The Vilnius Light Festival transforms Lithuania’s capital into a living gallery of light each January. In this episode of Event Explorer, host Daniel Roth sits down with Petras Bevs from the festival’s creative team to explore how history, architecture, and contemporary light art come together to celebrate the city’s birthday in the heart of winter.

We talk about how Vilnius shapes the festival’s creative direction, curating international and local artists, using hidden courtyards as immersive spaces, and why light festivals have become a powerful new form of public art.

Learn more about the Vilnius Light Festival, including dates and program details, at https://lightfestival.lt/

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Carnaval de Québec is one of the world’s longest-running winter festivals, transforming Québec City into a place of celebration, culture, and shared tradition every February. In this episode of Event Explorer, host Daniel Roth talks with Jérôme Déchêne, Director of Programming and General Manager of Carnaval de Québec.

They discuss how you program a festival built around winter, how Carnaval balances history with the need to stay relevant, and the role the event plays in the cultural and civic identity of Québec City. Jérôme also shares insights into community engagement, creative decision-making, and what it takes to lead a festival that belongs as much to its residents as it does to its visitors.

A conversation about legacy, creativity, and what happens when a city fully embraces the season.

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The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is home to one of the most unique traditions in the country. Each year, volunteers carve thousands of blocks of ice from Lake Flower to build an Ice Palace that becomes the heart of a weeklong celebration. Host Daniel Roth sits down with Chairman Jeffrey Branch to explore how this tradition has survived the elements, grown with the community, and turned into a beloved symbol of winter in the Adirondacks.

From the parade and yearly themes to the volunteer culture that powers every detail, this episode takes you inside a festival that brings people together and brightens even the coldest days. Follow Event Explorer for more stories behind the world’s most remarkable cultural celebrations.