We know Estonia

Culture   16.4.2026

Equipment That Can Withstand Even the Roughest Knightly Games

If you find Estonia’s historic fortresses to be rather dull museum attractions—stone structures of walls and loopholes without engaging … Read more

Culture   16.4.2026

Estonian Summer Music Festival Guide 2026

An old Estonian proverb says, “Don’t count your festivals before they hatch.” Not because a festival might be cancelled, … Read more

Culture   15.4.2026

Ready for Some Good Sax?

International saxophone stars will perform in two venues on 2 May in Tallinn. These two venues are Uus Laine … Read more

Restaurants   15.4.2026

Fish Dishes and Market Bustle on the Onion Route

For food tourism, it is well worth turning your attention—and your car—eastwards in Estonia on the last Saturday of … Read more

Culture   14.4.2026

Finno-Ugric Folktronica Concert in Tartu’s Genklubi

Finno-Ugric Folktronica is a one-night music programme taking place at Genialistide Klubi in Tartu, also known locally as Genklubi, … Read more

A Norwegian–Estonian–Finnish Evening of Music

Culture   14.4.2026

A Norwegian–Estonian–Finnish Evening of Music

This Saturday, 18 April, the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra, sometimes described as an all-star ensemble of Norwegian musicians and celebrating … Read more

Exciting events in Estonia this week

Culture   13.4.2026

Exciting events in Estonia this week

10 April–31 October Consulate of EGS exhibition, Tallinn Works by the internationally renowned Finnish graffiti, contemporary and glass artist … Read more

Iberofest Celebrates Several Countries

Culture   12.4.2026

Iberofest Celebrates Several Countries

Officially named the Iberoamerican Culture Celebration, but unofficially dubbed Iberofest, this long-running festival will begin in April and extend … Read more

Estonian Music Days Have Begun

Culture   11.4.2026

Estonian Music Days Have Begun

At the same time as the three-day music programme of Tallinn Music Week reaches its culmination today, Saturday, the … Read more

Restaurant LaBocca Expands to Telliskivi

Restaurants   10.4.2026

Restaurant LaBocca Expands to Telliskivi

The Italian restaurant LaBocca, which has operated for just under a year in the gold-coloured Golden Gate building between … Read more

Comedian Ed Byrne Returns to Tallinn

Culture   10.4.2026

Comedian Ed Byrne Returns to Tallinn

Ed Byrne is one of the most celebrated comedians in Ireland and the UK, and on 16 April he … Read more

Tartu’s City Centre Is Being Renewed—Little by Little

Culture   9.4.2026

Tartu’s City Centre Is Being Renewed—Little by Little

Last summer, we reported on the approval of the detailed plan for the large Siuru Cultural Centre to be … Read more

Sepultura to Perform at Tallinn Rock Festival

Culture   9.4.2026

Sepultura to Perform at Tallinn Rock Festival

The recent surprise announcement that Sepultura, one of the most influential names in heavy metal music for nearly 40 … Read more

Pink Floyd Extravaganza Concert

Culture   8.4.2026

Pink Floyd Extravaganza Concert

Pink Floyd is one of the most iconic bands in history, and even for those unfamiliar with their music, … Read more

Hiking Across Estonia on Foot

Nature   8.4.2026

Hiking Across Estonia on Foot

What would you think of a hiking trip across the whole of Estonia? And doing it in a straight … Read more

Wine Fair This Week in Tallinn

Culture   7.4.2026

Wine Fair This Week in Tallinn

This coming Thursday and Friday, 9–10 April, will see Estonia’s largest wine and beverage expo: Veinimess 2026, or Wine … Read more

Tallinn’s Free Museum Sunday and EKKM 20

Culture   7.4.2026

Tallinn’s Free Museum Sunday and EKKM 20

The free-entry Sunday at Tallinn City Museum branches will exceptionally take place at the end of the week, on … Read more

Exciting events in Estonia this week

Culture   6.4.2026

Exciting events in Estonia this week

10 March–31 December Ülemiste BrickExpo, Tallinn A new LEGO exhibition featuring over a hundred larger and rare sets, as … Read more

In Stella’s Pawprints—A Perfect Weekend Getaway for Dog and Owner

Estonia   5.4.2026

In Stella’s Pawprints—A Perfect Weekend Getaway for Dog and Owner

My dog Stella is an experienced traveller. Despite her young age, she has travelled with me all over Finland, … Read more

Tallinn Music Week 2026—Bigger and Better Than Ever

Culture   4.4.2026

Tallinn Music Week 2026—Bigger and Better Than Ever

Tallinn Music Week 2026 is this coming week, 9–12 April, in Tallinn of course. This annual international festival has … Read more

April Fool’s in Estonia

Estonia   3.4.2026

April Fool’s in Estonia

Lazy holidays, a dome beach, and dissolving plates: this is how April Fool’s Day was celebrated in Estonia. At … Read more

Pärnu Day Coincides With Easter This Year

Culture   3.4.2026

Pärnu Day Coincides With Easter This Year

Pärnu Day 2026 will be celebrated in the city of Pärnu—go figure!—this Sunday, 5 April. The event is an … Read more

Smelt Is on the Menu in Pärnu Throughout April

Restaurants   2.4.2026

Smelt Is on the Menu in Pärnu Throughout April

One of the delicacies found in the sea area off the coast of Pärnu is the silvery “meritint” or … Read more

“Grease” the Musical Comes to Tallinn

Culture   2.4.2026

“Grease” the Musical Comes to Tallinn

The musical “Grease”, one of the most iconic and widely recognised productions in pop culture, will be performed for … Read more

New Environmental Standards Are Making Plates Dissolve—Literally

Estonia   1.4.2026

New Environmental Standards Are Making Plates Dissolve—Literally

Green Key is the world’s leading sustainability programme and certification for the tourism industry, established in 1994. To receive … Read more

Massive Record Fair and Music Bazaar

Estonia   1.4.2026

Massive Record Fair and Music Bazaar

Tallinn Music Week is one of Europe’s premier music festivals, and has grown from a very humble start to … Read more