# Cultural celebrations in Panevėžys

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-celebrations-in-panevys
> Updated: 2026-08-31T13:24:33.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The city of Panevėžys, Lithuania, is preparing for a series of cultural events in September. The Panevėžys Puppet Carriage Theatre will host the international puppet theatre festival ‘Lėlė gatvėje 4+0=40’ from September 3 to 6 to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The festival includes ten professional puppet theatres from the United Kingdom, France, Lithuania, Poland, Moldova, and Portugal, with performances and workshops held in various public spaces.

Following the festival, the city will celebrate its 523rd anniversary from September 11 to 13 under the theme ‘Panevėžys. KAIP MES!’. This anniversary celebration will feature music, art, technology, and sports activities, including a city parade and a festive fair.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Panevėžys hosts international puppet festival and 523rd city anniversary

Panevėžys, Lithuania, will host an international puppet theater festival from September 3–6 and celebrate its 523rd city anniversary with various cultural events from September 11–13.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panevys-hosts-international-puppet-festival-and-523rd-city-anniversary

### 2026-08-19: Panevėžys to host international puppet theatre festival

Panevėžys will host the international puppet theatre festival ‘Lėlė gatvėje 4+0=40’ from September 3–6, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Panevėžys Puppet Carriage Theatre.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panevys-to-host-international-puppet-theatre-festival

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