Festivals & Events notices and news from Lithuania.
With two months to go until Christmas, Lithuanian bakeries and supermarkets are lready starting to sell kūčiukai, traditional pastries eaten on Christmas Eve. Some businesses say early sales have proved successful and others planning to wait until after All Saints’ Day.
20h ago · Read at LRT English →
From strolling around the UNESCO-listed Old Town to reading the constitution of the independent republic Užupis, Lithuania’s capital city is perfect to explore in just one day.
2d ago · Read at Euronews →
Lithuania’s capital city Vilnius will host a slower kind of 'race-cation' this festive season where participants can forget about watching their pace and instead enjoy a leisurely walk among festive settings.
6d ago · Read at Euronews →
A roughly 350-year-old oak in the village of Klykiai, in eastern Lithuania, has been named the country’s Tree of the Year for 2026.
10/21/2026 · Read at LRT English →
The first international religious tourism forum was held in Lithuania’s northern Šiluva town, famous for its Catholic indulgences (atlaidai) ceremony. Organisers hope pilgrims will opt for longer stays in Lithuania and that the country's regions will attract more attention.
10/10/2026 · Read at LRT English →
A 45-metre observation wheel opened to visitors Friday on Nemunas Island in Kaunas, with the city’s mayor saying the attraction was not intended to generate significant revenue for the municipal budget.
10/2/2026 · Read at LRT English →
Lithuania will showcase its culture and arts in 52 countries across six continents during its presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of next year, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
9/28/2026 · Read at LRT English →
Young agricultural students from across Lithuania put their tractor-driving skills to the test this week in a national plowing competition, while organisers highlighted the growing role of drones and other advanced technologies in farming.
9/26/2026 · Read at LRT English →
Vilnius residents and visitors gathered on Stalo Hill late Tuesday to mark the autumn equinox, which heralds the astronomical beginning of autumn and the gradual return of longer nights.
9/23/2026 · Read at LRT English →
Lithuania’s public broadcaster says it is not considering withdrawing from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest following decisions by broadcasters in Ireland and the Netherlands to boycott the competition over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza.
9/21/2026 · Read at LRT English →