Gabya Isle Rituals 2027

„Gabya Isle Rituals“ 2027

August 27–29 | Kaunas Lagoon Peninsula

Once a year, the Kaunas Lagoon Peninsula becomes a special place where people from different cultures, beliefs and worldviews come together to share their traditions, experiences and ways of understanding the world. They are united by respect for nature, people and life, openness to other cultures, and a desire to create meaningful connections.

Each of us arrives at “Gabya” with our own story, experience and way of seeing the world. Here, we find time for one another – to talk and listen, to dance and sing, to share what we know and discover what is still unknown. Sometimes, simply being together is enough.

At the end of the summer of 2027, we will gather once again between earth, water and fire. The Kaunas Lagoon Peninsula carries a unique memory. Beneath the waters of the lagoon lie the homes, roads and entire lives of the people who once lived here.

Here, we will once again light Gabija’s fire. Since ancient times, people have gathered around the fire, passing stories, songs and traditions from one generation to another. We continue this tradition today – remembering our Baltic roots while opening space for the wisdom of cultures from around the world.

From Lithuanian sutartinės to Indian chants and Amazonian icaros, every tradition reflects a different way of relating to the world. “Gabya” invites us to experience these traditions up close, with respect for their origins and for the people who preserve them. Through music, rituals, crafts and shared experiences, we learn from one another and discover what holds meaning in our own lives.

The theme of 2027 – RITUALS

Birth and marriage ceremonies, seasonal celebrations, fire, songs, chants, blessings, divination, farewells and new beginnings. Rituals accompany us through the most important transitions in life, helping us remember our ancestors and maintain a connection with our traditions.

In 2027, “Gabya” will invite us to explore the rituals of Baltic and other cultures around the world – their origins, meanings and place in the life of a modern person. Together with the people who preserve, practise and pass these traditions on.

The first names announced for 2027

MOSE returns to “Gabya” as a close companion on our shared journey. An important part of the festival’s story began with him, and his ancestral roots in Lithuania give this return an even deeper meaning. We will open the festival together with Romuva and Kūlgrinda, his music, and Bruno’s cacao ceremony.

We will also be joined by Waagal – a French multi-instrumentalist combining the sounds of traditional instruments with electronics; Franko Heke – a New Zealand musician of Māori heritage whose work brings together traditional chants, mantras and contemporary rhythms; and PeRūna. And these are only the first names we are ready to share.

Throughout all three days of the festival, we will come together through music, rituals, practices, creative workshops, crafts and conversations. There will be opportunities to learn from teachers and creators representing different cultures, to deepen our connection with familiar traditions and to discover entirely new experiences.

In 2027, we place even greater emphasis on one of Gabya’s most important values – a sober culture of celebration. The entire festival area will be free from alcohol, other intoxicating substances and smoking. We invite everyone to help create an environment where respect for our own bodies, for one another and for nature is a shared commitment.

Only 1,000 tickets will be available for Gabya 2027. We want to preserve the closeness of the festival, the familiar faces and the opportunity to truly get to know one another. We want “Gabya” to remain a place people wish to return to every year – because of the people, the experiences and everything we can discover only by being together.

Let us gather – following different paths, but around one fire: the fire of Gabija.