events in vilnius
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The brochure-calendar publisher Vilnius Tourist Information Centre and Convention Bureau invites you to fulfill your time in 2011 with cultural events in Vilnius and surroundings. More detailed information about events in the websiteTRANSCRIPT
6 January
Procession of Three Wise Men and the Play “Bethlehem”
Venues: Streets of the Old Town, Cathedral Square
www.scena.lt/senamiescio
1 January
The Day of the Flag of Lithuania
Venue: Gediminas Hill
www.kam.lt, www.vilnius.lt, www.muza.lt
1 April - 15 May
International Music Festival “Sugrįžimai” (The Returns) Venue: Vilnius Concert Halls
www.lmrf.lt
6 March
Traditional Carnival “Užgavėnės” (Shrovetide)
Venue: Old Town of Vilnius, Vilnius Teachers’ House Courtyard (Vilniaus St. 39)
www.etno.lt
21 May
Neris River Regata 2011
Venue: A Section of Neris River
www.neriesregata.lt
25 - 27 February
Tourism, Sport and Leisure Trade Fair “Vivattur”
Venue: Lithuanian Exhibition and Convention Centre “Litexpo” (Laisvės Ave. 5) www.litexpo.lt
7 May
Street Musician Day
Venue: Vilnius Old Town
www.gatvesmuzika.lt
18 - 31 March
International Film Festival “Kino pavasaris’11” (Spring of Cinema)
Venues: Forum Cinemas “Vingis” (Savanorių Ave. 7)
www.kinopavasaris.lt
28 May - 15 June
Vilnius Festival
Venue: Lithuanian National Philharmonic (Aušros Vartų St. 5)
www.vilniusfestivals.lt, www.filharmonija.lt
16 February
Commemoration of the Re-establishment of the State of Lithuania
Venues: Public Areas of Vilnius Center
15 - 16 April
European Kyokushin Karate Championship
Venue: Siemens Arena (Ozo St. 14)
www.kyokushin.lt
3 - 6 March
International Baltic Jewelry Exhibition “Amber Trip”
Venue: Hotel “Radisson BLU Lietuva” (Konstitucijos Ave. 20)
www.ambertrip.com
26 - 29 May
International Festival of Folk Music “Skamba skamba kankliai”
Venue: Vilnius Old Town
www.etno.lt
LONG TERM EVENTS
On Sundays (All Year Round at 12 h)
Lithuanian Flag Raising Ceremony
Venue: S. Daukanto Square (in front of the Presidential Palace)
19 - 22 May
International Vilnius Salsa Festival
Venue: House of Polish Culture (Naugarduko St. 76)
www.salsafestival.lt
19 March
International Bushido Competition “K-1 & KOK World GP 2011”
Venue: Siemens Arena (Ozo St. 14)
www.bushido.lt
17 - 20 February
Vilnius Book Fair
Venue: Lithuanian Exhibition and Convention Centre “Litexpo” (Laisvės Ave. 5)
www.litexpo.lt
2 - 8 May
International Contemporary Dance Festival “Naujasis Baltijos šokis” (New Baltic Dance)
Venues: Lithuanian National Drama Theatre (Gedimino Ave. 4), Arts Printing House (Šiltadaržio St. 8)
www.dance.lt
20 May
Night in the Museum
Venue: Trakai Island Castle (Kęstučio St. 4, Trakai)
www.trakaimuziejus.lt
4 - 6 March
Kaziukas Fair (St. Casimir Fair)
Venues: Town Hall Square, Main Streets of Vilnius Old Town
www.etno.lt, www.kaziukomuge.lt
27 - 28 May
International Wine Exhibition “Wine Days. Vilnius 2011”
Venue: Contemporary Art Centre (Vokiečių St. 2)
www.vynodienos.lt
On Sundays (12-17 h)
Flea Market
Venues: October – April: Shopping Centre “Gedimino 9” (Gedimino Ave. 9), May – September: Courtyard of Vilnius Teachers’ House (Vilniaus St. 39)
www.blusturgis.lt
20 - 21 May
Traditional International Automobile Rally to Win the Cup of the Mayor of Vilnius City
www.lak1926.lt
24 - 26 March
Fashion Festival “Mados infekcija” (Fashion Infection)
Venue: Contemporary Art Centre (Vokiečių St. 2)
www.madosinfekcija.lt
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4 June
Urban Adventure Race “Vilnius Challenge 2011”
Venues: Hill of Gedimino Castle, Sereikiškių Park
www.vilniuschallenge.lt
6 - 12 June
International Tennis Europe U-14 Junior Tournament to Win the Cup of the Mayor of Vilnius City
Venue: Sereikiškės Park Tennis Court
www.tennis.lt
11 - 12 June
Medieval Festival in Trakai
Venue: Peninsular Castle in Trakai
www.trakaimuziejus.lt, www.trakai.lt
EVENTS IN VILNIUS & ENVIRONS 2011
Fill 2011 with cultural events!
Hang it on the wall >
www.vilnius-events.lt
Lithuanian Farmers’ Markets, Organic Fairs
Venues: On Wednesdays (11-16 h): in the Square near Agriculture Ministery (Gedimino Ave.19),On Saturdays (all year round 9-17 h): near Shopping and Entertainment Centre “Akropolis” (Ozo St. 25),On Fridays (11-17 h) and Saturdays (11-18 h) (September – October):Shopping Centre “Panorama” (Saltoniškių St. 9)
www.organic.lt, www.akropolis.lt, www.panorama.lt
18 June
Culture Night: Let There Be Night!
Venues: Cultural and Public Areas of Vilnius City
www.kulturosnaktis.lt, www.tebunienaktis.lt
23 June
Traditional Event “Joninės” (St. John Feast)
Venues: Verkiai Regional Park, Mounds of Kernavė
www.pavilniai-verkiai.lt, www.kernave.org
24 - 26 June
Baltic States Students Songs and Dances Festival “Gaudeamus”
Venues: Various Places of Vilnius City
www.llkc.lt
USEFUL INFORMATION
Vilnius Tourist Information Centres: Open: Mon to Fri 9–18 h, Sat/Sun 10–16 hTel. +370 5 262 9660, e-mail: [email protected]
Vilniaus St. 22 (Main Office), Didžioji St. 31 (Vilnius Town Hall), Geležinkelio St. 16 (Railway Station), Šventaragio St. 2 (Cathedral Square).
www.vilnius-tourism.ltwww.vilnius-events.ltwww.vilnius-convention.lt
Publisher: Public Institution “Vilnius Tourist Inform
ation Centre &
Convention Bureau”
21 - 29 October
International Contemporary Music Festival “Gaida” (The Tune)
Venues: Contemporary Art Centre (Vokiečių St. 2), Main Concert Halls of Vilnius
www.vilniusfestivals.lt
30 September - 2 October
International Horse Show
Vieta: Siemens arena (Ozo St. 14)
www.equestrian.lt
18 - 23 October
International Bards’ Music Festival “Tai – aš” (This is me)
Venues: Vilnius Teachers‘ House (Vilniaus St. 39), St. Catherine‘s Church (Vilniaus St. 30)
www.kultura.lt, www.bardai.lt
15 - 27 September
The 20th Century Old Music Festival “Banchetto Musicale”
Venues: St. Catherine‘s Church (Vilniaus St. 30), Museum of Applied Art (Arsenalo St. 3A), the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania (Cathedral Sq. 3)
www.bmfestival.lt
22 September - 2 October
Vilnius Documentary Films Festival
Venue: “Skalvija” Cinema Centre(A. Goštauto St. 2/15)
www.skalvija.lt, www.vdff.lt
31 August - 18 September
European Basketball Championship of 2011
Venue: Siemens Arena (Ozo St. 14)
www.fibaeurope.com
10 - 13 November
World Sambo Championship
Venue: Siemens Arena (Ozo St. 14)
www.sambo.lt
1 July - 27August
Christopher Summer Festival 2011
Venues: St. Catherine‘s Church (Vilniaus St. 30), Courtyard of Vilnius Teachers’ House (Vilniaus St. 39)
www.kristupofestivaliai.lt
22 - 25 September
Founder of Vilnius, Gediminas, Feast (Nations Fair, Autumn Equinox)
Venues: Gediminas Avenue, Old Town Streets
www.vrkc.lt
4 September
International Rowing Event “Vilniaus regata”
Venue: Valakampių Plage, Neris River till White Bridge
www.regata.lt
19 November
International Bushido FC HERO’S 2011 Tournament
Venue: Siemens Arena (Ozo St. 14)
www.bushido.lt
8 - 10 July
Days of Live Archaeology in Kernavė
Venue: Mounds of Kernavė
www.kernave.org
29 September - 9 October
International Theatre Festival “Sirenos” (Sirens)
Venues: Theatres of Vilnius
www.okt.lt
2 - 4 September
International City Festival “Sostinės dienos” (Capital Days)
Venues: Gedimino Avenue, Cathedral Square and Open-air Spaces of the City
www.vilniusfestivals.lt
10 - 27 November
European Film Forum “Scanorama 2011”
Venues: Vilnius Cinemas
www.scanorama.lt
1 - 6 July
International Folk Festival “Baltica”
Venues: Various Places of Vilnius City
www.llkc.lt
22 - 25 September
International Folklore Festival “Pokrovskije Kolokola” (Chiming Bells)
Venues: Kudirkos Square, Lithuanian Music and Theatre Academy (Gedimino Ave. 42), St. Catherine‘s Church (Vilniaus St. 30)
11 September
International Vilnius Marathon
Venue: Start and Finish in front of the Belfry of Vilnius Cathedral
www.maratonas.lt
3 December
World Latin American Dance Championship
Venue: Siemens Arena (Ozo St. 14)
www.dancesport.lt
20 - 21 August
Old Crafts Days in Trakai
Venue: Peninsular Castle in Trakai
www.trakaimuziejus.lt
13 - 16 October
International Music Festival “Vilnius Jazz”
Venue: Lithuanian Russian Drama Theatre (J. Basanavičiaus St. 13)
www.vilniusjazz.lt
2 - 4 September
Traditional International Automobile Rally around Lithuania to Win the Cup of the President of the Republic of Lithuania
www.lak1926.lt
16 - 19 November
International Jazz Festival “Vilnius Mama Jazz”
Venues: Lithuanian Russian Drama Theatre, Main Concert Halls of Vilnius
www.vilniuscityjazz.lt
30 June - 3 July
International Art Fair “Art Vilnius”
Venue: Lithuanian Exhibition and Convention Centre “Litexpo” (Laisvės Ave. 5)
www.artvilnius.com
25 December
Traditional Annual International Run
Venue: Streets of Vilnius City
www.maratonas.lt
6 - 10 July
Pilies festivalis 2011 (Castle Festival)
Venue: The Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania (Katedros Sq. 3), Museum of Theatre, Music and Cinema (Vilniaus St. 41)
www.antiqua.lt
16 December - 1 January
Christmas Market
On the Weekends: December: 16 - 18, 23 - 25, 30 - 1 January (2012)Venues: Cathedral, Town Hall Squares, Old Town
www.kaledossostineje.lt
22 August
Traditional International Bicycles Velomarathon
Venues: Streets of Vilnius City
www.velomaratonas.lt
26 - 27 August
Traditional Crafts Representing Bartholomew Fair
Venue: Vilnius Town Hall Square
http://amatugildija.puslapiai.lt
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Fill 2011 with cultural events! www.vilnius-events.lt
ALL YEAR
Excursions for Individuals and Groups on Foot
Venues: Vilnius Old Town, Užupis Area, Galleries, Churches
Information and registration by ph. +370 5 253 2115 and e-mail: [email protected]
www.vilnius-tourism.lt
10 September - 30 November
The Project of Earth Art “Nature and Art”
Venue: Botanical Garden of Vilnius University in Kairėnai (Kairėnų St. 43, Vilnius)
www.botanikos-sodas.vu.lt
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