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23.9.2024 | Culture

Exciting events in Estonia this week

Photo Eiliki Pukk / ÖÖvalgel

Exciting events in Estonia this week

 

23–29.09 Tartu Student Days, Tartu

Tartu Student Days offer a week of culture, sport and fun. The programme includes concerts, theatre performances, themed parties and humorous competitions. The event attracts not only students but the whole city of Tartu to join in the celebrations. During the days, students will have the chance to showcase their creativity and have fun, but also to network and build a sense of community. The event is a traditional part of Autumn in the city of Tartu.

 

24.09 Adolfo Sebastian and the band – Adriano Celentano tribute show, Tallinn

In this concert, Adolfo Sebastiani and his band perform some of the best-known songs by Italian music legend Adriano Celentano. The evening will offer a nostalgic atmosphere and the chance to enjoy Celentano’s memorable hits combining rock, pop and Italian pop music.

 

25–26.09 Tallinn Food Fair, Tallinn

The Tallinn Food Fair brings together local and international food lovers. The event showcases new flavours, food trends and innovations, and provides a great opportunity to explore a diverse food culture.

 

25.09 and 28.09 Organic Food Farmers’ Market, Tallinn

The Organic Market at the Salme Cultural Centre in the Kalamaja district of North Tallinn offers local, ecologically produced food and handicrafts. The event brings together small producers and customers who value clean and sustainable production.

 

25.09–06.10 Matsalu Nature Film Festival, Across Estonia

The Matsalu Nature Film Festival presents beautiful and inspiring nature documentaries from around the world. The festival focuses on environmental and nature-related films, focusing on biodiversity and environmental issues. The Matsalu Nature Film Festival (MAFF) also includes photography exhibitions and panel discussions that bring together filmmakers, scientists and nature activists to discuss the state of the environment.

 

26–28.09 Light Festival “ÖÖvalgel”, Pärnu

The ÖÖvalgel light festival transforms Pärnu’s streets and buildings into magnificent works of light art. For three days, you will be able to admire creative light installations that create a magical atmosphere in the city. The festival combines, which is the biggest event of the autumn in the city offers visitors a unique experience.

 

27–29.09 Street Game Festival, Tartu

At the Street Games Festival you can try different street sports such as skateboarding and parkour and take part in friendly competitions. The festival offers a sense of community fun and a chance to spend an active day outdoors with friends and family.

 

28.09 Autumn Antiques and crafts Fair, Luige

At the Luige Antiques and Crafts Market you will find antiques, crafts and collectables. The market attracts people from near and far who are interested in antiques. You can find handicrafts, furniture, crockery, jewellery, textiles and much more.

 

29.09 Narva Dance Festival, Narva

The Narva Dance Festival is a traditional folk dance festival where dance groups from all over Estonia perform folk dances. The festival is an important part of Narva’s cultural life, bringing together dance traditions from different regions and cultures. The event offers audiences the opportunity to enjoy colourful performances and an energetic atmosphere in historic Narva.

 

29.09 & 03.10 Dancing Glass. Dance. Music. Video, Tartu, Tallinn

Dancing Glass is a performance combining music, dance and video art, which  focuses on twelve of Philip Glass’s famous piano etudes. 14 internationally renowned choreographers, musicians and video artists have been involved in the creation of this life story. The performance takes the audience into a multi-sensory world where different artistic disciplines merge together.

 

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