Estonia combines medieval heritage with digital innovation: atmospheric Christmas markets in Tallinn's old town, music festivals, and traditional midsummer celebrations. The country offers a wide range of events with Baltic charm throughout 2026/2027.
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Illustrative photo Join the iDeeJazz International Jazz and Rhythm Music Festival in Tartu from 29 to 31 October 2026. Three evenings of world-class jazz spanning classical, contemporary, world music and funk, performed by top artists from Estonia and across Europe in the intimate Tubina Concert Hall.
Illustrative photo Tallinn Christmas Market runs from 20 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 at the historic Town Hall Square in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Free entry, Europe's oldest Christmas tree tradition and Estonia's finest glögi await in a medieval setting like no other.
Illustrative photo From Nov 20, 2026, to Jan 6, 2027, the historic Tallinn Christmas Market at Raekoja Plats enchants visitors with medieval charm, the heritage of Europe's first Christmas tree, and cozy festive traditions.
Illustrative photo From 29 Nov 2026 to 10 Jan 2027, Tartu's Light Village (Valgusküla) offers a modern twist on traditional markets. Explore transparent glass pavilions, stunning light art, and an open-air ice rink at Town Hall Square.
Illustrative photo On December 31, 2026, Tallinn welcomes the new year at Town Hall Square in the heart of its medieval Old Town, with a free concert and a fireworks or light and flame spectacle over the historic rooftops.
Illustrative photo Tartu celebrates New Year's Eve 2026 and New Year's Day 2027 on 31 December and 1 January. The official city programme on Vabaduse puiestee and Town Hall Square is free, while Christmas City continues until 10 January 2027. Instead of municipal fireworks, visitors get a concert, festive lights, an ice rink and a compact old town.
Illustrative photo Tallinn Music Week 2027 takes place from 8 to 11 April across clubs and cultural venues throughout the Estonian capital. Genre spanning concerts, an international industry conference and a free city festival turn Tallinn into a four day stage for new European music.
Illustrative photo Tallinn Craft Beer Weekend 2027 takes place on May 28 and 29 at Kultuurikatel in Tallinn. With a single ticket, visitors can taste over 370 craft beers from breweries around the world.
Illustrative photo Õllesummer 2027 takes place from June 30 to July 3 at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds. Estonia's biggest festival brings nearly a hundred artists to nine stages over four days.
Illustrative photo From 9 to 11 July 2027, Tallinn's UNESCO Old Town comes alive as a thriving Hanseatic city. Enjoy the medieval market at Town Hall Square, knight tournaments, craft workshops and European medieval music – all free to attend.
Illustrative photo The Saaremaa Opera Festival 2027 takes place from July 17 to 25 in the castle courtyard of Kuressaare. Estonia's oldest opera festival welcomes Portugal as guest nation, staging works by Wagner, Beethoven, Verdi and Bizet against the backdrop of the medieval Bishop's Castle.
Illustrative photo Narva Jõesuu Jazz 2027 takes place on 30 and 31 July at Hele park in the Estonian resort town of Narva Jõesuu. The festival brings international and Estonian jazz to a historic park setting with a pond and an old pavilion.