Exciting events in Estonia this week
Otto Dix (1891–1969). “Longing. Self-Portrait” 1918/1919. Oil on canvas. © Albertinum, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden. Photo: Ursula-Maria Hoffmann. © VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
17–25 January, Pärnu Contemporary Music Days, Pärnu
A solid week of workshops, symposia, and of course concerts featuring contemporary music.
19–25 January, Frozen waterfalls, Keila, Jägala, Valaste, Pakri
During the coldest part of winter, there are several waterfalls in Northern Estonia that have frozen over, and offer beautiful views.
22 January, MustonenFest 2026 Opening Concert, Pärnu
The opening concert of this year’s MustonenFest 12-concert series takes place in Pärnu, while the rest of the music festival also has performances in Tartu, Tallinn, and Narva.
23 January, Panoraama Classic Rock Concert, Tallinn
Light up the dark nights of January with the brightest music from the 20th century.
24 January, Grand Chanson cover show, Narva
A great concert to attend if you enjoy Russian chansons.
24 January, Nutcracker—With European Soloists, Tartu
Two performances of “the Nutcracker” in Tartu’s famed Vanemuine Concert Hall.
24–25 January, Romeo and Juliet by the Flamenco Ballet of Catalonia, Tallinn, Tartu
Experience the classic love story by Shakespeare as interpreted by Flamenco dance and music.
25 January, Kumu’s Art Walk, Tallinn
Monthly guided tours in English in the Kumu Art Museum. This month’s tour features the “Spiegel im Spiegel” exhibition.
19–25 January, The Splendour of the Hanseatic League, Tallinn
An ongoing exhibition at the Estonian Museum of History’s Great Guild Hall featuring the history of the Hanseatic League.
25 January, Winter Day at the Ice Age Centre, Tartu County
A fun, family-oriented day in Tartu County’s Ice Age Centre including a performance, and lots of hands-on activities for kids.
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