Events

Bavarian music, traditional food, colourful costumes and lively celebrations – You don’t have to travel to Munich to celebrate Oktoberfest. Here in Estonia, too, Oktoberfest-themed events are taking place this autumn 2026 in large venues, manor houses and smaller party venues alike. Illustrative photo: Cathetovar / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped). Below are five events announced for 2026, along with dates, ticket prices and organisers […]

7.–18. OCTOBER 2026 12 days, 82 restaurants and menus created especially for Restaurant Week. Find out which restaurants are taking part, how much the special menus cost and how to book a table. 82 Participating restaurants 12 Culinary delights of the day 7.–18.10 Across Estonia Illustrative photo. The restaurant pictured is not a specific participant in the campaign. FoodLover Restaurants Week takes place from 7. to 18. October 2026. This year’s […]

Events in Estonia in October 2026 bring together concerts, festivals, fairs, family days, exhibitions, sporting events and autumn excursions throughout the country. Tallinn, Tartu, Pärnu, Viljandi, Saaremaa, Hiiumaa, Võru County and north-western Estonia host both large international events and local autumn events that are worth a dedicated weekend trip. This overview presents a selection of confirmed events taking place in Estonia in October 2026, along with […]

On Friday, 25 September 2026, Researchers' Night will take place at TalTech, when laboratories normally used for teaching and research will be transformed into a large discovery area for one evening. Visitors can look forward to experiments, robots, science theatre, technologies, hands-on workshops and the opportunity to meet people who actually conduct research. The programme will take place simultaneously at four TalTech locations: the Mustamäe campus in Tallinn, Tartu, Kuressaare and Virumaa College in Kohtla-Järve. Many activities are open for anyone to simply […]

If an ordinary spa day seems too predictable, Southern Estonia offers a completely different sauna experience at the end of September. On 26 September 2026, the Smoke Sauna Adventure takes place, during which participants can visit six different smoke saunas over six hours.This is not simply a trip from one sauna to another. At each location, you can meet the sauna hosts, hear about building and heating a smoke sauna and local customs, and, of course, experience the sauna yourself. […]

18.–19. September 2026 The Estonian drifting season reaches its spectacular finale at Raassilla rallycross track. The most special part of the two-day Drifti Superfinaalid 2026 – Night Race begins on Saturday at 19.00, when the TOP24 night superfinal starts on the track shrouded in darkness. This is not just another drift round. At Raassilla, a completely new drift track layout will be used in competitions for the first time; the track will have a special lighting setup for the evening superfinal, and […]

On 26 September 2026, the traditional Silmufestival will take place at Narva-Jõesuu harbour – one of Ida-Viru County’s most distinctive autumn events. Visitors can look forward to a fish market, street food, lamprey dish tastings, a cultural programme and activities for the whole family. The most special part, however, is the opportunity to go out on the river with fishermen and see with your own eyes how lampreys are caught. Silmufestival will take place on Saturday, 26 September at Narva-Jõesuu harbour at Suur-Lootsi 4. Admission to the festival is free. […]

On 19.–20. September 2026, Open House Tartu opens the doors to places that cannot be seen on an ordinary city visit. Over the course of two days, more than 200 free guided tours will take place in 21 buildings, along with four special street tours. The programme includes Tartu's well-known landmark buildings, research and educational buildings, former industrial complexes, churches, office buildings and homes. During the festival, some familiar buildings will provide access to spaces that are usually […]

An adult birthday in Tallinn does not have to mean just a conventional evening at a restaurant. In the capital, you can organize a VR adventure, a cocktail workshop, an escape room, a go-kart race, a private sauna party, or a special tasting dinner. In this selection, we have compiled various birthday venues and activities for both small and larger groups. The options include affordable ideas as well as opportunities to celebrate an important milestone birthday. Important: prices and terms were checked on 5 September 2026. The final price […]

On 5 September 2026, Jõhvi airfield will become a hub of aviation, technology, music, and family experiences for the entire day. Jõhvi Lennupäev 2026 will bring aircraft, aerobatics, an exhibition and trading area, activities for the whole family, and evening concerts to Ida-Virumaa.This is not just an air show. The organizers have designed the event as a family day where aviation meets technology, local entrepreneurship, music, and the community. Jõhvi Lennupäev may therefore be one of […]

Estonian fairs in September, October and November 2026 bring together artisans, farm producers, gardeners, food vendors, antique dealers and local communities in autumn. While summer fairs are often associated with town festivals and other festivals, autumn shifts the focus to fresh harvests, apples, honey, preserves, bread, fish, plants, handicrafts, and traditional Michaelmas, St Martin's Day and St Catherine's Day fairs. In this overview, we have compiled a selection of the largest fairs and […] of 2026.

September is when summer meets autumn in Estonia. Major concerts, music festivals, theatre festivals, autumn fairs, food days, family events, running and cycling races, student events and new exhibitions take place in Tallinn and Tartu, as well as in Narva, Saaremaa, by Lake Peipsi, in Palamuse, Lihula, Narva-Jõesuu and elsewhere in Estonia. Below is a selection of the most important events taking place in Estonia in September 2026, including dates, locations, brief descriptions and official sources of information. The list […]

August is one of the most diverse months for summer events in Estonia. Major concerts, music festivals, maritime days, movie nights, fairs, food festivals, family events, sports competitions, and exhibitions take place in Tallinn, Tartu, and Pärnu, as well as in Saaremaa, Hiiumaa, Setomaa, along Lake Peipsi, in Haapsalu, Narva, and Southern Estonia. Below is a selection of the most important events in Estonia in August 2026, including dates, locations, brief descriptions, and official sources of information. The list will help you choose where […]

Home Café Days in Estonia 2026 take visitors to romantic gardens, home courtyards, coastal villages, islands and small places that are not always included in an ordinary trip. The menu may feature cake baked according to a grandmother's recipe, fresh fish, artisan bread, a dish made from local ingredients or a special offering inspired by another country's cuisine. This calendar brings together upcoming events from 14 July 2026 onwards for which […]

Fairs in Estonia in July and August 2026 bring together artisans, farmers, food vendors, antique dealers and thousands of visitors. From 11 July onwards, a major city fair, food street event, craft fair, maritime festival or local community summer event takes place almost every weekend. In this overview, we have compiled a selection of fairs and events with fair programmes taking place from 11 July until the end of August 2026. Clicking on the event name will open, as a priority […]

July is the busiest month for summer events in Estonia. While the summer event season begins in June, in July it reaches full swing in every region of Estonia: Tallinn, Tartu, Pärnu, Saaremaa, Muhumaa, Viljandi, Võru, the shores of Lake Peipsi and the rally roads of Southern Estonia. The month features major music festivals, international concerts, family days, maritime festivals, Hanseatic fairs, food festivals, exhibitions, workshops and sporting events. Below is a selection of the most important events in July 2026 […]

A comprehensive overview of new places to look out for in Tallinn in 2026   Updated: June 2026. The article is updated continuously as new restaurants, cafés or locations open in Tallinn and there is public, verifiable confirmation about them. Photos are illustrative unless otherwise stated. If you represent one of the places to eat mentioned here and would like to add or replace an image, please contact […]

Karaoke is not a widespread trend in Estonia, but that is precisely why the existing venues are so distinctive. Below you will find a comprehensive and practical overview of permanent karaoke venues in Tallinn and Pärnu—from traditional karaoke bars to clubs and private karaoke rooms. 🎤 Laif Karaoke Club & Restoran Monroe (Tallinn) Location: Lai 5 Type: nightclub + karaoke stage Laif is a club-style karaoke venue where […]

Looking for a party venue in Tallinn (or nearby) for an anniversary / birthday / small company party that can also accommodate a host, tamada or performer? Here are 39 options: restaurants with private rooms, party rooms for rent, hotel banquet spaces and more unusual event venues. Listings: 39 venues (name • location • number of people • short description • link) Restaurants and private rooms (Tallinn) 1) Restaurant PullLocation: Tallinn […]