{"id":43850,"date":"2026-09-08T10:08:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T07:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vnb.lt\/?p=43850"},"modified":"2026-09-08T10:08:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T07:08:34","slug":"the-first-vilnius-nights-packed-clubs-and-a-spotlight-on-the-local-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vnb.lt\/en\/english\/the-first-vilnius-nights-packed-clubs-and-a-spotlight-on-the-local-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"The First \u201cVilnius Nights\u201d: Packed Clubs and a Spotlight on the Local Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first-ever \u201cVilnius Nights\u201d, held on the night of September 5, attracted huge interest, with all four participating clubs in the Lithuanian capital packed with visitors. Initiated by the Vilnius Night Office as part of the \u201cVilnius Days\u201d programme, the event brought together Anna Mesha. Butas, Cornercaf\u00e9, Elastica and Gallery 1986 for one night. A single \u20ac10 ticket allowed visitors to move freely between all four clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Elastica. Tadan performing. Photo: Adomas Luk\u0161a.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

19 local artists behind the decks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lithuania\u2019s electronic music scene was at the heart of the \u201cVilnius Nights\u201d programme. Over the course of the night, 19 artists performed across the clubs, including Angelou, Valdagger, Y2KATI, Under Black Helmet, Patricia Kokett, Tr\u00e8s Sticky and other names from the scene. Each club presented its own distinct musical programme, allowing visitors moving between venues to experience different sides of Vilnius\u2019 electronic music scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The entire programme was made up of performances by local artists \u2013 from live electronic music sets to DJs and producers representing different communities within the city\u2019s club scene. In this way, \u201cVilnius Nights\u201d offered a glimpse, within a single programme, of what is being created in Vilnius clubs throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gallery 1986. Patricia Kokett (live) performing. Photo: Tautvydas Stukas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One ticket, different experiences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the first time in Vilnius\u2019 club sector, a shared ticket giving access to several different clubs over the course of one night was put to the test, bringing together thousands of Vilnius residents and visitors to the city. For some, \u201cVilnius Nights\u201d was an opportunity to visit one or more of the participating clubs for the first time, while for others it was their first-ever clubbing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the busiest point of the night, the clubs were operating at full capacity, resulting in queues outside some venues during peak hours. The organisers appreciated the patience and sense of community shown by visitors: some were willing to wait longer, while others adjusted their route and headed to clubs that were less crowded at the time. Later in the night, as crowds became more evenly distributed, moving between venues became easier. The high level of interest showed that a shared multi-club event format resonates with Vilnius\u2019 nightlife audience, while the collaboration between the clubs highlighted the potential of a vibrant and connected night-time sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anna Mesha. Butas. Bernis performing. Photo: Tautvydas Stukas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Moving between different clubs over the course of a single night is also a familiar concept in other European cities. On an even larger scale, events such as Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) connect the electronic music scene with the wider city, with a programme spanning clubs, concert venues, cultural institutions and other locations across Amsterdam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLast weekend\u2019s \u2018Vilnius Nights\u2019 showed the potential of this new and exciting format. Four nightclubs operated as one large organism, allowing people to freely choose their route based on the artists they wanted to see or the venues they already loved, while also discovering clubs they might not normally visit. The high level of interest and strong attendance confirmed that this kind of format resonates with the city\u2019s nightlife audience. Speaking on behalf of all four clubs, I can say that the experience once again highlighted how inclusive Vilnius\u2019 nightlife is, confirmed the need for joint initiatives and showed just how much we can achieve together,\u201d says Paulius Austrevi\u010dius, Programme Director at Gallery 1986.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gallery 1986. Valdagger performing. Photo: Tautvydas Stukas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One night, shared safety rules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same \u201cVilnius Nights\u201d rules and safety principles applied across all four clubs. People who were heavily intoxicated or behaving aggressively were not admitted, while visitors were reminded to respect other people\u2019s boundaries and behave responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special safety posters created for the event were displayed throughout the clubs, while earplugs and drink covers designed to help reduce the risk of drink spiking were made available to visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cornercaf\u00e9. Tr\u00e8s Sticky performing. Photo: Adomas Luk\u0161a.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cVilnius is an incredibly vibrant city, home to so many talented people \u2013 artists, event organisers, producers, club teams and other professionals shaping its night-time culture. We want all of this to be more visible, so that people discover what is happening in their city, appreciate what we have here and feel proud of it. \u2018Vilnius Nights\u2019 was an opportunity to showcase all of this and experience it together,\u201d says Gabija Liaugminait\u0117, Project Manager at the Vilnius Night Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artists who performed at \u201cVilnius Nights\u201d:<\/strong> Angelou LIVE, Bernis, Proflame, Senkala, Snatch, Tr\u00e8s Sticky, Y2KATI LIVE, Et Cetera, Symbiotica, Tadan, Under Black Helmet, Bakas, Clicklounge, Patricia Kokett LIVE, Tumosa, V, Valdagger and Youwin Trax.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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