Events
Upcoming events in Tallinn
A curated list of upcoming Tallinn events (festivals, runs, and seasonal highlights), with practical tips and official links.
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Pick an event that fits your dates, then open it for the official schedule and any ticket rules. Programs change — if something conflicts, trust the official link on the event page.
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February 24, 2026
Estonian Independence Day (February 24) in Tallinn
Estonia’s national day. In Tallinn, expect official ceremonies and a different city rhythm—useful to plan around for opening hours and transport in late February.
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Typically March and/or October (dates TBA)
Tallinn Restaurant Week (seasonal)
Special menus and fixed-price deals across participating restaurants—great for a short trip where you want one ‘planned meal’ without overthinking it.
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April 9–2026 (day: 12)
Tallinn Music Week 2026
A citywide music + culture week with showcases across venues—great for discovering artists and seeing Tallinn after dark.
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April 25–May 2, 2026
Jazzkaar 2026 (Tallinn)
Estonia’s flagship jazz festival with concerts across Tallinn—perfect for a spring evening plan with a ‘city feels alive’ vibe.
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Typically May (dates TBA)
Latitude59 (startup and tech conference)
A friendly, high-energy startup conference in Tallinn—talks, networking, and a city that feels extra international for a few days.
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May 29–2026 (day: 30)
Tallinn Craft Beer Weekend 2026
A two-day craft beer festival with international breweries—fun if you like tasting flights and a social, indoor-outdoor festival mood.
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June 5–2026 (day: 7)
Tallinn Old Town Days 2026
A summer Old Town celebration with programming in courtyards and squares—ideal for slow strolling and a ‘Tallinn in full sun’ mood.
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Typically summer (dates TBA)
Tallinn Flower Festival (seasonal)
A relaxed summer stroll event: landscaped flower displays and park vibes—great for a low-effort daytime plan between museums and cafés.
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July 10–2026 (day: 12)
Tallinn Medieval Days 2026
A short medieval-themed weekend in Old Town—costumes, crafts, and a playful ‘historical Tallinn’ vibe without needing deep planning.
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July 10–2026 (day: 12)
Tallinn Maritime Days 2026
A waterfront festival with ships, sea culture, and port-area programming—great if you want Tallinn’s ‘by the sea’ identity front and center.
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Typically late July–early August (dates TBA)
Õllesummer (Tallinn summer festival) (seasonal)
A big, classic Tallinn summer festival with concerts and a fun-fair feel—more ‘summer nights out’ than ‘craft beer tasting’.
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August 18–September 18, 2026
Tallinn Fringe Festival 2026
A late-summer arts festival stretch with shows across venues—good if you like discovering small performances and building your own ‘pick-a-show’ evenings.
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August 22–2026 (day: 23)
IRONMAN Tallinn 2026
A big triathlon weekend that brings high energy to the city—fun to watch even if you’re not racing, especially along the course hotspots.
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September 9–2026 (day: 13)
Tallinn Architecture Biennale (TAB) 2026 — opening week
Tallinn’s biggest architecture-and-urbanism moment: exhibitions, talks, and a design-forward city mood, with an especially busy opening week in September.
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Typically September (dates TBA for 2026)
Open House Tallinn 2026 (watchlist)
A citywide architecture weekend where Tallinn opens doors: guided visits and rare access to buildings you usually only see from the street.
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September 13, 2026
Tallinn Marathon 2026
A big September running weekend with multiple distances—great if you want a sporty city break with crisp Baltic air.
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Typically September (dates TBA)
Tallinn Design Festival (Disainöö) (seasonal)
A design-focused festival with exhibitions, talks, and a creative crowd—great if you want Tallinn to feel modern and experimental.
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Typically spring and/or fall (dates TBA)
Tallinn Fashion Week (seasonal)
A compact fashion-week program with runway shows and events—nice if you want one ‘planned night out’ that feels modern and local.
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November 6–2026 (day: 22)
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) 2026
A major November film festival with a huge program—perfect for dark-season evenings when you want Tallinn to feel like a cultural city, not just a postcard.
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Typically late November–early January (dates TBA)
Tallinn Christmas Market (seasonal)
A winter Old Town classic: lights, stalls, and that ‘fairytale Tallinn’ mood—an easy evening plan when days are short.
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Typically early December (date TBA)
Tallinn Santa Run (seasonal)
A cheerful December fun-run in Santa hats—more cute than competitive, and a surprisingly fun way to catch a local holiday vibe.
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December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027
New Year’s Eve in Tallinn (aastavahetus)
A crisp, atmospheric winter countdown—Old Town lights, warm drinks, and a festive evening you can keep simple on foot.
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