Iberofest Celebrates Several Countries

Text Stewart Johnson
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Officially named the Iberoamerican Culture Celebration, but unofficially dubbed Iberofest, this long-running festival will begin in April and extend until June. It is organised in collaboration with the embassies of eight countries on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and will consist of events featuring and celebrating cuisines from the various countries involved, as well as their dance culture, films, music, literature, theatre, and much more. Individual events will be held with local partners across Estonia.

These eight countries that speak Spanish and Portuguese include of course Spain and Portugal themselves, as well as Peru, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Colombia. The numerous events will highlight the festival’s broad national reach. Among the early scheduled activities are an International Book Day event, and a stage adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes’ “Don Quixote”, both taking place on 23 April. The following day, 24 April, will be the official opening concert at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, or EMTA, featuring musicians from several countries.

The rich programme of Iberofest also includes numerous highlights spanning different art forms. Musical performances feature internationally recognised artists such as Spanish flamenco jazz musician Antonio Lizana, while dance and social events include themed celebrations like a Sevillanas and Salsa Fiesta. Film also plays a significant role in the festival through the Ibero–American Film Days, held from 29 April to early May at Kino Artis. Additional events include a flamenco performance in Narva for Europe Day, a piano concert at the Arvo Pärt Centre, and a Tapas Day in Tallinn’s Rotermann district later in May.

Overall, the festival aims to foster cultural dialogue and mutual understanding by bringing together artistic expressions from across the Ibero–American world. Through its diverse programme and international collaboration, it offers all audiences the opportunity to experience a wide spectrum of traditions, artistic styles, and contemporary cultural developments within a single, unified event framework. Plus a lot of good food and a chance to win a trip to Spain!

The full programme is available here.

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