Hot Estonian Summer

This summer guests from all over the world will come to Estonia to dance to folk music, take part in a historical battle, run a marathon, watch films about love and just spend a great weekend in the fresh air. We tell you what events you should pay attention to in 2019.

XXVII Song Festival and XX Minu Arm Dance Festival ("My Love")

All over Estonia

04.07.2019 - 07.07.2019

The tradition of song and dance festivals is included in the UNESCO list of spiritual heritage. Peeter Perens, chief conductor of the song festival: “The Estonian Song Festival was born out of love for our country and language, thanks to which the peasants became the people of Estonia and the land became the Estonian state. Celebrating the song festival, we celebrate our native language and homeland to pass them on the inheritance of our children forever. " The main director of the dance festival Vaike Rajaste: “The celebration of 2019 will allow everyone to feel that walking along their path in a free country is our great opportunity and great responsibility to those who walked along it before us, and even more so to those who are doing now their first steps. "

Details here.

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Tallinn

11.07.2019 - 14.07.2019

During the Days of the Middle Ages, Tallinn's Old Town is imbued with the spirit of the magnificent Hanseatic era. There will be a medieval market on Town Hall Square, where visitors will see merchants and will be able to participate in all kinds of craft workshops and even tournaments. Local and visiting troubadours, jugglers, minstrels and dancers will entertain them. A special game and interactive zone will be equipped for children. Do not miss the main event of the holiday - a medieval procession!

Details here.

Shell Helix Rally Estonia

Tartu city and Valga County

12.07.2019 - 14.07.2019

For 3 days, the elite of European motorsport will compete in the annual Rally Estonia motor rally in Tartu and on the winding gravel roads of South Estonia. Numerous correspondents and more than 10,000 tourists from 20 countries will come to the place to personally experience the skill of pilots and teams from public areas along rural routes outside Tartu. In the city itself, you should definitely see the spectacular start and finish ceremonies, as well as the exciting city stage. Racing will see almost 50 million viewers on different continents. Rally tickets and other details can be found here.

Days of Opera on Saaremaa

Kuressaare Castle

23.07.2019 - 28.07.2019

Saaremaa Opera Days is the most popular Baltic opera festival, which takes place in the middle of summer in the courtyard of the historic Kuressaare Castle, where an opera house for 2,000 guests is set up for this. For many years, Saaremaa opera days have been hosted by famous and famous theaters, for example, the Shanghai Opera House and the Hungarian Folk Opera. This summer, the Moscow Helikon Opera will perform as the headliner of the festival, which will present productions such as The Queen of Spades and a special dedication to Estonian pop singer Georg Ots.

Details here.

Tartu Film Festival of Love Films tARTuFF

Tartu City

12.08.2019 - 17.08.2019

tARTuFF is a unique open-air film festival held in Tartu, the second largest city in Estonia. Held in the heart of the Old Town, the festival shows a variety of feature films and documentaries, focusing on the multifaceted nature of love. Screenings of all films are free. The shows are accompanied by daily lectures and family-friendly events. tARTuFF, with its cozy atmosphere and the largest open-air cinema in the Baltic states, has become one of the most beloved summer festivals in Estonia. Welcome to tARTuFF!

Details here.

Historical festival Narva battle

City of Narva

16.08.2019 - 17.08.2019

In the Narva Castle, volleys of guns of the Northern War will sound again, the sounds of battle will be heard, and the soldiers will fight not for life, but for death! In cooperation with participants in military history clubs from different countries in Narva, the events of the Northern War will be recreated when the armies of Peter I and Charles XII entered the decisive battle for Narva. In addition to military operations in the castle, visitors can see how the peaceful life of the early 18th century flowed. All day long beautiful old music will be heard, theatrical performances of buffoons will be held. You can get acquainted with the activities of artisans of modern times, also try yourself in various crafts, or buy something from trading craftsmen. Admission by museum ticket.

Details here.

Tallinn marathon

Tallinn city

06.09.2019 - 08.09.2019

The Tallinn marathon offers unique emotions to the movement lovers, its route runs through the modern city center and the Old Town, which is one of the most intact medieval cities in Europe and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In addition, the updated race track will lead participants through the bohemian region of Kalamaj, take you to the picturesque pedestrian and bicycle paths of the Stromka beach, in Rocca al Mare, the Estonian Open Air Museum and the Kilometer of Culture. It will be like a tour of Tallinn! In memory of the race, each finisher will receive a wonderful medal, and marathoners will also have a T-shirt and a personalized chest number. At the three-day festival you can run a marathon, half marathon, a distance of 10 km or 5 km. For the smallest children’s races are held.

Details here.

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