Concert at the National Philharmonic of Ukraine on the National Day of the Republic of Lithuania
20.02.2026
On 16 February 2026, a festive concert marking the 108th anniversary of the Restoration of the State of Lithuania was held in the Column Hall of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine.
The evening featured the Orchestra of the Liatoshynskyi Capella under the baton of Lithuanian maestro Alexandras Šimelis. The event brought together representatives of the diplomatic corps, members of the Government of Ukraine, and Lithuanian and Ukrainian cultural communities.
In her address, H.E. Inga Stanitė-Toločkienė, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lithuania to Ukraine, spoke about Lithuania’s challenging path to statehood – its struggle for freedom, the strength of national unity, and its unwavering commitment to democratic values.
Vice Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy and Minister of Culture of Ukraine Tetiana Berezhna also addressed the audience. She expressed sincere gratitude to the Government and people of Lithuania for their steadfast support of Ukraine, emphasizing that the Ukrainian–Lithuanian partnership is grounded in shared values, mutual trust, and a common aspiration for freedom.
The National Philharmonic of Ukraine joins in congratulating the people of Lithuania on the 108th anniversary of the Restoration of the State and expresses its profound gratitude to the Lithuanian people for their continued support of Ukraine during russia’s full-scale invasion.