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Pažaislis Music Festival

When
June 6–August 30, 2026
Where
Pažaislis Monastery and venues around Kaunas
Price
Ticketed; varies by concert
Vilnius Old Town with a church tower lit up at night

About

A prestigious summer-long classical music festival centred on the baroque Pažaislis Monastery near Kaunas. The 31st edition runs June to August 2026 with symphonic, choral and chamber concerts in atmospheric historic venues.

Highlights

  • 31st edition spanning June 6 to August 30, 2026
  • Concerts in the stunning baroque Pažaislis Monastery
  • Lithuanian and international orchestras, choirs and soloists
  • Premieres and rarely-performed works

Practical tips

  • The monastery is on the edge of Kaunas, about 1.5 hours from Vilnius
  • Buy tickets in advance via pazaislis.lt
  • Pair a concert with a daytime visit to Kaunas Old Town

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