The Tallinn Fringe Festival has officially announced its open call for artists, inviting bold, independent, and genre-defying creators to become part of one of Estonia’s most vibrant art and culture events. Open to both Estonian and international participants, the festival welcomes proposals from musicians, composers, theatre-makers, performance artists, stand-up comedians, circus crews, and interdisciplinary projects.
The festival will take place in late summer, 18th of August to 18th of September 2026, continuing Tallinn Fringe’s tradition of activating the city with live performances during one of its most culturally vibrant seasons.
Known for its openness to risk, innovation, and artistic freedom, Tallinn Fringe continues to play a crucial role in shaping contemporary Estonian music and performance culture. The festival offers a rare platform where Estonian composers, international artists, and emerging voices meet outside institutional frameworks, making it a key moment in the annual calendar of Estonian cultural events.
Artists will present their work across various venues in Tallinn, turning the city into a temporary network of performance spaces. This decentralised structure allows for close contact between artists and audiences and encourages site-specific and unconventional formats.
Tallinn Fringe has become an important meeting point for independent creators working across genres, including contemporary Estonian music, experimental performance, and hybrid art forms. Rather than curating through a single artistic vision, the festival remains intentionally open, allowing artists to shape the programme through their own ideas and initiatives.
Tallinn as a Living Stage
Performances take place across various venues in the city, turning Tallinn itself into a dynamic stage. This makes the festival especially appealing for artists interested in site-specific work or those seeking new audiences beyond conventional concert halls. For international artists, it also offers a gateway into Estonia’s rich and evolving cultural landscape, often overlooked despite its strong tradition of Estonian classical music and innovative contemporary practices.
How to Apply for Tallinn Fringe
The open call is now live, and artists are encouraged to submit proposals that are honest, daring, and conceptually strong. Whether you are an established creator or an emerging voice, Tallinn Fringe values artistic integrity over reputation.
Apply, take the risk, and bring your work to Tallinn.
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