“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 […]
The Conference“Lithuanian Art History: Key Pages”
On September 3, at 16:00, Vilnius City Hall will host the ceremonial event celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Lithuanian Artists’ Association (LDS) – the conference “Lithuanian Art History: Key Pages” and the opening of the exhibition “High Voltage Network.” The exhibition will present works by the most creative and talented LDS members who have […]
Lecture–Discussion: Reading Between the Frames: Lithuanian Cinema and Ideological Supervision
Soviet-era Lithuanian cinema today testifies that even while working under conditions of multi-layered censorship, the authors of feature and documentary films became an important cultural voice, and their works—often in subtle forms—spoke out against the system. Despite strict restrictions, filmmakers drew on themes relevant to their generation and artistic means of expression to create films […]
Lecture and Discussion Series: Voices of Defiance: Cultural Resistance in Vilnius Under Soviet Rule
In 2025, marking the 35th anniversary of Lithuania’s restoration of independence, Vilnius Town Hall presents the lecture and discussion series Voices of Defiance: Cultural Resistance in Vilnius Under Soviet Rule. The series explores cultural resistance in Vilnius from 1945 to 1990, highlighting how art, theater, cinema, heritage preservation, subcultures, and cafés became quiet yet powerful […]
