkai.lt to participate invarious contests andreadings. tival introduces with latest poetry books and invites Attended by a number of literature lovers, the fes- Vilnius. Druskininkai, 2–7 OCTOBER www.endurolithuania.com Lithuania. 2013” ENDURO RALLY “PABRADĖ FALL” “DRUSKININKAI POETIC LITERARY FESTIVAL www.vilniusjazz.lt radicalism andclearfocusoninnovations. styles. Vilnius Jazz is characteristic for its certain which is dedicated to various contemporary jazz of programme the event Lithuanian only The Public spaces, Vilnius. 10–13 OCTOBER THIRD WEEKOFOCTOBER www.bardai.lt lence workshops forbeginningbards. various countries. The festival also offers excel- from guests as well as genre, the of formers most famous Lithuanian bards and young per the includes festival the of programme The Various Lithuaniancities. www.ignalina.lt countries bringtheirshowsto Ignalina. neighbouring and Lithuania from Theatres andCulture Centre, Ignalina. Sports OCTOBER JAZZ” JAZZ FESTIVAL “VILNIUS “BILDUČIAI” THEATRE FESTIVAL CHILDREN ANDYOUTH “THIS ISME” “THIS SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL SINGERS- - 10.2013 35 CONTEMPORARY MUSIC MUSIC CONTEMPORARY “GAIDA” FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL THEATRE “INTERRAMPA-2013” from from Georgia, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, France, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, Russia, Latvia, Estonia and other coun- performedtries have festival. at the www.rokiskiotic.lt 18–27 OCTOBER 18–20 OCTOBER Rokiškis. Centre, Culture theatrical with introduce to aimed is event The culture of different countries. date To guests Concert halls, Vilnius. The festival introduces the - most cre relevant ative processes and the latest music trends. inno- artistsinvited, famous most are World’s multi- performancesand theatre music vative presented. are media projects www.vilniusfestivals.lt

AUTUMN GOODS FAIR GOODS FAIR AUTUMN BOUŽĖS “SKOUDA JUOMARKS” INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FILM ANIMATED “TINDIRINDIS” “AD HOC: INCONVENIENT HOC: INCONVENIENT “AD FILMS” Market square, Skuodas. square, Market Guests will enjoy folk music, jokes, sporting food. games and excellent www.skouds.lt OCTOBER meetings with Lithuanian actors, animated European professionals. recording sound films animated of producers and authors world and films are alwayspresent at the international festival. www.tindirindis.lt Movie theatres in Vilnius, Kaunas, in Vilnius, Kaunas, Movie theatres Šiauliai, Klaipėda. The festival organizes animation masters’ retrospectives, workshops for children, OCTOBER A space for free thought, and open discussions discussions open and thought, free for space A docu- latest The important. really is what about festival. shown during the mentaries are www.nepatoguskinas.lt 17–24 OCTOBER 17–24 other Vilnius and Movie theatres, cities. Lithuanian 36 NOVEMBER www.scanorama.lt movie Lithuanian among theatres andtelevision. cinema European spread to mission a has it films, about solely not is The programme is dedicated to the audience with different social experience and age. “Scanorama” Movie theatres inVilnius,Kaunas,Klaipėda,Šiauliai. 14–24 NOVEMBER www.klaipedainfo.lt ssions forconductors. discu- roundtable ensembles, choral Klaipėda best by performances meetings, Concerts, Klaipėda, othercities. hallsandotherplaces, Concert 11–24 NOVEMBER EUROPEAN FILMFORUM“SCANORAMA”EUROPEAN COMPETITION STASYS ŠIMKUS CHOIR www.klaipedainfo.lt songs,dancesandgames. cheerful goose, kids and youth folk ensembles teaching Annually held festival with kids markets, roasted Centre. Klaipėda CityMunicipality Ethnoculture 11 NOVEMBER MARTYNAS FESTIVAL 11.2013 37 - BIRTHDAY OF THE NERINGA NERINGA OF THE BIRTHDAY CITY MODERN ART FESTIVAL FESTIVAL MODERN ART “VIRUS’18“ NOVEMBER Art Šiauliai. public spaces, Gallery, The festival introduces with various art types and forms in city spaces. This wide and diver with characterised mainly is programme sified and actuality. modernity professionalism, www.siauliugalerija.lt of the event – joint Neringa art groups concert, groups art Neringa joint – event the of notable for multiple artistic of self-expression Neringa citizens. www.visitneringa.com NOVEMBER and education institutions, Culture Neringa. Traditional event cycle combining cultural, highlight The activities. sportrecreational and DANCE SPORT SPORT DANCE IN “AUTUMN COMPETITION BIRŠTONAS” JAZZ FESTIVAL “VILNIUS “VILNIUS FESTIVAL JAZZ JAZZ” MAMA Culture Centre, Birštonas. Centre, Culture Joyful, colourful and live event – dance sport Lithuania. the entire competition of www.visitbirstonas.lt NOVEMBER Russian Drama Theatre, night clubs, night clubs, Russian Drama Theatre, Vilnius. arenas, The festival is open to all styles and trends of contemporary jazz. stands The out festival for its music quality, is original and appealing to a wider public. www.vilniusmamajazz.lt NOVEMBER 13–17 38 DECEMBER cinema evenings will be organised. The cycle The organised. be will evenings cinema and parties, festivals,promotions, exhibitions, concerts, ceremony, the After tree. Christmas the up setting of ceremony the be will there leisure time more effectively. At the beginning, brought together to allow people to enjoy their are activities different and genres Different Public spaces, Druskininkai. DECEMBER www.kristupofestivaliai.lt from famousmusicals,chambermusicandjazzimprovisations. “Christopher Christmas” brings joy and invites to listen to well-known and most favourite melodies St. Catherine’s district. Church, Vilnius,ŠešuolėliaiManorEstate, Širvintos 1–31 DECEMBER www.info.druskininkai.lt works. fire- night Year’s New spectacular with ends DRUSKININKAI CHRISTMAS IN “CHRISTOPHER CHRISTMAS”

www.koncertusale.lt of theseasonalspirit. mood the emphasize that projects popular and entertaining diverse classics, popular of pieces famous of consists programme The Christmas. to dedicated is festival The Hall,Klaipėda. Concert DECEMBER MUSIC “SALVE MUSICA” FESTIVAL OFCHRISTMAS 12.2013 39 NATIONAL CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS NATIONAL EXHIBITIONCRIBS TRAKAI – THE CAPITAL OF OF CAPITAL – THE TRAKAI CLAUSES SANTA Rokiškis Manor. Rokiškis exhibi- cribs Christmas national unique Annual tion organized in Rokiškis Regional Museum since 1998. www.muziejusrokiskyje.lt DECEMBER 2012 – JANUARY 2012 DECEMBER 2012 – JANUARY from from mid-December to the Epiphany. Santa Clauses from all around the world show up in front of Trakai Island Castle. They share their national Christmas celebration traditions with Lithuanian Santa Claus, children, parents and grandparents! www.trakai-visit.lt DECEMBER Observation the Trakai of deck in front Island Castle. the Santa Clauses Capital The razzle-dazzle of holidays public and weekends on Trakai usurps - CHRISTMAS EXHIBITIONCHRISTMAS “THE YEAR” EXHIBITIONS: COUNTRY OF OF EXHIBITIONS: COUNTRY YOUR CHILDREN, SCHOOL, WINTER HOME, FEAST, BOUQUET CHRISTMAS IN VILNIUS IN CHRISTMAS Pasvalys Regional Museum. Regional Pasvalys of exhibition anticipated most and largest The goods fair. citizens with handmade Pasvalys www.pasvaliomuziejus.lt DECEMBER Christmas meals. Workshops, seminars, meet seminars, Workshops, meals. Christmas ings with professionals. www.litexpo.lt - furni clothes, mothers, expectant and babies school ture, supplies for pupils, teachers and schools, gifts and original ideas, Christmas decorations, traditional Christmas Eve and 6–8 DECEMBER LITEXPO, Lithuanian Exhibition Centre Vilnius. Exhibitions for the whole family: things for 1 DECEMBER – 6 JANUARY – 6 1 DECEMBER Vilnius. and Old Town, City centre parade, lightning, Santa Claus Christmas tree eventsconcerts various churches, in Vilnius city charity events.in Užupis neighbourhood, is held on 31st celebration Year Theatrical New December. www.vilnius-tourism.lt 40 DECEMBER www.lithuania.travel participants. determined Everyone to go outside will meet the New Year with and popular joyful artists festival Vilnius andotherLithuaniancities. 31 DECEMBER www.vilniausrotuse.lt the home.Fundsare collected forcharity. chase handmade jewellery and accessories for fair.the directlytopur to able be will Visitors came which souvenirs beautiful find will They world. the around from recipes traditional to prepareddainties, accordingtaste will visitors fair, the During countries. own their of tions tradi- the present will countries 30 than more where Hall, City Vilnius in established is town Christmas international an day, one only For City Hall,Vilnius. DECEMBER NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION EVE YEAR’S NEW FAIRCHARITY INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS

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