Yaga Gathering

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Arts & CultureEzeraitis forest
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival's explicit rejection of
Language["lt"]Currency: EUR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Yaga Gathering in Ezeraitis forest

Yaga Gathering is a five-day participatory festival held each July in Ezeraitis Forest beside Spengla Lake in southern Lithuania, founded in 2003 as Shambala Festival and renamed in 2007. It blends music, visionary art, workshops, and an immersive secret game, drawing nearly five thousand attendees without corporate sponsorship.

Deep in Ezeraitis Forest at the edge of Spengla Lake in the Varena district of southern Lithuania, roughly an hour south of Vilnius, Yaga Gathering has grown from a tiny experimental gathering into one of the country's most distinctive participatory festivals.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's explicit rejection of corporate sponsorship in favor of a participatory, community-driven model is unusual for an event that has grown to nearly five thousand attendees

02

The mystery stays covered

Its immersive secret game, layered into the broader programme for the most curious participants, adds an interactive dimension rarely found at conventional music festivals

03

The city starts moving

Attendees are treated as co-creators of the experience rather than passive spectators, a structure that shapes everything from the informal on-site economy to the collaborative nature of the art installations built each year

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The immersive secret game and the fully participatory

Water and renewal

Living ritual

sponsorship-free structure have remained core to the festival's identity since its 2007 renaming

The sacred route

Living ritual

and its continued location in the same Ezeraitis Forest clearing across two decades reinforces a strong sense of place-based continuity

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

For Yaga Gathering, plan transport around the exact Ezeraitis forest venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Practical outdoor festival clothing suited to forest and lakeside terrain works best, with swimwear useful for the lake and river. Costume or expressive dress is common and welcomed given...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Yaga Gathering, stay near the part of Ezeraitis forest you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["lt"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map54.83 N, 25.14 EOpen in Google Maps

Ezeraitis forest, Utena, Lithuania

Nearest airportVNO — Vilnius
TransportFor Yaga Gathering, plan transport around the exact Ezeraitis forest venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Yaga Gathering, stay near the part of Ezeraitis forest you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Ezeraitis forest via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Ezeraitis forest, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearPractical outdoor festival clothing suited to forest and lakeside terrain works best, with swimwear useful for the lake and river. Costume or expressive dress is common and welcomed given the festival's artistic, participatory character.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Lithuania and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Yaga Gathering?

Yaga Gathering is listed for Past edition: 16–20 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Yaga Gathering take place?

The festival is listed in Ezeraitis forest, Lithuania. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

5 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Ezeraitis forest, Utena, Lithuania

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLyaga.lt
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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