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
At 4PM was lit a stylish Christmas tree in front of the Town Hall. Traditionally representatives from various countries across the world congratulated the gathered in their languages. A festive holiday concert was gifted to everyone by Neringa and Tele Bim-Bam and singer Sasha Song. On Saturday from the morning the International Christmas Charity Bazaar was held in the Vilnius Town Hall too. The International Vilnius Women’s Association which unites...Read more
On the evening of December 1st, 2017, Christmas season has officially started in Vilnius as the main Christmas Tree was lit at the Cathedral Square. This year Lithuania’s Capital had again prepared a huge surprise for all citizen and city’s guests – incredible and breath-taking Christmas Tree illuminated with more than 70,000 lightbulbs and traditional ‘Christmas Town’ surrounding the Christmas Tree in the center of the square. The 2017 Christmas...Read more
The annual lighting of Vilnius Christmas tree will take place this evening – on 1 December at 19:00 at Cathedral Square in the heart of the city’s UNESCO protected Old Town. A live festive Christmas concert will follow the highly anticipated event. The Vilnius Christmas tree on the Cathedral Square will cheer Vilnius residents and city guests until January 7. Read more
Saturday evening in Vilnius St. Catherine church sounded an interpretation of the jazz of Polish and Lithuanian musicians. The cultural cooperation project “Gdańsk Culture Days in Vilnius’ 2017” debuted six years ago and each year attracts increasing interest from visitors. At the emotional concert “Chopin in JAZZ” appeared famous musicians from Lithuania and Poland: Polish accordionist and composer Jaroslaw Bester, Polish saxophonist and composer Irek Wojtczak, one of the most prominent Lithuanian...Read more
The Nation Fair will take place in Vilnius for the ninth time This weekend, on September 15-17, the Nation Fair will be held in Vilnius, the main goal of which is to organize the presentation of national communities, crafts, national dishes, customs and traditions of people living in Lithuania. In the fair participate the most active craftsmen and culinary masters, singers and dance virtuosos every year. This year’s fair will take place...Read more
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