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18.5.2026 | Culture

Exciting events in Estonia this week

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Exciting events in Estonia this week

 

8 May–31 December “Tallinn Speaking!” TV Tower Exhibition, Tallinn

A new exhibition at Tallinn’s TV Tower celebrating a century of Estonian radio.

 

9–28 May UKUfest Exhibition, Tallinn

UKUfest, or the Art of Ukrainian fashion, is back again, and this weekend is the last weekend to see it. The works of Ukrainian fashion designers seen around the world are on display in Tallinn’s Solaris Centre.

 

21–24 May Karlova Days, Tartu

Celebrate the culture and architecture of Tartu’s unique wooden town called Karlova. The overall event includes an open-café day, cinema, a fair, and much more!

 

22 May KarlovARTS Festival, Tartu

As part of the Karlova Days festival in Tartu, there will be a fair featuring many goods locally produced and prepared.

 

22–24 May Tallinn Street Food Festival, Tallinn

The Tallinn Street Food Festival is a three-day open-air food festival held at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds featuring the best Estonian street food cuisine, and entertainment for the whole family.

 

23 May Narva FolkFest, Narva

A free festival featuring the music and culture of Viru Counties and the Setu people, including workshops.

 

23 May People’s Offroading, near Tartu

A series of offroad races featuring different classes of vehicles, including SUVs, 4x4s, trucks, and more.

 

23 May Chrome & Glory American Car Cruise, Tartu

An American car show and parade-style cruise. Show off your own classic car or just come and check out some automotive history.

 

23–24 May European Car of the Year, Tori

An exhibition featuring the official European Car of the Year from 1964 to 2000, featuring 37 cars from several European auto manufacturers.

 

23–25 May Sport Days at PROTO Invention Factory, Tallinn

Discover the world of sports with your children at Tallinn’s very popular family entertainment and educational venue featuring virtual reality.

 

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