On Friday, June 12, from 18:00, the second day of the “Big Band 2026” festival will take place at Saulės Clock Square.

18:00 – “Pan Big Band” (LT) | Kristina Jatautaitė (LT). Leader Arūnas Viduolis
19:20 – Marijampolė Jazz Orchestra (LT) | Anastasiia Bukina (UKR). Leader Audrius Pučinskas
20:40 – Šiauliai Big Band (LT) | Laura Taglialatela (IT) | Alessandro Florio (IT). Artistic director and conductor Raitis Ašmanis
22:00 – Kaunas Big Band (LT) | Karl Frierson (USA/DE). Conductor Tomas Botyrius

This year’s programme features big bands and joint jazz ensembles from Lithuania, as well as guests from Italy, France, the Netherlands, Latvia, Ukraine, and the USA. The stage will present outstanding vocalists, exceptional instrumentalists, and unexpected collaborative projects. A summer beginning with music that connects cities, countries, and people.

Admission is free.

Organizer – Šiauliai City Concert Institution “Saulė”.
Funded by: Šiauliai City Municipality, Lithuanian Council for Culture.