Opening Brass Parade
Residents line the streets to watch the festive opening parade of youth and professional bands, followed by the first concert.
~17:00
Brass Summer International Music Festival
"Dūdų vasara" tarptautinis orkestrinės muzikos festivalis
Panevėžys, Lithuania
May 15 - Sep 24, 2026Expected
All summer long, the Lithuanian city of Panevėžys fills its main square with brass for the Brass Summer festival. Nearly every Friday from May to September, local and visiting wind ensembles play free concerts under the open sky, in the longest-running orchestral festival in Lithuania, born of the city's deep love of music.
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May 19
May 26
Stavanger Brass Band Concert
Witness a professional Norwegian brass band perform late spring repertoire in the open square.
~20:00
Sep 20
Youth Orchestras Showcase
Family and friends applaud the final performances of local student orchestras trained during the summer.
~18:30
Where it happens
Laisvės Aikštė
Panevėžys, Lithuania
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Plan the timing
Family-friendly; ensure children are supervised near equipment.
Read the local rhythm
No special rules; a very casual and community-friendly event.
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Brass Summer International Music Festival
"Dūdų vasara" tarptautinis orkestrinės muzikos festivalis
Panevėžys, Lithuania
All summer long, the Lithuanian city of Panevėžys fills its main square with brass for the Brass Summer festival. Nearly every Friday from May to September, local and visiting wind ensembles play free concerts under the open sky, in the longest-running orchestral festival in Lithuania, born of the city's deep love of music.
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May 15 - Sep 24, 2026Expected dates
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Panevėžys has strong music education (Vytautas Mikalauskas school of arts) and a tradition of amateur orchestras. "Dūdų vasara" builds on this by making wind music accessible in public space. It fosters local pride in musical talent and international exchange (hosting bands from Norway, Latvia, etc.). The timing (fridays) ties into community leisure time. It represents civic culture, with central civic square as venue, reinfo...
Key moments to know
May 19~17:00Expected
Opening Brass Parade
Residents line the streets to watch the festive opening parade of youth and professional bands, followed by the first concert.
May 26~20:00Expected
Stavanger Brass Band Concert
Witness a professional Norwegian brass band perform late spring repertoire in the open square.
Sep 20~18:30Expected
Youth Orchestras Showcase
Family and friends applaud the final performances of local student orchestras trained during the summer.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Family-friendly; ensure children are supervised near equipment.
Read the local rhythm
No special rules; a very casual and community-friendly event.
Essentials at a glance
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May 15 - Sep 24, 2026
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City / Area
Panevėžys
Aukštaitija (Panevėžys)
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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