On June 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM, the main Baltic Pride 2025 open-air concert will take place on the lawn near the White Bridge in Vilnius. This free event will follow the March for Equality! and will be one of the highlights of the festival. Everyone is welcome – members of the LGBT community, their allies, Vilnius residents, and visitors who support LGBT human
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On the eve of the March for Equality, longtime friend of the festival Catherine D’Oex will enchant the audience with a live performance of chanson classics. A true ambassador of French chanson, the diva is celebrated for her nostalgic interpretations of Édith Piaf, Céline Dion, and other timeless icons. Join us in the cozy and
On June 5, the historic Vilnius Old Theatre will become a stage for artistry, courage, and diversity, where activism and creative expression come together. This is the setting for a unique event – “Pride Voices” – the Baltic Pride 2025 gala evening dedicated to amplifying and celebrating the voices, stories, and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. “Pride
Lithuania has been ranked 36th out of 49 countries in ILGA-Europe’s 2025 Rainbow Map, scoring only 24% in the organisation’s assessment of LGBTI legal and policy environments across Europe. The result reflects minimal progress and continuing systemic gaps in protections for LGBTI people in the country, placing Lithuania alongside Italy and below Latvia and Slovakia. This year’s Rainbow Map arrives at
On May 3, 2025, the team from the National LGBT rights organization LGL took part in the “EngageWeek” civic engagement fair, organized by Erasmus Student Network Vilnius University. We were proud to be part of this inspiring event aimed at promoting volunteering, community spirit, and active civic participation. During the fair, we shared information about the upcoming Pride House and
On May 2, 2025, the volunteer coordinator of the National LGBT rights organization LGL held the very first “Baltic Pride 2025” volunteer training session. Preparations for Baltic Pride 2025 are well underway – and this event marked an important first step in building a strong, motivated, and united volunteer team. During the training, we took part
Get ready for an unforgettable Pride week! Friends of the Baltic Pride festival have put together a program that will continue casting rainbows over Vilnius after the official Baltic Pride events are over. Everyone will find a place here – you can find entertainment at bingo evenings, parties, and other events! THE ORGANIZERS OF BALTIC
On April 10, 2025, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Lithuania issued a significant ruling declaring that the provision of the Assisted Reproduction Law limiting assisted reproduction services only to persons who have entered into marriage or registered partnership contradicts the Constitution. The Court stated in its ruling: “Article 5, paragraph 3 of the
Lithuania’s Constitutional Court delivered a landmark decision on April 17, 2025, declaring that legal regulations related to civil partnerships violate the country’s constitution. The Court ruled that Civil Code Article 3.229, which restricts partnerships only to male-female couples, discriminates against same-sex couples and contradicts constitutional principles of human dignity, privacy protection, equality, and family protection.
We’re proud to announce that the Pride House program is now officially LIVE! Pride House is a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ people and allies to connect, celebrate, and thrive. Whether you’re looking for support, community, or just a place where you can truly be yourself—you belong here. At Pride House, you will
On 20 March 2025 the National LGBT rights organization LGL, together with NGOs Blue Moon and Human Resources Monitoring and Development Office, organized an informal advocacy meeting in Šiauliai – an NGO brunch to discuss the upcoming Baltic Pride 2025 festival. Representatives from local NGOs and businesses participated in the event. Strategies for more effective
The National LGBTI Rights Organization LGL is proud to announce “Pride for Progress: Shaping Today’s Inclusive Workplace,” a significant conference taking place on June 6-7, 2025, from 10:00 to 15:00 at the Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva in Vilnius, Lithuania. The event will serve as a key component of Baltic Pride 2025, the largest LGBTI celebration