Plan Your Event Around Vilnius' Cultural Calendar

A conference in Vilnius can be more than a meeting venue and hotel stay. Throughout the year, the city hosts a diverse cultural programme, offering delegates opportunities to experience everything from UNESCO-recognised traditions and city-wide celebrations to gastronomy, architecture and contemporary art.

Lithuanian Students' Song Festival (3–6 July 2026)

Returning after a ten-year break, the festival will bring around 24,000 participants to Vilnius. Choirs, orchestras and dance groups will continue Lithuania's Song Festival tradition, recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Vilnius City Fiesta (4–6 September 2026)

One of the city's largest annual celebrations, Vilnius City Fiesta fills the city centre with concerts, street performances, exhibitions, markets and food experiences.

Vilnius Gallery Weekend (10–13 September 2026)

Vilnius Gallery Weekend brings together galleries, artists and cultural organisations across the city, showcasing the contemporary art scene through exhibitions, talks and special events.

Tautų Fair (18–20 September 2026)

Celebrating cultural diversity, Tautų Fair brings together traditional crafts, food and performances from Lithuania and around the world, transforming central Vilnius into a vibrant multicultural gathering.

Vilnius Jazz Festival (14–18 October 2026)

One of the city's longest-running international festivals, Vilnius Jazz is recognised as a leading platform for contemporary and experimental jazz, attracting performers and audiences from across Europe.

Vilnius Gastronomy Week (9–15 November 2026)

This city-wide celebration invites visitors to discover specially curated menus and seasonal culinary experiences at some of Vilnius' most acclaimed restaurants.

Christmas in Vilnius (December 2026)

Vilnius transforms into a festive winter destination with Christmas markets, seasonal events and one of Europe's most admired Christmas trees, creating a memorable atmosphere throughout the city centre.

Vilnius Light Festival (22–24 January 2027)

Held to celebrate the city's birthday, the festival transforms public spaces and historic streets into an open-air gallery of light installations and artistic projections.

Kaziukas Fair (March 2027)

Dating back more than 400 years, Kaziukas Fair is one of the oldest traditional fairs in the region, bringing together craftspeople, food producers and folk artists from across Lithuania.

Open House Vilnius (April 2027)

Open House Vilnius offers access to buildings that are usually closed to the public, providing a unique opportunity to explore the city's architecture and urban development.

Vilnius Pink Soup Fest (May 2027)

What started as a celebration of Lithuania's iconic cold beet soup has grown into one of Vilnius' most recognisable festivals. Each spring, the city turns pink with themed events, culinary experiences and creative activities inspired by the country's favourite summer dish.

Culture Night (June 2027)

For one night each year, Vilnius becomes a stage for hundreds of free cultural events, performances, exhibitions and artistic interventions across the city.

Whether delegates are interested in cultural traditions, gastronomy, architecture, contemporary art or city-wide celebrations, Vilnius offers plenty of opportunities to experience the city beyond the conference programme.

Looking for more ideas for delegate programmes? A regularly updated city-wide event calendar is available at Vilnius Events