The festival site is located just 60km south of Vilnius next to a lake and a small river. The site is surrounded by wonderful Dzukijas woods and is also gifted by a water source nearby where everyone can fill their bottles with clean and fresh spring water.
+54° 20′ 14.80″, +24° 46′ 31.60
Get to Yaga Gathering location by bus, by train, by car, hich-hiking or carpool
The main parking area will be open and secured from Thursday, 10 July at 12:00 until Monday, 14 July at 12:00.
Parking at the festival site or anywhere in the forest is strictly prohibited and may result in a fine issued by the forest ranger.
A parking transfer will operate between the parking area and the festival site, carrying you and your luggage.
Outside transfer hours, you’ll need to walk about 2 km (approx. 20 minutes).
Parking Transfer Schedule (Departs every 30 minutes or when full):
Visit some fascinating places around Lithuania before or after the gathering.
Citizens of EU countries and most other European countries do not need a visa to enter Lithuania. Citizens of other countries need to check the border crossing requirements.
The annual membership fee is part of Yaga’s funding. Yaga is more than just an entertainment event – it is a cultural phenomenon. A large part of the event’s budget is used to implement various artistic expressions and cultural activities at the festival. The principle of membership and ticket funding helps to optimize costs and implement more diverse projects without taking into account their commercial benefits.
The site is gifted with a spring where everyone can fill their bottles with clean and fresh water.
During the gathering, forest restaurants and chai shops will be cooking fresh Worlds foods, and serving refreshments, teas, and coffees.
Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to bring into the gathering or parking territory. There will be a few bars around the event.
Non-alcoholic beverages or foods will only be allowed in plastic/paper/metal tare. All sorts of glass items are forbidden at the gathering and parking sites.
There will be a specially designated area at the festival where kids can spend time with other kids under the supervision of caretakers. Specialists will take care of your kids and provide them with alternative entertainment – your children will certainly forget about computer games and tv, at least for the time being. Check the program for details.
Kids younger than 12 do not need a ticket. All persons under 18 y. o. will only be allowed with a parent or a guardian.
The first aid team will be working at the festival area at all times. Upon arrival locate them on the map and head there for help if needed. If you see or suspect somebody is not feeling well, feel free to contact any members of staff, volunteers, or security and they will get in touch with the first aid team.
First of all, be safe, stay hydrated and look after your friends and people at the festival in general. Things sometimes get out of hand and people may need professional help or advice. The service will be provided by Be Safe Lab. Upon arrival locate them on the map and head there for help or advice. If you see or suspect somebody is not feeling well, feel free to contact any members of staff, volunteers, or security and they will get in touch with the Be Safe Lab dedicated team.
STRICTLY NO FIRE IN THE FOREST!!!
Save the forest, don’t make a fire! There are no camping fires allowed in the forest (no torches, grills, camping cookers, or any other fire lamps) You will find official fireplaces on the map of the festival. Every stage, shop, and bar is equipped with fire extinguishers – use them when needed. If you noticed fire anywhere inform security of member of staff immediately.
There will be a guarded lake beach at the festival. Beach guard working hours 12:00 – 20:00.
Bio-toilets will be ready for use across the site. Please use them to prevent toilet paper from spreading in the forest and save those wandering around from stepping on your excrements. If you still decide to do your natural needs in the forest – no problem, but please follow a good example of our smaller brothers – bury it after yourself. Let’s keep the area clean and tidy truly everywhere.
There will be a few showers at the site. Please use only environment-friendly soaps and shampoos.
Bank cards will be accepted at ticket gates, bars, showers, and info point. Cash will still be accepted as a tip by the bartenders, also restaurants and shops. No ATM will be operating at the site. Take care of cash prior to arrival.
Everyone who pays taxes in Lithuania can donate 1.2% of his/her income tax to a non-profit organization – this is what the Lithuanian Law of Charity allows to do. It will not cost you anything. It will take you only several minutes and it will greatly contribute to the festival you feel connected to.
If you still have questions, get email us here hello[eta]yaga.lt.