Vilnius Carillon Festival 2026
The Vilnius Carillon Festival returns in July 2026, offering free outdoor concerts every Wednesday. Renowned musicians from around the globe perform classical repertoire on a 61-bell instrument located at the Church of St. Philip and St. James.
- Date
- Jul 1-22, 2026
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Vilnius Carillon Festival 2026
- Date
- Jul 1-22, 2026
- Location
- Vilnius
Event summary
Highlights
- Performances on one of Central Europe's largest 61-bell carillons
- Free open-air concerts every Wednesday in July
- International guest carillonneurs from the US, Japan, and Europe
The 10th edition of the Vilnius Carillon Festival takes place every Wednesday throughout July 2026. This international event centers on the Church of St. Philip and St. James, with audiences gathering in the adjacent Lukiškės Square. Established in 2017, the festival has grown into a major summer attraction for music enthusiasts in the Lithuanian capital.
Performances utilize a 61-bell carillon, which is among the most significant instruments of its kind in Central Europe. The 2026 lineup showcases musicians from various nations, including the United States, Japan, South Korea, Belgium, and Ukraine. These artists present classical arrangements specifically adapted for the carillon's complex melodic range.
These public concerts are free of charge and offer a communal listening experience. Attendees often gather in the park setting to enjoy the sound of the bells echoing across the city. The festival emphasizes accessible culture, inviting both locals and tourists to experience this specialized musical tradition in an outdoor environment.
Performances utilize a 61-bell carillon, which is among the most significant instruments of its kind in Central Europe. The 2026 lineup showcases musicians from various nations, including the United States, Japan, South Korea, Belgium, and Ukraine. These artists present classical arrangements specifically adapted for the carillon's complex melodic range.
These public concerts are free of charge and offer a communal listening experience. Attendees often gather in the park setting to enjoy the sound of the bells echoing across the city. The festival emphasizes accessible culture, inviting both locals and tourists to experience this specialized musical tradition in an outdoor environment.
Practical details
- Location described by the source
- Lukiškės Square and around the Church of St. Philip and St. James
- www.govilnius.lt
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- Vilnius
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