Summer in Southern Estonia
July
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Tartu 2024 Car-free Avenue
6 July–12 August, Tartu city
Vabaduse puiestee
A section of Vabaduse Avenue will be free of cars for the fifth time and will be transformed into a pleasant oasis where you can relax, play and enjoy various events. In 2024, the Car-free Avenue will take on an international dimension – on stage will be both Estonian musicians and foreign artists.
6 July–12 August, Tartu city
Vabaduse puiestee
A section of Vabaduse Avenue will be free of cars for the fifth time and will be transformed into a pleasant oasis where you can relax, play and enjoy various events. In 2024, the Car-free Avenue will take on an international dimension – on stage will be both Estonian musicians and foreign artists.
August
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Treski inspiration conference
8 August, Setomaa parish
Treski
Treski inspiration conference features experienced speakers such as Ragnar Klavan, Kristel Kruustük, and others. In addition to the inspirational speakers, everyone has an opportunity to take part in workshops, evening sauna marathon, a concert by the folk-rock band Zetod and an afterparty in the barn.
8 August, Setomaa parish
Treski
Treski inspiration conference features experienced speakers such as Ragnar Klavan, Kristel Kruustük, and others. In addition to the inspirational speakers, everyone has an opportunity to take part in workshops, evening sauna marathon, a concert by the folk-rock band Zetod and an afterparty in the barn.
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Dedicated to the Estonian Piano
10 August, Luunja parish
Luunja Rose Garden
We present the legacy of Ernst Hiis, the grand old man of Estonian piano making, and the story of piano making in Estonia. Renowned pianists from around the world and a symphony orchestra perform at the concert, the centrepiece of which is the premiere of a work dedicated to the Estonian piano.
10 August, Luunja parish
Luunja Rose Garden
We present the legacy of Ernst Hiis, the grand old man of Estonian piano making, and the story of piano making in Estonia. Renowned pianists from around the world and a symphony orchestra perform at the concert, the centrepiece of which is the premiere of a work dedicated to the Estonian piano.
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Pop-up Café Days – Seto Kostipäiv
10–11 August, Setomaa parish
Seto Külävüü| Free of charge
On these days, you will hear the sounds of musical instruments and traditional Seto singing called Seto leelo, see the beauty of Seto traditional clothes and have the dishes made using grandmothers’ recipes caress your tastebuds. Come and enjoy traditional Seto dishes as well as new delicacies made of local produce.
10–11 August, Setomaa parish
Seto Külävüü| Free of charge
On these days, you will hear the sounds of musical instruments and traditional Seto singing called Seto leelo, see the beauty of Seto traditional clothes and have the dishes made using grandmothers’ recipes caress your tastebuds. Come and enjoy traditional Seto dishes as well as new delicacies made of local produce.
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12–18 August, Tartu city
LGBT+ culture festival
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Kambja Choir Academy
16 – 18 August, Kambja parish
From the 16th to 18th of August 2024 almost 10 different choir concerts will be staged, where the choirs that participated in the choir academy will talk about love, longing, nature and found joys and sorrows in their own way. Choirs are accompanied by actors, instrumentalists, poets and directors at performances.
16 – 18 August, Kambja parish
From the 16th to 18th of August 2024 almost 10 different choir concerts will be staged, where the choirs that participated in the choir academy will talk about love, longing, nature and found joys and sorrows in their own way. Choirs are accompanied by actors, instrumentalists, poets and directors at performances.
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Simple Session 24
22–25 August, Tartu city
Tartu Comb Factory
Mark your calendars for Simple Session 24, returning to its hometown Tartu, from August 22-25. This year, we’re hosting a grand festival to deliver an unforgettable experience! The event will take place in the Comb Factory district. This intriguing location will add an extra thrill to the already exhilarating contest.
22–25 August, Tartu city
Tartu Comb Factory
Mark your calendars for Simple Session 24, returning to its hometown Tartu, from August 22-25. This year, we’re hosting a grand festival to deliver an unforgettable experience! The event will take place in the Comb Factory district. This intriguing location will add an extra thrill to the already exhilarating contest.
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Night Folk Dance Festival
24 August, Võru parish
Kubija vabaõhulava
One mysterious midsummer night in Kubja strobes will flash and brooches will sparkle in the night’s darkness. Ancient symbols and patterns collide on the dance stage while phantoms, elves and other fantastical creatures creep around the ancient woods of Kubja.
24 August, Võru parish
Kubija vabaõhulava
One mysterious midsummer night in Kubja strobes will flash and brooches will sparkle in the night’s darkness. Ancient symbols and patterns collide on the dance stage while phantoms, elves and other fantastical creatures creep around the ancient woods of Kubja.
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Pärt&Händel
27–31 August, Tartu city
St. Paul’s Church of Tartu
Concert “Pärt & Händel” creates a musical bridge between different eras, connecting the soundscape of the 18th century with contemporary music created with reverence for the past. The performers include Tõnu Kaljuste and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, along with Concerto Copenhagen.
27–31 August, Tartu city
St. Paul’s Church of Tartu
Concert “Pärt & Händel” creates a musical bridge between different eras, connecting the soundscape of the 18th century with contemporary music created with reverence for the past. The performers include Tõnu Kaljuste and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, along with Concerto Copenhagen.
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Season Opening Concert of the Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
30 August, Tartu city
Vanemuine Theatre
The 2024 Season Opening Concert of the Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra brings before the audience eight powerful soloists from Estonia and abroad, as well as the orchestra, mixed choirs and boys’ choir. Over the years, many of the soloists have been guest performers on the Vanemuine theatre opera stage.
30 August, Tartu city
Vanemuine Theatre
The 2024 Season Opening Concert of the Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra brings before the audience eight powerful soloists from Estonia and abroad, as well as the orchestra, mixed choirs and boys’ choir. Over the years, many of the soloists have been guest performers on the Vanemuine theatre opera stage.
Ongoing Exhibitions
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Exhibition “Surrealism 100. Prague, Tartu and other stories…”
4 April–8 September, Tartu city
Estonian National Museum
The exhibition „Surrealism 100. Prague, Tartu and other stories…“ has been created in cooperation with the National Gallery Prague to celebrate the centenary of the Surrealist manifesto. Czech and Estonian surrealist surrealism enters a dialogue to focus on the artistic narrative in the context of Eastern and Central Europe.
4 April–8 September, Tartu city
Estonian National Museum
The exhibition „Surrealism 100. Prague, Tartu and other stories…“ has been created in cooperation with the National Gallery Prague to celebrate the centenary of the Surrealist manifesto. Czech and Estonian surrealist surrealism enters a dialogue to focus on the artistic narrative in the context of Eastern and Central Europe.
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“Washing Machine Made of Beetroot: Resourcefulness in the City”
24 April–29 December, Tartu city
Tartu City Museum
At the sub-exhibition in the Tartu City Museum, you can witness the creativity and resourcefulness that urban Soviet citizens had to possess. You can also see a home photo lab built in a small city home bathroom. The sub-exhibition is made based on the recollections of Tartu residents.
24 April–29 December, Tartu city
Tartu City Museum
At the sub-exhibition in the Tartu City Museum, you can witness the creativity and resourcefulness that urban Soviet citizens had to possess. You can also see a home photo lab built in a small city home bathroom. The sub-exhibition is made based on the recollections of Tartu residents.
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“Wild Bits” / outdoor exhibition about technologial art
25 May–15 September, Otepää parish
Maajaam
Wild Bits is an outdoor exhibition that takes place in South Estonia, near Otepää at the art and technology farm Maajaam – both in the farmlands and in the surrounding nature. The exhibition has installations from prominent artists working with technological art as well as remarkable emerging artists.
25 May–15 September, Otepää parish
Maajaam
Wild Bits is an outdoor exhibition that takes place in South Estonia, near Otepää at the art and technology farm Maajaam – both in the farmlands and in the surrounding nature. The exhibition has installations from prominent artists working with technological art as well as remarkable emerging artists.
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Hidden Worlds Expanding. Eastern European Outsider Art
1 June–29 September, Viljandi, Tartu, Valga
Three different museums
We are working on widening the scope of creative self-expression for people in need of special support. We will introduce outsider art to a wider audience. In the summer of 2024, an international exhibition of outsider art will take place in three Estonian cities – Tartu, Valga and Viljandi.
1 June–29 September, Viljandi, Tartu, Valga
Three different museums
We are working on widening the scope of creative self-expression for people in need of special support. We will introduce outsider art to a wider audience. In the summer of 2024, an international exhibition of outsider art will take place in three Estonian cities – Tartu, Valga and Viljandi.
