GAIDA Contemporary Music Festival
About
The Baltics' largest contemporary music festival, held in Vilnius since 1991, spans symphonic premieres, chamber music, electronic and club nights, music theatre and multimedia projects over three autumn weeks.
Highlights
- Three weeks of new music, from orchestral premieres to club nights
- EFFE Laureate and member of the Réseau Varèse network
- Concerts in Vilnius's main halls and historic churches
Practical tips
- Overlaps with the Vilnius Jazz Festival in mid-October, which makes a good music weekend
- Some electronic and late-night events sell out fast
- St. Catherine's Church concerts are especially atmospheric
Where it is
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