Special Events
International Theatre Festival, May, two week long festival that showcases the work of local writers and producers and also brings in an array of talent from abroad Vilnius Festival, Jun, cultural extravaganza that focuses mainly on music with domestic and international performers (website: www.festivalis.lt) Medieval Festival, mid-Jun, historic festival held just outside of Vilnius in the charming town of Trakai St Christopher Summer Festival, Jun-Jul, popular annual summer arts event in Vilnius (website: www.kristupofestivaliai.lt) Blues Nights, Jul, weekend long orgy of rhythm and blues (website: www.bliuzas.fun.lt) All Souls Day, Nov 2, locals congregate at cemeteries around the country to light candles to honour the dead New Year’s Eve, Dec 31, celebrations in the city to welcome in the New Year in style
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