Jūrmala
This legendary open-air concert hall (there is a roof, but no walls) dates back to 1897. Now modernised, there are two stages – one large and one small –…
Must-see entertainment in The Baltic States
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Vilnius
Closed over the summer season, in the darker months this atmospheric cellar hosts live jazz acts – both homegrown talent and acts from abroad. Cover…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
This striking riverside glass-and-steel auditorium with first-rate acoustics is considered the best concert venue in Estonia.
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Klaipėda
Exposed brick walls, scuffed wooden tables and mood lighting from a dozen lanterns set the scene at Jazzpilis, an intimate venue where international jazz…
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Klaipėda
Inside a revamped warehouse on the banks of the river, this friendly bar features live music from Wednesday to Saturday nights. Bluez is a bit of misnomer…
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Kaunas
Kaunas' principal dramatic venue, and one of the oldest in Lithuania, the State Drama Theatre stages classic drama productions and cutting-edge new…
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Kaunas
This rather ramshackle venue in the park tries to be all things to all people – a pleasant cafe, a hip bar, and a live-music venue staging DJ sets and…
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Lithuanian National Opera & Ballet Theatre
Vilnius
This stunning (or gaudy, depending on your taste) Soviet-era building, with huge, cascading chandeliers and grandiose dimensions, is home to Lithuania's…
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Lithuanian Music & Theatre Academy
Vilnius
Nurturing Lithuania's young musical, terpsichorean and theatrical talent, the Academy also stages hundreds of free performances each year. It's spread…
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Tallinn
A sweaty, raucous black box of a place, Tapper is Tallinn's premier venue for metal, thrash, hard rock and allied styles. Some shows are free (money's…
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Lithuania
Šiauliai's principal concert hall hosts chamber orchestras, ensemble choirs and more. It's worth a visit for the stained glass alone: at 200m sq, it's the…
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Vilnius
The home of the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra, this chunky geometric pile near the Neris hosts symphonies, chamber music, opera and more. Leading…
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Vilnius
Live music by local musicians ranging from rock to rock 'n' roll to jazz with inspired jamming some nights. The long bar gets pretty packed most evenings…
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Latvia
This bold seven-storey concert hall is a vision in amber glass that's meant to mark the start of a shinier future for Liepāja. It books all manner of acts…
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Kaunas
With excellent views from its 5th-floor balcony and a wide choice of beers, Džem caters to a young, alternative crowd with its ever-changing program of…
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Lithuanian National Philharmonic
Vilnius
Lithuania's premier venue for orchestral, chamber and sacral music. But it's not all classical: prominent international jazz acts often ply their trade…
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Latvia
A stunning architectural statement, this new concert and music hall hosts everything from pop to classical performances.
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Kaunas
Housed in the former Palace of Justice, the Kaunas Philharmonic is the city's main concert hall for classical music.
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Kaunas
This handsome late-19th-century building hosts operas, operettas and other musical theatre from September to June.
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Lithuania
This state-of-the-art 2200-seat auditorium stages everything from ballet to pop and rock gigs.
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Klaipėda
Orchestral, choral and chamber performances are held in this handsome 19th-century building.
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Jūrmala
Hosts films, small music concerts and various arts and craft exhibitions.
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Vilnius
Founded just before Lithuania achieved legal independence from the Soviet Union, in March 1990, the Small Theatre has occupied its present premises since…
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Tallinn
Basketball ranks as one of Estonia’s most passionately watched games, and the big games are held in this 7000-seat arena, the country's largest, 7km west…
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Rīga
This is the main venue for the most popular spectator sports: ice hockey and basketball. The 10,000-seat venue also hosts dance revues and concerts.
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Pärnu’s best theatre stages a wide range of performances (usually in Estonian). It also houses an art gallery, a jazz club and an open-air cafe.
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Tallinn
About 1.5km southwest of town, this 15,000-seat arena is home to the national squad and Tallinn’s football team FC Flora (www.fcflora.ee). It also…
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Kaunas
This Vilnius institution has been delighting young and old since 1958, taking its productions across Europe and even South America. At the end of August…
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Kaunas
Known originally as the Kaunas Youth Musical Studio, the Chamber Theatre is now an established part of the city's theatrical landscape. It still stages…
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Lithuania
Lithuania’s only travelling-cart theatre is rarely at home (it travels most of the summer), but the characters displayed inside this old narrow-gauge…
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Klaipėda State Musical Theatre
Klaipėda
Founded in 1987, this Klaipėda institution stages all kinds of musical theatre, taking some productions on the road. It's also home to the Klaipėda…
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Vilnius
Housed in a handsome classical building, the national youth theatre stages everything from classics to experimental pieces. Closes from mid-July to mid…
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Kaunas
Forum, on the 3rd floor of the Akropolis shopping centre, shows films in their original language, with Lithuanian subtitles.
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Lithuanian National Drama Theatre
Vilnius
Operating on this site since 1951, the National Drama Theatre stages national and international productions in Lithuanian.
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Vilnius
Mostly popular Hollywood films are screened in English with Lithuanian subtitles at this 12-screen cinema.
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Vilnius
Offers alternative cinema and arthouse fare, with films normally screened in their original language.
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Vilnius
Out of the centre, Forum Cinemas in the Akropolis multiplex show films in English.
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