Vilnius Jazz Festival
About
Running since the late 1980s (2026 is its 39th edition), this festival focuses on contemporary and avant-garde jazz and brings adventurous international names to Vilnius every October.
Highlights
- A long-running festival devoted to contemporary and avant-garde jazz.
- The 2026 line-up features artists from Portugal, France, Brazil, Mozambique, South Africa and Lithuania.
- The festival programme also lists a concert by South African pianist Nduduzo Makhathini on 19 October.
Practical tips
- This is experimental jazz; come curious rather than expecting standards.
- Concerts are ticketed individually through bilietai.lt, so buy for the nights you want.
- The Old Theatre of Vilnius is a short walk from the Old Town, so it pairs easily with dinner nearby.
Where it is
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