Halloween Unleashed: Dark Music & Gins in Tallinn

Get ready for a spine‑ticking weekend in Tallinn, where literature, piano, and spirits collide to bring you the ultimate Halloween experience. Two nights, two venues, one unforgettable journey through darkness, folklore, and the haunting power of classical music, starring the versatile pianist and composer Arashk Azizi.

30 October 2026 – Rüütel & Matilda English Bookshop

Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Venue: Rüütel & Matilda English Bookshop, Harju maakond
Address: Rüütli 4, 10130 Tallinn, Harju maakond

Step into an evening of dark literature and supernatural melodies at the cozy English bookshop. Nell will read chilling selections—starting with the iconic Dracula, followed by ghost stories and eerie folklore from around the globe. Each tale is brought to life with live piano accompaniment by Arashk, whose compositions weave themes of death, mystery, and the uncanny. Expect sonic nods to Saint‑Saëns, Liszt, Schubert, and Stravinsky, with the echo of Danse Macabre resonating through the pages.

Highlights

  • Live piano & narration in English
  • Original compositions plus classic pieces linked to the macabre
  • Costumes highly encouraged, dress up to match the mood!
  • Tickets
Reading Dracula: With live piano, Arashk Azizi, Nell Cunningham

31 October 2026 – Heldeke! Tasting Room & Bottle Shop

Time: 19:00 – 20:00
Venue: Heldeke! Tasting Room & Bottle Shop, Harju maakond
Address: Volta tänav 32, 10411 Tallinn, Harju maakond

The Sound of concert series returns, but this year it’s a “bloody” spin; Sound of the Bloody Gins. Your ticket includes three gin‑and‑tonics and snacks; no extra charge for the libations that accompany each musical act.

The Experience

  1. Blood Orange Gin – Saint‑Saëns: Danse Macabre
  2. Bloody Shiraz Gin – Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring
  3. Black Gin – Liszt: Totentanz

Arashk transforms familiar themes into atmospheric journeys, each sip unlocking a new chapter of the story. It’s an intimate, immersive blend of flavor, sound, and imagination.

Highlights

  • Three distinct gins paired with three haunting masterpieces
  • Live improvisations based on each gin’s character
  • Halloween costumes optional but strongly encouraged
  • Tickets
Sound of the Bloody Gins Arashk Azizi

Why You Can’t Miss These Events

Both nights promise a rare convergence of arts, poetry, piano, and spirits, crafted by a single artistic vision. Whether you’re a literature lover, a music aficionado, or a gin enthusiast, you’ll find an evening that thrills your senses and feeds your curiosity about the darker corners of culture.

Plan Ahead

Come for the stories, stay for the music, and let the spirits truly take over. Let these evenings haunt you in the most delicious way.


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