Exciting events in Estonia this week
Photo Visit Estonia / Karli Saul
Present–27 September, “Alice and the Land of a Million Flowers”, Taagepera
Taagepera Castle’s park is adorned with more flowers than anyone could possibly imagine.
21 June–27 September “Leisure Factory” Exhibition, Pärnu
Pärnu Museum has opened a new summer exhibition, “The Leisure Factory: Soviet-Era Mass Tourism and Architecture”. It explores Pärnu’s holiday culture and the architectural character of its holiday facilities during the decades of Soviet rule.
27 June–12 July Rapla Church Music Festival, Rapla
A two-week celebration of church music, including choirs and international performers, in churches in and around Rapla.
1–4 July Õllesummer Festival, Tallinn
Four days, eight stages, a hundred musical performers, and enough food, drinks, and fun for the whole country from 1–4 July at Tallinn’s Song Festival Grounds.
2–5 July Juu Jääb Music Festival, Muhu
A slightly quieter music festival with venues throughout the island of Muhu.
2–5 July Haapsalu White Nights Music Festival, Haapsalu
A music festival at various venues in Haapsalu, along with several other events.
3 July–2 August “Gentle Beasts on a Warm Day” Exhibition, Haapsalu
In connection with the Haapsalu White Nights Music Festival, this art exhibition is opening in the Haapsalu City Gallery.
3–4 July Tartu Punch Music Festival, Tartu
The first ever festival of this name takes place at Tartu’s Song Festival Grounds and features a very long lineup of artists from Estonia and abroad.
3–5 July Pärnu Hanseatic Days, Pärnu
This massive event near the riverside provides visitors with a portal back in time to experience life from the Medieval period to the late Renaissance. Food, culture, clothing, markets, music, chivalry, everything that is characterised by this era of European history.
3–5 July Valga Hot Shorts Film Festival, Valga
This year’s festival programme features 27 short films from 16 different countries.
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