Tallinn, Estonia — The eagerly awaited Tallinn Music Week (TMW) 2026 lineup has been officially revealed, presenting a record-setting roster of 186 artists from 38 countries for the 18th edition of the festival, running 9–12 April 2026 across venues from Telliskivi Creative City to St John’s Church in Tallinn.
Firmly positioned as one of Europe’s most dynamic music and culture events, Tallinn Music Week continues to champion Estonian music, innovative sounds, and tomorrow’s global talent. With 80 Estonian acts highlighted in the programme.
Source: TMW
Estonian Talent in Focus
The domestic lineup reflects Estonia’s wide musical spectrum, featuring boundary-pushing performers across genres:
- Shoegaze ensemble mariin k. and singer-songwriter Alonette — voices shaping contemporary Estonian sound.
- Duo Kuula Hetke, metal outfit Intrepid, and folk-pop sensations SADU — illustrating genre diversity from introspective compositions to high-energy stages.
- Veteran punk pioneers J.M.K.E. and forward-looking acts like KLAP and Skoone — weaving tradition with tomorrow’s creative edge.
Estonian blues duo Kaisa Ling & René Paul, soul icon Rita Ray, electronic innovator kiwanoid, and multidisciplinary projects blurring jazz, choral, and electronic textures further underline how Estonian music continues to push boundaries and reclaim space on the global stage.
Global Sounds Meet Tallinn Streets
International contributions reflect the festival’s cosmopolitan spirit:
- Finland leads the international contingent with 26 artists, followed by strong representation from Canada, France, Latvia, Sweden, the UK, Germany, Poland, Denmark, Belgium, and Ukraine.
- Ukrainian voices at TMW include Ziferblat, electronic producer Olga Korol, and the human rights music project Daughters of Donbas: Songs of Stolen Children — a moving creative response to global conflict.
- From Afro-fusion and reggae to jazz innovators and desert rockers, performers like Ammoye, Paris Pick, The Howlers, Kin’gongolo Kiniata, and South Korean improviser Dasom Baek underscore TMW’s commitment to genre-defying global artistry.
More Than Just a Festival
In addition to music showcases, Tallinn Music Week 2026 includes an expansive music industry conference, free city stages, club nights, and community-focused events that bridge creative sectors and audiences from across the world.
Festival and PRO passes are already on sale, with early-bird pricing available before 9 February. Individual concert tickets are also offered via Piletilevi.
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