Sirenos International Theatre Festival
About
Vilnius's leading international theatre festival runs for just over two weeks each autumn, pairing a showcase of new Lithuanian productions with an international programme of contemporary theatre.
Highlights
- The 2026 edition runs 23 September to 8 October, opening with the Lithuanian Performing Arts Platform (23–27 September).
- The 2026 international programme spotlights contemporary Greek theatre, with shows at the Lithuanian National Drama Theatre, the Arts Printing House and the MO Museum.
- Sirenos Club adds interdisciplinary nights of music, poetry, dance and experimental art.
Practical tips
- Look for productions with English surtitles or non-verbal physical theatre.
- Book ahead via bilietai.lt; flagship international shows sell out quickly.
- Download the PDF programme from sirenos.lt to plan around specific dates.
Where it is
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