This May, Vilnius is bustling with lots of events to enjoy. It’s also very musical! There are so many concerts to choose from, we don’t know if we’ll have any time to sleep. Ah, and let’s make sure to reserve some time to explore the charming Vilnius Old Town as well, with our newest tours. Need help planning? We've got you covered with our top picks for events in Vilnius.
Join our new tours!
Yes, May officially marks the beginning of the summer season for us. And this summer, we're introducing not one, not two, but four new tours! From exploring the Republic of Užupis to discovering the Open Gallery in the New Town, we'll be taking about 10,000 steps across beautiful Vilnius every single day!
So don't hesitate to join us.
Užupis Free walking tour | When? Tuesdays & Fridays 3PM
Vilnius: From ‘90 to now | When? Wednesdays & Sundays 3PM
Regular walking tour of Vilnius Old Town | When? Thursdays, Thursdays, Saturdays 10AM | How much? 18 €/person if you buy ticket on our website
Lithuanian Flavors Experience | When? Sundays 2:30PM | How much? 49 €/person if you buy ticket on our website
But don’t forget we have our long-running and much-loved historical tours: Soviet Vilnius and Jewish Vilnius walking tours as well as the traditional Vilnius Free Walking Tour (Old Town & Užupis)!
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European Night of Museums in Vilnius
Every year, museums across Europe open their doors to visitors at unconventional hours, aiming to engage with communities and involve them in museum activities. However, it's important to note that museums in Vilnius do not operate overnight. Many of them are open until 9 PM or, at the latest, 10 PM. Nonetheless, you can definitely expect special events and activities. We'll keep you updated as museums begin promoting this event later this month.
Where? Museums in Vilnius
When? May 18th
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Music is in the air!
Since there are numerous music festivals happening in Vilnius in May, it would take us another blog post just to cover all of them. Instead, here we'll list them all in one place with dates and music genres, allowing you to decide which one is right for you.
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EUROPAVOX presents the best new and promising bands from Europe. Whether you're a fan of indie, electronic, rock, or pop, EUROPAVOX festival has something for everyone!
Where? LOFTAS
When? May 3rd - May 4th
How much? Free to attend
More info: FACEBOOK EVENT
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Vilnius Spring Festival 2024 - new and ambitious festival, which will feature exclusively Lithuanian musical premieres performed by Lithuanian artists. You can expect jazz, electronic and classical music.
Where? the National Gallery of Art
When? May 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th.
How much? 40-50 €
More info: springfestival.lt
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Street Music Day (SMD)! The idea is simple – every year, hundreds of musicians become street musicians for a day and fill all corners, parks and streets of Lithuanian towns with music. Everyone can participate – professionals, amateurs and beginners.
Where? All over the Vilnius city center, but the Old Town is the busiest
When? May 18th
How much? Free to attend
More info: gmd.lt/map
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Vilnius Mama Jazz festival annually presents the most renowned jazz musicians from all over the world and nurtures the culture and traditions of Lithuanian jazz.
Where? Lithuanian National Drama Theatre
When? May 23rd to 26th
How much? from 26.00 €
More info: vilniusmamajazz.lt
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Skamba skamba kankliai is the most anticipated annual folklore celebration that gathers folklore groups, traditional instrumental and vocal groups, other musicians and the entire community of people cherishing the traditional culture.
Where? All over the Vilnius Old Town
When? May 23rd to 26th
How much? Most of the concerts are free to attend
More info: ssk.lt/en/programa-2024
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None of these events are your cup of tea? Then, check out www.vilnius-events.lt for more ideas on what to do in Vilnius!
Thank you for taking the time to read our blog. We hope it has been a helpful guide in planning your visit to our beautiful city.