As winter twilight settles over Vilnius, the city’s frantic pace dissolves into a meditative stillness. In this softened light, the urban landscape opens up, allowing the quiet moods of the streets – and our own internal reflections – to finally be heard. Starting this Friday, the Vilnius Light Festival transforms St. Catherine’s Church into a...Read more
Already next weekend, Vilnius will become a stage for the contemporary light art. Marking the 703rd birthday of the capital city, an impressive number of light installations – as many as 25 objects – will be on display downtown. The eighth Vilnius Light Festival is set on 23-25 January. The event is free and open...Read more
“Light is no longer just a spectacle; it’s a way to ask questions,” says artist Sven Sauer, a guest from Germany at the Vilnius Light Festival (January 23–25). Sauer’s world-renowned installations are known not just for their visual effect, but for their ability to evoke emotional states. He will present one of his most prominent...Read more
Thousands gathered in Vilnius’ Cathedral Square for the lighting of the Christmas tree. The Lithuanian capital is famous worldwide for its award-winning Christmas trees, and this year’s installment is a stunning natural spruce with a classic theme. Vilnius Christmas Tree 2025. Photo by Mantas Gudzinevičius November 29, 2025, Vilnius. The festive season in the European...Read more
Vilnius, titled the official Christmas Capital of Europe 2025, has presented its program of events for the festive season. Waiting for Christmas in the city will begin with the lighting of a natural Christmas tree in Cathedral Square, the opening of the skating rink in the Town Hall Square, events in the neighbourhoods inviting neighbours to gather,...Read more
The renewed “Vilnius days”, the capital’s largest festival, presents a program with almost 200 events! On September 5-7, both residents and guests of the capital are welcome in the very heart of Vilnius to explore the city, famous worldwide for its unique charm, and immerse themselves in a colourful, vibrant, and interesting variety of events....Read more
Less than a month before the start of the biggest capital festival Vilniaus dienos on 5–7 September, the organisers announce the first part of the long-awaited programme, the biggest festival opening concerts in Cathedral Square After the history of the 30 th anniversary of the capital days, Vilnius took a new step, making the city’s...Read more
Vilnius invites you to celebrate the city’s 702nd birthday in spectacular style with the Vilnius Light Festival, which has become a tradition. On 24-26 of January, 18 installations and three additional objects will illuminate the squares, courtyards, and facades of the Vilnius Teacher’s House, the Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, the...Read more
On Friday, November 29th, thousands of Vilnius residents gathered in Cathedral Square to witness the unveiling of the highly anticipated Christmas tree. This year’s tree goes back to its roots: its design is based on the Christmas ornament as a symbol of tradition, joy, unity, and caring. Over the years, Vilnius’ Christmas trees have earned...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 you” as well as to take a picture at the Centennial Bell on the Cathedral...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 well as Lithuania’s friends to personally congratulate Lithuania with the centennial of the restored State...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 divorce of gifts will take place in different areas of Vilnius, 695 birthday candles will...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
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