July Event Summary
Events and concerts in July at the Angels Museum and Anykščiai St. Matthew’s Church: July 11, 6 PM — XIII Festival Music Weekends in Anykščiai. Jazz concert "Following Čiurlionis" at the Angels Museum–Sacred Art Center (11 Vilniaus St., Anykščiai). Performers: Jan Maksimovič (saxophone) and Dmitrij Golovanov (piano). Ticket price: 5 Eur. July 19, 6 PM — XIII Festival Music Weekends in Anykščiai. Vocal music concert "The Verses of Classical Lithuanian Poets in Songs" at the Angels Museum–Sacred Art Center (11 Vilniaus St., Anykščiai). Performers: Dovilė Kazonaitė (soprano) and Milda Umbrusevičiūtė (piano). Ticket price: 5 Eur. July 22, 6 PM ...
Experience Art Differently — Dive into Captivating Virtual Reality
Join us on a journey into the worlds of two prominent Lithuanian artists through virtual reality! Jonas Rimša masterfully captures the vibrant colors and cultural diversity of South America — his paintings invite you to travel without ever packing a suitcase. Meanwhile, the film Overcoming the Plane will surprise you as it reveals stories from the life of artist Vytautas Kasiulis and the magic of his creative work. These VR sessions blend visuals, sound, and emotion, transforming art into a vivid, living experience right before your eyes. We invite the whole family to immerse themselves in this magical journey! ...
Kaunas Piano Trio Concert “Mirages”
Melodious and intimate Lithuanian musical mirages! At the beginning of April, composer Zita Bružaitė, together with the Kaunas Piano Trio, released a chamber music album titled “Mirages.” This debut recording features performances of the composer’s works by Lina Krėpštaitė (piano), Indrė Andruškevičiūtė (violin), and Asta Krištaponienė (cello). The album also includes the voice of baritone Giedrius Prunskus, featured alongside the Trio. The album launch event will take place on June 14 at 6:00 PM at the Angel Museum–Sacred Art Center in Anykščiai. The program will offer listeners a romantic chamber music experience — soothing and expressive, inviting you to ...
Samuel Bak’s Exhibition at the Kurkliai Synagogue
SEE YOU AT THE KURKLIAI SYNAGOGUE! We’re excited to announce that our doors are open for the summer season! Visitors are welcome Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 AM to 6 PM. From June 4 to September 21, the Kurkliai Synagogue will host the exhibition of artist Samuel Bak, who miraculously escaped from the Vilnius Ghetto. Titled “City of Memories”, the exhibition offers a keyhole glimpse into Samuel Bak’s memory of the Jerusalem of Lithuania — Vilnius. Some works feature winding streets of his childhood Vilnius, captured in lithographs that often transform into the claustrophobic courtyards of the Ghetto. Others ...
Exhibition of graduation works by Art Department graduates of Anykščiai Art School
We invite you to admire the graduation works of the Art Department graduates of Anykščiai Art School at the Anykščiai Chapel (Vilniaus St. 36)!
We invite You to Participate in the Floral Carpet Contest “Celebration by the river Šventoji”
We invite you to take part in the floral carpet contest! WHEN: During the Anykščiai City Festival, on July 25–26 THIS YEAR’S THEME: “Celebration by the river Šventoji” REGISTRATION: completed applications, signed by the head of the organization or an authorized representative, along with the required attachments, should be submitted by July 1 at 10:00 AM via email: floristiniai.anyksciai@gmail.com Participants will compete in Groups A, B, and C. Cash prizes await the winners! For more information, contact us at: +370 673 06 537 and email: floristiniai.anyksciai@gmail.com CONTEST RULES APPLICATION FORM The aim of the “Celebration by the river Šventoji” ...
Concert: “The World of Čiurlionis”. Performed by Sonata and Rokas Zubovas (piano)
We warmly invite you to the second concert of the 13th “Music Weekends in Anykščiai” festival, dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis. Taking the stage will be the exceptional piano duo "Duo Zubovas" — Sonata Zubovienė and Rokas Zubovas, the great-grandson of the renowned Lithuanian composer M. K. Čiurlionis. The program, “The World of Čiurlionis”, unites all aspects of Čiurlionis’s creative expression: music, painting, and literature. Structured into thematic sections, it explores the spiritual dimensions central to his artistic vision — his deep love for Lithuania, its history, and its folk songs; a ...
Piano Concert by Students of Teacher Irena Meldaikienė
IMstudija is a private piano school founded by teacher Irena Meldaikienė, which has been operating in Anykščiai for the past five years. Part of IMstudija also runs at the Eglutė kindergarten in Anykščiai, under the name Piano STARt (“The Start of Piano Stars”). For the past three years, the teacher has been working with young children in the kindergarten using a completely unique method she developed herself: she plays piano with the children every day without involving their parents in the learning process. That means the children do not practice at home—they learn and play entirely within the kindergarten ...
The 13th Festival “Musical Weekends in Anykščiai” Begins!
The 13th Festival “Musical Weekends in Anykščiai” Begins! We are pleased to share the concert program and warmly invite you to join us: May 23 (Friday) at 12:00 PM – Festival Opening at the Anykščiai Arts Incubator (J. Biliūno St. 53). Musical Performance for Children and Families: "The Sounding Numbers". Performed by the LSPO and actress Vitalija Mockevičiūtė. Ticket price: Adults – €5, Children – €2 May 30 (Friday) at 6:00 PM – Concert: “The World of Čiurlionis” at the Angel Museum–Sacred Art Center (Vilniaus St. 11). Performed by DUO Zubovas: Rokas and Sonata Zubovas (piano duo). Ticket price: ...
Exhibition of Graphic Works by Vytautas Ignas
An exhibition of graphic works by Lithuanian painter, printmaker, and stained-glass artist Vytautas Ignas, created during his years in exile in the 1970s–1990s, is currently on view at the Angel Museum – Center for Sacred Art (Vilniaus St. 11, Anykščiai). The exhibited works are drawn from the collections of the Angel Museum and the Beatričė Kleizaitė-Vasaris Art Gallery in Marijampolė. This exhibition is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late cultural patron Beatričė Kleizaitė-Vasaris. The exhibition will be open until the end of June. We warmly invite you to visit! “Vytautas Ignas is among the ...
Tour “Baroque Traces in Anykščiai”
The “Lithuanian Museums Route” is beginning! Let’s discover the remaining traces of Baroque in Anykščiai. During the tour, you will learn about: The history of St. Matthew’s Church in Anykščiai, A historic auxiliary building (ossuary or charnel house) that recalls the era of the old Baroque church and the artworks of that period,A unique early 17th-century painting “The Presentation of the Virgin Mary in the Temple” by Frans Francken II and Philips de Marlier, on display at the Center of Sacred Art. Date: May 16, 2025 Time: 6:00 PMLocation: Angels’ Museum – Center of Sacred Art (Vilniaus St. 11, ...
Museum Night in Anykščiai: An Evening of Solo Piano Improvisation by Tomas Kutavičius
Spend Museum Night—Saturday, May 17—at the Angelų muziejus (Angel Museum)! At 8:00 PM, the Angel Museum–Center of Sacred Art will host a Solo Piano Improvisation Evening by Tomas Kutavičius. Composer and improvisational pianist Tomas Kutavičius is a rare artistic spirit—one who avoids the spotlight, seeks no public acclaim, and performs without the need to compete. Guided solely by his inner muse, he devotes himself wholeheartedly to expressing what the moment reveals through music. His improvisations are deeply emotional, rich with shared human experiences and vividly shifting moods. As you listen, you may hear the pulse of nature itself—the beauty ...