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Vilnius City Fiesta Begins!
On the first weekend of September, Vilnius traditionally comes alive and kicks off the new season with the unique and free Vilnius City Fiesta. After a lazy summer, the energy is flowing in the streets of the Lithuanian capital.
For 18 years Vilnius has been throwing the biggest party filled with music, good food, culture, and a great atmosphere. Meet the autumn season with live concerts, exceptional shows, and a fair in the heart of the city - Gediminas Ave.
Three days filled with action, adventures, and creative ideas - what could be better? Like a true fiesta, Vilnius City Fiesta has so much going on, that it’s best to go with the flow, finding something new around the corner.
Why is it called Vilnius City Fiesta? The whole city is celebrating with around 400,000 people participating in the events. Different generations have one thing in common - they all celebrate Vilnius and its many faces!
What would be a fiesta without music? Famous Lithuanian performers and guests on the center stage at the Cathedral square gather crowds each year. Summer festivals might be over, but the show must go on in Vilnius.
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Smaller stages are set up across the city. You can choose from around 20 free music performances each day! Be it your favorite band or a new unique sound, there’s something for everyone’s taste.
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Thinking about Christmas gifts might be a bit too early, but the buzzing Gediminas Avenue is a perfect place to get a handmade souvenir or a local designer item. The street is filled with all the different works of art and crafts you can think of in your wildest dreams.
If you think the best souvenirs are the ones you can eat, you are in for a treat. Local farmers and bakers will surprise you with traditional Lithuanian products: bread, meat, milk, honey, meat products and other delicious goods.
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Book lovers and voracious readers are putting down their books just to get some more. Vilnius City Fiesta includes a book fair and a Literature festival offering book presentations, meetings with authors, workshops for children, and guided tours.
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Be ready to move and try out new sports in the sports square. Participate in one of the many exercise workshops in the open air. Get ready for fitness challenges. Take part in team sports. Learn more about healthy lifestyle. Maybe even participate in a duel or try safe archery.
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When the night falls, the party is not over!
For the 700th Vilnius anniversary, Vilnius City Fiesta set a new Lithuanian record – as many as 70 lasers flooding the sky of the capital in the grand laser show of Future Vilnius.
Laser beams intertwined with electronic music composition.
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After the sun sets, you’re welcome to a cinema under the stars. What could be more romantic than watching awarded movies in the open air. After the end credits roll, take a walk and discover the nightly Vilnius.
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Vilnius City Fiesta captures the essence of Vilnius perfectly and showcases the rich heritage of the city. Blending cultures, creating new traditions, celebrating life, and embracing everyone are in the heart of the city.
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