Kaunas, 01/06/2027
Kaunas, get ready for an extra night of music, emotion and celebration — on Tuesday, 1 June 2027, André Rieu and his world-renowned Johann Strauss Orchestra will take the stage at Žalgirio Arena for a newly added concert in Lithuania. Beginning at 19:30, this additional performance comes ahead of the already announced 2 June show and gives even more fans the opportunity to experience Rieu’s spectacular live production in one of the Baltic region’s great indoor arenas.
The extra date reflects André Rieu’s remarkable popularity in Lithuania. His recent performances in Kaunas have attracted packed audiences, and his 2027 return promises another colourful evening combining beautiful orchestral music with the warmth, humour and theatrical spectacle that have become trademarks of his concerts.
Together with the Johann Strauss Orchestra, talented soloists and guest performers, Rieu will guide the audience through a varied musical journey. The Kaunas programme is expected to bring together romantic waltzes, popular classics, traditional melodies, music from opera and musicals, and memorable film themes. Elaborate costumes, atmospheric lighting and spectacular staging will turn the evening into much more than a traditional classical concert.
Žalgirio Arena, situated beside the Nemunas River in central Kaunas, provides an impressive setting for a production of this scale. One of Lithuania’s leading venues for international concerts and sporting events, the arena can accommodate thousands of spectators while maintaining the shared atmosphere that is so important to an André Rieu performance.
The 1 June concert is officially listed by Žalgirio Arena as an additional performance, making it particularly interesting for fans who were unable to secure their preferred seats for the original Kaunas date. Doors will open at 18:00, giving visitors plenty of time to enter the arena before the 19:30 start. The performance is expected to last approximately two and a half hours, including an interval of around 20 minutes.
Rieu’s connection with Lithuanian audiences has grown considerably over recent years. After performing to packed crowds in Kaunas, the Dutch violinist and conductor is returning with another opportunity for local fans to experience the Johann Strauss Orchestra live. His concerts have a distinctive ability to turn a vast arena into something surprisingly personal, moving effortlessly from quiet, emotional passages to grand waltzes that invite an entire audience to share in the celebration.
For visitors travelling to Kaunas, the concert can also become the centrepiece of an early-summer city break. Lithuania’s second-largest city offers an attractive mixture of historic architecture, modern culture and relaxed pedestrian areas, while Žalgirio Arena’s central location makes it convenient for visitors staying around the city centre.
The newly added concert also begins a busy few days for André Rieu in Northern Europe. After the 1 and 2 June performances in Kaunas, his official schedule continues with Riga on 3 June and Helsinki on 5 June, making Kaunas the opening destination of this part of his 2027 tour.
Whether you have followed André Rieu for many years or are preparing to see the Johann Strauss Orchestra live for the first time, 1 June 2027 at Žalgirio Arena promises an evening filled with elegant waltzes, emotional melodies and the joyful sense of togetherness that has made Rieu’s concerts famous around the world.
Don’t miss your chance — secure your Kaunas tickets and experience André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra live at Žalgirio Arena for this special additional performance.
