Estonian Music & Art News – Week 3, June 2025

June 2025

Estonian Music & Art News - Week 3, June 2025

Upcoming Events

  • Estonian Song & Dance Celebration 2025 (July 3–6)Estonia’s largest choral and folk dance gathering—held once every five years—returns to the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds. Expect tens of thousands of singers and dancers in a UNESCO‑listed cultural extravaganza. Source: Estonianworld
  • Suure‑Jaani Music Festival – EAMT Symphony Orchestra (June 19)The EAMT Symphony Orchestra, led by Toomas Vavilov and including graduating soloists, performed at the heritage‑rich Suure‑Jaani Music Festival. Source: Festivals.ee
  • Tallinn Fringe Festival Program & Tickets Released (Aug 18–Sep 18)The program for the 9th annual Fringe Festival debuted on June 9. Early-bird tickets are now available for a diverse mix of theatre, comedy, circus, music, and interactive art across Tallinn. Source: Fringe.ee
  • Estonian National Opera – June Performances
    • Madama Butterfly – June 19 at 19:00
    • Swan Lake – June 20 at 19:00
    • Die Fledermaus – June 21 at 19:00Tickets (€44+) on sale via Estonia Concert Hall. Source: Classictic
  • ESTO 2025 Opening: Windows of Time (June 26)Global diaspora marks Estonia’s heritage with over 400 choristers, folk dancers, and gymnasts in the Tallinn opening concert. Source: ESTO

Cultural & Musical News

  • EAMT Symphony at Suure‑Jaani FestivalThe Academy’s symphony orchestra delivered a concert on June 19 celebrating Estonian classical music heritage—centered on composers Mart and Eugen Kapp. Source: EAMT
  • Tallinn Fringe 2025 PreviewThe festival’s 2025 program feature list went live June 9, with hundreds of unfiltered performances planned for August–September. Source: Tallinn Fringe