Opening Concert
Thousands of singers and dancers perform a repertoire of traditional and contemporary Lithuanian songs on a large outdoor stage before a crowd of spectators
~18:00
Lithuanian Song and Dance Celebration (Song Day, Kaunas)
Lietuvos dainų šventė — Dainų diena Kaune
Kaunas, Lithuania
Jun 24, 2028ExpectedSource
Every four years, the city of Kaunas fills its Valley of Songs with the voices of thousands for the Lithuanian Song Celebration. A vast open-air choir and massed folk dancers carry on a tradition begun in Kaunas in 1924, in one of the great expressions of Lithuanian national feeling.
Key moments
Where it happens
Kauno Dainų slėnis
Kaunas, Lithuania
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Respect local boundaries
As audience members, visitors should be attentive and avoid obstructing views. It is custom...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
Reviewed mediaMAJOR COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Lithuanian Song and Dance Celebration (Song Day, Kaunas)
Lietuvos dainų šventė — Dainų diena Kaune
Kaunas, Lithuania
Every four years, the city of Kaunas fills its Valley of Songs with the voices of thousands for the Lithuanian Song Celebration. A vast open-air choir and massed folk dancers carry on a tradition begun in Kaunas in 1924, in one of the great expressions of Lithuanian national feeling.
AnchorCultural anchor
Jun 24, 2028Expected dates
Verified this year
Saved locally on this device. A free account keeps your shortlist across devices.
The story behind it
The Lithuanian Song Celebration is a UNESCO-recognized tradition of national singing festivals held since 1924. It has become a symbol of Lithuanian unity and cultural pride. The Kaunas Song Day is traditionally the opening of the four-year song festival cycle, reflecting the resilience of Lithuanian culture through interwar, Soviet, and modern periods. Thousands of local singers and dancers participate, carrying on intergene...
Key moments to know
~18:00Expected
Opening Concert
Thousands of singers and dancers perform a repertoire of traditional and contemporary Lithuanian songs on a large outdoor stage before a crowd of spectators
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Respect local boundaries
As audience members, visitors should be attentive and avoid obstructing views. It is customary to show respect...
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Jun 24, 2028
Estimated
City / Area
Kaunas
Aukštaitija
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
If you go, go with confidence.
Save this celebration to keep the date correct, get planning guidance, follow key moment updates, and build your trip around what matters.
Plan with confidence
Get your Attendance Blueprint
Travel solo with ease
Find tips and support that make it simple
Stay date-correct
We'll watch the date so you don't have to