July 27 Venue: S.Darius and S.Girėnas airfield   2.00 PM Official Opening Ceremony The laying of flowers. Kaunas Wind Orchestra “Ąžuolynas” concert 2.30 PM Convoy of Classic Car Club “Klasika” Show of the powered paragliding club “MadPilots” and “SkySpa”; Air Baltic academy demonstration flight (Latvia) Marijampolė Aeroclub skydiving show; Demonstration flight performed by two AN-2[…]

May 17-19 Get to know the Czech Republic in Kaunas 30th Anniversary of Kaunas-Brno Cooperation   All events and exhibitions are free of charge May 13-27 Drawing exhibition of primary school learners “I Want to Go to the Czech Republic” The exhibition showcases the best drawings by Kaunas primary school learners, depicting their imagined Czech[…]

Invitation to Enjoy Events “The commemoration of our city’s birthday serves as a reminder of our glorious history. Kaunas is a city by the water, therefore, it’s no coincidence that we plan its main festivities along the banks of the Nemunas and the Neris rivers. We will celebrate for three days. We will take care[…]

The last week of April traditionally invites Kaunas to explore Scandinavian culture more closely. Participants can expect a rich program of events: exhibitions, Norwegian language lessons, quizzes, lectures and discussions, excursions, and hikes. Music lovers will be delighted by a concert featuring Hilde Louise Asbjørnsen and the Kaunas Big Band, and the week will be[…]

An international jury has announced the cities awarded the BSR Cultural Pearls title for the year 2024.  The municipalities of Svendborg (Denmark), Kiel (Germany), Jakobstad (Finland) and Rūjiena (Latvia) were chosen from among 12 candidates from the countries around the Baltic Sea Region. These cities prepared Culture and Social Resilience Action Plans aimed at making[…]

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 strengthened its partnership with the city of Hiratsuka in Japan by formalizing the seven-year-long relationship through an official cooperation agreement. The mayors’ signatures solidified the commitment to further develop mutual connections and experiences in the fields of sports, education and culture. This marks the fifth agreement between municipalities in Lithuania and Japan, and a[…]

The Italian Republic Embassy, in collaboration with its partner cities Kaunas and Cava de Tirreni, is proud to present “Dialogues of the Abbeys”, an exquisite exhibition dedicated to Baroque architectural treasures. Photographer Angelo Tortorella’s lens invites visitors to immerse themselves in the captivating beauty of Pažaislis Monastery and the Holy Trinity Abbey. This remarkable project[…]

The 45th session of the World Heritage Committee in Saudi Arabia approved Kaunas Modernist Architecture Application “Modern Kaunas: Optimism Architecture, 1919-1939”. The interwar architecture became the fifth value of our country to win the prestigious UNESCO status. On September 18, the city’s interwar buildings and their diversity in Žaliakalnis and Naujamiestis were recognised as a[…]

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[…]