Old Kernavė comes to life

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The XXV International Festival of Experimental Archaeology "Days of Live Archaeology in Kernavė" is returning on 4 - 6 July 2025!

Have you ever dreamed of traveling back in time to see how our ancestors lived?
The Days of Live Archaeology in Kernavė festival invites you to do just that! This unique open-air event has been held annually since 1999, bringing together tens of thousands of visitors from Lithuania and around the world who want not only to learn about our country’s history but also to experience it firsthand.

Here, a true time machine awaits: live medieval battles, ancient crafts, the rhythms of Baltic music, educational activities for children, and the joy of discovery for the whole family.

The festival not only inspires interest in Lithuanian history but also encourages care for nature, sustainable living, and the celebration of cultural heritage. All of this takes place in the stunning historical landscape of Kernavė, where the past and present meet face to face.

The festival is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania.

Mark your calendar for July 4–6 and come – your historical adventure begins in Kernavė!

Old Kernavė comes to life

2020 07 26

Throughout the summer, every last weekend of the month, fun voices and craftting sounds will resound in the restored medieval homesteads of Kernavė. Craftsmen from various parts of Lithuania will be blown away again in the old capital of Lithuania.

We look forward to seeing you on July 25-26. Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the restored medieval homesteads of Kernavė.

This weekend you will get acquainted with the craftsmen of the experimental archeology club "Pajauta" (early medieval food production, amber processing, birch bouquet ornamentation, shoemaking, ceramics, glass bead production, leather goods production, jewelry, bone, horn, flint item production, blacksmithing), "Viking village" will teach ancient games and sho bread baking process, Kernavė folklore ensemble "Medgrinda" will dance circles and sing on Sunday, and the soldiers of the club "Varingis" will present not only soldiers' clothes and weapons, but also real trainings for combat.

The event is free. Follow the news!

We invite you to travel back in time to the past and feel the medieval spirit!