Events in Estonia

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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Tallinn Fringe Festival 2026 Opens Call for Artists Around the World

Apply Now: Tallinn Fringe Festival 2026 Opens Call for Artists Around the World

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.

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Kadrioru Lossimuusika, Baroque Resonance in the Heart of Tallinn. Picture Mozart family portrait

Kadrioru Lossimuusika, Baroque Resonance in the Heart of Tallinn

This winter season, Lossimuusika continues its captivating run of chamber music concerts in one of Tallinn’s most spectacular acoustic spaces, the Baroque main hall of Kadrioru loss / Kadriorg Art Museum. Lossimuusika is a distinguished concert series presenting high-level classical music performed by both Estonian and international artists against the historical backdrop of the palace’s

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Kiki Ball and Drag Show Bring Vibrant Culture to Tartu’s Aparaaditehas This January

Kiki Ball and Drag Show Bring Vibrant Culture to Tartu’s Aparaaditehas This January

Tartu is kicking off the new year with colour, style, and unabashed self-expression as a Kiki Ball and drag performance come to the city’s cultural hub, Aparaaditehas, this January. The event promises an evening of glamour, creativity, and community celebration, inviting audiences of all backgrounds to take part in a dynamic expression of performance art

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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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Phantom of the Opera 40th Anniversary Tour Comes to Tallinn

Phantom of the Opera 40th Anniversary Tour Comes to Tallinn

Following our earlier coverage of Tallinn being chosen as the opening city for this historic production, excitement continues to grow around the Phantom of the Opera 40th anniversary tour, which will take place in Estonia from 5–10 May 2026 at Unibet Arena. With ticket sales now open, audiences across the Baltics and beyond are preparing

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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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16th Winter Folk Dance Day in Tartu. (Photo: Mana Kaasik)

Tartu’s Enchanting Winter Folk Dance Ignites Europe’s Soul

The vibrant spirit of Estonian folk culture has once again taken center stage as Tartu hosted its 16th Winter Folk Dance Day, a cherished tradition that continues to travel and inspire audiences across Europe. This year’s event, celebrated with heartfelt dances and music, highlights Estonia’s enduring contribution to the continent’s cultural tapestry. Source: err.ee As

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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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