Vilnius Travel Guide

City Facts

Location

Southeastern Lithuania, near the border with Belarus.

Time Zone

GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).

Electricity

220V AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard.

Average January Temperatures

-2ºC (28ºF).

Average July Temperatures

18ºC (64ºF).

Average Annual Rainfall

800mm (31.5 inches).

Cost of Living

Special Events

Independence Day
February
Celebrations on Cathedral Square.
Website: www.muza.lt

International Film Festival (Kino Pavasaris (The Spring of Cinema)
March-April
Festival screening international art film at cinemas Coca Cola Plaza Vingis and Skalvija.
Website: www.kinopavasaris.lt

International Folk Music Festival
May
Folk music performed in the old town and in Sereikiškių Park.
Website: www.etno.lt

Vilnius Festival
June
Cultural extravaganza that focuses mainly on music with domestic and international performers.
Various Vilnius venues
Website: www.vilniusfestivals.lt

Medieval Festival
Mid June
Historic festival held just outside of Vilnius in the charming town of Trakai.

St Christopher Summer Festival
June-July
Popular annual summer arts event in Vilnius.
Website: www.kristupofestivaliai.lt

Blues Nights
July
Weekend-long orgy of rhythm and blues.
Website: www.bliuzonaktys.lt

Days of the Capital
August-September
The city celebrates itself.
Various open-air venues
Website: www.vilniusfestivals.lt

‘Sirenos' - International Theater Festival
September-October
The largest theater event in Lithuania promoting modern drama from various theaters in Vilnius.
Website: www.vilniusfestivals.lt

Vilnius Jazz Festival
October
International jazz festival with concerts at various venues.
Website: www.vilniusjazz.lt

All Souls Day
November
Locals congregate at cemeteries around the country to light candles to honor the dead.

New Year's Eve
December
Celebrations in the city to welcome in the New Year in style.