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Vilnius presents the “Christmas in the Capital 2023” programme: a natural Christmas tree, community events and new festive winter activities 23-11-2023
The “Christmas in the Capital” festival bringing the Christmas spirit into the city has announced this year's eventful programme. The anticipation of the most important celebration of the year will be kick-started by the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree at...
read moreA spectacular video projection and laser show to welcome 2023 in Vilnius 30-12-2022
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...
read moreA celebration for children from Ukraine by the Christmas tree at the Cathedral Square 22-12-2022
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,...
read moreVilnius Opens Christmas Ice Rink in One of Edgiest Urban Spots—Century-Old Lukiškės Prison 02-12-2022
Vilnius Ice Rink 2.0. © Rytis Seskaitis Taking advantage of a snowy white winter, Vilnius invites the city’s guests and residents to a new ice rink set up in one of the edgiest urban spots—the world-famous Lukiškės Prison 2.0. Free morning skating sessions and...
read moreVilnius lit up the Christmas Tree – an artistic composition in the shape of an anniversary cake decorated with 700 candles 26-11-2022
The start of the festive season 2022 in Vilnius was spectacular: in the evening of November 26, at the capital's Cathedral Square, a Christmas tree was lit: an artistic composition Happy Birthday, Vilnius! in the shape of a jubilee cake, decorated with 700 birthday...
read moreTop 5 Winter Allures in Vilnius This Season: Costume Run, Skating in Century-Old Prison, Fairytale-Like Markets, and More 22-11-2022
Christmas season is almost upon the world, and Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is rapidly awakening its holiday spirit. From admiring the Christmas tree—which tends to make the most beautiful tree lists each year—to participating in a holiday run, the city has...
read moreVilnius Christmas Town is already preparing for the 2022 season – merchants are invited to submit applications 21-07-2022
“Christmas Town“ of Vilnius is an exclusive space granting the Christmas mood which became a beautiful city tradition in the heart of the capital, where over half a million Vilnius residents and city guests visit each year during the winter holidays. This year, the...
read moreVilnius belfry is going to shine in video projections when year 2022 is welcomed 29-12-2021
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...
read moreFinal Days of December in Vilnius: a Comeback of a Marvellous Christmas Fairy Tale 22-12-2021
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...
read moreThe already traditional ice-rink is opened in Vilnius: the events will be held and the outdoor café will be opened 29-11-2021
The impressive outdoor ice-rink will be opened by the White Bridge in the centre of the capital this Saturday already. Hoptrans arena under the roof will be even more comfortable for visitors, while the held cultural and sport events will definitely attract not only...
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