17th North American Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival Gala Evening

The 17th North American Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival Gala will bring everyone together in one space in a special world-class venue in Chicago – dancers, teachers, creators, supporters, community members, and those who have carried Lithuanian identity across generations and continents for decades.

This is not just an event. This is a rare opportunity to become a part of living history.

The evening will combine elegance, Lithuanian traditions, live music, an exceptional program, memories, meetings, and a feeling that cannot be repeated. Such moments in the community remain for a lifetime.

Evening program

Cocktail hour | 6:00 PM–7:00 PM

Guests will be greeted by live music - Linas Ivanauskas and Karolina Ivanauskienė (USA) will play and sing, creating an elegant and cozy start to the evening.

Artistic and festive program | 19:00–24:00

During the evening, guests will become part of an exceptional program that will combine live music, professional stage performances, community tributes, special moments and the spirit of Lithuanian culture. During the program, musical interludes will naturally intertwine with the evening's progress, creating a sensitive, elegant and unforgettable atmosphere.

The evening will feature:

• •      * Rafailas Karpis (LT)
  •      * Nida Grigalavičiūtė (USA)
  •      * Povilas Meškėla (LT)
  •      * Martynas Beinoris (LT)
  •      * and other performers from the USA and Lithuania

Dinner

After the official program, guests will be treated to a gala dinner, accompanied by subtle background music and an atmosphere of fellowship.

Dancing and the culmination of the evening

At the end of the evening, there will be dancing and a celebration with the band CIGARAI (USA).

Important information

The ticket for the festive GALA evening also provides admission to the official closing evening of the 17th North American Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival. AFTER PARTY at Wintrust Arena„. Guests of the GALA do not need to purchase an additional AFTERPARTY ticket.

Don't just come to watch. Come experience an evening that will be talked about for years to come.

17th North American Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival Organizing Committee