Shofar March | Vilnius Shalom Festival 2026
On September 13, 2026, we invite you to visit Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, where we will celebrate the year 5787 according to the Hebrew calendar with the third International Shofar March and the Vilnius Shalom Festival opening concert. Vilnius has long been an important center of Jewish religion and culture, often called the Jerusalem of the North. For the third year in a row, the Almighty gathers Jews, Christians, and people of goodwill from many countries in this city so that we may celebrate Rosh Hashanah together as one family. The Shofar March will begin with a prayer for peace on the Hill of Three Crosses. The festive procession will then make its way through the streets of Vilnius and reach Town Hall Square, where the festival’s opening concert will take place. The program will feature Jewish music performed by the Lithuanian Symphonic Wind Orchestra and soloists from Lithuania, Armenia and Israel. In the very heart of Vilnius, there will be Hebrew dances and traditional Rosh Hashanah refreshments. Don’t miss this special event — join us, march through the streets of Vilnius, carry your national flag, and if you have one, blow your shofar. The event is free of charge. More information: www.shofar-march.eu, www.shalom.lt Vilnius Shalom Festival is the third international festival of Jewish music and culture, held in Lithuanian capital Vilnius, a city often referred to as the Jerusalem of the North. From September 13 to October 7, enjoy a rich program of classical, jazz, and klezmer concerts, the Shofar March, and educational events. The project is funded by: the Lithuanian Council for Culture, the Goodwill Foundation, the Vilnius City Municipality, the Israel–Lithuania Chamber of Commerce, the Embassy of Israel in Lithuania, the Embassy of Germany in Lithuania, the Polish Institute in Vilnius, the Department of National Minorities under the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, Knygos.lt, Wix.com, Park Inn by Radisson Vilnius Airport, Association LATGA, and private sponsors. Project partners: the Lithuanian Jewish (Litvak) Community, the Vilna Gaon Museum of Jewish History, and the Vilnius Jewish Public Library, Crescendo International. Media partners: LRT Plius, magazine „Savaitė“. Please note: Photographs and video recordings may be taken during the events. The resulting images and recordings may be used for publicity purposes, including publication in the media and on social media platforms.
Adresas: Trijų kryžių kalnas
Kaina: Nemokamai
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