Tartu is Estonia's intellectual hub with a lively student and cultural scene around its traditional university. The Baltic city offers a wide range of creative events 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 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 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 Estonia's dedicated love-film festival is expected to return to Tartu in mid-August 2027 for about a week of screenings (exact dates pending).
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