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
Due to the pandemic “Christmas in Vilnius” of 2020 will be different – less gathering, but more light and decorations throughout the city. A counterweight to a reality that limits everyone will be a great focus on the decoration of Vilnius: light decorations, creativity of communities and the original ideas of alternative Christmas that are still being born in recent days. During the first wave of the coronavirus, Vilnius residents...Read more
Unique sound installation “Scene of Nature” (Gamtos scena) will turn Vilnius Bernardine Garden into an unusual scene on August 13-17, where an orchestra of various wild animals will sound and these sounds will organically merge into a coherent symphony of sounds of natural nature. This is an exceptional story for the whole family about a wonderful rhythm of wildlife and an inseparable link between man and the animal world, which...Read more
“Christmas Town“ of Vilnius is a magic feast at the heart of the city – the Cathedral Square, which became a beautiful tradition of the Christmas in Lithuanian Capital. The Christmas Fair attracts with special festive atmosphere, hundreds of ideas of magical presents, many great Christmas delicacies and welcomes over half a million visitors from all over Lithuania and abroad each year during the winter holidays. This year, the “Christmas...Read more
Vilnius invites to a spectacular and festive celebration of February 16, taking part in the march along the Road to Lithuanian Statehood, raising the flags of the three Baltic States together, meeting at the 30 symbolic bonfires, enjoying a festive concert, experiencing a unique sense of unity and enjoying the atmosphere of the city of freedom. “Commemorating freedom at all its stages and in all ways possible is important. And...Read more
Vilnius Festival of Lights will light up the capital city at the end of next week, breathing life and warmth in the cold and dark season, highlighting the city’s architecture, illuminating the most beautiful courtyards of the Old Town and luring crowds of residents and guests of Vilnius to celebrate Vilnius. A new tradition to celebrate the festival on the city’s birthday is being created for the second consecutive year,...Read more
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