The Jaunimo teatras in Vilnius are famous throughout the country. Opera and ballet are staged in the city at the Vilnius Opera Theatre and Kaunas has a Musical Theatre. Puppet shows are staged for children in Vilnius and Kaunas. There are restaurants with live music as well as numerous discotheques and nightclubs with variety shows in the larger towns. Amber, linen goods and local crafts are good buys.
National artists sell their works in specialised art galleries in major towns.
May Skamba, skamba, kankliai - International Folk Festival , Vilnius. Jul 5th International Thomas Mann Festival , Nida. Aug Summer Chamber Music Festival , Juodkrante, Curonion Spit. Oct 11th International Contemporary Dance Festival , Kaunas. Dec 31 Traditional New Year Concerts , Vilnius.