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Culture   29.7.2026

Moby in Concert

Moby, the popular American DJ, will have a concert on 6 August at Tartu’s Song Festival Grounds. After a touring … Read more

Culture   29.7.2026

Ülemiste’s New Giant Mural Is Almost Complete

One of Europe’s largest wall murals is nearing completion in Ülemiste City, the business district located between Tallinn Airport and … Read more

Culture   28.7.2026

Tallinn Food Truck Festival 2026

Tallinn’s trendy Telliskivi area is hosting a food truck festival on 8–9 August. Food from many countries will be available, … Read more

Culture   28.7.2026

Kumu’s 20th Anniversary Summer

This year, Kumu Art Museum celebrates its 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades, visitors to the Grand Hall of … Read more

Culture   27.7.2026

Exciting events in Estonia this week

27, 30 July Seven Cities Music Festival, Narva and Iisaku Catch the final two concerts of this popular festival series … Read more

20 Estonian Proverbs Explained

Columns   26.7.2026

20 Estonian Proverbs Explained

If you are reading this, then you probably either love Estonia, or want to get to know it better. Understanding … Read more

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Summer Nature Tips for Estonia

Nature   25.7.2026

Summer Nature Tips for Estonia

Take a dip in a bog pool Swimming in natural waters is one of summer’s greatest pleasures. In Estonia, besides … Read more

Night Bazaar in Narva-Jõesuu

Culture   24.7.2026

Night Bazaar in Narva-Jõesuu

The sleepy seaside resort village of Narva-Jõesuu will transform into a magical nighttime market and festival area on 1 August … Read more

Wiiralt’s Masterful Graphic Art on Display in Tallinn

Culture   24.7.2026

Wiiralt’s Masterful Graphic Art on Display in Tallinn

A new art gallery opened in Tallinn’s Old Town at the beginning of summer, with its first exhibition dedicated to … Read more

Tartu Buzz Old Town Festival 2026

Culture   23.7.2026

Tartu Buzz Old Town Festival 2026

Tartu is Estonia’s cultural capital, and to celebrate this, the Tartu Sumin, or “Tartu Buzz” Old Town Festival will take … Read more

A Luxurious Night and Day With Fine Dining

Restaurants   23.7.2026

A Luxurious Night and Day With Fine Dining

When you arrive at the Maidla Nature Resort, the first thing you notice is the parking area. It’s small. This … Read more

Tallinn Rock Festival Is Just Around the Corner

Culture   22.7.2026

Tallinn Rock Festival Is Just Around the Corner

In a little over a week Tallinn Rock Festival will take place in—you guessed it—Tallinn, at the Unibet Arena from … Read more

Estonian Wine Day in Põltsamaa

Culture   22.7.2026

Estonian Wine Day in Põltsamaa

For many years, Põltsamaa’s best-known export product was its strong mustard. Even before production was outsourced to Latvia, the same … Read more

Leigo Lake Music Festival 2026

Culture   21.7.2026

Leigo Lake Music Festival 2026

Near Otepää in Southern Estonia you’ll find a lake called Leigo, where there are two stages built right on the … Read more

Pärnu Stole Mirca’s Heart

Estonia   21.7.2026

Pärnu Stole Mirca’s Heart

Mirca Mäensivu-Puukko has been spending time in Pärnu for the past 25 years, and the city has become her second … Read more

Exciting events in Estonia this week

Culture   20.7.2026

Exciting events in Estonia this week

22 July Kadriorg Park Anniversary, Tallinn Tallinn’s most beautiful urban park, together with its many museums, celebrates its 308th anniversary. … Read more

Six Summer Highlights in Eastern Estonia

Estonia   19.7.2026

Six Summer Highlights in Eastern Estonia

Eastern Estonia offers a surprisingly diverse summer holiday. In a single trip, you can spend the day on the sandy … Read more

Võsu Beach Festival Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary

Culture   18.7.2026

Võsu Beach Festival Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary

The Võsu Beach Festival, or Võsu Rannafestival in Estonian, is returning to the seaside resort of Võsu on 24–25 July … Read more

Pirita Convent Day Returns in August

Culture   17.7.2026

Pirita Convent Day Returns in August

On Friday, 14 August, Pirita Convent Day will once again be celebrated in Tallinn, by the Pirita River. The event … Read more

Lenny Kravitz Concert on Monday

Culture   17.7.2026

Lenny Kravitz Concert on Monday

Someone recently asked Lenny Kravitz, “Are you gonna’ go my way?” And he replied, “Yep, on 20 July, in Tallinn, … Read more

Kim Päivästö: From a Picky Eater to a Star Chef

Person   16.7.2026

Kim Päivästö: From a Picky Eater to a Star Chef

Last year, Finnish chef Kim Päivästö won MasterChef Estonia: Professionals. Now he is opening a restaurant in Tallinn’s Kalamaja district. … Read more

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Riva Is Waiting for You Right by the Ferry

Restaurants   16.7.2026

Riva Is Waiting for You Right by the Ferry

Riva is a new seafood restaurant in Tallinn that is in the Michelin Guide. Situated on Sadama tn, or Harbour … Read more

Jõgevatreff Motorcycle Rally

Leisure   15.7.2026

Jõgevatreff Motorcycle Rally

If you like motorcycles, wind, and leather, Jõgevatreff is the event for you! Estonia’s largest international “bikers’ meeting” every year … Read more

Wagner’s Complete Ring Cycle to Be Performed on Saaremaa by Estonian Forces

Culture   15.7.2026

Wagner’s Complete Ring Cycle to Be Performed on Saaremaa by Estonian Forces

Opera lovers, take note and get your calendars ready if you have not heard this elsewhere yet! Richard Wagner’s monumental … Read more

Viljandi Folk 2026

Culture   14.7.2026

Viljandi Folk 2026

As the old Estonian proverb goes, “All roads lead to Viljandi in late July.” This is when Viljandi Folk, perhaps … Read more

Hundreds of Rose Varieties on Display at Tallinn Rose Days

Nature   14.7.2026

Hundreds of Rose Varieties on Display at Tallinn Rose Days

July is the peak flowering season for garden roses, which is why Tallinn Botanic Garden is organising special Rose Days … Read more