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Things to do in Vilnius this weekFriday 16 October

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Vilnius Old Town with David – free walking tour

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Discover the old town of VILNIUS with me! (tour – 2:15 hours) The capital of Lithuania and its historical center are fully part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site! From th

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Happening now in Vilnius

Visiting Vilnius?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

Tonight in Vilnius

7pmInternational Jazz Festival "Vilnius Jazz 2026"Fri 16 October, 7pm · Vilnius Old Theatre and other venues · From €1717pmGAIDA: Ilya Gringolts with the Lithuanian National Symphony OrchestraFri 16 October, 7pm · Lithuanian National Philharmonic · From €347pmInternational Contemporary Music Festival GAIDAFri 16 October, 7pm · Various venues · From €217pmLVSO | David Geringas Jubilee ConcertFri 16 October, 7pm · LVSO Concert Hall · From €207pmRoute 66 FestFri 16 October, 7pm · Bar Route 66 · From €1011pmELASTICA: Kittin, Homemade Explosives, Interiors, Marijus KlimaitisFri 16 October, 11pm · Elastica · From €22

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

SatGAIDA: GrandbrothersSat 17 October, 7pm · Lithuanian National Philharmonic · From €34SatVilnius Jazz 2026: Ward no.4 and Rob Mazurek Exploding Star OrchestraSat 17 October, 7pm · Vilnius Old TheatreSatNEXUS – Alternative Rock Night in VilniusSat 17 October, 8pm · Kostmosas · From €8SunArvo Pärt: Greatest WorksSun 18 October, 7pm · LVSO Concert Hall · From €26SunVilnius Jazz 2026: Andreas Røysum Ensemble & Marvin TateSun 18 October, 7pm · Vilnius Old Theatre

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in Vilnius

Nineteen18Old Town · $$$$SkógOld Town · $$$AugustinOld Town · $$DžiaugsmasOld Town · $$$Ertlio namasOld Town · $$$Saint-MaloOld Town · $$$Halės turgus (Halės Market)Old Town · $LokysOld Town · $$Pinavija Bakery & Tea RoomOld Town · $Senoji TrobelėOld Town edge · $$Bernelių užeigaOld Town · $$BREW. Specialty CoffeeNaujamiestis · $Etno dvarasOld Town · $

Going out

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Bars, live music and nights out

Mon 7pmVilnius Jazz 2026: Nduduzo MakhathiniMon 19 October, 7pm · Vilnius Old TheatreThu 7pmGAIDA: Leila Josefowicz with the Lithuanian Chamber OrchestraThu 22 October, 7pm · Lithuanian National PhilharmonicFri 8pmGAIDA: Alva Noto – HYBR:ID UNI PARAFri 23 October, 8pm · LVSO Concert HallSkybarVilnius · $$$BIX rock barOld Town · $King & MouseVilnius · $$Pabo LatinoOld Town · $$SOMM wine barVilnius · $$Alaus Biblioteka (Beer Library)Old Town · $$PeronasVilnius · $$DistilerijaVilnius · $$NomadsVilnius · $$$SanatorijaVilnius · $$Youngs ClubVilnius · $$

Walking tours

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Free, tip-based, self-guided and guided

FreeFree Walking Tour: Discover the secrets of Vilnius old town!Daily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeVilnius Old Town with David – free walking tourDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkFreeUndiscovered Vilnius Free Walking Tour Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeStride through history: discovering Vilnius on footDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeVilnius: Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide & Lithuanian Chocolate TreatDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeDiscover a Lithuanian Forest with a LocalDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalk

Tours & day trips

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Booked with the operator

Trakai Island Castle4 hrs · Vilnius bus or train station (about 30-40 min) · From €12Kernavė Archaeological Site4 hrs · Car (about 45-60 min) · FreeEuropos Parkas Sculpture Museum2.5 hrs · Car or public bus from Vilnius (about 25 min) · From €8Medininkai Castle2.5 hrs · Car or local bus from Vilnius (about 40 min) · From €7
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Get outside

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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Vilnius

FreeNeris Riverbanks Walkabout 2.5 hrsFreePavilniai Regional Park Walkabout 1.5 hrsFreeMust-See Places in the Old Townabout 1.5 hrsFreeUžupis Self-Guided Walkabout 1.5 hrsFreeVilnius Gallery Routeabout 4 hrsFreeVingis Park Walking Pathsabout 2 hrs

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Vilnius: what's on, answered

What's on in Vilnius this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 5 events listed in Vilnius, including GAIDA: Grandbrothers, Vilnius Jazz 2026: Ward no.4 and Rob Mazurek Exploding Star Orchestra and NEXUS – Alternative Rock Night in Vilnius. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in Vilnius?

Yes: 6 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk).

What tours can I do in Vilnius?

There are 4 tours and day trips to book, including Trakai Island Castle and Kernavė Archaeological Site.

Where should I eat in Vilnius?

Local favourites include Nineteen18, Skóg, Augustin and Džiaugsmas, and for a drink, Skybar and BIX rock bar.

Where can I go hiking near Vilnius?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Vilnius include Neris Riverbanks Walk, Pavilniai Regional Park Walk and Must-See Places in the Old Town.

How is this page put together?

It covers 16–23 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Vilnius and booking partners. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.