Vilnius Light Festival (Šviesų festivalis)

About

To mark the city's birthday in deep winter, the Old Town's streets and squares are transformed with large-scale light installations and new-media art over three January evenings.

Highlights

• Dozens of light installations turning the winter city into an open-air gallery.
• A free self-guided route past illuminated churches, squares and facades.
• Held around Vilnius's birthday, with a celebratory mood despite the cold.

Practical tips

• Open roughly 5pm to 10pm; go early to beat the thickest crowds.
• Download the route map so you don't miss the best installations.
• Dress for hard winter cold and wear warm, grippy footwear.

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