Events in Estonia in Early 2026 and Summer
Text Timo Raussi Photos Andrei Chertkov, Priidu Saart and Ken Mürk / Visit Estonia
There is no shortage of worthwhile public events in Estonia throughout the year and for every taste. Start your trip before the peak summer season to avoid queues and fully booked accommodation.
For Food Lovers
1–28 February, Tartu
Tasty Tartu—Restaurant Month
This campaign, winner of the European food culture tourism award, brings special three-course menus to more than 20 top restaurants at a fixed price of €33–38.
7 February, Lake Peipus
Full Moon Night Feasts
Dozens of community and home restaurants from Ida-Viru County to Setomaa open their doors on Saturday evening from 17:00 to midnight.
11–22 February, across Estonia
Food Lover Restaurant Week
Special-price menus at nearly 70 restaurants in Tallinn and elsewhere are available via the vabalaud.ee website.
11–17 March, Tallinn
Tallinn Restaurant Week
Over 20,000 attractively priced two and three-course lunches and dinners at Tallinn’s top restaurants, priced at €15–40. Delicious!
16–22 March, Saaremaa
Saaremaa Restaurant Week
Three-course dinners at campaign prices. Even before Finnair’s direct flights, you can fly from Tallinn to the island in just half an hour for €39.
Wine, chocolate, and other delicacy lovers also have their own special events:
9–10 April—Wine Fair, Tallinn
25–26 April—Coffee Fair, Tallinn
9 May—Chocolate Festival, Haapsalu
29–30 May—Craft Beer Days, Tallinn
30 May—Pike Festival, Hiiumaa
12–13 June—Grillfest, Pärnu
For Sports Enthusiasts
Whether you happen to be cheering on Finnish athletes or taking part yourself, Estonia is an easy nearby destination for fitness and sports tourism.
14–15 February, Otepää
Tartu Ski Marathon
“The Estonian version of the Finlandia Ski Marathon” with distances of 63 km and 31 km classic style or 31 km freestyle.
12–15 March, Otepää
Biathlon World Cup Event
Come and follow the Finnish women’s and men’s performances in the sprint, pursuit, and mixed relay events.
18–19 April, Võru
Võhandu Marathon for canoeing
A beautiful 100 km route for solo and tandem paddlers, including portages past dams.
16 May, Tallinn
Maijooks Women’s Run
A relaxed and cheerful seven-kilometre course around the Song Festival Grounds.
6–7 June, Narva
Narva City Run
Eastern Estonia’s major sports event offers categories for 5 km, 10 km, and mile runners, fitness walkers, and children.
16–26 June, Tallinn
European Disc Golf Festival
The only PDGA Major-level disc golf competition in Europe this year.
25–28 June, Pärnu
Pärnu Summer Cup
An international youth football tournament with nearly 200 teams.
16–19 July, Southern Estonia
WRC Rally Estonia
Fuel in the veins and speed on the mind—but common sense intact—as you watch the world’s fastest rally drivers.
Market Buzz
When craftspeople, gardening and vintage enthusiasts, local food producers, and entertainers gather, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
23–25 April, Tartu
Maamess agricultural fair
The largest event of its kind in the Baltics, with hundreds of exhibitors and market vendors.
8–10 May, Luige, Harju County
Luige Rural Fair
Country life, gardening, organic food, and handicrafts right next to Tallinn.
15–17 May, Türi
Türi Flower Market
A classic since 1979. Also visit the magnificent tulip park at nearby Kirna Manor, just six kilometres away!
Don’t forget medieval and Hanseatic markets in these cities:
5–7 June—Tallinn
5–7 June—Viljandi
26–28 June—Pärnu
10–12 July—Tallinn
11–12 July—Tartu
Musical Highlights
Jazz, opera, alternative and experimental music, heavy rock, and folk will echo across Estonia this year:
9–12 April—Tallinn Music Week
25–28 April—Jazzkaar, Tallinn
16–19 June—I Land Sound, Saaremaa
18–21 June—Sõru Jazz, Hiiumaa
2–5 July—Juu Jääb—Music of the Future, Muhu
3–4 July—Hard Rock Laager, Vana-Vigala, Rapla County
18–25 July—Saaremaa Opera Days
23–26 July—Viljandi Folk Music Festival
24–25 July—Narva-Jõesuu Jazz
31 July–2 August—August Blues, Haapsalu
Other Experiences
3–8 February, Tallinn
DocPoint Tallinn
An international festival of socially and politically critical documentary films.
6–7 February, Otepää
European Sauna Marathon
Sauna sessions and quick icy dips in a playful team competition.
13–15 February, Tallinn
TourEST Travel Fair
Three halls full of holidays in Estonia, culinary experiences, and Global Village world travel.
11–13 June, Tartu
Estonian Fashion Festival
New collections of responsible and sustainable Estonian fashion on the catwalk and in exhibition spaces.
Star Power
The summer 2026 concert calendar is still being finalised. Of the artists listed below, ZZ Top and Moby will perform in Tartu, the others in Tallinn.
3 April—Roxette UK tribute concert
27 May—Tori Amos
30 May—Swedish House Mafia
14 June—Kings of Leon
22 June—ZZ Top
20 July—Lenny Kravitz
31 July—Scorpions
6 August—Moby
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