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VILNIUS: 700YEARS YOUNG

VILNIUS: 700 YEARS YOUNG

In 2023, a historic event – the 700th anniversary of Vilnius, took place in Lithuania. We have created an impressive feast, which reflects the spirit of the city. The news about the anniversary of Vilnius spread all over the world. We celebrated as if it were our own!

Anniversary Program

Vilnius is celebrating its 700th anniversary in 2023. A year full of exclusive performances, art, music and entertainment awaits. Vilnius is already celebrating. Are you?

Thank you for celebrating as your own

Programme 2023

Vilnius 700th anniversary programme: July

Vilnius celebrated its 700th birthday with a bang

Programme highlights

When celebrating the anniversary of Vilnius, there’s no need to think about presents, because the city itself has prepared a multitude of gifts for its residents and guests, and is giving them out without reservation. Look to the past as well as to the future, admire artists’ original ideas, and leave your mark for future generations.

Festival ”As Young As Vilnius” 2023

Festival ”As Young As Vilnius ” 2022

Vilnius 700th birthday ,,Time portal”

Vilnius – an open music space

Once in Vilnius

Vilnius Poker at the MO Museum

Cinematographic project “Vilnius Poker”

Vilnius Biennial for Performance Art

Opera.Connect: Vilnius – the city of opera

Music for Vilnius concerts

Pavilion: Vilnius 200 Years Ago

Vilnius young

In order for Vilnius’s birthday to be memorable, it is important for the celebration to also live in each of our hearts. Therefore, everyone can take the initiative and contribute to creating a festive atmosphere. After all, the more ideas, the more spectacular the 700th anniversary will be.

About Vilnius 700

Vilnius 700th anniversary programme publication

Vilnius: 700 Years Young

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Belated Birthday Cards

The Most Delicious Stories of Vilnius

Seven Stages of the Life of Vilnius

Vilnius à la carte

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News

Feel the special atmosphere of Vilnius’s 700th anniversary. Get the latest information about events, entertainment, new partnerships and projects, and see the most beautiful anniversary moments.

Vilnius Lights Up For Sixth Time — City Marks Entrance to Its New Century

Vilnius Will Open Interstellar Wormhole Inside City — Light Festival Plans to Relocate Visitors to Space

Vilnius Celebrates White Cane Safety Day by Redefining the City Experience for All: Launches Video Campaign, Route for Visually Impaired

Presentation of the Vilnius Biennial of Performance Art at the art fair ArtVilnius’23

Vilnius Biennial of Performance Art (VB23) main Programme’s Aftermovie

Vilnius Hosts AI Opera: Lost Opera Was Recreated with the Help of Artificial Intelligence

As it celebrates its 700th birthday, Vilnius greets historians with surprising discoveries

Grand Party Shook Vilnius for City’s 700th Anniversary

Performance by world-renowned artists Liam Gillick and Anton Vidokle premieres at the Vilnius Biennial of Performance Art

Vilnius Biennial of Performance Art is about to start: world class performances in unexpected locations that are open to all

Vilnius Biennial of Performance Art kicks off this Sunday

As Young As Vilnius: free public transport during the festival

Vilnius Announces Two Headliners for Biggest Summertime Festival – Bastille and Clean Bandit

Concerts of famous foreign bands Bastille and Clean Bandit at the festival Young Like Vilnius

The Star of the Young Like Vilnius festival: the Band Bastille

Clean Bandit to Perform at the festival Young Like Vilnius

Vilnius Biennial of Performance Art presents its main programme from 23 July to 6 August 2023

Vilnius Welcomes Biggest 700th Anniversary Music Event Yet — ‘As Young as Vilnius’

Young Like Vilnius music festival to feature the brightest stars of Lithuanian opera

Latest Exhibition at Vilnius’ Modern Art Museum Reveals City on Verge of Historical Shift

Travel through time with GlobeTrott Travel: 7 routes across 7 centuries

Press release: Vilnius International Film Festival Closes with Letters to Ukraine: A Documentary Collectively Made by the Lithuanian Film Comunity

Holiday Destination Vilnius: Top 700th Anniversary Highlights for Spring and Summer slides

Holiday Destination Vilnius: Top 700th Anniversary Highlights for Spring and Summer

Vilnius Fest Celebrates City Being 700 Years Young With Focus on Fresh Lithuanian Talent (March 16-26)

Vilnius Awards Honorary Citizen Title to Internationally Renowned Author Kristina Sabaliauskaitė

European City Leaders Met in Vilnius to Discuss City Roles in Tackling Climate Crisis, Urbanism, Safety, and Other Challenges

Let Festivities Begin—Vilnius Celebrates 700th Anniversary and Embarks On Year-Long Cultural Program

President Zelensky Awarded Vilnius as “Rescuer City” Just Before Its Official 700th Birthday

Vilnius’ Outpour of Support for Ukraine: Now and Always

First Vilnius Biennial of Performance Art Held One-Time-Only Performance by Prominent Artist for City’s 700th Anniversary

Vilnius is about to witness the 1st Vilnius Performance Art Biennial: starting with a special one-off performance by Emilija Škarnulytė

Crowd-Beloved Vilnius Light Festival Returns With Futuristic Illumination Art

Vilnius presents 700-year anniversary programme

Vilnius Organizes International Champion Cities Summit to Share Global Good Practices

Official Vilnius 700 event: the 1st Vilnius Performance Art Biennial starts with a new work by Emilia Škarnulytė to be performed at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre

Vilnius Turns 700 Years Old in 2023: 7 Things Not to Miss

Toshio Hosokawa, one of Japan’s must famous composers, was captivated by the spaces of Vilnius University and will dedicate his piece to them

Christmas Tree as Giant 700th Anniversary Birthday Cake: Vilnius Officially Embarks Upon Holiday Season

Italian composer Ivan Fedele to create music for Vilnius after finding inspiration in the works of Kazys Varnelis

Director Donatas Ulvydas is taking on the legendary Vilnius Poker and inviting you to become a part of his new film

Živilė Diawara invites everyone to become co-authors of a unique feature-length film: everyone can contribute to its creation

The piece for the 700th Vilnius’ anniversary by Polish composer Agata Zubel is an attempt to find a link between the old and the new capital

Vilnius Launches Cheeky 90s Infomercial to Remind World of Its 700th Birthday

Music for Vilnius will be written by Heiner Goebbels, one of the most interesting composers in today’s musical theatre

US composer Michael Gordon will compose music for a courtyard in Vilnius related to Jewish history

Young Like Vilnius festival invites everyone to celebrate the capital’s 700th anniversary together

Ukrainian composer Anna Korsun has come to create music for Vilnius: “This is a unique project in my career”

Lewis Capaldi is coming to Vilnius!

2023 Will Be Big for Vilnius: Capital Starts Countdown Till 700th Anniversary

We Can Start Waiting For 700 from the 25th January

The 700th anniversary of the foundation of the City of Vilnius in 2023 included on the list of anniversaries celebrated by UNESCO

Vilnius’ 700th anniversary celebration approved

Vienu metu surengti septyni žinomų atlikėjų nemokami koncertai atidarė festivalį „Vilnius – atvira muzikos salė“

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Thank you for celebrating as your own

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Festival ”As Young As Vilnius” 2023

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Vilnius in your backpack

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Vilnius – an open music space

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Vilnius 700th birthday ,,Time portal”

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Vilnius 700: presentation of the 2023 programme

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Vilnius: 700 Years Young

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Vilnius's Lights Festival

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699 Vilnius Birthday

Partners

Our partners tried their best to make Vilnius’ 700th anniversary bright and memorable, and to spread the word about it all over the world. Vilnius is grateful for this special gift.

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