ABOUT EVENTS
THE LIGHTING OF THE VILNIUS CHRISTMAS TREE
Cathedral Square (Šventaragio Street)
30 November 2019, 7 pm
Vilnius has inaugurated its Christmas Tree on 30 November! At the Cathedral Square - in the heart of the city's UNESCO protected Old Town thousands of locals and visitors gathered to watch the exclusive lighting of outstanding Vilnius Christmas Tree. A live festive...
THE LIGHTING OF THE VILNIUS TOWN HALL CHRISTMAS TREE
Town Hall Square (Didžioji Street)
30 November 2019, 5 pm
At Town Hall Christmas tree was lit on 30 November. The lighting of the Christmas tree followed by a festive live concert.
THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN
Tours around festive Vilnius Downtown
30 November 2019 – 7 January 2020
The Vilnius Christmas Train has become somewhat of a holiday tradition in the Lithuanian capital, and we would love it if you would 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
30 November 2019 – 7 January 2020
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 INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS CHARITY BAZAAR
Vilnius Town Hall (Didžioji Street 31)
30 November 2019
The 17th annual International Christmas Charity Bazaar was held at Vilnius Town Hall. This bazaar was filled with handicrafts, Christmas decorations, sweets and various souvenirs made by the spouses of foreign ambassadors residing in Lithuania, embassy staff and...
CHRISTMAS IN VILNIUS COMMUNITIES 30 November 2019 – 7 January 2020
Christmas events in Vilnius communities starts on 30 November, and will last till 7 January....
THE CHRISTMAS ICE SKATING RINK
Lukiškės Square
6 December 2019 – 7 March 8
Ice skating is one of favourite winter pastimes, especially in the run-up to Christmas. Outdoor CHRISTMAS ICE SKATING RINK of Vilnius – open from 6 December 2019 until 8 March 2020 at Lukiškės Square. Skates can be rented. Admission with rented skates is 3,00 euro...
„HELLO, DEAR SANTA CLAUS!“
Cathedral Square
7 December 2019
On Saturday, 7 December, from 2:00 pm - the feast for the whole family "Hello, dear Santa Claus!" on the Cathedral Square. Lithuanian Santa Claus will present what is most characteristic of our region during the Christmas period: games, songs and dances....
THE VILNIUS CHRISTMAS RUN
Vincas Kudirka Square
15 December 2019
This year, ‘Eurovaistinė Christmas Run’ invites you to the 44th annual run. It is the oldest Christmas run in Lithuania with the biggest number of participants. The first race in 1975 was organized to celebrate the New Year in a group of 77 like-minded enthusiasts....
THE CHRISTMAS MARKET – DESIGN SQUARE
Vincas Kudirka Square
17–22 December 2019
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 ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS COURTYARD
The courtyard of Lukiškės Prison
20 December 2019 – 5 January 2020
The Lukiškės Prison, which has stood right in the heart of the city since 1902, will turn into the Alternative Christmas Courtyard during the Christmas period. The courtyard of the prison complex will open the gates to reveal a world of impressive architecture. It is...
THE CHRISTMAS EVE MASS
In Vilnius Cathedral (Šventaragio Street)
24 December 2019
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: 9:00 pm ...
THE 3D SHOW – FAIRY TALE
Cathedral Square
25–29 December 2019
The 3D Fairy Tale is the biggest Christmas attraction in Vilnius, with over 120 000 visitors each year. An unique 3D projection of this year – a Christmas Fairy Tale „The Snow Queen“ will be displayed in all its vivid colours on the main outside wall of Vilnius...
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Cathedral Square
31 December 2019
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...
PROCESSION OF THREE WISE MEN
The Gates of Dawn
6 January 2020
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 pm. The parade of...
ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS
Cathedral Square
7 January 2020
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...
Wishing You warm Christmas
