In short: January and February 2027 bring at least ten big nights to Kaunas. Vagelis, Natalija Bunkė, ADRINA and Justinas Jarutis with a symphony orchestra all play Žalgiris Arena, which also hosts the M.A.M.A. music awards and the KMT basketball cup Final Four. The Kaunas Philharmonic has Neapolitan tenors and an Adele evening, and Kaunas Sports Hall a Radži anniversary show.
After a festive December, Kaunas doesn’t switch off. In midwinter the halls fill with people who bought their tickets back in autumn, while the city itself is quiet after the show – snow, streetlights and cafés still open on Laisvės alėja. Below are all confirmed dates with times and venues, followed by where to stay so you don’t have to race for the last train after the encore.
January: from tenors to the M.A.M.A. awards
- Thu 14 January, 18:30 – “Canto Italiano. Three Neapolitan Tenors”, Kaunas Philharmonic (E. Ožeškienės g. 12).
- Sat 16 January, 20:00 – D. Klajumas and J. Jankevičius, “Sudeginti tiltai 2: Imtynės”, Žalgiris Arena. A Lithuanian-language comedy show on an arena scale.
- Sat 23 January, 20:00 – Vagelis, “Aikštelė”, Žalgiris Arena.
- Fri 29 January, 19:00 – M.A.M.A. 2026 music awards, Žalgiris Arena – the one night when most of Lithuanian pop shares a single stage.
The Philharmonic concert starts earlier than the arena shows, leaving time for an unhurried dinner on Laisvės alėja afterwards. The Saturday arena dates make natural weekend trips: arrive on Friday or Saturday, leave on Sunday.
February: Valentine’s weekend and a double Friday
- Fri 5 February, 20:00 – Natalija Bunkė, “Gimtadienis”, Žalgiris Arena.
- Sat 6 February, 17:00 – “The Most Beautiful Songs of ADELE”, performed by Natalie Anne Black, Kaunas Philharmonic.
- Wed 10 February, 19:00 – musical drama “Emilija”, Žalgiris Arena.
- Sat 13 February, 20:00 – ADRINA, Žalgiris Arena.
- 20–21 February, 15:00 – Citadele KMT Final Four (King Mindaugas Cup), Žalgiris Arena. One ticket covers both days: semi-finals on Saturday, the final on Sunday.
- Fri 26 February, 19:00 – Radži, “40!”, Kaunas Sports Hall (Perkūno al. 5).
- Fri 26 February, 20:00 – Justinas Jarutis with a symphony orchestra, Žalgiris Arena.
ADRINA on 13 February lands right on Valentine’s weekend – a good excuse for a couple to come for two nights rather than one evening. Ideas for the second day are in our romantic weekend in Kaunas guide. 26 February is a rare night with two big concerts at the same time in different parts of the city, so book taxis and dinner tables ahead. 16 February, Lithuania’s Statehood Restoration Day, falls on a Tuesday this year.
Basketball: Žalgiris at home
Through January and February the arena also hosts Žalgiris EuroLeague and LKL home games, and some weekends overlap with concerts – check the official Žalgiris schedule before you plan. How to build a basketball weekend around a game is covered in a Žalgiris game weekend in Kaunas.
Why stay the night
In winter, a concert that starts at 20:00 ends with encores around 22:00–23:00. Thousands of people then walk out into the cold at once, taxis take longer to arrive, and the drive to another city starts after midnight, often on slippery roads. A night in Kaunas turns the evening into a small break: one more glass of wine after the show, a slow morning and breakfast in the Old Town.
Coming by train or bus? See how to get to Kaunas and from Kaunas station to the Old Town. For what to do during a cold day before the concert, read Kaunas in winter.
Where to stay after the concert
On a winter concert night what matters most is a bed close by that doesn’t depend on a reception desk. All three MyKaunas stays have self check-in, so you can settle in before the show or arrive after it.
For couples, the best fit is Underground Kingdom Boutique – four rooms in the brick vaults of a 1908 building, where Laisvės alėja meets Vilniaus gatvė. The Philharmonic is a few steps away and Žalgiris Arena a few minutes on foot. The rooms sit below street level with no windows, so after a loud night it is as quiet as anywhere in the centre; each has its own shower and WC.
Groups of up to five are better off in Picturesque Old Town Apartment, with a balcony over a cobbled Old Town street, and families or friends who want more space in Old Town Pearl Suite near Kaunas Castle. More on staying near the arena in where to stay for Žalgiris Arena events.
What comes next
If you are planning a later trip, March will be busier still: Kaziuko mugė, the traditional spring crafts fair, takes place in early March, and Žalgiris Arena has already listed Plácido Domingo and José Carreras (15 March) and Martynas Kavaliauskas’s show “03:19” (19 March). The city’s upcoming events are collected in events in Kaunas, and the end-of-year arena shows in Žalgiris Arena concerts, November–December.
Book direct
Got your ticket? Then only one question is left – where to sleep after the show. Secure the room straight away: on big weekend concert nights free rooms in the centre are the first to go.
This list is based on information from Žalgiris Arena and bilietai.lt published by 4 November 2026. Dates and times can change, so check the organiser’s website before you travel. Header photo: Žalgiris Arena. Photo: Augustas Didžgalvis / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Frequently asked questions
What are the biggest concerts in Kaunas in January 2027?
On 23 January at 20:00 Vagelis plays Žalgiris Arena with his show “Aikštelė”, and on 29 January at 19:00 the arena hosts the M.A.M.A. 2026 music awards, Lithuania’s main pop music awards night. On 14 January the Kaunas Philharmonic has “Canto Italiano. Three Neapolitan Tenors”, and on 16 January the arena stages the comedy show “Sudeginti tiltai 2”.
What is on in Kaunas in February 2027?
Natalija Bunkė plays the arena on 5 February, an Adele tribute concert is at the Philharmonic on 6 February, the musical drama “Emilija” is on 10 February and ADRINA performs on 13 February. The Citadele KMT basketball cup Final Four runs on 20–21 February. On 26 February Justinas Jarutis plays with a symphony orchestra at Žalgiris Arena while Radži celebrates at Kaunas Sports Hall.
Where are the venues and how do I get there?
Žalgiris Arena is at Karaliaus Mindaugo pr. 50 on Nemunas Island, next to the city centre. The Kaunas Philharmonic is at E. Ožeškienės g. 12, at the start of Laisvės alėja. Kaunas Sports Hall is at Perkūno al. 5 by Ąžuolynas Park. The arena and the Philharmonic are within walking distance of the Old Town; for the Sports Hall a taxi or bus is easier.
Can I check in late after a concert?
Yes. All three MyKaunas stays have self check-in from 15:00 and we send access instructions in advance, so no reception desk limits your evening. If you come back late, please keep the quiet hours of 22:00–08:00.
Which stay suits a couple, and which a group?
For couples, Underground Kingdom Boutique: quiet rooms in 1908 brick vaults with a private shower and WC, just minutes on foot from the arena and the Philharmonic. Groups of up to five fit Picturesque Old Town Apartment with its balcony, and families or friends of up to four Old Town Pearl Suite.
Where can I park if I drive to a concert?
Easiest is to leave the car at your stay and walk to the venue. Šv. Gertrūdos Street by Underground Kingdom is a green zone, free in the evenings and at weekends. All zones and rules are in our Old Town parking guide.
When should I book accommodation for a big concert?
As soon as you have your ticket. Free rooms in the centre go fastest on Friday and Saturday concert nights, and 13 February falls on Valentine’s weekend this year.
Can I book MyKaunas stays directly?
Yes. Booking on mykaunas.com carries no booking fees, and cleaning and city tax are included in the price.
