Kaunas is in a festive mood! – with this slogan, the city marks its 617th birthday. From 23 to 25 May, Kaunas locals and guests are invited to dive into lively spaces of entertainment, learning, and music at Santaka Park. A medieval town, tourism riverside, sports tournaments, light installations, and concerts – all this and more is part of this year’s festive birthday programme.
23 May (Friday)
11:00 – ReUnion exhibition opening | Laisvės al. 96
15:00–18:00
Tourism Riverside | Neris Riverside (Santaka Park)
15:00–20:00
Trampoline Park, Kids’ Entertainment, and Sweets Fair | Nemunas Riverside
15:00–22:00
Open Kitchen Food Court | Confluence
16:00–18:00
Orchestra Parades and Performances | Laisvės Alėja
16:30–22:00
Art Fair | Karaliaus Mindaugo Pr. 1
– Musical performances
– Art installation (V. Kuzmos g.)
– Night painting
17:00–20:00
Festival Opening: BandFest Kaunas 2025 and Joint Orchestra Programme | Amphitheatre at the Old Town Riverside Pier
18:00 – Kaunas Birthday Dinner | Vilniaus g. & J. Naugarduko g.
17:00–23:00
Concerts | Santaka Park
– Lizdas Sound Institute DJs
– Gabija Li & Band
– Linas Adomaitis and the Gospeljonai Choir
22:00–00:00
Light Installation Park | Santaka Park
24 May (Saturday)
10:00–15:00
Cultural River Cruise “Let’s Celebrate the River! 2025” („Švęskime upę! 2025“)
Start: Panemunė Beach (A. Smetonos al. 4)
Finish: Santaka Park, Nemunas Riverbank
10:00–20:00
Art Fair | Karaliaus Mindaugo pr. 1
– Musical performances
– Painting workshops
10:00–00:00
Open Kitchen Food Court | Confluence Promontory
11:00–20:00
Trampoline Park, Kids’ Entertainment, and Sweets Fair | Nemunas Riverside
12:00–13:00
Classic Car Parade through the streets of Kaunas
12:00–16:30
International Strongman Competition – World Team Cup 2025
| Amphitheatre at the Old Town Riverside Pier
12:00–18:00
3×3 Basketball Tournament | Santaka Park Basketball Court
12:00–18:00
Archdiocese of Kaunas: Hope Pilgrims’ Courtyard with Interactive Activities | Papilio g. 3
12:00–19:00
Medieval Town | Kaunas Castle Slope
– XV International Knights’ Tournament and other attractions
12:00–20:00
Tourism Riverside | Neris Riverside
13:00–17:00
Car Exhibition “Classic Auto Show Kaunas 2025” | Near Kaunas Castle
16:30–00:00
Concerts | Santaka Park
– Mohipisian (an alternative rock band)
– Lizdas Sound Institute DJs
– Proflame
– Free Finga
– Donatas Montvydas
– Ten Walls x Goya
18:00–19:00
Future Cello Concert | Amphitheatre at the Old Town Riverside Pier
19:15–20:30
Kino Pavasaris (Vilnius International film Festival) – Free Outdoor Film Screening | Amphitheatre at the Old Town Riverside Pier
22:00–01:00
Light Installation Park | Santaka Park
22:30
Fireworks | Santaka Park
25 May (Sunday)
10:00–11:00
Free Yoga Session | Near Santaka Park Stadium
Bring your own exercise mat.
10:00–21:00
Open Kitchen Food Court | Confluence
11:00–18:00
Modern Pentathlon Disciplines Showcase | Santaka Park Stadium
11:00–20:00
Trampoline Park, Kids’ Entertainment, and Sweets Fair | Nemunas Riverside
12:00–13:00
Holy Mass for the City of Kaunas and Its People | Kaunas Cathedral Basilica
Celebrated by Archbishop Kęstutis Kėvalas
12:00–17:00
Medieval Town | Kaunas Castle Slope
– Traditional crafts demonstrations
– Archery and axe throwing
– Weapons and armour displays
– Children’s medieval school
– Creative workshops for visitors
13:00–16:00
Amateur Art Performances | Amphitheatre at the Old Town Riverside Pier
16:30–22:00
Concerts | Santaka Park
– Lizdas Sound Institute DJs
– Migluma
– Legends of Hiperbolė (Hiperbolės legendos)
17:00–18:00
Subtle Concert | Amphitheatre at the Old Town Riverside Pier
18:15–19:45
Kino Pavasaris (Vilnius International Film Festival) – Free Outdoor Film Screening | Amphitheatre at the Old Town Riverside Pier
22:00–00:00
Light Installation Park | Santaka Park
Photos and information by Kaunas City Municipality, for more scheck the Kaunas birthday programme and the Facebook event.
