This year, the city invites you to immerse yourself in the festive spirit and have a ‘Light-hearted Christmas in Kaunas.’ The concept of the holiday season emphasizes human connections – cosy gatherings with loved ones, attention to those who need it most – the human miracle that we can gift to our nearest and dearest.[…]

Kaunas, Lithuania, has solidified its seventh-year partnership with the city of Hiratsuka, Japan, through an official twinning agreement. The mayors’ signatures confirm the commitment to further develop mutual ties and exchanges in sports, education, and culture, fostering the exchange of positive experiences. This marks the fifth agreement between Lithuanian and Japanese municipalities and the second[…]

New captivating addition to the landscape has been unveiled at Neries Krantinė Park in Vilijampolė  – the “Cloud Containers” sculptures, an artistic creation by Algimantas Šlapikas. These impressive 5-6 meter tall structures serve as visual metaphors, representing the accumulation of wealth and engaging with themes of ecology and sustainability. The sculptures at the revitalized park,[…]

This weekend, on 19-21 May, during the Euroleague Final Four events on Nemunas Island and other central areas of the city, traffic will be restricted on K. Donelaičio Street between Maironio and A. Mickevičiaus streets. This section will only be open for buses and trolleybuses. All three days, i.e., on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, drivers are[…]

Kaunas city is halfway through its year as the Capital of European Culture – over a thousand planned events are changing the cultural landscape not only of the city but of the whole country. From a record high visitor attendance to increased media coverage – “Kaunas 2022” team reveals the results of the first half.[…]

This summer with Archigrim? For those who haven’t seen it yet, we invite you to get to know the exclusive routes of the “Stop Juosta” show. This Lithuanian National Television project has been running since 2016 and aims to open wider horizons, introduce the heritage of modernist architecture in Lithuania and abroad. “Stop Juosta” offers[…]

The shortest night of the year and the search for a fern flower are just around the corner. St. John’s Day celebration in Kaunas, in the newly revived Santaka Park – on the evening of Thursday (June 23rd). Traditional ceremonies, wreath-rafting, pottery workshops and other entertainment awaits people named Jonas, Janina and all Kaunas residents.[…]

It is official – on Tuesday, Kaunas Council approved the Strategic Development Plan (SDP) and the further direction of the city’s growth until 2030. A qualitative breakthrough is being sought in the fields of economics, culture, education and sport, urban governance, territorial development, sustainable mobility and the green course. The most important city document has been[…]

The traditional rally “Around Lithuania” will take place in mid-June. Participants riding on various roads of the country will compete for the most honorable trophy in the collection of each athlete – the President’s Cup. This year, the winners of this rally will be awarded the 31st President’s Cup. In keeping with the long-standing tradition,[…]

“Maybe not just the impressive figures and other facts, but the fire in the eyes of each and everyone is proof that the vision which we spent five years on has come to life, and that Kaunas has been inspired to move forward,” said Virginija Vitkienė, the Head of the project ‘Kaunas – European Capital[…]