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Spring traditionNext edition: 6–8 Mar 2026

Kaziukas Fair (St. Casimir’s Fair)

Old Town boulevards • Folk crafts, verba, street food

As of 25 Oct 2025 it’s out of season — the artisan fair returns the first weekend of March with crafts, verba (Easter palms), and street food.

Film & cultureMarch 2026 (dates TBA)

Vilnius International Film Festival (Kino Pavasaris)

Cinemas across Vilnius • Premieres, Baltic & global cinema

As of 25 Oct 2025 the next edition is slated for early March 2026 with premieres, Q&As, and industry events.

Winter festivities29 Nov – 28 Dec 2025

Vilnius Christmas Market / Winter Holiday Fair

Cathedral Square & Town Hall • Tree lights 29 Nov • Ice rink through 25 Jan 2026

Upcoming as of 25 Oct 2025 — part of Vilnius’ European Christmas Capital 2025 celebrations with markets, concerts, and nightly lights.

Citywide cultureMay 2026 • June 2026

Street Music Day & Culture Night

City streets & public spaces • Open-air stages & late-night art

Street Music Day returns May 2026, while Culture Night lands in June — plan for open-air gigs by day and installations by night.

Food & drinkLate May 2026 (TBA)

Pink Soup Fest

Downtown Vilnius • Šaltibarščiai tastings & pop-up fun

Late-May celebration of šaltibarščiai with pink décor, tasting stands, and playful competitions; dates to be confirmed.

Contemporary musicSpring 2026 (programme pending)

Gaida Festival

Concert halls across Vilnius • Avant-garde compositions

Programme pending for spring 2026 — expect avant-garde premieres, multimedia concerts, and international guests.

Summer stageJune 2026 (schedule TBA)

Vilnius Festival

National Philharmonic & historic venues • Classical highlights

Flagship June concert series featuring international soloists, orchestras, and Lithuanian premieres across heritage venues.

Winter lightsJanuary 2026 (dates vary)

Vilnius Light Festival

Old Town & city centre • Large-scale light installations

Expected January 2026 — midwinter light-art trail with projections, interactive pieces, and plenty of photo moments.