The Entire Universe of Schubert” – Vivace Vilnius Festival
Date: 4 August 2026 (Tuesday)Time: 7:00 PMVenue: St. Catherine’s Church Performers Boris Brovtsyn – violinPetras Geniušas – piano Programme Franz Schubert: Schubert’s World in the Hands of Two Masters One of the most anticipated evenings of the festival invites audiences to immerse themselves in the musical universe of Franz Schubert. The programme will reveal the […]
The Historic 100th “Vivace Vilnius” Concert – Featuring Mūza Rubackytė
The international summer music festival “Vivace Vilnius” begins its fourteenth season with a remarkable event – the celebratory 100th festival concert. This symbolic evening marks an important milestone in the festival’s history, reflecting its continuous growth and international recognition. On this special occasion, one of Lithuania’s most distinguished pianists, Mūza Rubackytė, will take the stage. […]
Vivace Vilnius 2026” – World-Class Music, Emerging Talents and the Historic 100th Festival Concert
From 2nd to 7th August, the international summer music festival “Vivace Vilnius” will once again bring together an exceptional classical music community in the capital of Lithuania – from world-renowned performers to the most promising young talents from various countries around the world. Organised for the fourteenth time, the festival has become an integral part […]
“Lithuania’s security is also our security. The protection of Vilnius is the protection of Berlin”
On 1 December (Monday), at 13 a.m., a commemorative board will be celebrated on the Vilnius Hall, with the words of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: “Lithuania’s security is also our security. The protection of Vilnius is the protection of Berlin.” This quote was made in May when the Chancellor attended the German Brigade inauguration ceremony in Lithuania. […]
A Gift to Vilnius and the Maestro
It is hard to imagine the cultural life of Vilnius without choral music, and among its most dedicated champions a special place belongs to Maestro Vytautas Žvirblis – conductor, pedagogue, and cultivator of Lithuania’s choral tradition. For more than two decades, he shaped generations of future choral leaders at the Juozas Tallat-Kelpša Music School in […]
Bohemia and Cafés in the Soviet Era
Lecture “Bohemia and Cafés in the Soviet Era” – the 6th lecture of the series at Vilnius Town Hall This lecture will explore how the café scene in Vilnius Old Town during the Soviet era served as small islands of freedom within a totalitarian system. It will examine two parallel realities: the official one—broadcast on […]
15th International Children’s and Youth Folklore Assembly
Join the Celebration! 15th International Children’s and Youth Folklore Assembly in Vilnius Come and experience a true celebration of folklore – enjoy unique songs, dances, and traditions from around the world, and be inspired by young performers whose passion for folk art is truly captivating! The Assembly is more than just concerts – it’s a […]
How Vilnius Old Town Changed Its Outfit During the Soviet Era: Behind the Discovery of the Gothic City
On September 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM, a lecture-discussion will take place in the Chamber Hall of Vilnius Town Hall, introducing the audience to the discoveries of Gothic architecture in Vilnius Old Town during the Soviet era, the work of restorers, and the importance of heritage preservation. In the first part, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Salvijus […]
Staged Concert “The Mystery of Musical Masks”
Masks as Symbols of Mystery and Transformation Music, movement, and character merge into a single shared story, opening a world of emotions and faces—both on stage and in life. **The mask is the boundary between reality and stage magic—**a bridge linking everyday life with the realm of fantasy. It is far more than a stage […]
Lecture-Discussion: “Strategies of Resistance to Soviet Ideology in Art”
The reflection on the Soviet period is a complex phenomenon, where experiences of culture, art, and political control intertwine. Under those circumstances, artistic creation often involved balancing between mandatory conformity and courageous signs of resistance. Today, from a contemporary perspective, we often forget that even the slightest expression of modern forms at that time signified […]