Klaipėda City’s Birthday

2026-08-01 - 2026-08-01

Time

12:00 - 22:00

Location

Klaipėda
55,707245, 21,110217
We invite you to join us in celebrating the 774th anniversary of the city of Klaipėda!
August 1 is a wonderful opportunity to pause, look around, and rediscover what makes Klaipėda so special. It is a city where the cobblestone streets of the Old Town echo centuries of history, where the sea breeze carries mysterious tales, and where people recreate it anew every day through their work and lives. You’ll always want to come back here—for the feeling, the memories, and the special atmosphere.
We invite you to experience this day with us—in a cozy, lively, and meaningful way. From castle ruins steeped in the spirit of the Middle Ages to Theater Square, filled with music and bustle. A celebration awaits you where the past and present, traditions and the city’s modern energy come together.
PROGRAMME
12:00 p.m. A formal flag-raising ceremony for the city of Klaipėda.
12:00–17:00 A historical educational program featuring knightly tournaments, various activities (archery, medieval dances and dance lessons, various outdoor games, etc.), and an introduction to the Curonian way of life. The festival will feature tales of the city’s legends, and visitors will also have the chance to sample the city’s savior—cheese—a favorite food of the Curonians, as well as other ancient delicacies. DJ UraganiuS will set the festive mood.
📍 Klaipėda Castle Site (2 Priešpilio St.)
5:00 p.m. A formal ceremony to confer the title of Master of Culture of Klaipėda and the title of Honorary Citizen, during which individuals who have rendered outstanding service to the city will be honored.
7:00 p.m. A festive concert featuring Ingaja, Paulina Paukštaitytė, and DJ Tomu Boo. The audience can look forward to the most popular songs, a great atmosphere, dancing, and the true spirit of the city’s birthday celebration.
📍 Theater Square in Klaipėda
We invite all Klaipėda residents and visitors to celebrate, take pride in their city, and create the most beautiful summer memories—music, dancing, and a true birthday atmosphere await you right in the heart of the city! Let’s celebrate by dressing in the colors of the Klaipėda city flag—red and yellow.
See you at the festival! 🎂
The program is being updated
Organizers:
Klaipėda City Municipality
Museum of the History of Lithuania Minor
Žvejų rūmai Cultural Center

* Automatic translation was used to translate the event information.