Opening Ceremony on Sėlių Square
Visitors enjoy folk music, dance performances, and a formal ribbon-cutting. Community leaders give speeches, and attendees get an overview of upcoming events.
Aug 14
Zarasai City Festival
Zarasų miesto šventė "Zarasai"
Zarasai, Lithuania
Aug 15 - 17, 2026Expected
Each mid-August, the lakeside town of Zarasai celebrates its culture with a three-day city festival. Folk and modern concerts, craft fairs, and communal gatherings fill the days around Žolinės, the Assumption, in a celebration that ties local festivity to the high point of the Lithuanian summer.
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Aug 14
Day 1 · Aug 15
Žolynų (Assumption Day) Procession and Concert
Attendees witness a traditional floral wreath procession and a blessing ritual, then enjoy spiritual and folk music concerts performed by local choirs and bands.
Aug 15
Day 2 · Aug 16
Grand Fireworks Finale
Families gather by the lake for a colorful fireworks display synchronized to music. Food stalls and dancing continue into the night, creating a festive atmosphere.
~22:00
Where it happens
Sėlių a.
Zarasai, Lithuania
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Respect local boundaries
Remove hats inside church; remain silent during prayers and hymns; respect the procession b...
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Visitors should respectfully observe the religious procession and local folk rituals. Askin...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
REGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Zarasai City Festival
Zarasų miesto šventė "Zarasai"
Zarasai, Lithuania
Each mid-August, the lakeside town of Zarasai celebrates its culture with a three-day city festival. Folk and modern concerts, craft fairs, and communal gatherings fill the days around Žolinės, the Assumption, in a celebration that ties local festivity to the high point of the Lithuanian summer.
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The story behind it
The timing of the festival around mid-August ties to the Assumption Day (Žolinės) and celebrates local heritage. It draws on Aukštaitija’s folkloric traditions, making the town a regional cultural hub each summer. Sutartinės and line-dancing traditions emphasize the area’s folk heritage. The festival also includes the presentation of local awards (e.g., Dominykas Bukontas Prize) and honors community contributors, reinforcing...
Key moments to know
Aug 14Approximate
Opening Ceremony on Sėlių Square
Visitors enjoy folk music, dance performances, and a formal ribbon-cutting. Community leaders give speeches, and attendees get an overview of upcoming events.
Day 1Aug 15Approximate
Žolynų (Assumption Day) Procession and Concert
Attendees witness a traditional floral wreath procession and a blessing ritual, then enjoy spiritual and folk music concerts performed by local choirs and bands.
Day 2Aug 16~22:00Expected
Grand Fireworks Finale
Families gather by the lake for a colorful fireworks display synchronized to music. Food stalls and dancing continue into the night, creating a festive atmosphere.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Respect local boundaries
Remove hats inside church; remain silent during prayers and hymns; respect the procession by observing quietly.
Ask before close-up photos
Visitors should respectfully observe the religious procession and local folk rituals. Asking permission before...
Essentials at a glance
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Aug 15 - 17, 2026
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City / Area
Zarasai
Aukštaitija
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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