Eventful Estonia, July - September, 2010
Estonia offers a lot to enjoy in 2010. We have something for everybody: culture lovers, sports fans, families with kids etc. In case nothing catches your eye from the events list for the coming months, please see links below for more events and up-to-date schedule.
July 2-4, 10TH KURESSAARE CASTLE DAY, Saaremaa Museum, Kuressaare
Historical events take place in the courtyard of Kuressaare Castle.
July 8-11, MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL IN THE OLD TOWN, Town Hall Square, Tallinn
An authentic medieval atmosphere created by concerts, carnival, workshops, activities for children and handicrafts sales. Website: www.folkart.ee
July 08-13, XXIII CIOFF INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL BALTICA 2010 IN ESTONIA
BALTICA has takes place in turns in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia and promotes the authentic forms of folklore through dance, music, games, rituals and customs. Website: www.folkloorinoukogu.ee
July 9-10, PÄRNU OPERA DAYS, Pärnu Concert Hall
Every year, Pärnu hosts some big European opera theatre and this time it is The National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre of the Republic of Belarus, playing opera "PRINCE IGOR" (A.Borodin) on July 09 and OPERA GALA is performed on July 10. Website: www.consert.ee
July 10-August 10, PÄRNU OPERA SUMMER ARIA, Pärnu
A variety of different shows takes place inside the walls of the Pärnu Old City Yard (Nikolai 26 / Pühavaimu 19). List of performances of Summer Aria: www.ooper.parnu.ee
July 11-25, 24TH PÄRNU INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY AND ANTHROPOLOGY FILM FESTIVAL
The oldest film festival in Estonia has built an efficient bridge between cultural anthropologists and film makers from the East and the West. Website: www.chaplin.ee
July 14–17, BEER SUMMER, Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
Biggest outdoor festival in Baltics with over 10 arenas offering five days of local and International bands and program for children as well as their parents. The top performers this year are dance and electronic music wonder kid Calvin Harris, Finnish gothic rockers and self-proclaimed love metallers HIM and pop & glam rock megastars Scissor Sisters from the USA. As you would expect there are variety of beers from all over the world on sale. Tickets are available at www.piletilevi.ee
July 16-18, TARTU HANSEATIC DAYS 2010
Website: www.hansapaevad.ee
July 16-18, TALLINN MARITIME DAYS, Estonian Maritime Museum vessels in the old seaplane harbor at Küti 15a, Tallinn
Maritime Days involves maritime and harbour related programmes, concerts, boat trips, water related attractions and performances. Webpage: www.tallinnamerepaevad.ee
July 19-24, SAAREMAA OPERA DAYS, Kuressaare
The 2010 Saaremaa Opera Days will present three opera theaters to the audience: the Estonian National Opera, The "Vanemuine" Theatre and the Stanislavski & Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Academic Music Theatre. The program also includes the premiere of "The Grinding Stone from Outer Space" - a children's opera by Olav Ehala and Leelo Tungal. Website: www.concert.ee
July 22-25, VILJANDI FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL, Viljandi
Besides the high-quality music program, the festival visitors can take part in workshops, visit exhibitions, runic song studio, handicraft yard and other exciting places and activities. Website: www.folk.ee
August 2-7, PÄRNU BLUES DAYS, Pärnu
The international blues festival features instrument workshops and master classes under the instruction of professional musicians. Website: www.parnublues.ee
August 3-7, 16TH KURESSAARE CHAMBER MUSIC DAYS, Saaremaa
The concerts are performed in various chamber music halls in Kuressaare. Website: www.kammerfest.ee
August 6-8, VIRU FOLK, Käsmu
Viru Folk is a diverse and comprehensive music festival which gives the beautiful beach village of Lahemaa a new atmosphere and spirit for three days. Website: www.virufolk.ee
August 6-8, KURESSAARE MARITIME FESTIVAL, Saaremaa
A program full of entertainment: sea conference and exhibition of small ships, music programs, handicraft fair, jumble market, children's world, traditional seafood and much more. Read more at www.kultuurivara.ee
August 6-7, LEIGO LAKE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Otepää
Leigo is located in a uniquely picturesque place on the hilly landscapes. Open-air concerts are held in completely natural venues between beautiful lakes and the stage is on an island, featuring quality music from classical to rock and creating harmony of fire, water, and sounds. Website: www.leigo.ee
August 13-14, PÄRNU GUILD DAYS, Pärnu
Guild Days festival, where authentic handicraft is offered, will occupy the city centre together with the main street of Pärnu in August. Organized by the non-profit organisation St Mary Magdalena Guild, website: www.maarjamagdaleenagild.ee
August 17-September 17, ARVO PÄRT – 75 FESTIVAL, different places in Estonia
World famous Estonian classical composer Arvo Pärt celebrates its 75th birthday with numerous concerts throughout the year. Webpage: www.nargenfestival.ee
August 17-31, AUGUST DANCE FESTIVAL 2010, Kanuti Gildi SAAL, Pikk Str. 20, Tallinn
For the 11th time, Kanuti Gildi SAAL is organizing August DanceFestival, a renowned international festival of contemporary dance. Webpage: www.saal.ee
August 18-28, TALLINN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL, different venues in Tallinn
Numerous classical music concerts with Estonia's top soloists and ensembles in the historic concert halls and churches of Tallinn. Webpage: www.plmf.ee
August 12-21, BIRGITTA FESTIVAL 2010, Pirita Convent, Tallinn
The ruins of Pirita Convent host one of the region’s most unique musical events – the annual Birgitta festival, which brings together the best of contemporary and much-loved musical theatre: ballet and opera performances, oratorios and other works. Website: www.birgitta.ee
August 25-September 05, PLEKTRUM FESTIVAL, Tallinn
“Plektrum – the Festival of Visual Sound” is an international multimedia festival that brings together media art, contemporary and electronic music, diverse subcultures, urban thinking and education of the 21st century. Webpage www.plektrumfestival.ee
Additional information about events in Estonia can be found on the following links:
1. Tallinn City
2. Visit Estonia
3. Estonian Cultural Events
4. Art Museum of Estonia
5. Piletilevi (online tickets)
Enjoy your stay in Estonia!
