June is traditionally full of celebrations and events, both in Lithuania and around the world. The content of these celebrations can range from traditional cultural commemorations to modern music and art festivals. Here are some of the important June festivals in Lithuania and a brief description of them:
Midsummer or Dew Festival
Date: 23-24 June.
About. The festival is associated with the worship of nature and fertility, and its main attributes are bonfires, wreaths, traditional spells and the search for love. Midsummer is celebrated all over the country, from the biggest cities to the smallest villages.
International Children's Day
Date: 1 June.
About: This day is dedicated to highlighting the rights and well-being of children. Events for the day include a variety of activities for children, educational activities and initiatives that raise awareness of children's rights and protection.
Music and art festivals
About: June marks the start of the festival season in Lithuania. From rock, pop and electronic music festivals to classical music and jazz, a wide range of events attract both local and international artists and visitors. Popular festivals include Granatos Live, Devilstone, Karklė and others.
Day of Mourning and Hope
Date: 14 June.
About: This day is marked in Lithuania as the Day of Mourning and Hope to commemorate the mass deportations to Soviet camps in June 1941. It is a day to remember and honour the victims of political repression.
Other Events
In addition to these festivities, various events organised by cities, towns and communities may take place in June, such as town birthdays, sports competitions and other cultural celebrations.
