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SEA FESTIVAL 2023

JULY 21-23
JULY 19, WEDNESDAY
11.00 Opening of the exhibition “Dvi M. K. Čiurlionio stichijos: jūra ir kalnai“ (“The Two Elements of M. K. Čiurlionis: Sea
and Mountains”). Organizers of the exhibition: M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum (location of the event – Lithuanian
Maritime Academy, I. Kanto str. 7)

19.00 Lithuanian Hot Air Balloon Championship and International Competition “Memel Baloon Trophy”. An evening
balloon flight (location of the event – a space behind the Jonas hill, site of the future “Bastionų namai” project, Bangų
str.).

JULY 20, THURSDAY


06.30 Lithuanian Hot Air Balloon Championship and International Competition “Memel Baloon Trophy”. A morning
balloon flight (location of the event – a space behind the Jonas hill, site of the future “Bastionų namai” project).

15.00 “For Those Who Opened the Sea to Lithuania”. Solemn ceremony honoring seafarers near the Albatross
Monument together with Public Company “Klaipėda State Seaport Authority”. At the ceremony, awards in the field of
transport will be presented on the occasion of the Sea Festival celebration. Among the awards to be presented are the
Liudvikas Stulpinas medal, the Lithuanian transport worker’s badges of honor, acknowledgements from the
Government and the Minister of Transport and Communications (location of the event – Smiltynė, near the Albatross
Monument and the Lithuanian Sea Museum).

19.00 Lithuanian Hot Air Balloon Championship and International Competition “Memel Baloon Trophy”. An evening
balloon flight (location of the event – a space behind the Jonas hill, site of the future “Bastionų namai” project).

21.30–00.00 NEW. Summer Film Festival “Sidabrinės gervės naktys” (“Silver Crane Nights”) in Klaipėda.
An evening of the best Lithuanian films and conversations. The evening will be hosted by the actress Aistė Diržiūtė,
guest – the film “Paradas” (“Parade”) actress Asta Zacharovaitė.
• Animated film “Patrikas” (“Patrick”). It is an animated film about being true to yourself and your childhood (directed by
Meinardas Valkevičius, duration – 10.30 min.).
• Short film “Reisas” (“The Trip”). A sensitive story about the love and life of a sailor (directed by Rimantas Oičenka,
duration – 25 min.).
• The work of a student “Blausos”. A story about a chatty “Bolt” driver and an apathetic lady who has a goal to take
revenge (directed by Arnas Balčiūnas, duration – 17 min.).
• Long-running film “Paradas” (“Parade”). A divorce is not necessarily just a divorce. Sometimes it becomes a new
discovery of each other (directed by Titas Laucius, duration – 97 min.).
LOCATION – Theater square.

JULY 21, FRIDAY


06.30 Lithuanian Hot Air Balloon Championship and International Competition “Memel Baloon Trophy”. A morning
balloon flight (location of the event – a space behind the Jonas hill, site of the future “Bastionų namai” project, Bangų
str.).

11.00–16.00 Visiting the decks of “Baltic Sail” sailing ships: “Santa Barbara Anna” (Germany), “Galathea” (Germany),
“Bonawentura” (Poland), “Baltic Beauty” (Poland), “Bryza H” (Poland), “Antica” (Poland), Latvian ship “Libava”, gaff-
rigged schooner type sailing ship “Brabander”, yacht “Odisėja” and the oldest sailing ship in Lithuania “Olga” (location of
the event – the Cruise Ship Terminal and the Northern Cape next to the Old Ferry Terminal).
12.00–19.00 Display of the art installation “The Sea Begins Here”. The author of the installation, who is the laureate of
the presidential Valdas Adamkus prize for nature conservation and public figure, Giedrius Bučas aims to draw the
attention to the polluted Baltic Sea and how essential it is to preserve it (location – Dienovidžio square).

12.00 OPENING OF THE SEA FESTIVAL FAIR. Flavors, discoveries, traditions, and new things at the biggest summer fair in
Lithuania (location – from Danės str. to the Northern Cape, Tiltų str., Turgaus str.).

12.00–22.00 SEA OF DESIGN, WHERE DESIGNERS AND CREATORS ARE GATHERED UNDER THE SAME ROOF. Exceptional
space “Sea of Design” invites to admire, evaluate and buy unique designer works (location – Atgimimo square).

12.00–2.00 SEA OF FLAVORS. Food from Food Trucks: fast, tasty and versatile (location – car parking lot at Pilies str.).

12.00 OPENING OF THE SEA FESTIVAL. Solemn raising of the SEA FESTIVAL flag together with the Klaipėda Fire and
Rescue Department to the height of 35 meters (location of the event – Priešpilio str., next to the road to the Cruise Ship
Terminal).

12.00–2.00 Mist for fresh summer days provided by the Public Company “Klaipėdos vanduo” (location – on the Biržos
bridge).

12.00–19.00 “Lithuanian Red Cross” information tent (location – at the intersection of Turgaus str. and Tiltų str.).

12.00–2.00 LG together with AVITELA gift a FOUNTAIN for the celebration of the Sea Festival. On a hot summer’s day,
this will be a great refreshment and surprise in the usual city environment (location – at the intersection of Tiltų str. and
Turgaus str.).

12.00–21.00 NEW. EXPERIENCE ART WITH THE PAINTER SIMAS ŽALTAUSKAS. The project is presented by “INDORAMA
VENTURES”. Live painting, educational project for children and adults, art lovers, culture gourmands. Watch how a
white canvas turns into a painting, and if you bring your own tools, paint Klaipėda together with the painter. The
painting sessions of 4 paintings will take place:
12.00–13.00 Theater square
15.00–16.00 Didžioji vandens str.
18.00–19.00 Aukštoji str.
20.00–21.00 Kurpių str.

12.00–20.00 KLAIPĖDA FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT invites to a meeting “Knowledge Protects”. Firefighters will
present activities of the department, demonstrate fire and rescue techniques, equipment and its capabilities, visitors
will be able to “try on” the profession of firefighter and rescuer (location – Priešpilio str., next to the road to the Cruise
Ship Terminal).

12.00–20.00 Pinnacle of SWAROVSKI OPTIK VERTRIEBS GMBH perfection. The demonstration of optical instruments to
see the unseen (location – the square near the sailing ship “Meridianas”).

12.00–20.00 “Pepsi Taste Challenge”. Trust your taste buds? Then take part in “Pepsi” taste challenge! All you have to
do is choose, during the blind tasting, which cola flavored drink do you prefer (location – near the Old Market
roundabout, towards the Neringa sculpture).

15.00–20.00 TOURISM STREET. “Discover what is yours. Go back to where it was good”. It is already the seventh
meeting providing the opportunity to discover new holiday destinations and routes in Lithuania, or maybe recover the
most beautiful moments and nostalgically go back to where it was good. On the tourism street, tourism information
centers from Vilnius, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžiai, Utena, Tauragė, Kėdainiai, Telšiai, Druskininkai will be waiting for
you. Latvian cities: Ventspils, Saldus, Courland, Liepaja, Kuldiga, Talsi, Tukums (location – Turgaus str., near the Klaipėda
Tourism and Culture Information Center (Turgaus str. 7)).

15.30–17.30 GRAND ROWING REGATTA. The rowing competition for boats of 8 seats (M8+) (location – Dangė river,
from the Rowing Center to the sailing ship “Meridianas”).

16.00–20.00 NEW. PREMIER LOUNGE. The Sea Festival sponsors’ “Premier cosmetics” lounge area where guests can
receive gifts, surprises and participate in the lottery offering a prize worth as much as 1000 euros (location – the square
near the sailing ship “Meridianas”).
16.00–19.30 Music experiences (location – café “Vėjų upė”, near the Biržos bridge)
16.00 Group “The Room”
18.00 Alvydas Stalaučinskis and group

16.30–19.30 PAYABLE. Exploratory sailings by “Baltic Sail” sailing ships (location – the Northern Cape next to the Old
Ferry Terminal).

18.00–00.00 FOR A COZY EXPERIENCE AT THE THEATER SQUARE.


18.00–21.00 “Klaipėda Piano Masters” concert “Išsilaisvinimas” (“Unchained”). Virtuosic works requiring endurance and
courage, which young pianists overcome to free themselves from fears and stage nightmares.
21.00 CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE SEA AND MARITIMENESS. The evening guests: Aurimas Valujavičius, traveler and
travel enthusiast, who crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a rowing boat in 2023; Edgaras Riabko, who is F2 Water Formula
World Championship pilot; and public figure Giedrius Bučas, who is the initiator of march “Už švarią Lietuvą” (“For clean
Lithuania”).
22.00 Concert by students and lecturers of Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre.
23.00 Project “Tykumos” – “Nemuno Septyni” (Kristijonas Lučinskas, Donatas Bielkauskas, Viktoras Rubežas).

18.00 Public Company “Klaipėda State Seaport Authority” presents THE GREAT SEA FESTIVAL MARCH! Route: the march
starts from J. Janonio str., then goes to Herkaus Manto str., Naujojo Sodo str., Naujoji Uosto str., the Castle bridge, Pilies
str. and ends at the Cruise Ship Terminal. The presentation of march participants will take place after the crossing of the
Castle bridge.

18.00–2.00 BREWERS’ SQUARE. PRESENTED BY “ŠVYTURYS Non-alcoholic”. If you are looking for a place to feed both
your stomach and your soul while enjoying the Sea Festival, then turn the wheel to the Brewers’ square! You will find us
at the “BHouse” space. Here you will be welcomed with the sounds of music, the sea of good food and adventures at
brewery tours. Moor and let’s celebrate!
18.00 DJ Audrius Kaštonas
21.00 Mood Sellers
22.00 DJ Audrius Kaštonas
Location – Kūlių Vartų str. 7.

19.00 Lithuanian Hot Air Balloon Championship and International Competition “Memel Baloon Trophy”. An evening
balloon flight (location of the event – a space behind the Jonas hill, site of the future “Bastionų namai” project).

19.00 SEA FESTIVAL 2023 OPENING CEREMONY (location – Cruise Ship Terminal).

19.00 DANGĖ FLEET. The welcoming of traditional and historical ships in the parade “Dangė Fleet” on the Dangė river.
“On the Deck, Whole Lithuania!”. The lifting of the Castle bridge. Host of the event Robertas Petrauskas.

19.30 PAYABLE EVENT. Electroacoustic music concert “Laws of Distraction” of St Christopher’s chamber orchestra and
Monikaze, the creator and performer of young generation, who won the MAMA award (location of the event – the park
of Klaipėda Concert Hall).

20.00 DANGĖ FLEET. Night dance together with Klaipėda City Municipality Ethnocultural Centre Folklore Ensemble
“Alka”. Directors: Elena Šalkauskienė and Jonas Kavaliauskas (location of the event – Dangė quay, in front of the
Fisherman sculpture).

20.00–1.00 GREAT FRIDAY CONCERT AT THE CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL. Exclusive performances are a gift to the city from
the PUBLIC COMPANY “KLAIPĖDA STATE SEAPORT AUTHORITY”.
19.30 Klaipėda Jazz Orchestra
20.45 United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa Group
22.00 BIPLAN
23.00 SAM RYDER
00.00 DJ Vladas

20.00–23.00 YOUTH SPOT AT THE SEA FESTIVAL. It is the initiative that is already being implemented for the fourth year
at the Sea Festival, which provides a unique opportunity for young people to showcase themselves and perform in front
of a large audience.
LOCATION – the square near the sailing ship “Meridianas”.
21.00 DANGĖ FLEET. Stories of the protagonists of the traditional wooden sailing fleet and visits of the ships (location –
Danė river).

23.30 NEW. BETWEEN THE EARTH AND SKY. A spectacular night glow, fire, laser and music show of 30 hot air balloons.
Duration – 30 min. The balloon show soundtrack is composed by Dj Sun, who is public figure of Klaipėda, head of the
legendary dance school “Plazma”, producer, founder of the music publishing company “Ambivertal”.
LOCATION OF THE EVENT – the main show area is behind the Jonas hill, site of the future “Bastionų namai” project,
Bangų str. Balloons will also be lighted next to the children’s playground located at the Danė square, Danės str. 6; on
the site of the former St. John Church on Pylimo str. 2.

JULY 22, SATURDAY


06.30 Lithuanian Hot Air Balloon Championship and International Competition “Memel Baloon Trophy”. A morning
balloon flight (location of the event – a space behind the Jonas hill, site of the future “Bastionų namai” project, Bangų
str.).

9.00–19.00 NEW. EXPERIENCE ART WITH THE PAINTER SIMAS ŽALTAUSKAS. The project is presented by “INDORAMA
VENTURES”. Live painting, educational project for children and adults, art lovers, culture gourmands. Watch how a
white canvas turns into a painting, and if you bring your own tools, paint Klaipėda together with the painter. The
painting sessions of 4 paintings will take place:
9.00–10.00 Teatro str.
12.00–13.00 Didžioji vandens str.
15.00–16.00 Aukštoji str.
18.00–19.00 Kurpių str.

9.00–2.00 FAIR OF THE SEA FESTIVAL. Flavors, discoveries, traditions, and new things at the biggest summer fair in
Lithuania (location – from Danės str. to the Northern Cape, Tiltų str., Turgaus str.).

9.00–2.00 SEA OF FLAVORS. Food from Food Trucks: fast, tasty and versatile (location – car parking lot at Pilies str.).

9.00–2.00 LG together with AVITELA gift a FOUNTAIN for the celebration of the Sea Festival. On a hot summer’s day,
this will be a great refreshment and surprise in the usual city environment (location – at the intersection of Tiltų str. and
Turgaus str.).

9.00–18.00 NEW. Discover SUBARU which offers perfect cars for your family. All-wheel drive system, the highest level of
safety, 5-year warranty. It is an unbeatable trust and ideal car for the roads of Lithuania. A test drive is the best way to
experience what it is like to drive with SUBARU. Come and give it a try! (Location – Atgimimo square).

9.00–19.00 SEA FESTIVAL PADEL CHAMPIONSHIP. An opportunity to get acquainted with this sport and observe fierce
battles (location – “Padelio namai”, indoor and outdoor courts, Jungtinė str. 1, Aukštkiemiai, Klaipėda District).
9.00 Opening of the tournament
10.00 Play: female POWER level / male POWER level / female LIGHT level
16.00 Play: male HARD level / female HARD level / male LIGHT level

9.30 MARINE. Tribute to Liudvikas Stulpinas, the first independent Lithuania port captain, at Kopgalis cemetery
(Smiltynė). Literary / musical composition “In the Candlelight, The Sea Is Calm” is dedicated by the community of
Klaipėda Liudvikas Stulpinas Progymnasium (location – Smiltynė cemetery).

9.00–2.00 Mist for fresh summer days provided by the Public Company “Klaipėdos vanduo” (location – on the Biržos
bridge).

10.00 MARINE. Tribute to the dead crew of the ship LINKUVA at the memorial (location – Klaipėda Sculpture Park).
10.00 MARINE. 56th International Curonian Lagoon Regatta (race in the Curonian Lagoon).
10.00–15.00 Visiting the decks of “Baltic Sail” sailing ships: “Santa Barbara Anna” (Germany), “Galathea” (Germany),
“Bonawentura” (Poland), “Baltic Beauty” (Poland), “Bryza H” (Poland), “Antica” (Poland), Latvian ship “Libava”, gaff-
rigged schooner type sailing ship “Brabander”, yacht “Odisėja” and the oldest sailing ship in Lithuania “Olga” (location of
the event – the Cruise Ship Terminal and the Northern Cape next to the Old Ferry Terminal).
10.00–20.00 NEW. “Bitė Lithuania” record of Lithuanian 5G photo mosaic. “Bitė” invites to contribute to the Lithuanian
5G photo mosaic record at the unique space. Come and watch live how a historical work of art is created in real time
(location – near the Ark monument).

10.00–22.00 SEA OF DESIGN, WHERE DESIGNERS AND CREATORS ARE GATHERED UNDER THE SAME ROOF. Exceptional
space “The Sea of Design” invites to admire, evaluate and buy unique designer works (location – Atgimimo square).

10.00–2.00 “Salsa Duo” presents entertainment activities for children (services are payable) (location – Žvejų str. 16).

10.00–18.00 KLAIPĖDA FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT invites to a meeting “Knowledge Protects”. Firefighters will
present activities of the department, demonstrate fire and rescue techniques, equipment and its capabilities, visitors
will be able to “try on” the profession of firefighter and rescuer (location – Priešpilio str., next to the road to the Cruise
Ship Terminal).

10.00–20.00 TOURISM STREET. “Discover What Is Yours. Go Back to Where It Was Good”. It is already the seventh
meeting providing the opportunity to discover new holiday destinations and routes in Lithuania, or maybe recover the
most beautiful moments and nostalgically go back to where it was good. On the tourism street, tourism information
centers from Vilnius, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžiai, Utena, Tauragė, Kėdainiai, Telšiai, Druskininkai will be waiting for
you. Latvian cities: Ventspils, Saldus, Courland, Liepaja, Kuldiga, Talsi, Tukums (location – Turgaus str., near the Klaipėda
Tourism and Culture Information Center (Turgaus str. 7)).

10.00–21.00 NEW. Virtual education for children “Immerse Yourself in the World of Waters. Get To See, Hear and Feel
How Water Flows into Your Home and Where Wastewater Goes”. Presented by the Public Company “Klaipėdos
vanduo” (location of the event – Danė square, near the children’s playground).

10.00–21.00 NEW. PREMIER LOUNGE. The Sea Festival sponsors’ “Premier cosmetics” lounge area where guests can
receive gifts, surprises and participate in the lottery offering a prize worth as much as 1000 euros! The winner will be
announced at 20.00 o’clock (location of the event – the square near the sailing ship “Meridianas”).

10.00–22.00 NEW. ST. MAGDALENA NIGHT EVENTS. Educational and entertainment activities, conversations and
quizzes, temporary tattoos, wheel of fortune and registration for the nighttime running (location of the event –
Karlskrona square).

10.30 International orienteering sports competition “Sea Festival 2023” (location of the event – Smiltynė):
10.30–11.30 arrival and registration;
12.00 start of the medium cycling route;
13.00 start of the medium route for runners.

11.00–19.00 “DRAGON” RACE ON THE DANGĖ RIVER. The thrilling competition of dragon boats for KLAIPĖDA STATE
SEAPORT AUTHORITY CUP. The awarding of winners will take place after the competition (location of the event – Dangė
river, the segment from the Rowing Center to Biržai bridge).

11.00–16.00 PREVENTION TENT OF KLAIPĖDA COUNTY POLICE HEADQUARTERS. Community officers will introduce
policeman’s profession, provide information on how to take care of the security of own property. A mobile crime
registration police crew will be on duty at the tent (location – Atgimimo square).

11.00–19.00 “Lithuanian Red Cross” information tent (location – at the intersection of Turgaus str. and Tiltų str.).

11.00–20.00 Pinnacle of SWAROVSKI OPTIK VERTRIEBS GMBH perfection. The demonstration of optical instruments to
see the unseen (location – the square near the sailing ship “Meridianas”).

11.20–19.00 THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES AT THE SEA FESTIVAL.


11.20 Street theatre performance “Vasarvidžio nakties sapnas” (“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”) (duration – 20 min.,
location – Theater square)
12.00 Klaipėda Drama Theatre orchestra (duration – 20 min., location – Theater square)
12.40 Street theatre performance “Peilių mėtytojo benefisas” (“Knife Thrower’s Benefit”) (duration – 20 min., location –
near the Biržos bridge)
13.20 Mime Theatre “A” of the Culture Centre of Klaipėda City Municipality “Žvejų rūmai” (duration – 20 min., location
– near the Biržos bridge)
14.00 PREMIERE. Theatre performance “Semiramidės šokis” (“The Dance of Semiramide”) by “Pilies Theatre” of the
Culture Centre of Klaipėda City Municipality “Žvejų rūmai” (duration – 60 min., location – from Theater square to Biržos
bridge)
16.00 Klaipėda Drama Theatre orchestra (duration – 20 min., location – Theater square)
16.30 Street theatre performance “Vasarvidžio nakties sapnas” (“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”) (duration – 20 min.,
location – near the Biržos bridge)
17.00 Street theatre performance “Peilių mėtytojo benefisas” (“Knife Thrower’s Benefit”) (duration – 20 min., location –
Theater square)
17.30 Mime Theatre “A” of the Culture Centre of Klaipėda City Municipality “Žvejų rūmai” (duration – 20 min., location
– near the Biržos bridge)
18.30 Street theatre performance “Vasarvidžio nakties sapnas” (“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”) (duration – 20 min.,
location – Theater square)
19.00 Street theatre performance “Peilių mėtytojo benefisas” (“Knife Thrower’s Benefit”) (duration – 20 min., location –
near the Biržos bridge)

11.30–17.00 Parade of the Vintage Car Association “Seni kibirai” through the streets of Klaipėda.
11.30 Vintage car parade from the shopping mall “Studlendas” to the Jonas hill
12.00–17.00 Exhibition on the embankment of the Jonas hill
LOCATION OF THE EVENT – start from the shopping mall “Studlendas” / Exhibition on the embankment of the Jonas hill

12.00–17.00 SEAFARERS’ SQUARE. Maritime culture, the visits of sailing ship decks, exploratory sailings, educations,
virtual reality taking you to the unseen spaces of Klaipėda city. Activities in the square will be presented by the
Lithuanian Maritime Academy, the Lithuanian Seafarers’ Union, the Klaipėda Liudvikas Stulpinas Progymnasium, Sea
Scouts, the project “Jūros ambasada”, the Lithuanian Sea Captains’ Association, the Lithuanian Crewing Companies
Association (location – the Northern Cape next to the Old Ferry Terminal).

12.00–15.00 Tours at the Lithuanian Maritime Academy “Discover the Seas of Opportunities”. You are invited to try out
modern simulators for navigation, ship power and electrical equipment, which recreate real situations on board, meet
real seafarers and solve other maritime mysteries! (Location – Lithuanian Maritime Academy).

15.00–21.00 Display of the art installation “The Sea Begins Here”. The author of the installation, who is the laureate of
the presidential Valdas Adamkus prize for nature conservation and public figure, Giedrius Bučas aims to draw the
attention to the polluted Baltic Sea and how essential it is to preserve it (location – Dienovidžio square).

12.00–18.00 Klaipėda Basketball School’s Street Basketball Tournament (3×3). Klaipėda Basketball School (location of
the event – site next to the Klaipėda Culture Factory, Bangų str. 5A).

12.00 Tribute to those who died in the seas at the Baltic Sea. The departure of ships from the Cruise Ship Terminal will
take place at 11 o’clock. The ships of the “Pajūrio laivai”, Klaipėda Small Shipowners’ Association, will sail those who
would like to participate in the ceremony honoring those who died from the right-side of the Dangė quay (on the way
to the Northern Cape). Passengers with a flower ring will be transported free of charge (location of the event – the
Baltic Sea).

12.00–20.00 “Pepsi Taste Challenge”. Trust your taste buds? Then take part in “Pepsi” taste challenge! All you have to
do is choose, during the blind tasting, which cola flavored drink do you prefer (location – near the Old Market
roundabout, towards the Neringa sculpture).

13.00–18.00 SPACE FOR FAMILIES “FOR CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES”. In the cozy, green square, there will be exciting,
fun, striped family activities waiting for you. For the space, we would like to express our gratitude to the Limited
Liability Company “REGSEDA”, the Limited Liability Company “BNTP” and the Limited Liability Company “KRATC”.
13.00 Naval pillow fight. The educational activity is presented by the Klaipėda County State Tax Inspectorate.
13.00–18.00 Take a picture with a dinosaur (presented by the “Dinozaurų parkas” dino.lt).
13.00 Face painting workshops “Become Striped”.
14.30 Hour of the Dance Studio “Ten Dance”.
14.00 Sports relay for the little ones “Feed the Fish!”
15.00 Sports island. Try out naval basketball where a rookie player wins, and the best professional loses!
15.00 Painters’ workshops.
LOCATION – Danė square, near the new fountain.
13.00–17.00 RUGBY TOURNAMENT. Open Lithuanian Beach Rugby Tournament, where men’s, women’s and youth
teams from whole Lithuania and foreign countries will test their strength (location of the event – Smiltynė beach, near
the rescue station).

14.00–22.00 Music experiences (location – café “Vėjų upė”, near the Biržos bridge)
14.00 Dj Arkisound
18.00 Dj Modus

16.00 MARITIME CEREMONY FOR THE UNVEILING OF BITTS. The unveiling of the bitts commemorating the yacht
“Laisvė”. In the summer of 1993, s/y “Laisvė” went on a round-the-world voyage from Klaipėda and was the first to sail
around the legendary Cape Horn on 23.12.1994. The Mayor of Klaipėda Arvydas Vaitkus will attend the ceremony.
Organizers: Klaipėda Rotary Club “Concordia1826”, Lithuanian Yachting Union, Klaipėda Paulio Lindenau Training Center
(location of the event – Dangė river, Buriuotojų (Yachtsmen’s) quay).

16.00–17.00 DANGĖ FLEET. Individual tours on the ships with the skipper Aurelijus Armonavičius (kurėnas “Kuršis”) and
the captain Romualdas Adomavičius (kurėnas “SüD.1”) (location – Dangė river, near the Fisherman sculpture).

16.00–20.00 DANGĖ FLEET. An open space for conversations and knowledge: the heritage portal “The Objects Talk”.

16.00–20.00 PAYABLE. Exploratory sailings by “Baltic Sail” sailing ships (location – the Northern Cape next to the Old
Ferry Terminal).

17.00 DANGĖ FLEET. The presentation of traditional and historic boat parade “Dangė Fleet” crews. “Ships Are Made of
Wood; Men Are Made of Iron!” (Location – Dangė quay, near the Fisherman sculpture).

18.00 DANGĖ FLEET. Battle of wits “(Not) Wooden Mind” with Robertas Petrauskas.

18.00–2.00 BREWERS’ SQUARE. PRESENTED BY “ŠVYTURYS Non-alcoholic”. If you are looking for a place to feed both
your stomach and your soul while enjoying the Sea Festival, then turn the wheel to the Brewers’ square! You will find us
at the “BHouse” space. Here you will be welcomed with the sounds of music, the sea of good food and adventures at
brewery tours. Moor and let’s celebrate!
18.00 DJ Tadas Kelmas
21.00 FreeStarz
22.00 DJ Tadas
LOCATION – Kūlių Vartų str. 7

18.00–00.30 THEATER SQUARE CONCERTS DEDICATED TO THE ST. MAGDALENA NIGHT RUNNING. EVENING CONCERTS
ARE A GIFT FROM THE PUBLIC COMPANY “KLAIPĖDOS NAFTA”.
18.00–21.00 “Klaipėda Piano Masters” interactive pianist competition “The Sea Festival Piano Cup”. Classical piano
masterpieces will be played during breaks between tours.
21.00 Congratulatory remarks on St. Magdalena night running.
21.15 Cappella A “Lietuviškas retro” (“Lithuanian Retro”).
22.00 Start of St. Magdalena running.
22.05 French nights with Rasa Serra.
23.00 Rewarding awards for St. Magdalena running.
23.00 Jurga Šeduikytė.

19.00 Lithuanian hot air balloon championship and international competition “Memel Baloon Trophy”. Evening balloon
flight (location – space behind the Jonas hill, site of the future “Bastionų namai” project).

19.00 DANGĖ FLEET. “Conversations On the Deck” with Robertas Petrauskas and the wooden sailing fleet captains and
future captains.

20.30–2.00 GREAT SATURDAY CONCERT IS A GIFT FROM THE “ŠVYTURYS Non-alcoholic” TO THE SEA FESTIVAL VISITORS.
20.30 Rūta MUR
21.40 Monique
23.00 Vaidas Baumila
00.00 John-B
LOCATION – Cruise Ship Terminal
20.00–23.00 YOUTH SPOT AT THE SEA FESTIVAL. It is the initiative that is already being implemented for the fourth year
at the Sea Festival, which provides a unique opportunity for young people to showcase themselves and perform in front
of a large audience.
LOCATION – the square near the sailing ship “Meridianas”.

23.00 DANGĖ FLEET. The night sailing of traditional historic “Dangė Fleet” ships “In the Nets of the Star” between Biržos
and Castle bridges (location– Dangė river, between Biržos and Castle bridges).

23.30 NEW. BETWEEN THE EARTH AND SKY. A spectacular night glow, fire, laser and music show of 30 hot air balloons.
Duration – 30 min. The balloon show soundtrack is composed by Dj Sun, who is public figure of Klaipėda, head of the
legendary dance school “Plazma”, producer, founder of the music publishing company “Ambivertal”.
LOCATION OF THE EVENT – the main show area is behind the Jonas hill, site of the future “Bastionų namai” project,
Bangų str. Balloons will also be lighted next to the children’s playground located at the Danė square, Danės str. 6; on
the site of the former St. John Church on Pylimo str. 2.

JULY 23, SUNDAY


9.00 FAIR OF THE SEA FESTIVAL. Flavors, discoveries, traditions, and new things at the biggest summer fair in Lithuania
(location – from Danės str. to the Northern Cape, Tiltų str., Turgaus str.).

9.00 FIESTA OF FLAVORS. Food from Food Trucks: fast, tasty and versatile (location – car parking lot at Pilies str.).

9.00 DANGĖ FLEET. The farewell ceremony for traditional historical ships parade’s “Dangė Fleet” ships. The lifting of the
Castle bridge (location – Dangė river).

9.00–18.00 LG together with AVITELA gift a FOUNTAIN for the celebration of the Sea Festival. On a hot summer’s day,
this will be a great refreshment and surprise in the usual city environment (location – at the intersection of Tiltų str. and
Turgaus str.).

9.00–18.00 Mist for fresh summer days provided by the Public Company “Klaipėdos vanduo” (location – on the Biržos
bridge).

9.00 International orienteering sports competition “Sea Festival 2023” (location of the event – Klaipėda recreational
park).
9.00–10.00 Arrival and registration.
11.00 Start of the sprint track by bicycle.
11.30 Start of extended sprint run.
13.30 Awarding of winners and prize winners.

10.00–16.00 NEW. Virtual education for children “Immerse Yourself in the World of Waters. Get To See, Hear and Feel
How Water Flows into Your Home and Where Wastewater Goes”. (Location of the event – Danė square, near the
children’s playground).

10.00–16.00 NEW. PREMIER LOUNGE. The Sea Festival sponsors’ “Premier cosmetics” lounge area where guests can
receive gifts and surprises (location – the square near the sailing ship “Meridianas”).

10.00–15.00 TOURISM STREET. “Discover what is yours. Go back to where it was good”. It is already the seventh
meeting providing the opportunity to discover new holiday destinations and routes in Lithuania, or maybe recover the
most beautiful moments and nostalgically go back to where it was good. On the tourism street, tourism information
centers from Vilnius, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžiai, Utena, Tauragė, Kėdainiai, Telšiai, Druskininkai will be waiting for
you. Latvian cities: Ventspils, Saldus, Courland, Liepaja, Kuldiga, Talsi, Tukums (location – Turgaus str., near the Klaipėda
Tourism and Culture Information Center (Turgaus str. 7)).

10.00–18.00 SENIORS DANCING AND SINGING. A lovely Sunday afternoon with cozy meetings and songs.
10.00–12.00 Concert of Klaipėda City Senior Citizens’ Association collectives.
12.00–13.00 Presentation of awards to Lithuanian hot air balloon championship participants (location of the event –
Theater square).
13.00–15.00 Concert “Invited by the Sea and the Sun” organized by the senior dance collective “Klaipėdos Zunda”.
15.00–17.00 Concert of Lithuanian Union of Seniors “Bočiai”. A lovely Sunday afternoon with cozy meetings and songs.
The concert is organized by the LPS “Bočiai” Klaipėda Seaside Community (location of the event – Theater square).
LOCATION – Theater square.

10.00–16.00 SEA FESTIVAL PADEL CHAMPIONSHIP. An opportunity to get acquainted with this sport and observe fierce
battles (location – “Padelio namai”, indoor and outdoor courts, Jungtinė str. 1, Aukštkiemiai, Klaipėda District).
10.00 Play: male CHALLENGE level / female CHALLENGE level
14.00 Play: male MASTERS level
19.00 Closure of the Sea Festival Padel Championship Tournament

10.00–16.00 SEA OF DESIGN, WHERE DESIGNERS AND CREATORS ARE GATHERED UNDER THE SAME ROOF. Exceptional
space “Sea of Design” invites to admire, evaluate and buy unique designer works (location – Atgimimo square).

10.00–15.00 Visiting the decks of “Baltic Sail” sailing ships: “Santa Barbara Anna” (Germany), “Galathea” (Germany),
“Bonawentura” (Poland), “Baltic Beauty” (Poland), “Bryza H” (Poland), “Antica” (Poland), Latvian ship “Libava”, gaff-
rigged schooner type sailing ship “Brabander”, yacht “Odisėja” and the oldest sailing ship in Lithuania “Olga” (location of
the event – the Cruise Ship Terminal and the Northern Cape next to the Old Ferry Terminal).

11.00–16.00 “Lithuanian Red Cross” information tent (location – at the intersection of Turgaus str. and Tiltų str.).

11.00–16.00 PREVENTION TENT OF KLAIPĖDA COUNTY POLICE HEADQUARTERS. Community officers will introduce
policeman’s profession, provide information on how to take care of the security of own property. A mobile crime
registration police crew will be on duty at the tent (location – Atgimimo square).

12.00–16.00 SPACE FOR FAMILIES “FOR CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES”. In the cozy, green square, there will be exciting,
fun, striped family activities waiting for you. For the space, we would like to express our gratitude to the Limited
Liability Company “REGSEDA”, the Limited Liability Company “BNTP” and the Limited Liability Company “KRATC”.
12.00 Naval workout
13.00 Traditional Sea Festival’s children boatbuilding workshop
12.30 Color the town of the children’s island
14.00 Children’s cycling slalom
15.00 Foam party
LOCATION – Danė square, near the new fountain.

12.00 Memorial service for those who died at the sea and the entire maritime community at the Mary Queen of Peace
Church.

12.00 NEW. Interactive play readings with the Klaipėda Drama Theatre actors (location – Dienovidžio square).

12.00 Presentation of awards to Lithuanian hot air balloon championship participants (location of the event – Theater
square).

12.00–16.00 BREWERS’ SQUARE. PRESENTED BY “ŠVYTURYS Non-alcoholic”. If you are looking for a place to feed both
your stomach and your soul while enjoying the Sea Festival, then turn the wheel to the Brewers’ square! (Location –
Kūlių Vartų str. 7)

13.00 NEW. EXPERIENCE ART WITH THE PAINTER SIMAS ŽALTAUSKAS. The opening of an open-air exhibition (on the site
of the former St. John Church on Pylimo str.).

13.00 CONCERT “THE PALETTE OF NATIONS”. A colorful, uniting Sunday afternoon concert at the Theatre square
presented by the Klaipėda City Municipality Ethnocultural Centre (location of the event – the square near the sailing
ship “Meridianas”).

EVENTS AT THE LITHUANIAN SEA MUSEUM


VISITING THE EXHIBITIONS OF THE SEA MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM
Smiltynės str. 3, Smiltynė
From Tuesday to Sunday, 10.30–18.30
Tickets – www.ljm.lt

DOLPHIN AND CALIFORNIAN SEA LION PERFORMANCES


Smiltynės str. 3, Smiltynė
From Tuesday to Sunday, 11.30, 13.00, 14.30, 16.00
Tickets – www.ljm.lt

TOUR AT THE BALTIC SEA ANIMAL REHABILITATION CENTRE


From Wednesday to Sunday, 10.50, 13.00, 15.00
Tickets – www.ljm.lt

VISITING OF THE SHIP–MUSEUM M52 “SŪDUVIS”


On the Danė river, at the Royal embankment, Klaipėda on July 21, 22 from 11.00 to 21.00; on July 23 from 11.00 to
17.00
From Tuesday to Thursday, 11.00–19.00, On the Danė river, at the Royal embankment, Klaipėda
Tickets – www.ljm.lt

FIRST AID. The Order of Malta takes care of the Sea Festival visitors’ health.
STATIONARY POINT at the Atgimimo square
On July 21 from 17.00 to 00.00
On July 22 from 12.00 to 00.00
On July 23 from 12.00 to 15.00

MOBILE POINT at the Cruise Ship Terminal


On July 21 from 17.00 to 00.00
On July 22 from 15.00 to 00.00

SCHEDULE OF THE CASTLE BRIDGE LIFTING:


On July 21 at 19.00
On July 22 at 09.00

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