Vilnius’ most festive day wouldn’t be complete without its iconic entertainment of the festive season! On this day, you’ll be able to enjoy:
You can enjoy free ice-skating sessions in Vilnius on December 13 from 10:00 to 11:59.
You can enjoy free Christmas train rides on December 13 from 10:00 to 12:59.
You can enjoy free Christmas carousel sessions on December 13 from 13:00 to 15:59.
On the Vilnius Christmas before Christmas Day, the Skalvija Cinema Center invites you to see the most Christmassy film. Director Frank Capra's film It's a Wonderful Life (1946) is one of the most beloved and recognizable classic films in the world, and watching it has become an integral part of Christmas traditions.
George Bailey lives in a small American town – he is an ordinary man whose everyday life is full of sincerity and helping others. He gives up his dreams to keep his father's small business, which is so important to the community. As the years go by, a greedy and cynical businessman takes over the town, making everyday life miserable, and George feels trapped between duty and lost desires. One fateful Christmas Eve, having lost all hope, he meets the angel Clarence, who shows him what the world would be like without George. He realizes that even the simplest things leave a deep mark on the lives of others, and that true happiness lies not in what we lack, but in what we already have. N-7
Film genre: drama, country: USA, duration: 2 hours 10 minutes.
Session start time: 14:00
Trailer: https://youtu.be/iLR3gZrU2Xo?si=QmX192yqOsol-ktl
Film in English with Lithuanian subtitles.
The screening is free of charge. Please pick up your free ticket at the Skalvija box office on the day of the screening. The box office opens one hour before the first screening of the day.
During the festive month of December, municipal companies JUDU and Vilnius Public Transport will present a new feature to residents and visitors: a free, Christmas-decorated bus will run on a special route, inviting passengers to enjoy the festively decorated center of Vilnius.
Continuing a beautiful tradition, this December JUDU, together with the ARtyn choir, will invite you to live holiday concerts on public transport – to make your journeys even warmer and more convivial. You can listen to the choir on the regular 3G route at 16:50, traveling from Perkūnkiemis (Skalvių St.). Route: Perkūnkiemis–City Center–Airport.
This year, Vilnius is the European Green Capital and the European Christmas Capital. These two titles invite us to celebrate differently – sustainably and consciously. After all, the best gift is time spent together: creating, learning, and sharing inspiration with loved ones.
On December 13, Christmas Halė market will host free creative workshops for the whole family: paint a gift for a friend, try your hand at knitting, give objects a second life, or transform skateboard fragments into a small gift. Simple skills, less waste, and more meaningful moments. On that day, the Halė Market will operate as usual – you will find responsible gifts and delicious local flavors.
Location: Halė Market, Pylimo St. 58
Registration: tvarioskaledos.lt
On December 13th, while driving past the Vilnius TV Tower, look up! During the evening hours, at 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, as well as 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM, the Vilnius TV Tower will "dance to the music" to the popular Christmas hits being broadcast by Power Hit Radio Lithuania at that time. A true Christmas spirit is guaranteed!
Children are invited to meet the Vilnius Santa at the European Christmas Centre, in his residence. Santa’s Elves will help the little ones write a letter to Santa on a special template. The letter will be stamped with special stamps and placed into the Christmas post box. Santa will also offer visitors a free photo session. The “Bethlehem Peace Light” will be burning in the residence throughout the event — you can light a special candle and take the flame home.
Free visit on 13 December, 13:30–15:30.
Address: Trakų Street 10, Vilnius.
On December 13, together with Go Vilnius, we’re inviting you to the most Christmassy day of the season! Expect holiday cheer, a playful Christmas currency, plenty of flavours, and conversations & laughter in our always-green space. At 19:00, enjoy a special performance by the International Choir of Vilnius: The Garfunkels.
The Garfunkels is a community choir bringing together people from all over the world. Every week, they gather for two simple reasons: to feel JOY & to create HARMONY. In less than three years, more than 200 people from over 40 countries have joined this truly unique musical adventure in Lithuania.
A warm, relaxed & joyful show awaits - come experience it with us!
We don’t reserve tables during events.
Please be informed that attendees may be photographed & filmed for event publicity purposes. For more information about the processing of visual data, please visit the "Darnu Group" website: www.darnugroup.lt.
Pets are welcome.
“Vilnius Sightseeing” has prepared a special festive surprise for children this year. We invite you to a Christmas fairy-tale tour on a red double-decker bus through the beautifully decorated city. Looking out of the bus window, children and families can enjoy the views of Vilnius and listen to the story “How the Constellation of Grįžulo (Grigas) Was Born.”
The audio guide tells stories about the Cathedral, the sage Lizdeika, the origins of the Christmas tree, St. Christopher, and other city symbols. Together with the fairy-tale character Grigas, travellers will see St. Anne’s Church, the Bastion, the city’s defensive wall, meet the cat of Dr. Aiskauda (Tsemakh Shabad), who lived in Vilnius, and learn what the knight at the start of Trakų Street is guarding.
Tour duration: 40 minutes
Date and times: December 13, at 12:00, 14:00, 16:00
Starting point: Šventaragio Street stop, next to Odminiai Square.
All visitors are invited to join the tours free of charge.