ABOUT EVENTS
THE LIGHTING OF THE VILNIUS CHRISTMAS TREE
Cathedral Square (Šventaragio Street)
1 December 2018, 7 p.m.
The annual lighting of Vilnius Christmas tree will take place on 1 December at 7:00 p.m. 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 LIGHTING OF THE VILNIUS TOWN HALL CHRISTMAS TREE
Town Hall Square (Didžioji Street)
1 December 2018, 5 p.m.
At Town Hall Christmas tree will be lit at 5:00 p.m. The lighting of the Christmas tree will be followed by a festive live concert.
THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN
Tours around festive Vilnius Downtown
1 December 2018 – 7 January 2019
The Vilnius Christmas Train has become somewhat of a holiday tradition in the Lithuanian capital, and we would love it if you were to join us for a ride around what promises to be a festive Vilnius! The train "station" is located at a special stop opposite Cathedral...
THE CHRISTMAS TOWN
Cathedral Square and Town Hall Square
1 December 2018 – 7 January 2019
The Vilnius Christmas Town is the bustling Christmas Market held at Cathedral Square. Nowhere in Vilnius is the holiday spirit more alive than here. Over 50 cozy decorated wooden Christmas Market houses are filled with seasonal treats and various handmade gifts. We...
THE CHRISTMAS ICE SKATING RINK
Lukiškės Square
7 December 2018 – 3 March 2019
Ice skating is one of favourite winter pastimes, especially in the run-up to Christmas. Outdoor CHRISTMAS ICE SKATING RINK of Vilnius - is open from 7 December 2018 until 3 March 2019 at Lukiškės Square. Skates can be rented. Admission with rented skates is 3,00...
THE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS CHARITY BAZAAR
Vilnius Town Hall (Didžioji Street 31)
1 December 2018
The 16th annual International Christmas Charity Bazaar will be held at Vilnius Town Hall. This bazaar will be filled with handicrafts, Christmas decorations, sweets and various souvenirs made by the spouses of foreign ambassadors residing in Lithuania, embassy staff...
THE CHRISTMAS CHARITY FAIR
“For a Safe Lithuania”
S. Daukanto Square
1 December 2018
Non-governmental organizations from all across Lithuania will present their projects at the now traditional fair to help and support the needy, the handicapped and the disadvantaged. Hand-made Christmas gifts and crafts will be sold for charity, useful information...
FESTIVE STATION – INDEPENDENT CHRISTMAS MARKET
Vilnius Railway Station territory
30 November 2018 – 3 January 2019
Christmas celebrations will invite you in the changing district of Vilnius Railway Station. The cycle of events FESTIVE STATION – INDEPENDENT CHRISTMAS TOWN will start on 30 of November at 6:00 pm on the lighting of a non-traditional Christmas tree event in the...
CHRISTMAS IN VILNIUS COMMUNITIES 1 December 2018 – 7 January 2019
Christmas events in Vilnius communities starts on 1 December, and will last till 7 January.
„HELLO, DEAR SANTA CLAUS!“
Cathedral Square
9 December 2018
On Sunday, 9 December, from 12 a.m. - the feast for the whole family "Hello, dear Santa Claus!" on the Cathedral Square. Santa Clauses from all five regions of Lithuania are coming to Town. It will be great to see the oldest one - the Santa Claus of Čepkeliai and the...
THE VILNIUS CHRISTMAS RUN
V. Kudirkos Square
16 December 2018
The Vilnius Christmas Run has been part of our holiday season traditions since 1975! An event for the whole family, participants can choose between a 3 - kilometre run, a 6 - kilometre run, or if you're feeling really brave, you can opt in for the 12 - kilometre run....
THE CHRISTMAS MARKET – DESIGN SQUARE
V. Kudirkos Square
18–23 December 2018
The Christmas Design Square is one of the trendiest holiday events in Vilnius! Already a firm favorite among local designers, the Christmas Design Square invites locals and guests to purchase Vilnius-made gifts for their loved ones and meet the talents behind these...
THE CHRISTMAS EVE MASS
In Vilnius Cathedral (Šventaragio Street)
24 December 2018
The Christmas Eve Mass will take place inside the Basilica of Vilnius Cathedral, and we invite you to come and experience one of the most important religious events on the Lithuanian calendar! Beginning:...
THE 3D SHOW – FAIRY TALE „History of Jesus birth“
The big Wall of Vilnius Cathedral (Šventaragio Street)
25–29 December 2018
The 3D Fairy Tale is the biggest Christmas attraction in Vilnius, with over 120 000 visitors each year. A unique 3D projection of a Christmas Fairy Tale is displayed in all its vivid colours on the main outside wall of Vilnius Cathedral. Please come and take part in...
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Cathedral Square
31 December 2018
New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate the end of the year and welcome what's in store for the New Year. Anticipating and welcoming the New Year is a beloved Lithuanian tradition. At the stroke of midnight, between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Vilnius will...
ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS
Cathedral Square
7 January 2019
The seventh of January, the Russian community of Vilnius, the representatives of the Orthodox traditions invite adults and children to the feast of the Nativity at the Christmas tree in the Cathedral square. They will celebrate the Orthodox Christmas. For the...
PROCESSION OF THREE WISE MEN
The Gates of Dawn (Aušros vartai)
6 January 2019
The Christmas period ends with the Epiphany holiday (6 January), which commemorates the three kings (Gaspar, Melchior and Balthazar) who visited baby Jesus. The events of the end of festive season in Vilnius will start near the Gates of Dawn at 4:30 p.m. The parade of...
OTHER EVENTS 1 December 2018 – 7 January 2019
WINTER MARKET „LOVE WINTER“ Hotel Pacai, Didžioji str. 7 1–2 December 2018Let’s start the winter season and the crazy Christmas Gift Marathon together: slowly, without any hurry, with a smile, a cup of wine and warm...
Wishing You warm Christmas
