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Exciting events in Estonia this week

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Exciting events in Estonia this week

 

11 October 2025–22 February 2026 Exhibition “On Fragile Grounds”, Tallinn

Painter and designer Sirje Runge explores themes of light and space in her exhibition. Runge’s career has spanned over 50 years.

7–23 November PÖFF—Black Nights Film Festival, Tallinn, Tartu

The Baltics’ most renowned and largest film festival brings international premieres, art films, and documentaries to the big screen.

9 November 2025–1 March 2026 “Beautiful Time” Exhibition, Pärnu

On display at the Pärnu Museum of New Art, the exhibition showcases Estonian textile art. It includes both tapestries and other woven works from the Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design, as well as recent pieces from private collections.

18 November Kraftwerk Multimedia Tour, Tallinn

The pioneers of electronic music combine their iconic sound with a futuristic visual world. The concert is a fully immersive audiovisual experience.

18 November Retrospective Exhibition: Vello Paluoja 70, Pärnu

This retrospective presents the long and versatile career of Vello Paluoja, featuring works in various techniques, from sketches to finished paintings.

18 November Winter Opera Evening, Tartu

Tartu’s winter opera evening brings together soloists and classical music enthusiasts. The programme includes many famous opera arias.

20 November “The Phantom of the Opera” Film Screening, Pärnu

The musical classic takes viewers into the secrets of the Paris Opera House and a dramatic love story. This time, the Pärnu City Orchestra breathes new life into the silent film.

21 November Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra: Brahms & Mahler, Tallinn

The Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra performs works by two master composers: Brahms’ Piano Concerto and Mahler’s First Symphony.

22 November Martial Arts Gala The Clash, Pärnu

This gala brings together the Baltics’ top martial arts athletes for an intense and visually striking evening.

23 November Chamber Choir Head Ööd, Vend! Concert, Tallinn

A traditional All Souls’ Day concert featuring serene and beautiful choral music in the historic St Nicholas Church. The programme includes works by Cyrillus Kreek, Arvo Pärt, Anton Bruckner, Gregorio Allegri, Franz Biebl, Thomas Tallis, and Pärt Uusberg.

 

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