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
Let Festivities Begin—Vilnius Celebrates 700th Anniversary and Embarks On Year-Long Cultural Program On January 25th, the Lithuanian capital Vilnius finally started celebrating its 700th anniversary and got the jam-packed cultural program going for the entire year. Among the highlights are the highly-awaited Vilnius Light Festival, an interactive exhibition of the transcript of the city founder’s 14th-century letter, the international festival As Young As Vilnius, and numerous music and art events....Read more
The Vilnius Lights Festival welcomes the 700th anniversary of Vilnius, the young city of the future, by creating a modern art exhibition featuring famous artists and seventeen original, dynamic, conceptual art installations – from the 25th to the 28th of January. Every year, on the 25th of January, the Vilnius Lights Festival marks the occasion of the city’s birthday. The festival was first held in 2019 and, since then, continued...Read more
The British interdisciplinary design studio “Architecture Social Club” invites visitors to the Vilnius Lights Festival to meet at St Catherine’s Church on the 25th–28th of January, where they will be able to see an extraordinary spectacle – a contemporary interpretation of the luminous aether – the spatial audiovisual installation Aether. Aether was created as a tool for experimenting with light and sound in space and the human emotions evoked by...Read more
For the fourth time, Vilnius invites you to welcome the New Year at the Cathedral Bell Tower, which will be decorated in a modern light and video projection from 10 p.m. At midnight, the square around the Bell Tower will shine even brighter with a music and laser show to celebrate the anniversary year 2023. “We are starting a spectacular year dedicated to the anniversary of Vilnius, which will once...Read more
During the period between Christmas and New Year, Ukrainian children living in Vilnius will gather for a fun winter celebration at the Cathedral Square. On 28 December, from 4 pm to 7 pm, hundreds of volunteers will welcome Ukrainian children at the Christmas tree, baking doughnuts, serving tea and hot chocolate. “This Christmas is different for the almost 4000 little Ukrainians who have found refuge from the war in Vilnius...Read more
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