PLG, the parent company of Bilietai.lt, acquires Czech and Slovak market leader Ticketportal
AS Piletilevi PLG, the group behind the Bilietai.lt brand in Lithuania, has taken a major and historic step by acquiring Ticketportal – the leading ticketing platform in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Following this acquisition, Piletilevi PLG’s annual ticketing volume will double, reaching nearly EUR 600 million. The deal was finalized on June 12 in Prague.BalticNOG 2025
BalticNOG 2025 will bring together around 400 network professionals, engineers, and decision-makers from across the Baltic States, Scandinavia, and Central Europe. This is a unique opportunity to connect with peers from industries including telecommunications, data centers, cloud providers, enterprise networking, academia, and cybersecurity.Zara Larsson Returns to the Baltics – Live in Riga This Fall
On November 16, global pop sensation Zara Larsson will light up the stage at Xiaomi Arena in Riga for one unforgettable night. Known for her powerful voice, energetic performances, and chart-topping hits, Zara invites fans to experience a vibrant, emotionally charged show full of music, visuals, and connection.SYNTHONY – A one-of-a-kind musical experience is coming to Europe!
SYNTHONY is a breathtaking fusion of the power of electronic music, the richness of a live symphony orchestra, the energy of live DJs, unforgettable vocals, and an extraordinary visual show. It’s an immersive spectacle that reimagines the greatest Electronic Dance Music (EDM) anthems of the past 30 years.BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon
Next winter, from March 12 to 15, 2026, the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup stage will take place at the Tehvandi Sports Center in Otepää, Estonia. This will be the second time that the Biathlon World Cup series is held in the Baltic countries, specifically in Otepää.POSITIVUS FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE ON AUGUST 8-9 THIS SUMMER
The countdown to summer begins with news from the Positivus Festival! This year, for the first time, the festival will take place in August—on August 8 and 9 in Lucavsala, Riga. For the seventeenth time, the festival will bring numerous music stars to Latvia, with the first lineup announcement expected in the coming weeks.Bryan Adams to perform at Tallinn Song Festival Grounds on August 14th.
The legendary Canadian singer and songwriter Bryan Adams, known for hits like “Summer of ’69”, “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You”, “Heaven”, and “Run to You”, will give a concert at Tallinn Song Festival Grounds on August 14th as part of his “Roll with the Punches Tour 2025”.In August Nick Cave will perform in Sigulda
On August 12, Nick Cave will perform his best-known songs on the stage of Sigulda's castle.50 Cent Brings a Spectacular Show to Tallinn Song Festival Grounds on August 8
On Friday, August 8, one of the world’s biggest hip-hop stars, 50 Cent, will deliver a grand concert at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, performing his iconic hits like “In Da Club,” “Candy Shop,” “21 Questions,” and many more. 50 Cent is currently bigger than ever, having performed globally over the past two years and selling out massive stadiums in record time.In August Hurts will perform in Sigulda
On August 14th, the duo Hurts, the masters of elegant melancholy, will take a stage of Sigulda Castle. This will be the band's only concert in all Baltic countries.Legendary rockers The Offspring to perform in Lithuania for the first time
The legendary American rock band The Offspring will perform in Lithuania for the first time on October 4, 2025, at the Kaunas “Žalgiris” Arena. This concert will be a special event for rock music fans, as The Offspring is widely recognized as one of the most influential rock bands of the past decades.Sigur Rós to perform two special orchestral concerts at the Alexela Concert Hall next September
The Icelandic post-rock luminaries Sigur Rós will perform two special concerts in Tallinn next autumn. On September 19 and 20, in 2025, one of the most acclaimed groups of recent times will give two performances at the Alexela Concert Hall, presenting their latest studio album Átta together with the extended lineup of the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra.Lithuania to Host Historic Modern Pentathlon World Championships in Kaunas
The Lithuanian Modern Pentathlon Federation (LŠPF) has implemented a long-cherished plan – it has been granted the right to host the World Championship in Lithuania. The most important sports event in Lithuania this year will take place in Kaunas. Moreover, the organizers promise to attract not only the brightest stars of this sport but also to create a spectacular celebration for the spectators.
The Modern Pentathlon World Championship for adults will be the first Olympic-level sports event of such high caliber in Lithuania’s history. The Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM) announced only in December that our country had been given the right to host this championship. With the support of the Kaunas City Municipality and the “Žalgiris” Arena, it became possible to organize the championship from August 26 to 30 in the highest-level arena in Lithuania.
We had planned to secure the right to host the most prestigious modern pentathlon competition – the World Championship – in Lithuania in 2028, and we imagined that the best venue would be the “Žalgiris” Arena. We knew it would be a financial burden for our federation, but we were prepared and worked consistently because such a high-level event is a major recognition not only for our community but also for our country. We could not have dreamed that things would move so quickly and that we would achieve this ambitious goal already this year. Kaunas is becoming the capital of modern pentathlon, said LŠPF President Aistis Baronas.
More than 40 countries are expected to participate in the Modern Pentathlon World Championship in Kaunas, including the world’s top athletes. The final list of participants will be known approximately a month before the event. The championship will also introduce new elements. From now on, countries can enter up to eight athletes instead of four in both the men’s and women’s competitions. This will allow Lithuania’s most talented pentathletes to gain high-level competition experience in front of a home crowd. It is planned that Lithuania will be represented by eight male and eight female athletes.
This championship is a historic event for modern pentathlon and Lithuanian sports as a whole. It’s a huge celebration and responsibility to be able to host an event of this scale. The support of the home crowd will be very important and will help all Lithuanian pentathletes, said Lithuanian champion Elzė Adomaitytė.
It is difficult to find an arena worldwide, let alone in Lithuania, where all events of modern pentathlon can be held under one roof. The “Žalgiris” Arena is perfectly suited for this – during the World Championship, fencing, obstacle course, and laser-run events will be held in the main arena, while swimming will take place in the arena’s pool. Today, UIPM President Rob Stull visited the venue.
I don’t know if I could be happier – the arena is amazing. I am a new UIPM president and I’m happy that our sport shows that it is flexible. Modern pentathlon used to be a traditional outdoor sport, and now we are moving indoors while maintaining high prestige and quality. This is a big and important step forward. It’s clear that Lithuania has great traditions in modern pentathlon and has hosted many high-level championships. The “Žalgiris” Arena is fantastic and I am looking forward to the World Championship, said R. Stull.
This year, the format of modern pentathlon competitions has changed once again – the riding discipline has officially been replaced by an obstacle course, and the entire competition has been shortened to one and a half hours. These changes make modern pentathlon more attractive for both TV broadcasts and spectators. During the championship, LŠPF plans not only sports programs but also entertainment and other engaging activities for spectators to enrich their experience. In addition, the organizers are joined by the team behind Lithuania’s most important music awards, M.A.M.A., and other major events.
Over the years, modern pentathlon events have been shortened from five days to just one and a half hours, and this concept strongly captures the attention of the audience because they can be more engaged and watch everything from a single seat. The entertainment part with show elements becomes an important aspect of the short breaks between events and provides great emotions for the spectators. We are following UIPM recommendations, and the recent World Cup stage held in an indoor arena in Budapest proved that modern pentathlon events have grown into highly attractive spectacles, said J. Kinderis.
Starting tomorrow at 10 a.m., official ticket sales for all championship days will begin. Tickets will be available through Bilietai.lt.
By the way, more international modern pentathlon competitions will be held in Lithuania this summer. Before the adult World Championship, from August 21 to 24, the U19 World Championships will take place in Druskininkai, and from July 26 to 31, Kaunas will host the European U15 and U19 Championships.