Lithuania also hosts cultural festivals of international significance that underline its openness to artistic collaboration and contemporary creativity. The Vilnius International Film Festival is a major reference point for European and global cinema, attracting filmmakers, critics, and audiences from across the continent while supporting emerging Baltic directors. Equally important is the Kaunas Jazz Festival, which draws jazz enthusiasts and internationally renowned musicians, confirming the vitality and openness of Lithuania’s contemporary music scene and its role in European cultural dialogue. Additional initiatives such as the Gaida Contemporary Music Festival and the Vilnius Light Festival further enrich the national cultural calendar, connecting experimental sound, visual arts, and urban public spaces. Together these events reinforce Lithuania’s visibility within international artistic networks and promote sustained intercultural exchange.