{"id":154760,"date":"2026-01-16T01:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T23:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/?p=154760"},"modified":"2026-01-15T12:09:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:09:18","slug":"events-in-estonia-in-early-2026-and-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/events-in-estonia-in-early-2026-and-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Events in Estonia in Early 2026 and Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">There is no shortage of worthwhile public events in Estonia throughout the year and for every taste. Start your trip before the peak summer season to avoid queues and fully booked accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\">For Food Lovers<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">1\u201328 February, Tartu<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>Tasty Tartu\u2014Restaurant Month<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\">This campaign, winner of the European food culture tourism award, brings special three-course menus to more than 20 top restaurants at a fixed price of \u20ac33\u201338.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">7 February, Lake Peipus<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Full Moon Night Feasts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Dozens of community and home restaurants from Ida-Viru County to Setomaa open their doors on Saturday evening from 17:00 to midnight.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\">11\u201322 February, across Estonia<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Food Lover Restaurant Week<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Special-price menus at nearly 70 restaurants in Tallinn and elsewhere are available via the vabalaud.ee website.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\">11\u201317 March, Tallinn<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Tallinn Restaurant Week<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Over 20,000 attractively priced two and three-course lunches and dinners at Tallinn\u2019s top restaurants, priced at \u20ac15\u201340. Delicious!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\">16\u201322 March, Saaremaa<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Saaremaa Restaurant Week<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Three-course dinners at campaign prices. Even before Finnair\u2019s direct flights, you can fly from Tallinn to the island in just half an hour for \u20ac39.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Wine, chocolate, and other delicacy lovers also have their own special events:<br>9\u201310 April\u2014<strong>Wine Fair<\/strong>, Tallinn<br>25\u201326 April\u2014<strong>Coffee Fair<\/strong>, Tallinn<br>9 May\u2014<strong>Chocolate Festival<\/strong>, Haapsalu<br>29\u201330 May\u2014<strong>Craft Beer Days<\/strong>, Tallinn<br>30 May\u2014<strong>Pike Festival<\/strong>, Hiiumaa<br>12\u201313 June\u2014<strong>Grillfest<\/strong>, P\u00e4rnu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ruokatapahtumat_web-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-154750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ruokatapahtumat_web-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ruokatapahtumat_web-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ruokatapahtumat_web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ruokatapahtumat_web-85x57.jpg 85w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ruokatapahtumat_web-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ruokatapahtumat_web-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ruokatapahtumat_web-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ruokatapahtumat_web-210x140.jpg 210w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ruokatapahtumat_web-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ruokatapahtumat_web-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ruokatapahtumat_web.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Restaurant weeks, home caf\u00e9 days, and other food events are a delicious reason to visit Estonia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">For Sports Enthusiasts<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Whether you happen to be cheering on Finnish athletes or taking part yourself, Estonia is an easy nearby destination for fitness and sports tourism.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">14\u201315 February, Otep\u00e4\u00e4<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Tartu Ski Marathon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u201cThe Estonian version of the Finlandia Ski Marathon\u201d with distances of 63 km and 31 km classic style or 31 km freestyle.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">12\u201315 March, Otep\u00e4\u00e4<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Biathlon World Cup Event<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Come and follow the Finnish women\u2019s and men\u2019s performances in the sprint, pursuit, and mixed relay events.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">18\u201319 April, V\u00f5ru<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>V\u00f5handu Marathon for canoeing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">A beautiful 100 km route for solo and tandem paddlers, including portages past dams.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">16 May, Tallinn<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Maijooks Women\u2019s Run<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">A relaxed and cheerful seven-kilometre course around the Song Festival Grounds.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">6\u20137 June, Narva<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Narva City Run<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Eastern Estonia\u2019s major sports event offers categories for 5 km, 10 km, and mile runners, fitness walkers, and children.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">16\u201326 June, Tallinn<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>European Disc Golf Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The only PDGA Major-level disc golf competition in Europe this year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">25\u201328 June, P\u00e4rnu<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>P\u00e4rnu Summer Cup<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">An international youth football tournament with nearly 200 teams.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\">16\u201319 July, Southern Estonia<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>WRC Rally Estonia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Fuel in the veins and speed on the mind\u2014but common sense intact\u2014as you watch the world\u2019s fastest rally drivers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Market Buzz<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">When craftspeople, gardening and vintage enthusiasts, local food producers, and entertainers gather, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">23\u201325 April, Tartu<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Maamess agricultural fair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The largest event of its kind in the Baltics, with hundreds of exhibitors and market vendors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">8\u201310 May, Luige, Harju County<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Luige Rural Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Country life, gardening, organic food, and handicrafts right next to Tallinn.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">15\u201317 May, T\u00fcri<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>T\u00fcri Flower Market<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">A classic since 1979. Also visit the magnificent tulip park at nearby Kirna Manor, just six kilometres away!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Don\u2019t forget medieval and <strong>Hanseatic markets<\/strong> in these cities:<br>5\u20137 June\u2014Tallinn<br>5\u20137 June\u2014Viljandi<br>26\u201328 June\u2014P\u00e4rnu<br>10\u201312 July\u2014Tallinn<br>11\u201312 July\u2014Tartu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hiiu-folk-traditional-music-festival-web-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-154745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hiiu-folk-traditional-music-festival-web-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hiiu-folk-traditional-music-festival-web-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hiiu-folk-traditional-music-festival-web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hiiu-folk-traditional-music-festival-web-85x57.jpg 85w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hiiu-folk-traditional-music-festival-web-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hiiu-folk-traditional-music-festival-web-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hiiu-folk-traditional-music-festival-web-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hiiu-folk-traditional-music-festival-web-210x140.jpg 210w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hiiu-folk-traditional-music-festival-web-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hiiu-folk-traditional-music-festival-web-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hiiu-folk-traditional-music-festival-web.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hiiu Folk on 17\u201319 July is a charming alternative to the Viljandi and Viru Folk music festivals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Musical Highlights<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Jazz, opera, alternative and experimental music, heavy rock, and folk will echo across Estonia this year:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\">9\u201312 April\u2014<strong>Tallinn Music Week<\/strong><br>25\u201328 April\u2014<strong>Jazzkaar<\/strong>, Tallinn<br>16\u201319 June\u2014<strong>I Land Sound<\/strong>, Saaremaa<br>18\u201321 June\u2014<strong>S\u00f5ru Jazz<\/strong>, Hiiumaa<br>2\u20135 July\u2014<strong>Juu J\u00e4\u00e4b\u2014Music of the Future<\/strong>, Muhu<br>3\u20134 July\u2014<strong>Hard Rock Laager<\/strong>, Vana-Vigala, Rapla County<br>18\u201325 July\u2014<strong>Saaremaa Opera Days<\/strong><br>23\u201326 July\u2014<strong>Viljandi Folk Music Festival<\/strong><br>24\u201325 July\u2014<strong>Narva-J\u00f5esuu Jazz<\/strong><br>31 July\u20132 August\u2014<strong>August Blues<\/strong>, Haapsalu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Other Experiences<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">3\u20138 February, Tallinn<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>DocPoint Tallinn<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">An international festival of socially and politically critical documentary films.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">6\u20137 February, Otep\u00e4\u00e4<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>European Sauna Marathon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Sauna sessions and quick icy dips in a playful team competition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">13\u201315 February, Tallinn<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>TourEST Travel Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Three halls full of holidays in Estonia, culinary experiences, and Global Village world travel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\">11\u201313 June, Tartu<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Estonian Fashion Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: left;\">New collections of responsible and sustainable Estonian fashion on the catwalk and in exhibition spaces.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Star Power<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The summer 2026 concert calendar is still being finalised. Of the artists listed below, ZZ Top and Moby will perform in Tartu, the others in Tallinn.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\">3 April\u2014<strong>Roxette UK tribute concert<\/strong><br>27 May\u2014<strong>Tori Amos<\/strong><br>30 May\u2014<strong>Swedish House Mafia<\/strong><br>14 June\u2014<strong>Kings of Leon<\/strong><br>22 June\u2014<strong>ZZ Top<\/strong><br>20 July\u2014<strong>Lenny Kravitz<\/strong><br>31 July\u2014<strong>Scorpions<\/strong><br>6 August\u2014<strong>Moby<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; There is no shortage of worthwhile public events in Estonia throughout the year and for every taste. 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