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Loftas is a 1960s shoe-factory complex on Ševčenkos street, about 1.5 km west of the Old Town. It works as a club, a cinema and a gallery, and it suits travellers who like their nights a little rough and handmade. The music leans electronic, with techno and hip-hop in the mix, and the data describes the room as gritty, honest and community-driven.
The main programme runs on Friday and Saturday nights, with doors from 21:00 to 04:00. Touring acts play on selected weeknights. The cinema and gallery spaces open Wednesday through Sunday for daytime visits, which makes it possible to see the building without staying up for it. In summer, Sunday afternoons bring rooftop sessions, and the sunset sets are the ones the data recommends. The annual Loftas Fest in September is the headline weekend: three days of indie and electronic music across the warehouse and courtyard, described as part art biennale and part block party.
Getting there is straightforward. From the centre of Vilnius, take trolleybus 2, 9 or 12 to the Žemaitės stop, then walk for five minutes. If you are planning around the September festival, check the dates in advance, as the data gives only the month.
FAQ
Questions people ask
When is the best time to go to Loftas in Vilnius?
Friday and Saturday nights for the main programme, with doors from 21:00 to 04:00. The annual Loftas Fest in September is the headline weekend, and summer Sunday afternoons bring rooftop sessions.
How do you get to Loftas from central Vilnius?
Take trolleybus 2, 9 or 12 from the centre to the Žemaitės stop, then walk five minutes. The venue is on Ševčenkos street in Naujamiestis, about 1.5 km west of the Old Town.
Can you visit Loftas during the day?
Yes. The cinema and gallery spaces open Wednesday through Sunday for daytime visits, while the club nights run on Fridays and Saturdays from 21:00 to 04:00.