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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

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

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

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

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

United Goes Hall—A Rave

Culture   31.3.2026

United Goes Hall—A Rave

“United Goes Hall” is a large-scale electronic music event taking place in Tallinn, bringing together international and local artists … Read more

Travelling to the Saaremaa Opera Festival in Different Ways

Culture   31.3.2026

Travelling to the Saaremaa Opera Festival in Different Ways

The Saaremaa Opera Days, held from 18 to 25 July, are one of the highlights of Estonia’s summer cultural … Read more

Exciting events in Estonia this week

Culture   30.3.2026

Exciting events in Estonia this week

30 March–2 April Singer Vinger 40, Tartu and Tallinn Two evenings of Estonian punk and rock nostalgia at the … Read more

Estonian Restaurants Ranked Again

Restaurants   29.3.2026

Estonian Restaurants Ranked Again

Chefs trained abroad are reshaping Estonia’s restaurant scene, while also preserving and valuing traditional cooking techniques. The Estonian culinary … Read more

April Fool’s Day Three Days Earlier This Year

Estonia   28.3.2026

April Fool’s Day Three Days Earlier This Year

Everyone’s favourite day has been rescheduled to take place three days earlier than planned due to the current geopolitical … Read more

Cycling in Estonia With Guidance From Komoot and a TV Series

Leisure   27.3.2026

Cycling in Estonia With Guidance From Komoot and a TV Series

With its mostly flat terrain and short distances, Estonia is an excellent destination for cycling tourism. Many visitors arriving … Read more

New LEGO Expo in Ülemiste City

Culture   27.3.2026

New LEGO Expo in Ülemiste City

While the “Art of the Brick” LEGO expo is only open for a couple more days, there is a … Read more