Vilnius Pink Soup Fest

Vilniaus Raudonoji Sriuba

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Food & DrinkVilnius
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
CrowdMediumAbout 93,000 people
Best forRegional food & drinkThe festival's single-minded commitment to
Language["lt"]Currency: EUR
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Vilnius Pink Soup Fest in Vilnius

A free late-May festival organized by Go Vilnius that dedicates an entire weekend to saltibarsciai, Lithuania's iconic cold beetroot soup, decorating the city center in pink and encouraging visitors to wear pink clothing while offering tastings, costume contests, parades, concerts and themed installations across Vilnius.

Vilnius Pink Soup Fest takes a single humble dish and turns it into a full weekend of civic celebration, dedicating a late-spring festival entirely to saltibarsciai, the cold beetroot soup whose bright fuchsia color has made it arguably the most instantly recognizable symbol of Lithuanian home cooking.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's single-minded commitment to one dish and one color gives it a visual coherence rare among food festivals, transforming an entire city center into a coordinated fuchsia spectacle rather than a loose collection of food stalls

02

The mystery stays covered

Organized directly by Go Vilnius as tourism promotion rather than by a food industry group, it has grown rapidly in just a few years to draw crowds numbering in the tens of thousands

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Dressing in pink has become the festival's defining participatory ritual

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with locals and visitors alike treating full pink outfits as a point of pride

The sacred route

Living ritual

and the soup itself is traditionally paired with hot boiled potatoes at tasting stalls

The local code

Living ritual

preserving the classic serving style even amid the festival's more playful

Tradition 5

Living ritual

spectacle-driven programming

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Arrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.

What to wear

Pink clothing or accessories are strongly encouraged and worn by much of the crowd, alongside comfortable footwear for a weekend of walking and standing through an outdoor city-center event.

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Vilnius you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

["lt"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map54.69 N, 25.28 EOpen in Google Maps

Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania

Nearest airportVNO — Vilnius
TransportArrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Vilnius you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Vilnius via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Vilnius, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearPink clothing or accessories are strongly encouraged and worn by much of the crowd, alongside comfortable footwear for a weekend of walking and standing through an outdoor city-center event.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 Vilnius Pink Soup Fest?

Vilnius Pink Soup Fest is listed for Past edition: 29–31 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Vilnius Pink Soup Fest take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

3 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?

Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania

How big is it?

Medium: 93000

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.

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Official URLgovilnius.lt
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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