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HOLIDAY GUIDE: 2022 Christmas events in Vilnius

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Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, just lit its Christmas tree on November 26th. Bedecked in 700 candles and 700 ornaments, the installation resembles an elegant multilayered birthday cake, joining Vilnius’ iconic past Christmas tree renditions.

Christmas Tree in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania
Christmas Tree in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania

The Christmas tree/birthday cake installation is the fusion of elegance and wintery esthetic. 25 meters high and 22 meters wide, the tree radiates holiday charm with ten kilometers of garlands and illuminated Baroque-inspired ornaments. Its shape is a mirror of Vilnius’ gastronomic masterpieces: the three white layers are adorned with decorative, brightly lit chandeliers, while the inside hides a golden gem—a tree made of 6,000 fir branches, golden ornaments, glittering garlands, and a blazing topper.

Christmas Tree in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania
Christmas Tree in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania

Besides the Christmas tree, Vilnius has many winter events lined up for this holiday season. Fairytale-inspired Christmas markets with handmade crafts, delicacies, and last-minute gifts, an ice rink set up in one of the edgiest spots of the city—the yard of a former century-old prison Lukiškės Prison 2.0, a 43rd-holiday costume run, and international charity bazaar, among others.

Christmas Lights in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania
Christmas Lights in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania

Christmas Tree in Cathedral Square: 26 November 2022 – 8 January 2023

Christmas Market at Cathedral Square and Vincas Kudirka Square
26 November 2022 – 1 January 2023

Christmas Tree in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania
Christmas Tree in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania

Christmas Train at Vilnius Old Town 
26 November 2022 – 8 January 2023

Christmas in Vilnius Community: 1–30 December 2022

Vilnius Ice Rink at Lukiškės Prison 2.0
1 December 2022 – 28 February 2023 

“Create a Christmas Mood in Vilnius 2022” Competition: 14–21 December 2022

Midnight Mass at Vilnius Cathedral: 21:00, 24 December 2022

New Year’s Eve at Cathedral Square 
31 December 2022


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