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Culture   8.6.2026

Exciting events in Estonia this week

10–12 June, Estonian Fashion Festival, Viljandi and Tartu Estonia’s largest annual event dedicated to sustainable fashion and responsible consumption. The … Read more

Culture   7.6.2026

Tallinn Guitar Festival 2026

For the 21st time, the Tallinn Guitar Festival will take place from 7–12 June at several venues across Tallinn. Founded … Read more

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Estonia   6.6.2026

Hidden Treasures of Northern Estonia: Three Day Trips to Gems Tucked Away on Back Roads

If you have already seen Tallinn and have a car at your disposal, it is worth heading away from the … Read more

Culture   5.6.2026

Stencibility Once Again Creates New Urban Art for Tartu’s Streets

Tartu will once again become an international hub of street art when the Stencibility Festival takes place in the university … Read more

Culture   5.6.2026

Estonian Fashion Festival 2026

The Estonian Fashion Festival is Estonia’s largest annual event dedicated to sustainable fashion. This year it will take place from … Read more

European Disc Golf Festival 2026

Leisure   4.6.2026

European Disc Golf Festival 2026

One of the fastest-growing sports in recent years in terms of popularity, disc golf has taken Estonia and indeed Europe … Read more

Jewels of the Serlachius Art Collection at the Magnificent Kadriorg Palace

Culture   4.6.2026

Jewels of the Serlachius Art Collection at the Magnificent Kadriorg Palace

This summer, visitors strolling through Tallinn’s Kadriorg Park may be delighted to see Akseli Gallen-Kallela’s painting “Spring” fluttering on the … Read more

Estonian Flag Day

Estonia   3.6.2026

Estonian Flag Day

Alongside the national anthem and coat of arms, Estonia’s state symbol since 1918 has been the blue-black-white tricolour flag. Flag … Read more

Kings of Leon Live in Tallinn

Culture   3.6.2026

Kings of Leon Live in Tallinn

Kings of Leon are one of the biggest bands to come out of the early 21st century music scene in … Read more

Estonian Aviation Days 2026

Leisure   2.6.2026

Estonian Aviation Days 2026

A traditional air show for aviation fans, the Estonian Aviation Museum is proud to welcome visitors to Estonian Aviation Days … Read more

Joy From Related Languages Across Borders

Culture   2.6.2026

Joy From Related Languages Across Borders

  “Rõõmu sugulaskeeltest—Sukukielistä riemua”, or in English “Joy From Related Languages”, is a popular non-fiction book published in 2025 about … Read more

Exciting events in Estonia this week

Culture   1.6.2026

Exciting events in Estonia this week

  1–7 June Baltic Pride 2026, Tallinn A full week of events celebrating Pride Week in the Baltics, with most … Read more

Summer Start Festival 2026

Culture   31.5.2026

Summer Start Festival 2026

Tartu’s Summer Start Festival is in essence a double festival on 6 June in Tartu’s Song Festival Grounds. During the … Read more

Celebrating Midsummer in Estonia

Culture   30.5.2026

Celebrating Midsummer in Estonia

Midsummer, known in Estonia as Jaanipäev, is celebrated in remarkably similar ways on both sides of the Gulf of Finland. … Read more

A Piece of Soviet Nostalgia in the Middle of Tallinn’s Skyscrapers

Culture   29.5.2026

A Piece of Soviet Nostalgia in the Middle of Tallinn’s Skyscrapers

You have probably noticed the almost windowless brown-brick building with curved walls near the Stockmann department store in Tallinn. Did … Read more

Baltica Folk Heritage Festival

Culture   29.5.2026

Baltica Folk Heritage Festival

In English, “heritage” is something that is passed to an heir, and is not something you can just buy, or … Read more

Tallinn’s Old Town Days Start Next Week

Culture   28.5.2026

Tallinn’s Old Town Days Start Next Week

  Tallinn’s Old Town Days, or Vanalinna päevad, will once again transform the medieval centre of Tallinn into a giant … Read more

Escape Everyday Life at Elamus Spa

Beauty   28.5.2026

Escape Everyday Life at Elamus Spa

  The discounted tickets to Elamus Spa that we had bought two years ago waited surprisingly long for the right … Read more

Across Estonia With Extra Summer Bus Services

Estonia   27.5.2026

Across Estonia With Extra Summer Bus Services

  Lux Express, which clearly dominates long-distance bus connections between Estonian cities, is increasing the number of daily departures for … Read more

Healthy Life Years in Estonia Slightly Decline

Columns   27.5.2026

Healthy Life Years in Estonia Slightly Decline

  Estonia’s average life expectancy has skyrocketed since independence was re-established 35 years ago, and today is only slightly lower … Read more

Swedish House Mafia Concert at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds

Culture   26.5.2026

Swedish House Mafia Concert at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds

One of the biggest electronic music events of 2026 in the Baltics will take place on 30 May, when … Read more

Industrial Edge and Mediterranean Flavours

Restaurants   26.5.2026

Industrial Edge and Mediterranean Flavours

Located in Tallinn’s trendy Telliskivi district, right next to the Balti Jaam railway station and market, Café Tempo is … Read more

Contactless Payment for All Doors on Tallinn Public Transport

Estonia   25.5.2026

Contactless Payment for All Doors on Tallinn Public Transport

From Wednesday, 27 May 2026, passengers on Tallinn public transport buses and trams can pay for their journey at … Read more

Exciting events in Estonia this week

Culture   25.5.2026

Exciting events in Estonia this week

25 May–7 June U17 Boys’ UEFA European Championship, Tallinn / Rakvere Before the FIFA World Cup, it is worth … Read more

To the Museum, March!

Culture   24.5.2026

To the Museum, March!

There are around 170 museums in Estonia. When the editor-in-chief asked me to write a “Top 10” feature about … Read more

Kuressaare’s 10th Street Festival

Culture   23.5.2026

Kuressaare’s 10th Street Festival

Now being held for the tenth time in Saaremaa, the Kuressaare Street Festival brings music, craft and design vendors, … Read more