Exciting events in Estonia this week
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22–29 August Tallinn Chamber Music Festival, Tallinn
The 22nd Tallinn Chamber Music Festival will take place from 22–29 August 2026 under the theme “Bridges of Folklore”. The festival explores how folk traditions from different cultures have influenced classical music throughout history.
27–29 August Aparaaditehas Festival 2026, Tartu
Tartu’s answer to Tallinn’s Telliskivi is holding its annual festival, offering rarely-seen glimpses into this former industrial sector’s back rooms, with music, food, a flea market, and much more.
28 August Brainstorm in Concert, Tallinn
The world’s most famous Latvian band are giving a rare full concert in Tallinn’s globally renowned Fotografiska venue.
28 August Karlova ÖÖ(d) 2026 Neighbourhood Festival, Tartu
Everyone’s favourite neighbourhood in Tartu is throwing a one-night bash celebrating the Karlova district, with lots of activities for families.
29 August KopliFest and Night of Ancient Lights, Tallinn
Northern Tallinn’s up-and-coming Kopli district is having a community festival open for all, followed by the traditional lighting of seaside fires around the country.
29 August Airbourne in Concert, Tallinn
This popular Australian rock band is giving a concert in Tallinn’s Helitehas venue. Get ready for a full night of Aussie pub rock!
29 August OMD’s Summer of Hits, Tallinn
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, or OMD, are an English synth-pop band, and they will be performing a concert in the gorgeous Pirita Convent Ruins just east of Tallinn.
29 August Tastes of Narva, Narva
Taste what Narva and the surrounding region have to offer in terms of culinary greatness. There will be a food competition, and much more!
29 August Sea, Music, and Ancient Lights, Toila
A festival at Toila Harbour celebrating the end of summer with fires, food, music, competitions, and a lot more for the whole family.
29–30 August Festival of the Lady in White, Haapsalu
Haapsalu’s famed “Lady in White” is an apparition that appears in a window in the castle at this time each year. The event is celebrated with a festival offering music, food, handicrafts, and more.
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