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 Tuesday, 25 January, Vilnius will celebrate its 699th birthday with the traditional lighting of the installations of the Vilnius International Festival of Lights. For five days until 29 January, an unprecedented number of light artists from around the world — France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Canada, Australia and Lithuania — will present 17 works and 5 additional objects to celebrate the festival and to offer their memorable wishes to...Read more
The belfry of Vilnius Cathedral Basilica is going to revive on the New Year’s Eve – the festive installation of video projections will invite you to take a journey in time that will shine symbolically during the conversion of years and time. Modern installation is already the third during the recent years. It is a sustainable and modern alternative to fireworks. Besides, its demonstration lasts longer – the passers-by will...Read more
On Christmas, after a year-long hiatus, Vilnius welcomes back one of its traditional events – Christmas Fairy Tale, shown on the Grand Stage at the Cathedral Stage. This year, spectators will see A Christmas Carol, based on a novella of the same name by Charles Dickens. ‘Each year we try to make our Christmas traditional and contemporary at the same time. This Christmas tale, filled with spectacular projections and amazing...Read more
The 6 week festival “Christmas in Vilnius” will present a lot of light and impression to Vilnius residents and guests. While taking care of safety, the long awaited Christmas towns, a Christmas tale, an international Christmas charity fair, a Christmas run, and an ice rink near the White Bridge are returning this year. Vilnius invites you to watch the celebratory lighting of the Christmas tree in the most important country...Read more
On Friday evening at 10 p.m., the 3rd Vilnius Light Festival will begin – Vilnius’ residents and guests will have an exceptional opportunity to admire modern light art works decorating the capital for three evenings between August 13 and 15. “The Vilnius Festival of Lights is a light in the darkness, literally and figuratively. Against the backdrop of today’s current affairs, there is such a need for positivity, good mood...Read more
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