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Exciting events in Estonia this week

Photo Siim Loog / UKUfest

Exciting events in Estonia this week

 

9 May–30 June UKUfest 2025, Tallinn

Estonia’s first festival dedicated to contemporary Ukrainian art is intended to show support for this country as it continues to battle for its own existence. Located in several participating venues throughout the city of Tallinn, UKUfest 2025 features art, photography, videos, sculpture, music, and more.

 

19–24 May Rural Urban Art: Street Art Festival, Saaremaa

The RUA Street Art Festival brings visual art for the eighth year in a row. This week it will be in the heart of Saaremaa. Artists from several countries and four continents present their works.

 

23 May Mr Happyman 30! The Start of Summer Festival, Vändra

Mr Happyman and Terminaator headline a festive start of the summer season at this open-air concert just a few minutes northeast of Pärnu.

 

24 May Spring Is in the Heart concert, Tallinn

Tallinn’s Town Hall Square will have a special musical experience for visitors starting at 18:00. Everyone is welcome to embrace the arrival of spring and soon summer as well.

 

24 May Pet Festival, Tartu

The Estonian Agricultural Museum invites people young and old, furry and not furry, to the Pet Festival. All visitors are welcome to bring their beloved pets.

 

24 May Off-road race: Kevadkünd 2025, Melliste

Four categories of off-road vehicles will race through the mud, dirt, dust and weeds in Melliste, southeast of Tartu.

 

24–25 May Summerstart Festival 2025, Rakvere

A great way to kick off the start of summer full of bands, other live events, an open-air fair, great food, whatever weather Estonia decides to throw at you, and those long summer nights.

 

24–25 May Narva Spring Fair, Narva

A traditional annual spring fair full of great food, quality handicrafts, entertainment, and more. Plus, it’s in Narva! The perfect opportunity to explore this hidden gem of northeastern Estonia

 

24–25 May Minimaailm miniature model event, Tallinn

If HO scale means something to you, this event is right up your alley. The largest model-themed event in the Baltics (not fashion models!) takes place on the weekend.

 

24 May–26 Oct Ahhaa! Artificial Intelligence, Tartu

Imagine if computers and robots could walk and talk. Not too hard to imagine after all? What does the future hold with regard to artificial intelligence? This new exhibition at Tartu’s world-famous Ahhaa! Centre explores it all.

 

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