On Saturday, June 12, from 17:00, the third day of the “Big Band 2026” festival will take place at Saulės Clock Square.

17:00 – “Mirage Orchestra” (LV) | Laimis Rācenājs (LV). Leader Lauris Amantovs
18:20 – Jazz Orchestra “Romuva” (LT). Artistic director and conductor Romualdas Žukauskas
19:40 – “Life ’n’ Times” Soulband (NL)
21:00 – Vilnius JJAZZ Ensemble (LT) | La Caja Negra (FR) | Ilana Bensemhoun (FR). Artistic director Jievaras Jasinskis
22:20 – “BIX” (LT)

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.