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Leisure   8.9.2026

Tartu Student Days: Autumn 2026

To mark the start of the new school year at the University of Tartu, Tartu Student Days: Autumn 2026 will … Read more

Culture   8.9.2026

Films From the World of Fashion in Tallinn and Tartu

The film festival MoeKunstiKino, focusing on fashion and the people and phenomena of the fashion industry, will once again take … Read more

Culture   7.9.2026

Exciting events in Estonia this week

18 August–18 September Tallinn Fringe Festival, Tallinn The last full week of the tenth annual comedy and entertainment festival in … Read more

Leisure   6.9.2026

Finnish Paddlers to Take on the Emajõgi in a Week’s Time

One of Estonia’s longest-running paddling and rowing events, the Emajõgi Marathon, will take place for the 44th time next Saturday, … Read more

Culture   5.9.2026

Mary’s Fair, or Maarjalaat, in Tartu

Early every autumn the city of Tartu in Southern Estonia holds its annual fair, called Maarjalaat in Estonian and Mary’s … Read more

Estonian Bread Day at Tallinn’s Open Air Museum

Culture   4.9.2026

Estonian Bread Day at Tallinn’s Open Air Museum

Black bread, rye bread, dark bread…Estonian leib has many translations, and there are many recipes and varieties. On 20 September … Read more

Disainiöö Fills Põhjala Factory with Design

Culture   4.9.2026

Disainiöö Fills Põhjala Factory with Design

The Disainiöö festival, the largest celebration of design in the Baltic countries, will take place in Tallinn for the 21st … Read more

Pikk Street Festival 2026

Culture   3.9.2026

Pikk Street Festival 2026

Pikk Street in Tallinn is arguably the longest and most-travelled street in the Old Town. It stretches from the northern … Read more

A Look Back at Prisma’s 26 Years in Estonia

Shopping   3.9.2026

A Look Back at Prisma’s 26 Years in Estonia

The SOK retail group announced in the spring that it was selling its Estonian Prisma supermarkets to the local Coop … Read more

Who Is Ülle Madise, Estonia’s New President-Elect?

Estonia   2.9.2026

Who Is Ülle Madise, Estonia’s New President-Elect?

Today, 2 September, presidential elections took place in the Riigikogu, or Estonian Parliament. Ülle Madise, the Chancellor of Justice, was … Read more

A Self-Service Instant Noodle Restaurant Opens in Tallinn

Restaurants   2.9.2026

A Self-Service Instant Noodle Restaurant Opens in Tallinn

There are all kinds of restaurants in the world. There are fast-food restaurants and kiosks, nostalgic cafeterias, and fine-dining establishments … Read more

A Day of Greenhouses, Gardens, and Verandas in Northern Estonia

Culture   2.9.2026

A Day of Greenhouses, Gardens, and Verandas in Northern Estonia

Visitors will be welcome across Northern Estonia to visit greenhouses, gardens, and verandas on 6 September from 11:00 until 17:00. … Read more

Campervan Festival 2026: Home Is Where the Art Is

Leisure   1.9.2026

Campervan Festival 2026: Home Is Where the Art Is

Nomadic life is a calling for many people, especially in the warmer months. Recreational vehicles, campervans, motor homes, truck trailers, … Read more

Old Narva Comes Back to Life Through Carl Sarap’s Photographs

History   1.9.2026

Old Narva Comes Back to Life Through Carl Sarap’s Photographs

Photographs taken almost 90 years ago by Estonian photographer Carl Sarap, 1893–1942, have been given a new lease of life … Read more

Exciting events in Estonia this week

Culture   31.8.2026

Exciting events in Estonia this week

3–6 September Station Narva Festival, Narva A diverse selection of music by Estonian and international performers at the Narva Castle … Read more

Autumn Jazz Festival Starts Soon

Culture   30.8.2026

Autumn Jazz Festival Starts Soon

Sügisjazz, which is known in English as Autumn Jazz, is the autumn concert season organised by Jazzkaar. It will return … Read more

Terminator? No, a Combat Robot!

Leisure   29.8.2026

Terminator? No, a Combat Robot!

Have you ever seen on TV, in films or on YouTube the originally US-developed form of competition that has become … Read more

A Hundred Reasons to Visit Põltsamaa

Estonia   28.8.2026

A Hundred Reasons to Visit Põltsamaa

What comes to mind when you hear the name Põltsamaa? Perhaps its famous mustard, a castle seen in social media … Read more

Wandering Lights Festival Turns 20

Culture   28.8.2026

Wandering Lights Festival Turns 20

In the middle of September, when the nights are fully dark once more, Kadriorg Park in Tallinn will light up … Read more

Kick off the Autumn Season With Estonia’s Food Month

Culture   27.8.2026

Kick off the Autumn Season With Estonia’s Food Month

September is Estonia’s nationwide Food Month, coinciding with the harvest season in gardens and fields. Numerous food festivals, markets and … Read more

Armin van Buuren Returns With The ORB World Tour

Culture   27.8.2026

Armin van Buuren Returns With The ORB World Tour

Grammy award-winner Armin van Buuren is returning to Estonia on 5 September for his third concert, at the Song Festival … Read more

Swedbank Tallinn Marathon 2026

Leisure   26.8.2026

Swedbank Tallinn Marathon 2026

September in Estonia means it’s time to run, or as they say it in Estonian, jooksuaeg! All joking aside, for … Read more

Baltic Sea Day Programme in Estonia

Culture   26.8.2026

Baltic Sea Day Programme in Estonia

Tomorrow, 27 August, is Baltic Sea Day. In Estonia, most of the day’s programme can be enjoyed at Tallinn Harbour, … Read more

Vintage Weekend in Haapsalu

Culture   25.8.2026

Vintage Weekend in Haapsalu

Many people yearn for days when cars couldn’t drive themselves, and in fact drivers had to actually know much more … Read more

Culture Night on Friday in Tallinn

Culture   25.8.2026

Culture Night on Friday in Tallinn

Inspired by the concept of Helsinki’s Night of the Arts and Reykjavik’s “Menningarnót”, Culture Night, in Estonian Kultuuriöö, will be … Read more

Exciting events in Estonia this week

Culture   24.8.2026

Exciting events in Estonia this week

22–29 August Tallinn Chamber Music Festival, Tallinn The 22nd Tallinn Chamber Music Festival will take place from 22–29 August 2026 … Read more