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Culture   7.7.2026

Tartu’s Hansa Fair and River Festival

If you’re visiting Estonia in July, the Tartu Hansalaat, or Tartu Hansa Fair, is one of the country’s signature summer … Read more

Estonia   7.7.2026

Tallinn’s Medieval City Centre Is Sinking

The mythical Atlantis disappeared beneath the sea, but Tallinn’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site…into the Gulf of Finland? … Read more

Culture   6.7.2026

Exciting events in Estonia this week

8 July John Legend: “An Evening of Songs & Stories”, Tartu One of the rare recipients of the coveted EGOT—having … Read more

Culture   5.7.2026

Coastal Folk Festival 2026 in Viimsi

Just up the coast from Tallinn is a place called Viimsi. If you drive through Pirita and keep going, you’ll … Read more

Leisure   4.7.2026

More Than 300 Farms and Manors Across Estonia Open Their Doors

This year’s Open Farm Days, or Avatud Talude Päev in Estonian, takes place on 25–26 July, offering visitors a chance … Read more

International Early Music Performers Gather in Viljandi

Culture   3.7.2026

International Early Music Performers Gather in Viljandi

You don’t have to travel thousands of kilometres to experience the atmosphere of the medieval world this summer. With its … Read more

Medieval Days in Tallinn

Culture   3.7.2026

Medieval Days in Tallinn

Kolyvan, Lindanise, Reval…these are only three of the old names for Tallinn, Estonia’ capital city, which received official city rights … Read more

Take to the Water…

Leisure   2.7.2026

Take to the Water…

“…Take to the water” is a well-known Finnish saying and a line from the ninth rune of the Kalevala epic. … Read more

Tallinn Maritime Days 2026

Culture   2.7.2026

Tallinn Maritime Days 2026

  Tallinn’s Maritime Days is one of the country’s largest celebrations of the sea, and this year’s event is dubbed … Read more

Rocca al Mare Shopping Centre Tightens Its Parking Rules

Estonia   1.7.2026

Rocca al Mare Shopping Centre Tightens Its Parking Rules

The Rocca al Mare Shopping Centre in Tallinn introduced a new paid parking system today, 1 July, marking a significant … Read more

KiKuMu Festival Returns

Culture   1.7.2026

KiKuMu Festival Returns

One of Estonia’s newest summer festivals returns for its second edition from 9–12 July 2026, transforming the historic Jäneda Manor … Read more

Haapsalu White Nights Music Festival 2026

Culture   30.6.2026

Haapsalu White Nights Music Festival 2026

Every summer the seaside town of Haapsalu celebrates Estonia’s famous “white nights” with four days of concerts in some of … Read more

Is Haapsalu a Quiet Town?

Leisure   30.6.2026

Is Haapsalu a Quiet Town?

Haapsalu is an idyllic small town on the western coast of mainland Estonia, about 90 kilometres west of Tallinn, making … Read more

Exciting events in Estonia this week

Culture   29.6.2026

Exciting events in Estonia this week

Present–27 September, “Alice and the Land of a Million Flowers”, Taagepera Taagepera Castle’s park is adorned with more flowers than … Read more

Juu Jääb Festival 2026: 30 Years of Island Culture

Culture   28.6.2026

Juu Jääb Festival 2026: 30 Years of Island Culture

Juu Jääb is a music festival celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and features jazz and contemporary music, as well … Read more

Accessible Nature Trails Can Also Be Found in Estonia

Nature   27.6.2026

Accessible Nature Trails Can Also Be Found in Estonia

Estonia increasingly offers nature-based recreation opportunities also for people using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Although most hiking trails in … Read more

Summer Exhibition on Soviet-era Mass Tourism in Pärnu

Culture   26.6.2026

Summer Exhibition on Soviet-era Mass Tourism in Pärnu

Just before Midsummer, Pärnu Museum opened a new summer exhibition, “The Leisure Factory: Soviet-Era Mass Tourism and Architecture”. It explores … Read more

Pärnu Hanseatic Days 2026

Culture   26.6.2026

Pärnu Hanseatic Days 2026

Pärnu’s Hanseatic Days festival takes place from 3–5 July, and celebrates the city’s rich medieval history, as well as membership … Read more

Valga Hot Shorts Invites You on a Film Journey

Culture   25.6.2026

Valga Hot Shorts Invites You on a Film Journey

The town of Valga on the Estonian–Latvian border will become a meeting place for film lovers in just over a … Read more

Õllesummer Returns—Bigger Than Ever Before

Culture   25.6.2026

Õllesummer Returns—Bigger Than Ever Before

How many Estonians does it take to fill a music festival venue? All of them, if it’s big enough! This … Read more

The Baltic Guide wishes everyone a happy, and safe, Midsummer’s Celebration!

Culture   24.6.2026

The Baltic Guide wishes everyone a happy, and safe, Midsummer’s Celebration!

   

Not Quite a Million Roses, But a Spectacular Flower Park in Taagepera

Leisure   23.6.2026

Not Quite a Million Roses, But a Spectacular Flower Park in Taagepera

What happened to Alice after she returned from Wonderland? Was she able to adapt to ordinary life after her fantasy-filled … Read more

Kickstart: Tallinn Motor Weekend

Leisure   23.6.2026

Kickstart: Tallinn Motor Weekend

Two days of adrenaline will happen this coming weekend at Tallinn’s Song Festival Grounds on 26–27 June. Kickstart Tallinn Motor … Read more

Exciting events in Estonia this week

Estonia   22.6.2026

Exciting events in Estonia this week

22 June ZZ Top concert, Tartu The iconic bearded rockers kick off their European tour in Estonia today at the … Read more

The Month-long Tallinn Fringe Is Turning 10!

Culture   21.6.2026

The Month-long Tallinn Fringe Is Turning 10!

The performance and performing arts festival Tallinn Fringe, which for the tenth time brings together music, theatre, circus, dance, comedy, … Read more

Saaremaa Peony Festival 2026—Peak Blooming Now

Nature   20.6.2026

Saaremaa Peony Festival 2026—Peak Blooming Now

Saaremaa’s annual Peony Festival, held in the village of Pärni, is at its peak blooming period this week. This is … Read more