Town Hall Square The Town Hall Christmas tree will be illuminated at 17:00. The lighting of the Christmas tree will be followed by a festive live concert. Cathedral Square The annual lighting of the Vilnius Christmas tree will take place on 30 November at 19:00 at Cathedral Square, in the heart of the city’s UNESCO-protected Old Town. A festive Christmas concert will follow the highly anticipated event. The Vilnius Christmas tree at Cathedral Square will be illuminated until January 7. LIGHTING OF VILNIUS CHRISTMAS TREE VILNIUS TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES: Pilies g. 2 (Restaurant Grey) Didžioji g. 31 (Town Hall) Rodūnios kelias 2-1 (Airport) +370 5 262 9660 [email protected]www. vilnius-tourism.lt www. vilnius-events.lt www.kaledossostineje.lt THE CHRISTMAS TOWN Cathedral Square The Christmas Town is the bustling Christmas Market held at Cathedral Square. Nowhere in Vilnius is the holiday spirit more alive than here. Over 50 cosy decorated wooden Christmas Market stalls are filled with seasonal treats and various handmade gifts. You will certainly find a special Christmas gift for your loved ones at the Christmas Market. 30 November 2019 – 7 January 2020 30 November 2019, 17:00 30 November 2019, 19:00 Town Hall Square Locals and visitors alike will also have the opportunity to purchase various souvenirs and holiday gifts at yet another Vilnius Christmas market; the one at Town Hall Square. 30 November 2019 – 7 January 2020 THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN The Vilnius Christmas Train has become somewhat of a holiday tradition, and we would love you 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 Square. Price – EUR 2. 30 November 2019 – 7 January 2020 24 December 25–26 December 31 December 1 January 11:00–19:20 11:00–21:20 11:00–19:20 12:00–20:40 I–VII 12:00–21:00, V–VII 11:00–21:40 WORKING HOURS: I 12:00–21:00 II–IV 11:00–21:00 V–VI 11:00–22:30 VII 11:00–21:00 24 December 11:00–18:00 25 December 12:00–22:00 26 December 12:00–22:00 31 December 12:00–24:00 WORKING HOURS: I 12:00–20:00 II–IV 11:00–21:00 V–VI 11:00–22:00 VII 11:00–20:00 24 December 11:00–16:00 25 December 12:00–21:00 26 December 12:00–21:00 31 December 12:00–24:00 WORKING HOURS: Lorem ipsum
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Town Hall Square
The Town Hall Christmas tree will be illuminated at 17:00. The lighting of the Christmas tree will be followed by a festive live concert.
Cathedral Square
The annual lighting of the Vilnius Christmas tree will take place on 30 November at 19:00 at Cathedral Square, in the heart of the city’s UNESCO-protected Old Town. A festive Christmas concert will follow the highly anticipated event.
The Vilnius Christmas tree at Cathedral Square will be illuminated until January 7.
LIGHTING OF VILNIUS CHRISTMAS TREE
VILNIUS TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES:
Pilies g. 2 (Restaurant Grey)Didžioji g. 31 (Town Hall)
The Christmas Town is the bustling Christmas Market held at Cathedral Square. Nowhere in Vilnius is the holiday spirit more alive than here. Over 50 cosy decorated wooden Christmas Market stalls are filled with seasonal treats and various handmade gifts. You will certainly find a special Christmas gift for your loved ones at the Christmas Market.
30 November 2019 – 7 January 2020
30 November 2019, 17:00
30 November 2019, 19:00
Town Hall Square
Locals and visitors alike will also have the opportunity to purchase various souvenirs and holiday gifts at yet another Vilnius Christmas market; the one at Town Hall Square.
30 November 2019 – 7 January 2020
THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN
The Vilnius Christmas Train has become somewhat of a holiday tradition, and we would love you 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 Square. Price – EUR 2.
I 12:00–21:00 II–IV 11:00–21:00 V–VI 11:00–22:30 VII 11:00–21:00
24 December 11:00–18:00 25 December 12:00–22:00 26 December 12:00–22:00 31 December 12:00–24:00
WORKING HOURS:
I 12:00–20:00 II–IV 11:00–21:00 V–VI 11:00–22:00 VII 11:00–20:00
24 December 11:00–16:00 25 December 12:00–21:00 26 December 12:00–21:00 31 December 12:00–24:00
WORKING HOURS:
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THE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS CHARITY BAZAAR
More information: www.iccb.lt
V. Kudirkos Square
More information: www.kaledinisbegimas.lt
Cathedral Square
On Saturday 7 December, from 14:00 the Hello, Dear Santa Clause feast for the whole family will take place at Cathedral Square. Lithuanian Santa Claus will present what is most characteristic of our region during the Christmas period: games, songs and dances.
HELLO, DEAR SANTA CLAUS!
The 17th annual International Christmas Charity Bazaar will be held at Vilnius Town Hall. This bazaar will feature numerous handicrafts, Christmas decorations, sweets and various souvenirs made by the spouses of foreign ambassadors residing in Lithuania, embassy staff and representatives of public organisations. A Christmas tree will be lit as part of the charity event and the resident embassies will set up a cosy space at Town Hall Square and invite guests to try their national Christmas recipes. Entrance to the International Christmas Charity Bazaar: donations starting from EUR 1.
Vilnius Town Hall
30 November 2019, 12:00–18:00
Lukiškių Square
THE CHRISTMAS ICE SKATING RINK
Ice-skating is a favourite winter pastime, especially in the run-up to Christmas. Admission fee is EUR 3.
6 December 2019 – 8 March 2020
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 and 6-kilometre run, or if you’re feeling really brave, you can opt for the 12-kilometre run. For our little runners, we also have a 200-metre Elves Run.
THE VILNIUS CHRISTMAS RUN15 December 2019, 10:00
Lukiškės Prison Yard (Lukiškių skg. 6)
On the occasion of Christmas, the Lukiškės Prison will open its doors to the residents and guests of the capital. The alternative Christmas tree, a moving water sculpture, the interactive swing and light installations will be waiting for all who are open to experiments and metamorphoses. Closed on 23-24, 30-31 December.
ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS YARD20 December 2019 - 5 January 2020, 16:00-22:00
Cathedral Square
The 3D Fairy Tale is the biggest Christmas attraction in Vilnius, with over 120,000 visitors each year. This year’s unique 3D projection, entitled a Christmas Fairy Tale: The Snow Queen, will be displayed in all its vivid colours on the main outer wall of Vilnius Cathedral. Please come take part in the Christmas fairy tale of Lithuania’s capital city!
THE SNOW QUEEN 3D FAIRY TALE25–29 December 2019
New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate the end of the year and welcome what’s in store in the coming year. Anticipating and welcoming the New Year is a cherished Lithuanian tradition. At the stroke of midnight, between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Vilnius will celebrate with a festive fireworks show.
Attention! Please celebrate responsibly – do not bring fireworks to Cathedral Square or the Christmas trees. The use of pyrotechnic equipment in Vilnius is strictly prohibited!
NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS31 December 2019
Cathedral Square
The Christmas period ends with the Feast of the Epiphany (6 January), which commemorates the three kings (Gaspar, Melchior and Balthazar) who visited baby Jesus. The events of the end of the festive season in Vilnius will start near the Gates of Dawn at 16:30. The parade of the three kings’ effigies will wind its way through the city streets and end with a traditional performance that includes placing a crib at Cathedral Square. We’d love if you could join us!
A FAREWELL TO THE HOLIDAYS6 January 2020, 16:30
Cathedral Square
On 7 January, the Russian community of Vilnius and the representatives of the Orthodox traditions invite adults and children to the feast of the Nativity at the Cathedral Square Christmas tree where they will celebrate Orthodox Christmas. There will be a big concert and younger participants will be able to take part in games and dances. Guests of the festival will also get to meet Grandfather Frost and the Snow Maiden.
ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS7 January 2020, 17:00
7 December 2019, 14:00
Vilnius Cathedral
Christmas Eve Mass takes place inside the Basilica of the Vilnius Cathedral, and we invite you to come experience one of the most important religious events on the Lithuanian calendar!
CHRISTMAS EVE MASS24 December 2019, 21:00
The Christmas Design Square is one of the trendiest holiday events in Vilnius! Already a firm favourite among local designers, the Christmas Design Square invites locals and guests to purchase some locally crafted gifts for their loved ones and meet the talents behind these creations that are unique to our city!
V. Kudirkos Square
THE CHRISTMAS MARKET – DESIGN SQUARE
17–22 December 2019
17–21 December 11:00–19:00 22 December 10:00–16:00
