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The what, where and when of the Song Festival weekend as well as Cleveland highlights.

What, where, when?

6/27/2025 FRIDAY
6:30 PM
11:00 PM
Welcome Evening - Indoor street party
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Aquarium
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM Vendors
Windows on the River & Greater Cleveland Aquarium
6/28/2025 SATURDAY
8:00 PM
10:30 PM
Concert
Cleveland Public Auditorium - Music Hall
6/29/2025 SUNDAY
9:45 AM
10:45 AM
Catholic Mass
Cleveland Public Auditorium - Music Hall​
12:30 PM
1:30 PM
VIP Reception
Hilton Hotel - Eliot's Living Room
2:00 PM
5:00 PM
Song Festival Concert
Cleveland Public Auditorium - Public Hall
7:00 PM
12:00 AM
Song Festival Gala
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Red carpet
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Dinner
9:30 PM - 12:00 AM Dance
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Vendors
SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Vendor details & sign-up form

Whether an artisan or an organization, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products and services to a diverse and engaged audience. You will benefit from high foot traffic, promotional exposure, and the chance to connect with community members during the years’ largest gathering of Lithuanians from across North America!

Accordionists

Want to join the gang of accordionists leading the sing-along of camp songs during the Welcome Evening – Indoor Street Party? Get in touch with Rita for details!

Accommodations

Room blocks have been secured at five downtown hotels. Use the links below to reserve rooms at the group rate.

Hilton Cleveland Downtown

Marriott at Key Tower

Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection

DoubleTree by Hilton Cleveland Downtown - Lakeside

Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown

Call: 1-800-325-0720

Group number: 10133799

FAQ

You are by no means obligated to stay in one of the above hotels. The festival organizing team has gotten group rates in an effort to lower the cost for participants and guests, but you are free to make your own arrangements.

The group block at the Hilton is sold out, but there are four other group block options.

Yes, you can reference this map for charter bus parking.

Current tax rates are sales tax 8% and hotel occupancy tax 6.5% and 3%. These are subject to change.

If flying internationally, the most convenient airport is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).

Within the continental United States, Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) is another option, but note that it is 50 miles from downtown Cleveland.

Public transportation via the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) offers convenient service to and from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. RTA’s Red Line provides regular service between CLE and downtown Cleveland via the Tower City Station. The trip takes less than 30 minutes and trains depart from CLE every 15 minutes for the majority of the day for $2.50 USD. RTA’s station at CLE is located on the lower level of the main terminal. To reach the RTA station, travelers should use the elevators or escalators located in the center of the ticketing and baggage claim levels. 

Taxis are located at the south end on the Baggage Claim level (carousel #11). Pickups are made in this area only. Taxicab service is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Anyone who may need taxicab service after normal business hours (5:00 AM – 11:00 PM) will need to contact one of the taxicab companies directly. Credit cards are accepted by all taxis. Ace Taxi (216.361.4700 or 877.361.8294). Americab (216.881.1111).

Tickets for the festival itself and for related events will be sold through the Eventbrite platform. Links to Eventbrite will be available right here from the Song Festival website.

You will find specific terms and conditions as well as the sign up and payment form at this link. You can register right here through the website. We look forward to your participation!

Organizations are also welcome to participate and to share information about their work and mission!

Lithuanian Sites to Visit

Check out these historic Lithuanian sites and Lithuanian owned and operated businesses during your free time while in Cleveland!

Lithuanian American Citizen's Club

Šiaurinis Krantas

Lithuanian Radio