The dilapidated wall of an apartment building in Vilijampolė came to life with a picture reminiscent of ancient architecture. The five-story building in Union Square was decorated with the unique work “Skliautas” (engl. Dome). It seems to blend in with the environment in its colour range, and contrasts with it sharply regarding its content. According[…]

The “Kaunas – European Capital of Culture 2022” project, which attracted more than 2 million visitors in 5 years, can be called a success story. The programme has gifted almost 3,000 events to guests from all over the world, increased tourism, international media attention and attracted a huge number of participants. All these the most[…]

For the fifth time, Kaunas announces the elections of the city’s best athletes, teams, coaches, sports initiatives and newly shining talents. Kaunas people are invited to suggest applicants for awards until November 16. This year, 9 categories are planned – the winners will be chosen by the citizens together with a specially formed commission. The[…]

 From November 24th till November 27th “Kaunas – European Capital of Culture” will invite you to a playful cultural adventure – the closing program “The Contract”. The big events are unimaginable without the mascot of the European Capital of Culture – the Mythical Beast of Kaunas. During “The Contract”, it will invite it’s little fans[…]

Ever since the restoration of independence, Kaunas and Lithuania have not seen this yet – on October 16, a crowd of thousands of people filled the stands of the newly rebuilt Darius and Girėnas Stadium. Those gathered at the opening event and those at television screen had the chance to see a tough football match[…]

 Passengers of buses and trolleybuses in Kaunas have been using the newest public transport in Lithuania for several years. Its average age exceeds even the average of European Union countries. Soon, the of city buses will be significantly rejuvenated. Having completed one of the largest projects in the history of public transport last year, “Kauno[…]

The Christmas Town in the Town Hall Square this year is inviting the people of Kaunas to a sparkling fairy tale. The artist Jolanta Šmidtienė, who has been taking care of the cities decoration for fourteen years, admits that this time the idea of a royal theme was dictated by the paintings of  M. K.[…]

The echoing motives of opera, electronics, jazz and Čiurlionis, as well as more than 150 performers, actors and dancers creating a mass event of music and theatrical elements – that is how the final act – “The Contract“ – of contemporary myth of Kaunas is promising to end the year of the European Capital of[…]

The inspector of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), who visited Kaunas in July, positively evaluated the progress of the reconstruction of S. Darius and S. Girėnas stadium in his official report. The guest from Serbia emphasized that the stadium is well thought-out and had no doubt that after the completion of all the[…]

On September 10, “Kaunas 2022” community program “Fluxus Labas!” returns to Kaunas with the acclaimed “Fluxus festival”– a city event that has become a tradition and surprises every year with unexpected, original and gratifying performances. The main highlight of this year’s festival will once again be the climb to the Parodos Hill, this activity will[…]