Exciting events in Estonia this week

Photo Visit Estonia / Supeluse Aastalaat, Elena Liik

18–23 August City Days and Food Street, Võru

The city of Võru, located on the shores of Lake Tamula, celebrates its 242nd anniversary with numerous concerts, an amusement park, a wind orchestra festival, a night run, a street food event, markets and many other enjoyable activities. The schedule for the days can be viewed in Estonian here.

 

19 August Puka Night Song Festival, Otepää

At 20:00, a free public singalong begins in the courtyard park of Puka Cultural Centre, where choirs and soloist Birgit Sarrap will lead the audience in patriotic songs. The evening continues with dancing, and there will also be a pop-up café.

 

20 August Day of Restoration of Independence, across Estonia

Many museums are open on the public holiday commemorating the events of August 1991. Additionally, in Tallinn you can enjoy a free concert at Harjumägi Square from 14:00 or take part in the Freedom Bike Ride, which starts at 12:00 in front of the Vabamu Museum and cycles to the TV Tower.

 

20–23 August Three Giants Tour, various locations across Estonia

The tour brings the beloved Estonian rock bands Terminaator, Smilers, and Shanon to stages in Tartu, Rakvere, Pärnu and Keila. During concert evenings lasting as long as six hours, audiences will hear familiar hits, new material and musical surprises.

 

20–23 August IRONMAN 2026, Tallinn

The swimming, cycling and running competitions for women and men with ironclad fitness and determination will not disrupt traffic in the city centre over the weekend, as the routes run along the southern and western outskirts of Tallinn and towards Keila-Joa. Spectators are welcome to cheer on the participants at the race centre in Rocca al Mare.

 

20–23 August Lighthouse Music Festival, Narva-Jõesuu

A musical event consisting of four concerts with different atmospheres, featuring ensembles including Eesti Sinfonietta and Estonian Percussion Group, as well as numerous Estonian classical musicians.

 

21 August Oru Park Promenade Concert, Toila

The tradition of promenade concerts dates back to the evening strolls of the gentry in the 1930s in the park of the presidential palace at Oru in Toila. This time, too, a festive atmosphere will be created in a large marquee erected in the park, with stage music, elegant dress, a pop-up café and a cocktail bar.

 

22 August Night of Horrors, Rakvere

The Headless Horseman, torture chamber and hall of the antechamber of hell, a terrifying special menu at the inn, a selection of the best fancy-dress costumes, magical music, dance and drum shows: the people of Rakvere Castle cannot wait until October for Halloween atmosphere, but are already inviting visitors to experience a spine-chilling themed evening.

 

22 August Supeluse Street Market, Pärnu

The market, held to mark the end of summer, reportedly has a history dating back even to the time of Swedish rule. The stalls offer local food, handicrafts, design products, art and much more. Music and entertainment will be provided on the programme stage. Free event.

 

22–29 August Chamber Music Festival, Tallinn

Eight evenings and an equal number of concerts in three halls in Tallinn’s Old Town. This year’s festival theme is “Bridges of Folklore”. Alongside musicians from Estonia, Lithuania, France and the United States, the performers include cellist Tuomas Ylinen and pianist Mika Rännäli from Finland.

 

 

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