The end of the year has its own unique rhythm. Some are already counting down the days until Christmas, others are making plans for the New Year, and the little ones are eagerly awaiting the magic of the holidays. The Panevėžys Cultural Center is marking this season with a program of events that has something for everyone—from families with children to lovers of live music, theater, and dance.
From November 20 through the very last day of the year, the cultural center will host four different events. Younger audiences can look forward to a cheerful and heartwarming Christmas story about two curious little mice, while adults will enjoy evenings of live music and dance, and a special New Year’s concert program will ring in 2026.
The events during the holiday season will remind us that cultural experiences know no age limits. For some, it will be their first time on the theater stage; for others, it will be a long-planned evening with friends or a chance to spend the last day of the year listening to their favorite music.
A dance tradition that never loses its charm
On November 20 at 6:00 p.m., the Panevėžys Cultural Center will host a dance evening featuring Birutė and Vaidas Džežulskis and the band “Velžio vyrai.”
The musical duo and the band led by Vaidas have put together a program that will feature plenty of familiar songs, beautiful voices, and dance music. This is an evening for those for whom live music, dancing, and getting together with friends are still among the most cherished leisure traditions.
Dance evenings at the cultural center aren’t just a chance to listen to your favorite tunes. They’re also an opportunity to get together, socialize, and turn an ordinary evening into a small celebration.
A Christmas story where people—not miracles—take center stage
December 26 A story inspired by Ignė Zarambaitė’s book *The Secret Letter-Writing Agency* will come to life on the stage of the Panevėžys Cultural Center—a Christmas play for children and the whole family titled *The Happy Bump*.
Its heroines, two curious little mice named Goja and Berta, notice something that sometimes goes unnoticed amid the festive hustle and bustle—not everyone welcomes Christmas with joy. Determined to change this, they set off on an adventure where even the smallest act of kindness can become a momentous event.
The play speaks sensitively and clearly about friendship, acceptance of differences, paying attention to those around us, and the ability to notice those who need it most.
Although the story is intended for children, it contains ideas worth reflecting on for adults as well. After all, sometimes the greatest gift isn’t what we find under the Christmas tree.
On the second day of Christmas, the play will be performed twice—at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Five Hours of Music Between Two Major Holidays
On December 27 at 6:00 p.m., the Panevėžys Cultural Center will host a performance by Giedrius Leškevičius and the live band “DixXband.”
The five-hour program, prepared for this festive dance evening, will feature a mix of Lithuanian and international hits, original songs, and musical pieces from different eras.
The period between Christmas and New Year’s has its own unique charm—the hustle and bustle of the preparations has already subsided, and the start of the new year is still ahead. It’s a time to take things slow, spend more time with friends, and enjoy the things we don’t always find time for in our daily lives.
This musical program is designed for just such an evening, where live music and dancing will be the highlights of the night.
On the last night of the year—global hits and three queens of the stage
On December 31 at 7:00 p.m., the band “Queens of Roses” will perform at the Panevėžys Cultural Center.
Three charismatic performers will ring in 2026 with a program specially prepared for New Year’s Eve, featuring songs by the legendary bands ABBA and Queen, jazz melodies, and other well-known global hits.
This performance, which blends music from different generations, promises an energetic, elegant evening filled with live sound. Familiar melodies, powerful voices, and on-stage energy will create an atmosphere in which the last day of the year will become yet another opportunity to enjoy music.
The end of the year, where experiences matter most
Although the nature of the four events and their audiences differ, they are united by the opportunity to briefly escape the daily grind with vivid experiences. For some, it will be a long-planned get-together with friends; for others, a child’s first encounter with the theater; and for still others, a musical highlight to close out the year.
During the holiday season, when attention often shifts to shopping and preparations, culture reminds us of a different kind of value—the time we devote to ourselves and to one another.
Tickets are available at the Cultural Center box office and on kakava.lt
