Wish You Klaipėda | Culture Night
Experience Klaipėda in the heart of Vilnius!
As part of the Culture Night program, Klaipėda will anchor its cultural ship in Vincas Kudirka Square on June 12. Through the one-day cultural event “Wish You Klaipėda”, the city invites visitors not merely to observe it from afar, but to experience it through music, art, maritime culture, and community.
“Wish You Klaipėda” is an invitation to discover Klaipėda as Lithuania’s center of maritime culture, creativity, and lifestyle—a city where culture, work, and leisure blend harmoniously, and where the proximity of the sea shapes a distinctive, calmer, and freer rhythm of life.
From 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, an interactive experience zone will be open in V. Kudirka Square, where Klaipėda’s cultural institutions will present interactive activities, creative workshops, educational programs, and symbolic maritime experiences. The program is designed for visitors of all ages—families, young people, city guests, and anyone seeking a vibrant, aesthetic, and meaningful cultural experience.
Evening Program
- 10:00 PM – Klaipėda Cello Quartet Concert: “From Baroque to Rock”
The Klaipėda Cello Quartet was formed in 2017 during the first International Klaipėda Cello Festival. Its musicians are accomplished and active performers united not only by their high level of artistry, but also by curiosity and openness to diverse musical styles.
The quartet’s repertoire is characterized by exceptional stylistic diversity, combining classical and contemporary music, rock arrangements, and experimental compositions. The ensemble aims not only to perform music but also to highlight the role of the cello in contemporary culture.
- 11:00 PM – Inga Briazkalovaitė’s Vertical Dance Performance: “One Hour Until Midnight”
Inga Briazkalovaitė is a pioneer and ambassador of vertical dance in Lithuania, continuously expanding the boundaries of dance within urban spaces. Her performances stand out through their impressive combination of movement, architecture, light, and music, while her unique projects have helped promote Klaipėda both in Lithuania and abroad.
Dedicated to developing this demanding art form, Briazkalovaitė has trained in the United States and other countries, sharing her experience with young ballet dancers and actively fostering the culture of vertical dance in Lithuania.
She began her career at the Klaipėda State Musical Theatre, later founded a successful ballet school in the port city, and became an integral part of Klaipėda’s cultural life. For her artistic achievements, she was nominated for Lithuania’s highest theater award, the Golden Stage Cross.
This event is funded by the Klaipėda City Municipality.
