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Eesti Muusikaauhinnad 2026

Eesti Muusikaauhinnad 2026: When Visibility Replaces Value

The winners of Eesti Muusikaauhinnad 2026 have been announced at a gala ceremony in Tallinn, once again positioning the event as the most visible annual snapshot of Estonia’s music industry. Yet beyond the celebration, this year’s awards also raise important questions about values, representation, and the direction in which musical culture is being steered. Classical […]

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Arvo Pärt, Philip Glass, Eight Cellos and an Unexpected Edge, Estonia concert Hall, Photo by Arashk Azizi

Arvo Pärt, Philip Glass, Eight Cellos and an Unexpected Edge

Last night I attended another concert at the Estonia Concert Hall (Kontserdisaal): Eight Cellos and Vox Clamantis, featuring works by Arvo Pärt and Philip Glass. The concert was part of the Audiospaa (Sound Spa) series, a programme generally associated with calm, meditative music and minimalist sound worlds. That expectation held true for most of the

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Tallinn’s Bachfest 2026 Kicks Off the New Year with Baroque Brilliance

Tallinn’s Bachfest 2026 Kicks Off the New Year with Baroque Brilliance

Tallinn is set to resonate with the timeless sounds of the Baroque era as bachFest 2026 returns to the Estonian capital from 1–6 January 2026, offering a rich programme of concerts dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach and his musical contemporaries. This international festival, one of the city’s most revered early-year music events, brings together world-class

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Scorpions in Tallinn 2026

Tallinn Rock Festival 2026 Tickets on Sale with Scorpions, Sepultura and Godsmack

Tallinn is preparing for one of its loudest summers yet as Tallinn Rock Festival 2026 announces a powerful lineup uniting global rock legends with influential modern acts and strong local voices. Tickets are available here: Piletitasku Leading the bill are Scorpions, whose decades-spanning career has produced some of the most enduring anthems in rock history.

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The Phantom of the Opera celebrate 40th anniversary in Estonia

The Phantom of the Opera celebrate 40th anniversary in Estonia

The legendary musical The Phantom of the Opera is set to celebrate its 40th stage anniversary with a landmark European tour, and Estonia has been chosen as the starting point. The opening performance will take place from 5th to 10th of May 2026 in Tallinn, placing Estonia at the very center of a historic moment

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Üle Heli Festival – When You Don’t Know What’s Going On Anymore

We are used to listening to music which serves our expectations. You know exactly what you will get by going to a rock concert or visiting a chamber hall – the music industry offers you a product that ticks all the checkboxes, be that an AC/DC cover band or the seven-thousandth recital of Vivaldi’s Four

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Dante in Tallinn – Estonian Premiere of Divine Sonata

On 5 September 2025 as part of the Fringe Festival, Tallinn will host the Estonian premiere of Divine Sonata, a large-scale piano work by composer and pianist Arashk Azizi, inspired by Dante Alighieri’s timeless masterpiece, the Divine Comedy. The concert takes place at Süda saal, Eesti Teatri- ja Muusikamuuseum at 18:00, where the composer himself will

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Tallinn Fringe Festival 2025: A Month of Unfiltered, Global Fringe Art

Tallinn, Estonia — From August 18 to September 18, 2025, the ninth edition of the Tallinn Fringe Festival transforms the city into a vibrant stage for boundary-shattering performances from across the globe. Spanning a full month, this festival invites audiences to explore theatre, stand-up comedy, circus, music, cabaret, magic, dance, and more—showcasing creativity without limits. A Festival

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Rahvusooper Estonia’s Võluflööt: A Magical Journey with Some Dim Corners

I recently attended Rahvusooper Estonia’s Võluflööt (The Magic Flute) by W.A. Mozart, and it was, as always, a musical and theatrical highlight in the heart of Tallinn. Yes—the one with the famously challenging “Queen of the Night” aria that continues to captivate audiences and challenge sopranos. The performance offered a delightful experience with top-tier music direction

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