The Jonas Šliūpas Museum in Palanga invites you to start your Christmas waiting with creative joy. During the workshop "We create our own miracles" we will invite you to make straw ornaments for the Christmas tree, decorate wreaths, and make scented beeswax candles. We will talk about the origins of the Advent wreath, the traditions and meaning of tying, the symbolism of wreath candles in Lithuania and other countries. The workshop is ideal for both children and adults. All the tools needed for the workshop will be provided.

Important: Pre-registration is required by email j.sliupo.muziejus@lnm.lt or by phone +37061286114. Ticket price €3.

On 6 December, from 4 pm, meet us at the Museum of the Mayor of Palanga Jonas Šliūpas (Vytauto g. 23A, Palanga).

On 7 December, the anticipation of the holidays will begin in Šventoji - the Christmas tree will light up the pedestrian square. Singers, dancers, cheerful hosts and, of course, Santa Claus will create a joyful evening for both children and adults. The atmosphere of the evening will take you back to Čiurlionis' fairy tale: lights, festive decorations, music and dancing.

The Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Šventoji will take place on 7 December at 16:30 in the Šventoji pedestrian square.

This year, the Palanga Youth and Volunteering Centre will host a Kindness Fair. There will be a variety of handmade products, an auction, free workshops, activities and a Christmas photo shoot. Throughout the week, participants will be able to try out virtual reality glasses, the art of card making, Christmas toy making, healthy snacks from the Palanga Public Health Office, photo shoots and other activities.

The fair will take place from 9-13 December, daily from 16:00 to 19:00, at Vytauto str. 106 , 2nd floor.

We invite you to a special workshop in Palanga, dedicated to the production of Christmas cards in monotype technique. The afternoon is dedicated to expressing creativity and learning a new art technique, while creating personal, handmade greeting cards that will become a warm and original holiday greeting for your loved ones. Monotype is a unique printmaking technique that allows you to create a unique and unrepeatable print. This technique does not require any special artistic skills, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced creators.

In this class you will learn how to use colours, shapes and textures to make your cards unique! All the tools you need to make your cards will be provided. 

Participation fee: children and seniors €3, adults €5. Pre-registration is not required.

See you on 10 December at 15:00 Palanga Amber Museum (at Vytauto str. 17).

Get in the festive mood and create unique Christmas decorations for your home or gifts for loved ones. On 12 December, the Palanga Amber Museum will host a workshop where you will immerse yourself in the festive creative process, learn how to make festive decorations and have fun in a friendly atmosphere. All the tools needed to make cards will be provided.

Participation fee: children and seniors €3, adults €5. Pre-registration is not required.

The workshops will take place on 12 December at 15:00 and 17 December at 15:00. On 17 December and 17 December and 17 December at the Palanga Amber Museum (at Vytauto st. 17).

Casting honey-scented candles with Sigute Bendikiene. For two consecutive days in December, families with children from the age of six years and up can enjoy a wax candle-making workshop at the Jonas Šliūpas Museum in Palanga. Together with local historian Sigute Bendikiene, we invite you to learn about the traditions of candle making and make your own scented candle, which will fill your home with cosy light and the smell of honey on Christmas Eve.

Important: Pre-registration is required by email j.sliupo.muziejus@lnm.lt or by phone +37061286114. Ticket price €3.

The workshop will take place 13 December, 16:30 and 14 December, 2 pm. In the Museum of the Mayor of Palanga Jonas Šliūpas (Vytauto g. 23A, Palanga).

On the evening of 16 December, the Palanga Public Library will host a very cosy evening of music with famous Lithuanian opera singers Kristina Zmailaite and Edmundas Seilis. The professional duo of an opera soloist and a tenor will give you the opportunity to pause, feel the Christmas spirit and enjoy the sounds of live music. We invite you to welcome the most beautiful holiday of the year with "Christmas Classics"!

The event is free!

The event will take place 16 December, 5 pm. Palanga Public Library (at Vytauto g. 61).

Welcome the holidays with the most beautiful love story, songs written and performed to express it and a sensual performance - 18 December, Palanga Concert Hall, legendary "Paris Cathedral" will once again delight the hearts of musical and romance fans. A performance that will stir your thoughts and feelings - and isn't that what you want for the quiet, pre-holiday period?

The musical will take place on 18 December, 7 pm, at the Palanga Concert Hall (Vytauto st. 43).

As December draws to a close, the Kurhaus Hall will be filled with Christmas cheer. For the third year in a row, the vocal ensemble "Eldija" invites you to the cosy and festive "Winter Meetings". This year Eldija has invited vocal ensembles Guboja, Vowel, Agluona and a mixed vocal ensemble from Kretinga. The groups have prepared a programme of songs for Christmas, which they will perform individually, together and with the help of the audience to create a special festive musical evening. The evening will include Christmas songs, ginger tea and cinnamon biscuits.

Bring your family and let's create a performance together! An education for the whole family, during which we will create the plot of a fairy tale, embody the characters, set up the scenery, and play various instruments to soundtrack the performances we have created ourselves. A complete unleashing of creativity, which will undoubtedly provide a good laugh.

For a cosy evening of improvisation, we look forward to seeing you 19 December, 6 pm, Palanga Kurhaus (Grafų Tiškevičių al.1).

Re-creating the last hour before the Battle of Žalgiris with the best Lithuanian comedians - historical absurd comedy "1410. The Hour Before the Battle". It is a spectacular scenography, a memorable stage work of a genre that is extremely rare in Lithuania. A historical absurdist comedy about two soldiers who, an hour before the fateful Battle of Žalgiris, realise that they don't want to go to it.

The performance will take place 21 December, 7 pm, Palanga Concert Hall (at Vytauto g. 43).

The theatrical concert "Baroque Pictures" is a fun, light, polished theatrical concert, redolent of French perfume and luxury. Very stylish and luxurious costumes, French poufs adorning the head, strict rules of etiquette - a typical picture of the mannered Baroque. The play is about the endless vicissitudes of love and the eternal misunderstanding between parents and children. The action on stage is accompanied by a light musical play on themes and melodies from various instrumental pieces from operas, operettas, musicals, films and pop music.

An evening of music will be held 21 December, 6 pm, Palanga Kurhaus Concert Hall (at Grafų Tiškevičių al. 1).

Not only fun, engaging, but also informative education for children and their parents. Just before the holidays, herbalist Danutė Kunčienė invites you to go on an excursion to the park and woodland areas. Why go on a woodland tour in winter? To introduce children to the animals and birds that hibernate, to look for footprints together, to play and guess who is running along the park paths. The meeting will culminate in a Christmas table for the forest inhabitants.

Children and their parents are welcome to join us on an exciting journey with nature 22 December, 11 am, from the Birutė Park rotunda.

"The Palanga Orchestra and their concert in the Palanga church during the major festivals of the year have already become a festive tradition in Palanga. Having started holding these concerts more than two decades ago, the Palangos Orkestras brings the audience together every year for fellowship, gratitude and a gentle time together. This year's Christmas Music Hour will feature works by Antonin Dvorak, James Curnow, Leroy Anderson, Mykola Leontovych, Douglas E. Wagner, Lars Erik Gudim, Adolphe Adam and Thomas Doss.

The concert is free.

The concert will take place 26 December, 13:00, Palanga, Lithuania Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Palanga (address Vytauto g. 51).

Saulijus Prūsaitis' shows are always distinguished by specially designed costumes and set design, modern light performances and high quality sound. The singer plays with sophisticated technical solutions and memorable details. SHOW 2024 is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the past year and advance for the year to come. The singer and the team aim to bring together the experiences of the past year and the expectations of the coming year in these spectacular performances.

The concert will take place 26 December, 7 pm, Palanga Concert Hall (at Vytauto g. 43).

"Men from Mars, Women from Venus is a live concert combining music and comedy. The performance will reveal dialogues, monologues and discussions between men and women from different planets - Mars and Venus. There will also be plenty of interaction with the audience, with engaging situations, competitions and even interactive improvisations. The concert, which is being prepared with a special set and lighting design, will be full of laughter, sentiments and, of course, beautiful music. The audience's favourite duo Lina Rastokaitė and Jokūbas Bareikis will explore with a smile the differences between men and women, their relationships and the various, often comical, situations.

The performance will take place 28 December, 7 pm, Palanga Concert Hall (at Vytauto g. 43).

A concert featuring songs that many know by heart: "I Live", "Supermergaitės", "Let's Fly", "Velniškas greitis", "Symphony of Love", and the recently released and already superhit "I Please" - songs that need no introduction to their fans. The arena show "SIX. WELNIŠKAS SPEED - 20 YEARS" will give the superhits power, space and sparkling colours. Just before the New Year, it's a chance to relax and spend a fun evening with friends.

The concert will take place 31 December, 7 pm, Palanga Concert Hall (at Vytauto g. 43).

On 31 December at 23:59, the fireworks, which have become an exclusive tradition in Palanga, are watched from Palanga Bridge. Don't miss the opportunity to see and experience the festive joy, the pleasant buzz and the smiling faces all around. Together, let's say goodbye to the past and welcome the New Year with new dreams - we invite you to enjoy the New Year by the sea.