Vilnius Jazz Festival
About
Running since 1987 and a member of the Europe Jazz Network, this mid-October festival is the Baltics' home of contemporary and avant-garde jazz, bringing adventurous international names to Vilnius stages.
Highlights
- Cutting-edge contemporary and experimental jazz
- Four decades of history, reaching its 40th edition in 2027
- Intimate concerts in central Vilnius venues
Practical tips
- Festival passes are better value if you plan several nights
- Mid-October evenings are chilly, so bring a warm coat
- Combine it with the Gaida contemporary-music festival, which often overlaps
Where it is
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