If you’re looking for things to do in Lithuania this September, the month always feels a little split. One day still holds onto summer’s warmth, the next already smells like apples and freshly brewed tea. That’s exactly why it works for both moods – the one that wants to head out to a festival, and the one that just wants to find a quiet corner and switch off. We’ve sorted everything worth knowing into one place, so you can pick what fits your weekend.
Festivals and big events
This list covers September – for the year-round picture, our sister site has a full guide to the biggest events in Lithuania.
Vilnius Days
September 4-6, Vilnius
The capital’s biggest festival takes over Cathedral Square and the Neris riverside with a drone show, late-night “Vilnius Nights” club events, and the community-driven “Vilnius Is My City” celebration.
International Dahlia Festival
September 3-6, Kaunas
Thousands of dahlias fill the VMU Botanical Garden, with concerts from GusGus (Iceland) and Lemon Joy adding music to the flowers.
Europe’s Small Breweries – “Genys & Friends”
September 5, Kaunas
A craft-drinks festival with more than a hundred flavors to try, rounded off with a concert from the band Akli.
Oktoberfest Vilnius
September 11-12, Vilnius
J. Basanavičiaus Street fills with beer, food stalls, and live music for the weekend.
Oktoberfest Kaunas
September 18-19, Kaunas
Kaunas’s own version follows a week later, and it’s the city’s largest beer festival of the year.
LOFTAS Fest
September 11-12, Vilnius
Marking its 15th year, the lineup brings Fink (UK) alongside Katarsis, ba., and Baltic Balkan – plus Freaks on Floor making a comeback after a long break.
Kaunas Book Fair
September 18-20, Kaunas
Žalgirio Arena turns into a temporary home for books, with author talks and hands-on workshops for readers of every age.
Tautų mugė
September 18-20, Vilnius
The ethnic communities living in Lithuania share their traditions, music, and food – one of those events where you cross half the world in an afternoon without leaving the city.
Mushroom-Picking Championship
September 12, Varėna
A good excuse to head into the forest even if you’re not really after mushrooms.
Culture Days in Marijampolė
September 4-24, Marijampolė
A classical-music festival stretched across most of the month, bringing in performers from outside Lithuania as well as local ensembles.
Exhibitions and culture
Vilnius Gallery Weekend
September 10-13, Vilnius
Galleries and art spaces across the city open with special programs – a good way to spend an afternoon without noise, but with plenty of ideas.
MO Museum’s Main Exhibition
Until end of September, Vilnius
This is the last stretch to catch the museum’s current headline exhibition before it closes for the season.
EuroScout 2026
September 3-6, Palanga
A free international exhibition for scouting and stamp-collecting enthusiasts, running for four days on the coast.
European Heritage Days
September 17-27, nationwide
Museums, guided tours, and historic sites open their doors for free across the whole country – worth checking wherever you happen to be that week.
“Running With the Wolves” Jewelry Exhibition
September 5-6, Vilnius
A short, two-day jewelry exhibition built around the same wild, feminine imagery as its namesake book.
“The Earth Speaks to the Sky” by M. Jonynaitė
Opens September 4, Vilnius
A new exhibition opening in Vilnius, worth a visit if you like your art quiet and a little philosophical.
“Two glances at the Cross” – Antanas Mončys & Henry Simon
Until September 15, Palanga
Sculptor Antanas Mončys is paired with Henry Simon in this joint exhibition, open only until mid-month.
“In Corpore” Graphic Art Exhibition
September, Raseiniai
A smaller, less-visited exhibition of graphic art – a good stop if you’re already passing through Raseiniai.
Oginskis Music Festival
Late August – September 26, Plungė
Free concerts inside the Oginski Palace, running for most of the month for anyone travelling through Žemaitija.
Šventaragis Festival
September 9-12, Vilnius
A historical reenactment festival built around the legendary valley where Vilnius is said to have begun.
“Word Portraits: Letters to the Night”
September, Klaipėda
A literary event built around letters and words rather than performance.
Sports and activity
Vilnius Sports Festival
September 4-6, Vilnius
More than 70 clubs offer over a hundred activities to try for free, alongside the “Active Vilnius” conference.
March for Life
September 26, Vilnius
A quiet, peaceful walk down Gedimino Avenue, open to anyone who wants to take part.
Vilnius Padel Fest
September 26-27, Vilnius
A padel tournament paired with the arena’s own birthday celebration.
Autumn Hike – “30 km Around the Neris”
September, Vilnius
A 30-kilometre walking route circling the river, popular with anyone easing back into hiking after summer.
Mushroom Picking
September, forests nationwide
The season properly begins this month, for anyone who’d rather forage on their own time than race a clock.
Berry Picking
September, forests nationwide
Cranberries and lingonberries are in season for anyone who’d rather forage than compete.
Places and relaxation
Anykščiai Pine Forest
September, Anykščiai
One of the more photographed forests in the country, and September is arguably its best month.
Punia Forest
September, Punia
One of the largest and oldest forests in Lithuania, worth the drive for the colour alone.
Manor Visits
September, Raudondvaris & the Panemunė Castles
A slower, older rhythm to the day, if manor houses are more your pace than festivals.
“The Sheep Will Clothe and Feed You” Sheep-Farming Fair
September 19, Šeduva
Now in its 13th year, this small traditional fair is built entirely around sheep farming and wool.
Nature-Therapy Festival
September 11-13, Druskininkai
Forest bathing, talks, and guided walks for anyone who wants to sit with themselves without any pressure to perform. No experience or preparation needed, just a willingness to slow down for a while.
Druskininkai Tourism Days
September 25-27, Druskininkai
Light installations and special offers around town – a good reason to pair a walk with an evening away from your phone.
