Magic is waiting for Christmas in Vilnius Vilnius, which is titled one of the most magical Christmas cities in Europe, introduced a 5-week winter holiday programme, as impressive and full of miracles and surprises as always. So what magic can residents and guests of the city expect this year in the Christmas capital? In addition...Read more
On 7-9 and 14-15 September Gdansk and Vilnius will join into a music exchange project, featuring the most famous Polish and Lithuanian music performers. Vilnius and the port city of Gdansk are united not only by geographic location and historical path, but also deep cultural traditions. The cities, fostering their particularly friendly relations have been...Read more
46th International Folklore Festival “Skamba skamba kankliai” PROGRAMME May 22nd (Tuesday) The Institute of Lithuanian Literature and Folklore (Antakalnio g. 6) 16.00 Person and Folklore. Academic conference Vilnius Academy of Arts (Maironio g. 6) 19.00 Iš gyvosios versmės. Countryside musicians and singers from Žiūrai (Varėna district) and Seda (Mažeikiai district) villages May 23rd (Wednesday) Martynas...Read more
On 11th of March Lithuania celebrates the Independence Day. Vilnius invites you to celebrate this special day by taking part in free tours around the Old Town offered by Vilnius Guides. Tours start at 01:00 PM at the Cathedral Square, by Gediminas Monument. Pre-registration here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kovo-11-osios-ekskursijos-vilniaus-senamiestyje-tickets-43880944085 Read more
On 11 March, the capital will commemorate the Independence Day and will invite to celebrate Freedom together – to take part in the traditional flag raising ceremony of the three Baltic States in the Independence Square of Vilnius, to march in a festive parade on the Gediminas Avenue, to personally congratulate Lithuania and say “Thank...Read more
Solemnly-sounding bells invited people throughout Lithuania on the 16th of February to commemorate the hundredth anniversary – the Day of Restoration of Lithuania’s Independence. A spectacular interactive installation “Bell of the Century” arose on this special occasion in the Vilnius Cathedral Square. Up until 11th, March, Vilnius invites Lithuanians from all around the world, as...Read more
Today, Vilnius is 695 years old! According to historians, on this day in 1323 Vilnius was first mentioned by the letter of the Grand Duke Gediminas to the cities of Western Europe. The capital’s municipality has prepared a lot of surprises for the residents of Vilnius and the city: from early morning until evening, the...Read more
We remind you that you can enjoy the spectacular Christmas tree of Vilnius, visit the charming Christmas town at Cathedral Square and the Christmas town at Town Hall Square and ride a Christmas train until the evening of 7 January. The impressive Vilnius Christmas tree will be dismantled on 8 January 2018. Read more
New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate the end of the year and welcome what’s in store for the New Year. Anticipating and welcoming the New Year is a beloved Lithuanian tradition. At the stroke of midnight, between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Vilnius will celebrate with a festive fireworks show. Meet New...Read more
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