Bliuzo Naktys

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MusicVarniai/Lukstas Lake
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsIts 1993 founding makes it one of the very
Language["lt"]Currency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Bliuzo Naktys in Varniai/Lukstas Lake

Bliuzo naktys, Blues Nights, is Lithuania's oldest open-air summer festival, held on the shore of Lake Lukstas near Varniai every first weekend of July since 1993. Its relaxed, Woodstock-like atmosphere draws blues, rock, and folk musicians from Lithuania and abroad. Camping is central to the experience, with many attendees settling in along the lakeshore for the full weekend rather than commuting in for a single day of music.

On the shore of Lake Lukstas in the Varniai countryside of the Telsiai district, Bliuzo naktys, or Blues Nights, holds a claim as the oldest open-air summer music festival in Lithuania, tracing its roots back to 1993 in the earliest years after the country regained independence.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its 1993 founding makes it one of the very first independent festivals to emerge in Lithuania after regaining statehood, giving it a foundational role in the country's entire festival culture rather than just its blues scene

02

The mystery stays covered

The consistently invoked Woodstock comparison reflects a genuinely unusual continuity of atmosphere across more than three decades

03

The city starts moving

Musicians have traveled from the United States, United Kingdom, and Denmark alongside Lithuanian and wider Baltic performers, giving a small lakeside gathering an international roster rarely matched by festivals of similar scale

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's relaxed

Water and renewal

Living ritual

community-oriented atmosphere and its lakeside camping format have remained consistent since 1993

The sacred route

Living ritual

and its founding identity as a blues-first gathering continues to anchor the programme even as the lineup has broadened over the decades

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Varniai/Lukstas Lake you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Relaxed, casual outdoor festival clothing fits the atmosphere, with swimwear useful given the lakeside setting. Layers and rain protection help for changeable early July weather in the...

Safety

Bliuzo Naktys is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Bliuzo Naktys does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["lt"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map54.69 N, 25.28 EOpen in Google Maps

Varniai/Lukstas Lake, Telsiai, Lithuania

Nearest airportPLQ — Palanga
TransportStay close enough to the part of Varniai/Lukstas Lake you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Bliuzo Naktys does not become the hardest part.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Bliuzo Naktys?

Bliuzo Naktys is listed for Past edition: 3–4 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Bliuzo Naktys take place?

The festival is listed in Varniai/Lukstas Lake, Lithuania. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 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?

Varniai/Lukstas Lake, Telsiai, 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 URLbliuzonaktys.lt
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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