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Pažaislis Music Festival

Expected timing
Runs from early June to the end of August (6 June – 30 August in 2026). The 2027 (32nd) dates have not been announced yet, so these are an estimate.
Where
Pažaislis Monastery and venues around Kaunas · Kaunas day trip
Price
Ticketed; prices vary by concert
Date not announced. Runs from early June to the end of August (6 June – 30 August in 2026). The 2027 (32nd) dates have not been announced yet, so these are an estimate. Treat this as a planning window and confirm through the official link before booking travel.
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About

Lithuania's largest classical music festival runs all summer, with symphonic, choral and chamber concerts at the baroque Pažaislis Monastery near Kaunas and in other historic venues around the region.

Highlights

  • Summer concerts in the baroque Pažaislis Monastery by the Kaunas Lagoon
  • Carries the European Festivals Association quality label
  • Concerts spread across Kaunas, Birštonas and heritage churches

Practical tips

  • Kaunas is about an hour from Vilnius, so an evening concert works as a day trip
  • Pažaislis is on the city's eastern edge. Allow time for a taxi or bus
  • Monastery concerts are popular, so book early

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