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Old Kernavė comes to life

Experience “A Coloured Past” at the 26th International Festival “Days of Live Archaeology in Kernavė”, July 4–6, 2026.

Step into history at the 26th annual international festival – a unique open-air event that has brought together thousands of visitors from Lithuania and around the world every year since 1999. Here, history is not only told – it is experienced.
 
For three days, the Kernavė Archaeological Site will transform into a living world of the past. Battle re-enactments will come to life, ancient crafts will be revived, and visitors will take part in educational activities and creative workshops. Guests will discover the diversity of reconstructed historical costumes, immerse themselves in live music and folklore, and feel the vibrant, life-filled spirit of a colourful past. Everyday life of bygone centuries will unfold through the hands of artisans, medieval warriors, and masters of experimental archaeology.
 
The festival inspires visitors to explore Lithuanian and world history, cherish cultural heritage, and embrace a sustainable way of life – all within the breathtaking historical landscape of Kernavė, where past and present meet face to face.
 
Free entry for children under 18!
 
Full programme coming soon!
 
Highlights from the jubilee festival :

Old Kernavė comes to life

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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!


Old Kernavė comes to life
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Administration of the State Cultural Reserve of Kernavė

Budgetary institution
Address : Kerniaus st. 4a, LT-19172 Kernavė, Širvintos dist.
Administration : +370 382 47371
Museum : +370 382 47385
Email direkcija@kernave.lt 
Institution's legal code 190757417

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