Lithuania’s traditional Midsummer festival has many names – Joninės, Rasos, Kupolės – and just as many ways to celebrate it.
Whether you’re looking for an ancient Baltic solstice ritual, a traditional St John’s Day bonfire or a lively concert under the stars, Lithuania offers no shortage of things to do on the shortest night of the year. From lakeside gatherings and folklore festivals to fire shows and live music, here are 22 places to mark Midsummer across the country.
Vilnius: ancient solstice traditions in Verkiai Park
Vilnius will celebrate the summer solstice in Verkiai Regional Park beginning at 7 p.m. on June 23. Visitors can gather herbs, weave flower wreaths, browse a medicinal herb market and stay through sunrise as traditional rituals continue into the early morning hours.
Kaunas: a modern take on St John’s Day
