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12.1.2026 | Culture

Exciting events in Estonia this week

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Exciting events in Estonia this weekNYOS

 

January, Kick Sled Trips, Soomaa

While the weather is cold and icy, rent a kick sled, including ice shoes, and explore the beautiful Soomaa National Park.

 

13–18 January, Kiviõli Winter Park, Kiviõli

Have you ever gone downhill skiing on an artificial mountain? The Kiviõli Winter Park has everything you need, from ski rentals and saunas, to food and accommodation.

 

14 January, A Meeting With Tõnis Mägi, Tartu

Perhaps the greatest living Estonian singer will be honoured with a tribute concert, which the man himself will attend. This is your chance to meet him.

 

19 September 2025–15 February 2026, “Politics of Slowness” exhibition, Tallinn

This unique exhibition at the Adamson-Eric Museum in Tallinn encourages viewers to slow down, experience more life.

 

15 January–17 February, Tallinn Bun Fest, Tallinn

The combination of traditional Shrovetide buns and Tallinn’s culinary excellence brings masterpieces of these popular pastries to several bakeries, cafés and restaurants.

 

15 January, NYOS in concert, Tallinn

The popular Finnish band will have a concert in the Paavli Culture Factory.

 

16–17 January, Macbeth, Tallinn

The famous play by Shakespeare is having its final performances this week and next in the Estonia Concert Hall.

 

17 January, Viru Marathon, Lääne-Viru County

Come watch or even compete in this popular ski marathon with distances of 21 and 40 kilometres in beautiful Lääne-Viru County.

 

17 January, Frozen, Tallinn

A dance version of the globally popular film in the Salme Culture Centre in Tallinn. While the performance is in Estonian, anyone can still enjoy seeing their favourite film come to life.

 

18 January, Old Town Light, Narva

A fun, family-friendly exhibition in the Narva Museum’s Art Gallery exploring the history of the city’s guardians, followed by a soap sculpture workshop.

 

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