Estonia is a country steeped in lively folklore traditions and boasts a sophisticated musical culture. During the warm season, festivals and celebrations await tourists at every corner, while concerts and singing festivals resonate throughout the azure seaside.
Dates, names, and cities flash by in a whirlwind of excitement, leaving little time for contemplation. So, don't rush to succumb to the elements; instead, consult tripmydream's 2016 Estonian events calendar, ensuring you're always in the right place at the right time!
January 1 is New Year's Day
January 1-7 - Tallinn Bach Music Festival
January 23 - Võru Ski Marathon
January 24-February 23 - Tallinn Festival of Light
January 27-31 - DocPoint Tallinn International Documentary Film Festival
January 29-February 6 - Mustonenfest International Festival of Classical and Contemporary Music
January 24-February 23 - Tallinn Festival of Light
January 27-31 - DocPoint Tallinn International Documentary Film Festival
January 29-February 6 - Mustonenfest International Festival of Classical and Contemporary Music
Feb. 8-14 - Miss Valentine International Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition
February 11-15 - Ceciliana Early Music Festival in Tallinn
February 12-14 - Estonian Slopestyle Open park skating competition in Kiviõli.
February 13 - Alutaguse Ski Marathon
February 20 - Tartu Ski Marathon
February 27 - Tallinn Ski Marathon
February 9 - Pancake Day (Vastlapäev)
February 24 is Estonian Independence Day
February 27 - Fish Festival in Viljandi
February 27-28 - European Snowmobile Cross Championship Finals
March 5 - Haan Ski Marathon
March 5 - Jää Häääl (Voice of Ice) singing festival in Toila.
March 21-27 - Spaaremaa Wellfest in Kuressaare.
March 23-April 4 - Tallinn Sacred Music Festival
March 27 - Catholic Easter
March 28-April 3 - Tallinn Music Week
March 29-April 2 - Tartu visual culture festival Maailmafilm
April 1-2 - Tallinn Craft Beer Weekend Festival
April 3 - Tallinn TV Tower Steps Run
April 3 - Tallinn TV Tower Run
April 7-16 - Estonian Music Days in Tallinn
April 16 - Mulgikross motocross race
April 16-17 - Peko kevad International Orienteering Competition in Värskä
April 22-May 1 - Jazzkaar Jazz Festival in Tallinn
April 23-24 - Moisekatsi Elohelü Folklore Festival at Mooste manor in Põlvamaa county.
April 23 - Rowing marathon on the Võhandu River
April 29-May 1 - International Skateboarding and BMX Simple Session competition
April 30 - Walpurgis Night
May 1 - Orthodox Easter in Setomaa/Big Run around Lake Viljandi
May 4-7 - Prima Vista Literary Festival in Tartu
May 5-8 - Ballet Festival in Jõhvi
May 5-26 - Seto Lace Days
May 8 - Mother's Day
May 14 - Tallinn Museum Night
May 14 - Baltic herring festival RäimeWest in Lao Harbor
May 14-15 - Dandelion Festival on the Romantic Coast in Kihlep
May 19-22 - Teater Kohvris Puppet Theater Festival in Viljandi
May 19-22 - Teater Kohvris Puppet Theater Festival in Viljandi
May 21 - Narva Spring sprint rally
May 25 - Leelo Day in Setomaa
May 26-28 - HeadRead Literary Festival in Tallinn
May 27-28 - International Festival of National Cultures "Baltic Sea Bridges in Sillamäe"
May 27-28 - Tour of Estonia bicycle race
May 27-July 3 - Saaremaa Orchid Festival
May 28 - Tuulekala Sargan Festival in Kärdla
May 29 - Tartu Bike Rally
June 1-11 - Tallinn Chamber Music Festival
June 1-5 - Old Tallinn Days
June 2-5 - Tallinn TREFF International Performing Arts Festival
June 3-5 - City Days in Narva
June 3-5 - JazzTime Jazz Festival in Sillamäe
June 4 - National Flag Day
June 4 - Livonian Festival in Pärnu County in Pärnu County.
June 4-5 - Hanseatic Days in Viljandi.
June 4-5 - Estonian Flying Days
June 4-6 - Mulga Festival
June 5-8 - Twin Cities Festival "Dancing Livonia"
June 8-11 - Finno-Ugric Film Festival FUFF
June 10-11 - Grillfest Good Food Festival in Pärnu
June 11-September 11 - Nargen Festival of Estonian Music and Theater
June 13-18 - Tallinn Guitar Festival
June 17-19 - Sõru Jazz Festival in Hiiumaa
June 17-19 - Otepää Motorcycle Festival
June 17-23 - Suure Jaani Music Festival
June 23-24 - Jaani Day
June 29-July 3 - Jüü Jääb Future Music Festival on the islands of Saaremaa and Muhu
June 29-August 10 - "Summer Music in Pärnu" concert program
July 1-3 - Hanseatic Days in Pärnu
July 1-15 - Rapla Church Music Festival
July 2 - Schilling Indie Music Festival in Kilingi-Nõmme
July 2 - "Night Music at the Castle" concert at the Vastselijn Bishop's Palace
July 2 - Retropol Italofest Italian-disco festival in Viljandi
July 2 - Estonian music festival Popkooripidu in Tartu
July 2 - Estonian music festival Popkooripidu in Tartu
July 2 - Water Festival in Rõuge
July 2-31 - Sunset Festival in Kabli
July 7-9 - Opera Days in Pärnu
July 5-10 - Music of the Seven Cities Festival in Ida-Viru County
July 6-17 - Folklore Festival in Võru
July 6-10 - Early Music Festival in Haapsalu
July 6-9 - Baltoscandal International Theater Festival in Rakvere
July 7-10 - Medieval Days in Old Tallinn
July 6-9 - Õllesummer Beer Festival in Tallinn
July 7-12 - Tartu's experimental music festival "Bead Game"
July 8-10 - Festival of the Sea in Kihnu
July 8-10 - Hiiumaa Chamber Music Festival
July 8-10 - International Harmonica Festival in Pärnu
July 8-10 - Hanseatic Days in Tartu
July 8-10 - Narva Bike International Bike Festival in Narva
July 11-17 - Pärnu Symphony Orchestra Festival of the Järvi Academy
July 11-24 - Pärnu International Documentary and Anthropology Film Festival
July 12-17 - Viljandi Early Music Festival
July 14 - Iloõtak leelo choral singing concert at Setu Hutora Museum
July 14-16 - Mustjala Music Festival
July 15-17 - Tallinn Sea Days
July 16 - Port Jazz Festival in Toila
July 22-31 - Saaremaa Opera Days
July 22-31 - Viljandi Folk Music Festival
July 23 - Alutaguse Estonian Cup Mountbike Marathon
July 23 - Alutaguse Mountain Bike Marathon
July 23-24 - Yoga Festival in Haapsalu
July 23 - August 23 - IN graafika festival in Pärnu
July 28-31 - Folk Music Festival in Viljandi
July 28-August 7 - International Organ Music Festival in Tallinn
July 29 - August 5 - Parasummer 2016 International Skydiving Competition in Pärnu
July 31 - Augustibluus Blues Festival in Haapsalu
August 4-7 - Weekend Festival Baltic dance music festival in Pärnu.
August 5-6 - Music Festival in Intsikurmu
Aug. 5-6 - Emajõgi River Festival in Tartu
August 5-7 - Motorcycle Festival in Kiviõli
August 5-7 - Valga Military History Festival
August 6 - Setu Kingdom Day
August 6 - Kärdla Café Day
August 7-9 - Historical Festival "Narva Battle"
August 7-9 - Folklore Festival in Võru
August 5-7 - Pühalepa Music Festival in Hiiumaa
August 8-21 - Pärnu FRINGE Festival
August 12-14 - Estonian Hip Hop Festival in Elva.
August 11-21 - Birgita Festival at the ruins of Pirita Monastery in Tallinn
August 22-23 - Tallinn Towers festival
August 13 - Pärnu Art Night "August Insomnia" and Diverse Universe performance festival
August 13 - Pärnu Art Night "August Insomnia" and Diverse Universe performance festival
August 13-14 - Treat Day in Setomaa
August 17-20 - Monomafia Pärnu International Mono-theater Festival
August 17-20 - Pärnu International Mono-theater Festival
August 17-20 - Tartu City Festival UIT
August 19-21 - Võru City Days
August 19-21 - White Lady Days in Haapsalu
August 20 - Pickle Festival in Tahkuranna, Pärnu County
August 21 - Tartu Roller Marathon
August 24 - Pärtel Day (closing ceremony of the beach season)
August 25-28 - Tallinn Towers Estonian Music Festival
August 27 - Festival of Ancient Fires
Aug. 27-28 - Onion and Fish Fair in Lubnica
August 27-28 - Festival of home-made products "Summer in a jar" in Narva
August 27-28 - International festival of author's song and poetry "Narva Pier"
September 2-3 - Honey Festival in Karksi-Nuia
September 16-17 - Saar Mushroom Festival
September 18 - Tartu Bike Marathon
September 30-October 2 - Kihnu Violin Festival
October 1 - Tyuri Apple Festival
October 2 - Paide-Turi Folk Run
October 2 - Paide-Turi Folk Run
October 11-15 - Viljandi Guitar Music Festival
November 1-7 - Tallinn Restaurant Week
November 11-27 - Tallinn International Film Festival PÖFF ("White Nights")
November 13 - Father's Day
November 25 - Spirit Day
November 25 - December 15 - Jõulujazz Jazz Festival
