Estonia is known the world over as a hotbed for tech Startups, with the likes of Skype, Bolt, and Wise all being formed in the country. This year\u2019s sTARTUp Day in Tartu will gather more than 3000 people for a full programme of inspiring workshops, seminars, and more.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n If you didn\u2019t know already, Estonia\u2019s second City, Tartu, will be this year\u2019s European Capital of Culture. To kick off a year packed full of exciting events, there will be a big party in the city\u2019s old town square with music, dancing, and visual performances.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It\u2019s well known that Estonians love singing \u2013 it was even the catalyst for regaining their independence. They love singing so much, that thousands will gather in Otep\u00e4\u00e4 for the 9th<\/sup> Winter Night Song Festival. Luckily there will be hot drinks and food on offer to keep you warm at this enchanting outdoor event.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2023 was the year of saunas in Estonia, but that doesn\u2019t mean the fun has stopped. At the European Sauna Marathon, teams of 4 will compete to use as many saunas around Otep\u00e4\u00e4 in 5 hours as they can. The catch is, teams must spend at least 3 minutes in each sauna. However, there are bonus points for taking any icy dip.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n During the 10 days of Foodlover Restaurants Week, you will be able to enjoy delicious set menus from some of the best restaurants all over Estonia at a discounted price. The menus include starters, mains, and desserts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n The Tartu Ski Marathon will be celebrating a big birthday in 2024, its 50th<\/sup>. This makes the event one of the oldest continually running ski marathons in the world. Thousands will compete in the 63 and 31 km races, at the biggest skiing event in the Estonian calendar.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If skiing is not your cup of winter tea, how about sledding? No not sledding with dogs, but kick sledding on the ice. This traditional event, which takes place on the shores of Peipsi Lake, will see races for all age groups, as well as delicious local food and live entertainment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The world-famous Chippendales have been entertaining crowds for over 40 years. For more than half of that time, they have been residents on the Las Vegas strip. Where, they have not been named best revue show, but the best night out for ladies 11 years in a row.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n Inspired by Tallinn\u2019s title as the European Green Capital in 2023, the 24 restaurants taking part in this year\u2019s Tallinn Restaurant Week will be looking to bring more environmentally friendly ingredients to their special set menus for the event.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There is a common saying that \u201cbread is life\u201d. Therefore, it is no surprise that Tallinn plays host to an annual Bread Festival. At the event, which takes place at Kultuurikatel in the city, you will find not just great breads from artisan bakers, but a full programme of workshops and seminars to take your own breadmaking skills to the next level.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n Tallinn\u2019s annual music week has become a staple of the spring calendar. As usual, you can expect free as well as paid concerts at various locations around the city. Close to 200 solo acts and bands from all over the world are expected to perform at the event.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The V\u00f5handu River is seen as one of the most beautiful and challenging rivers in all of south Estonia. Therefore, it is no surprise that it plays host to a kayaking marathon. It is not for the faint-hearted though, as the route (which must be completed in one day), is around 100km long.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The popular twice-yearly Jazz festival, which has been going since 1990, will return for its spring offering at the end of April. As well as top local artists you can expect to see big international names as well. At the last event, in December, world-renowned Jazz singer Gregory Porter graced the Jazzkaar stage.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Another growing tradition of the spring calendar is the annual coffee festival in Tallinn, which will be returning for an 8th<\/sup> time at the end of April. 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26.01 <\/b>Opening of Tartu European Capital of Culture 2024<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
27.01 <\/b>Winter Night Song Festival<\/b><\/span><\/a> <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
02.02 <\/b>European Sauna Marathon<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
16\u201325.02 <\/b>Foodlover Restaurants Week<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
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17\u201318.02 <\/b>Tartu Ski Marathon<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
03.03 <\/b>Kolkja Sled and Onion Route Winter Festival<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
03.03 <\/b>Chippendales Best of Las Vegas Show<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
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11\u201317.03 <\/b>Tallinn Restaurant Week<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
16\u201317.03 <\/b>Bread Festival<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
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03\u201307.04 <\/b>Tallinn Music Week<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
20\u201321.04 <\/b>V\u00f5handu River Marathon<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
20\u201328.04 <\/b>Jazzkaar<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
26\u201327.04 <\/b>Tallinn Coffee Festival<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
Notable Concerts:<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Big Events of Summer 2024 to look forward to:<\/b><\/h2>\n
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