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CONTENTS2 — 11 Chronology12 — 15 Art15 — 34 Music34 — 38 Theatre38 — 40 Film40 — 45 Folk culture45 — 48 Dance48 Literature48 — 60 Various / Interdisciplinary61 Calendar 20131

ART MUSIC THEATRE FILM FOLK CULTUREJANUARY1.–7.01., Tallinn 2ND TALLINN BACH MUSIC FESTIVAL2.–4.01., Viljandi SCHOOLJAZZ = JAZZ SCHOOL 20135.–13.01., Pärnu PÄRNU DAYS OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC31.01.–2.02., Viljandi 15TH INTERNATIONAL WINTER FOLK DANCE FESTIVALFEBRUARY1.–9.02., Tallinn, Jõhvi, MUSTONENFESTPärnu, Tartu4.–21.02., Pärnu ICE SCULPTURE SYMPOSIUM “ICICLE 2013”9.02., Tallinn FESTIVAL “PERFECT SILENCE”9.–10.02., Tartu 19TH ESTONIAN MIXED CHOIR COMPETITION “TULJAK”14.–23.02., Tallinn 7TH TALLINN WINTER FESTIVAL15.–17.02., Viljandi 11TH STUDENT THEATRE DAYS15.–24.02., Otepää LEIGO ICE MUSIC FESTIVAL16.–24.02., Pärnu PÄRNU ICE FESTIVAL 201321.–24.02., Pärnu WINTER BLUES FESTIVAL “THE BLUE ICICLE”2

ART MUSIC THEATRE FILM FOLK CULTURE19.–28.04., Tallinn and 24TH TALLINN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL “JAZZKAAR 2013”other venues across Estonia23.–29.04., Viljandi County INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY “DANCE WEEK”24.–28.04., Haapsalu 8TH HAAPSALU HORROR AND FANTASY FILM FESTIVAL “HÕFF”25.–27.04., Tartu 12TH DAYS OF SOUP TOWN26.–27.04., Mooste ESTONIAN FOLK MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS FESTIVAL “MOISEKATSI ELOHELÜ 2013”29.04.–5.05., Tartu TARTU SPRING DAYS 2013MAYMay, TartuAUTHOR SONG FESTIVAL “MAY SONG”4.–5.05., Viimsi 4TH VIIMSI JAZZPOPFEST6.–12.05., Tallinn KIMP FEST8., 10.05., Tallinn, Tartu, DIVERSE UNIVERSE PERFORMANCE ART FESTIVALthen Europe9.–12.05., Jõhvi, Rakvere 6TH INTERNATIONAL JÕHVI BALLET FESTIVAL9.–12.05., Tartu, Valga 10TH TARTU INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE FESTIVAL “PRIMA VISTA”15.05., Tartu 11TH THEATRE FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITHSPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS “CLAY BIRD”15.–19.05., Tartu 12TH FESTIVAL OF ARCHAIC ART “REGIÖÖ 2013”18.05., across Estonia MUSEUM NIGHT “THERE ARE PEOPLE IN THE NIGHT”18.–26.05., Jõgeva JÕGEVA TOWN DAYS19.05.–2.06., Narva INTERNATIONAL JEVGENI MRAVINSKI MUSIC FESTIVAL23.–26.05., Viljandi 17TH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PUPPET THEATRES “THEATRE IN A SUITCASE”24.–25.05., Narva BAROQUE IRONWORK29.05.–2.06., Tallinn 5TH TALLINN LITERATURE FESTIVAL “HEADREAD”29.05.–2.06., Tallinn FESTIVAL “ORIENT 2013”31.05.–2.06., across Estonia 13TH INTERNATIONAL SONG AND DANCE FESTIVAL “SLAVIC WREATH”4

DANCE LITERATURE VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARYJUNE1.06., Keila SONG AND DANCE FESTIVAL OF HARJU COUNTY “PATTERNS OF TIME”1.06., Kärdla HIIUMAA CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL1.06., Võru 3RD VÕRU-LANGUAGE SONG FESTIVAL “UMA PIDO”1.–8.06., Tallinn 32ND TALLINN OLD TOWN DAYS “EACH TOWER HAS A TALE TO TELL”1.–30.06., Haapsalu HAAPSALU GRAPHIC DESIGN FESTIVAL 20136.–8.06., Saue, Tallinn 11TH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ-IMPROVISATION FESTIVAL “VISION”6.–9.06., Tartu 12TH FESTIVAL OF ESTONIAN COMPOSERS6.–9.06., Türi TÜRI SPRING FESTIVAL6.–9.06., Valga VALGA-VALKA FESTIVAL OF TWIN TOWNS6.–10.06., Tallinn TALLINN TREFF FESTIVAL6.–12.06., Pärnu PÄRNU INTERNATIONAL OPERA MUSIC FESTIVAL “PROMFEST”7.–8.06., Tallinn FESTIVAL “MAN BEHIND THE TREES”7.–9.06., Narva DAYS OF NARVA 20137.–9.06., Rakvere RAKVERE CITY DAYS7.–9.06., Viljandi VILJANDI HANSEATIC DAYS7.–9.06., Viljandi VILJANDI CAMP-FESTIVAL “BAGPIPE AND ANOTHER”7.06.–30.08., Pärnu 11TH PÄRNU ORGAN FESTIVAL8.06., Kuressaare 50TH SONG FESTIVAL OF SAARE COUNTY “LET THERE BE ONE ISLAND”8.06.,Tartu BLUES FESTIVAL “MOTHER RIVER BLUES 2013”9.–11.06., Saue 16TH CREATIVITY AND IMPROVISATION DAYS9.–15.06., Tallinn 8TH TALLINN GUITAR FESTIVAL9.06.–11.09., across Estonia NARGEN FESTIVAL14.–16.06., Viimsi FESTIVAL OF WHITE NIGHTS15.–16.06., Pärnu ESTONIAN LINEDANCE FESTIVAL15.–16.06., Sõru 6TH SÕRU JAZZ FESTIVAL15.–16.06., Vastseliina COUNTRY FAIR5

DANCE LITERATURE VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY3.–6.07., Tallinn ÕLLESUMMER 203.–7.07., Haapsalu 20TH HAAPSALU EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL3.–7.07., Haapsalu INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF HOT GLASS 20133.–7.07., Muhu, Saaremaa MUHU FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL “JUU JÄÄB 2013”and Abruka islands3.–7.07., across Estonia 26TH INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL “BALTICA”4.–6.07., Pärnu COMPETITION-FESTIVAL “PÄRNU BALLAD 2013”4.–7.07., Tallinn 14TH MEDIEVAL DAYS OF TALLINN5.07., Kuressaare NIGHT AT THE KURESSAARE CASTLE5.–7.07., Karksi-Nuia DAYS OF KARKSI TEUTONIC ORDER AND VILJANDI COUNTRYFOLK FESTIVAL5.–7.07., Kihelkonna 18TH KIHELKONNA CHURCH MUSIC DAYS6.07., Kilingi-Nõmme FESTIVAL “SCHILLING”6.07., Põltsamaa PÕLTSAMAA TOWN AND CASTLE DAY8.–20.07., Viljandi 21ST NOTAFE9.–12.07., Suuremõisa MANOR MASTERS’ FESTIVAL10.–14.07., Mustjala 15TH MUSTJALA MUSIC FESTIVAL “MUSTJALA PATTERNS”10.–14.07., Viljandi 28TH VILJANDI OLD MUSIC FESTIVAL10.07.–10.08., Pärnu SUMMER ARIA. SYNTHESIS OF ARTS11.–13.07., Paide 11TH LIMESTONE DAYS OF PAIDE11.–14.07., Lihula INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL “LIHULA MUSIC DAYS”11.–14.07., Pärnu PÄRNU INTERNATIONAL SAXOPHONE FESTIVAL “SAX.FEST”11.–14.07., Tallinn 3RD TANGO PORT TALLINN11.–15.07., Võru County 19TH VÕRU FOLKLORE FESTIVAL12.–14.07., Hiiumaa Island 15TH HIIUMAA CHAMBER MUSIC DAYS12.–14.07., Jõhvi SLAVIC LIGHT 201312.–14.07., Kihnu KIHNU SEA FESTIVAL12.–14.07., Mooste MANOR CARNIVAL12.–14.07., Tallinn TALLINN MARITIME DAYS13.07., Kidise KIDISE POND MUSIC7

ART MUSIC THEATRE FILM FOLK CULTURE16.–23.07., Pärnu PÄRNU MUSIC FESTIVAL AND JÄRVI ACADEMY18.–21.07., Hiiumaa Island 9TH HIIUMAA FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL18.–23.07., Tartu FESTIVAL “GLASPERLENSPIEL 2013”19.–20.07., Ostrova OSTROVA FESTIVAL19.–21.07., Lilli NAVA STAGE 2013, FESTIVAL OF MULGI CULTURE19.–21.07., Tartu AROMATIC TARTU HANSEATIC DAYS20.–21.07., Haapsalu INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL21.–28.07., Saaremaa Island SAAREMAA OPERA DAYS24.–28.07., Haapsalu, Uuemõisa 20TH HAAPSALU STRING FESTIVAL24.–28.07., Hiiumaa Island MUSIC FESTIVAL “HIIUMAA HOMECOMING”25.–28.07., Viljandi 21ST VILJANDI FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL26.07., Haapsalu ART FESTIVAL “PIGSKIN”27.–28.07., Jäneda 22ND ESTONIAN FARM DAYS27.–28.07., Viimsi COASTAL FOLK FESTIVAL29.07.–3.08., Pärnu PÄRNU BLUES DAYS 201330.07.–3.08., Kuressaare 19TH KURESSAARE CHAMBER MUSIC DAYS31.07.–4.08., Märjamaa FESTIVAL “MÄRJAMAA FOLK 2013”AUGUSTAugust, Tabasalu14TH TABASALU JAZZ FESTAugust, Tallinn9TH CULTURE FACTORY FESTIVAL1.–3.08., Viljandi ROCK RAMP1.–4.08., Tartu 9TH TARTU INTERNATIONAL WIND BAND FESTIVAL “MÜRTSUB PILL”2.–3.08., Haapsalu FESTIVAL “AUGUST BLUES”2.–3.08., Luhamaa 20TH SETO KINGDOM8

DANCE LITERATURE VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY2.–3.08., Lutike LEIGO LAKE MUSIC FESTIVAL2.–3.08., Pärnu PÄRNU 16TH GUILD DAYS2.–4.08., Pärnu ESTONIAN PORCELAIN DAYS2.–11.08., Tallinn, 27TH TALLINN INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVALacross Estonia3.–4.08., Kuressaare 17TH KURESSAARE MARITIME FESTIVAL5.–10.08., Tartu 8TH TARTU LOVE FILM FESTIVAL “tARTuFF”7.–10.08., Varbola 17TH VARBOLA WOOD DAYS8.–11.08., Lihula LIHULA CULTURE DAYS9.–10.08., Tõrva 20TH TÕRVA TOWN DAYS9.–11.08., Käsmu VIRU FOLK9.–11.08., Narva NARVA HISTORY FESTIVAL “NARVA BATTLE”9.–18.08., Tallinn BIRGITTA FESTIVAL10.08., Mahu 6TH REED FESTIVAL10.08., Pärnu AUGUST INSOMNIA. NIGHT OF THE ARTS IN PÄRNU10.08., Tõrva TÕRVA MUSIC AND FIRE FESTIVAL “SPELL”10.–17.08., Pärnu PÄRNU INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL “AUGUST”15.–18.08., Põlva County 8TH ECO FESTIVAL “GREENER LIFE 2013”15.–21.08., Võru VÕRU BRASS MUSIC DAYS16.–17.08.,Tartu8TH EMAJÕGI RIVER FESTIVAL16.–17.08., Valga 5TH VALGA INTERNATIONAL MILITARY HISTORY FESTIVAL16.–18.08., Kabala 8TH INTERNATIONAL POTATOPRINT FESTIVAL17.08., Pärnu 13TH INTERNATIONAL SUMMER FESTIVAL “MULTICULTURAL PÄRNU”20.–31.08., Tallinn 9TH TALLINN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL21.–31.08., Tallinn AUGUST DANCE FESTIVAL 201322.–25.08., Pühalepa PÜHALEPA MUSIC FESTIVAL 201323.–25.08., Haapsalu WHITE LADY FESTIVAL29.–31.08., Tallinn FESTIVAL “TOWERS OF TALLINN”9

DANCE LITERATURE VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARYNOVEMBERNovember, Valga23RD VALGA ART MONTH1.–3.11., Tartu TARTU JAZZ AND RHYTHM MUSIC FESTIVAL “IDEAJAZZ”7.–9.11., Pärnu NOVEMBER DANCE FESTIVAL 20137.–10.11., Tallinn 17TH ST MARTIN’S DAY FAIR11.–14.11., across Estonia STUDENT AND SHORT FILM FESTIVAL “SLEEPWALKERS”11.–27.11., across Estonia 17TH TALLINN BLACK NIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL13.–15.11., across Estonia 15TH ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL “ANIMATED DREAMS”14.–24.11., across Estonia 13TH CHILDREN AND YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL “JUST FILM”21.–23.11., Lääne-Viru County 5TH VÄIKE-MAARJA MUSIC FESTIVAL22.–23.11., Jõgeva 21ST BETTI ALVER POETRY DAYS “THE STAR-BRIGHT HOUR”23.11.13.–8.01.14., Tallinn TALLINN CHRISTMAS MARKET 201328.11.–12.12., Tallinn and other CHRISTMAS JAZZ FESTIVALvenues across EstoniaDECEMBER1.–24.12., Tartu CHRISTMAS CITY TARTU1.12.13.–6.01.14., CHRISTMAS MUSIC FESTIVAL “CHURCH HOLIDAYS IN ST MARY’S LAND”across Estonia7.12., Rakvere INTERNATIONAL NEOFOLK, DARK FOLK, INDUSTRIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL“DARKLAND FIRE IV”11

Festivals in Estonia 2013ART4.–21.02., PärnuICE SCULPTURESYMPOSIUM “ICICLE 2013”Üllar Kallau+372 551 2969yllar@parnublues.eeThe sculptors make their own icesculptures from a large block ofice, using an amazing variety oftools, including such householdappliances as irons and hair dryers.28.–31.03., TallinnI AM PHOTOGRAPHERFESTIVAL 2013OÜ FOTOakadeemia+372 641 1502info@iamphotographer.eufestival.iamphotographer.euThe festival includes wedding, nature,farmhouse photographs andportrait competitions, workshopsand a conference. Workshops ontwo first days are conducted byworld famous photographers JoeMcNally and Roberto Valenzuelafrom the USA and Staffan Widstrandfrom Sweden. The competitionentries are judged on daythree.6.–12.05., TallinnKIMP FESTTallinna Ülikooli Kunstide Instituut,Olesja Rotar+372 513 7029olesjab@tlu.eewww.tlu.ee/kimpKIMP Fest is an integrated art experiencepresenting a selection ofrecently produced works by graduatesof Tallinn University. Duringthis event people walking aroundthe Old Town can watch dance performances,enjoy art exhibitions,experience the interactive hall ofcreative therapies, listen to instrumentaland choral music andeven discover original pieces ofhandicraft.MTÜ Academia Gustaviana Selts+372 501 5672nongrata@nongrata.eewww.nongrata.ee/diverse_unverse.htmThe annual travelling performanceart festival starts in Estonia andthen moves on through Europe, involvingover 200 artists and joininga few dozen cities in many countries.Performers in Estonia areNon Grata & Not Now I Am Busy(Estonia), Physical Poets (Japan),Amber Lee & Elinor Thompson(USA), 1 KA, Nada & Reno (France),Peter Rosvik & CW01 (Finland),Joakim Stampe (Sweden), SorenDahlgaard (Denmark), Sato Yukie(Korea) and others.1.–30.06.,HaapsaluHAAPSALU GRAPHICDESIGN FESTIVAL 20138., 10.05., Tallinn,Tartu, then EuropeDIVERSE UNIVERSEPERFORMANCE ARTFESTIVALEesti Kujundusgraafikute Liit+372 472 4470info@kultuurimaja.eeThe annual festival focuses on theauthor’s creative handwriting ingraphic design. 100 best culturalposters are displayed and 10 bestdesigners are chosen. The Haap-12

ARTsalu Town Gallery offers an internationalgraphic design exhibitioncompetition“Individuality 13” withparticipants from the EuropeanUnion, Belarus and Russia. A poster-relatedseminar takes place onthe opening day.26.–29.06., PärnuPÄRNU SYMPOSIUMOF URBAN PAINTERSÜllar Kallau+372 551 2969yllar@parnublues.eeThe 12th urban painters’ symposiumis an international event,where artists from different placeswork together in Pärnu urbanenvironment. Their work is laterdisplayed at an exhibition.July, PärnuPÄRNU PRINTMAKINGIN FESTIVALMTÜ Academia Gustaviana Selts+372 501 5672nongrata@nongrata.eewww.nongrata.ee/printmaking_in.htmThe festival interprets and seeksnew developments in various culturalfields and gathers artists,writers and those involved in audiovisualarts. It takes place in urbanspace: workshops in thestreets and a fair of alternative art“Prints Gone Wild”. Guests includelocal artists and some from theUSA.1.–21.07., Kohila13TH KOHILAINTERNATIONALCERAMICS SYMPOSIUMEesti Keraamikute Liit+372 5663 6895, 554 4523kohilasymposium@gmail.comThe symposium gathers wellknownand young talented ceramicistsand sculptors from all overthe world, united by their love ofwood firing. In the course of threeweeks, Kohila becomes a placewhere various cultures of theworld meet, several ceramicsculptures are created and firingstake place in the anagama-typekiln – the biggest in the Balticcountries.INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUMOF HOT GLASS3.–7.07., HaapsaluINTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUMOF HOT GLASS 2013Evald Okase Muuseum+372 554 9024eo.muuseum@gmail.comwww.evaldokasemuuseum.eeThe international hot glass symposiumis an acclaimed professionalevent, organised by the glass artistKai Koppel together with KatiKerstna and Kairi Orgusaar. Theactivities centre in the open-airglassblowing studio in the courtyardof the museum of painterEvald Okas in Haapsalu. Artists ofvarious nationalities work therefor a week. Glassblowing is a fascinatingthing to watch. The symposiumculminates with an exhibitionof works made during theweek.Photo: Kairi Orgusaar13

Festivals in Estonia 2013ART9.–12.07.,SuuremõisaMANOR MASTERS’FESTIVALMTÜ Hiiumaa Vigursaagijate Selts+372 5302 4920hiiumaa.vigursaagijad@gmail.comThe festival participants have tosaw figures out of huge blocks ofwood and produce work-relatedsounds. Blacksmiths and woodcuttersare present as well. Duringfour days the visitors can watchhow ‘big art’ is born and try itthemselves.26.07., HaapsaluART FESTIVAL“PIGSKIN”MTÜ Loomekeskus+372 5660 5860piret@turundustugi.eewww.loomekeskus.ee“Pigskin” is an international artfestival, headed by Jaan Toomikand Johannes Deimling, focusingon the urban space in Haapsaluand drawing attention to placeswith unique atmosphere that havebeen almost forgotten. The festivalcurator is Jaan Toomik, one ofthe most prominent contemporaryEstonian artists. He brings thebest of Estonian and world performanceart to Haapsalu. Theseare supplemented by a diversemusic, film and art programme.2.–4.08., PärnuESTONIANPORCELAIN DAYSMTÜ Rääma Noorte Ühing Noorusja Selts Lüster, Mai Kolossova+372 5343 3063, 445 0070info@noorusemaja.eewww.noorusemaja.eeThe event is meant for porcelainpainters who are instructed inthree groups by best professionalsin the field. The public can enjoy anexhibition and simpler workshops.7.–10.08., Varbola17TH VARBOLAWOOD DAYSPiret Linnamägi+372 502 7322piret.linnamagi.001@mail.eewww.varbolapuu.eeProfessional and amateur sculptorsfrom Estonia and abroad craftsculptures on the spot. The publiccan purchase things they like at anauction. There is also a culturalprogramme.16.–18.08., Kabala8TH INTERNATIONALPOTATOPRINT FESTIVALMTÜ Potatoprint+372 5661 7210printpotato@gmail.comwww.printpotato.pri.eeThis year’s theme is “Lood” (inEnglish this word can mean stories,create, water level, spirit level).Everybody, regardless of ageand experience, is welcome to trypotato printing. The festival introducespotato printing as a primitiveand nature-friendly technique,joins people through a relaxingmanual activity, and promotes potatoesas the main fare of Estoniansthroughout centuries.14

MUSICPhoto: Marju KuuskINTERNATIONALPOTATOPRINT FESTIVALSeptember–October, Tartu“ART IST KUKU NU UT”FESTIVAL OFCONTEMPORARY ARTRael Artel, Kaisa Eiche+372 5622 9213, 510 5575info@artistkukunuut.orgwww.artistkukunuut.org“ART IST KUKU NU UT” is an internationalart festival dedicated tocontemporary art in Estonia. Weintroduce the best of the art world,curators active in the internationalarena, and of course exhibitions ofEstonian artists.November, Valga23RD VALGA ART MONTHKaja Sisask+372 766 9974, 5349 4175kajasisask@gmail.comwww.valgakultuurikeskus.ee1.–7.01., Tallinn2ND TALLINN BACHMUSIC FESTIVALArs Musica Estonica MTÜ+372 5688 3828info@arsmusica.eewww.arsmusica.eeThe Tallinn Bach Music Festivaldeveloped from the popular annualorgan music series in thefirst week of January in St Nicholaschurch and concert hall, initiatedby Andres Uibo. It is a beautifulNew-Year wish to all citizensof Tallinn and guests. Best Estonianand guest musicians playJohann Sebastian Bach’s organmusic, instrumental pieces andchoir music. The artistic directoris Andres Uibo.2.–4.01., ViljandiSCHOOLJAZZ = JAZZSCHOOL 2013MTÜ Viljandi Vanamuusika Festival+372 5665 9257trall@viljandimaa.eewww.kultuur.edu.ee/muusikaCamp-festival for young rhythmmusicians with excellent teachers,workshops and concerts.5.–13.01., PärnuPÄRNU DAYS OFCONTEMPORARY MUSIC15

Festivals in Estonia 2013MUSICEesti Arnold Schönbergi Ühingschoenberg@schoenberg.eewww.schoenberg.eeThe theme of the Pärnu ContemporaryMusic Days is Futurism 2. Thefestival examines the futurist conceptsof various fields and presentsartworks created in the futuristspirit. The programme includes asymposium, concerts, workshops,exhibitions, performances.1.–9.02., Tallinn,Jõhvi, Pärnu, TartuMUSTONENFESTEesti Kontsert+372 614 7736tuuli.metsoja@concert.eewww.concert.eeThe series of baroque music concertswas initiated by AndresMustonen and Hortus Musicus in1989, and now carries the nameMustonenFest. The festival in 2013presents Krzysztof Pendereckiand Miša Maiski, international soloists,mixed choir Latvija, monasterychoir Optina Pustõn from StPetersburg, Belgian old music ensembleB’Rock. The gala concertincludes mezzo-soprano AnneliPeebo, violin-player FriedemanEichhorn and Mor Biron, concertmasterof the Berliner Philharmonikerbassoon group.9.02., TallinnFESTIVAL “PERFECTSILENCE”Tallinna Filharmoonia+372 669 9940fila@filharmoonia.eewww.filharmoonia.eeThe festival of the record companyECM’s soloists and composers offershigh-quality, surprising andcreatively open music. The programmeincludes works that crossthe genre boundaries and seeksthe meeting points of classical,ethno and jazz music.9.–10.02., Tartu19TH ESTONIAN MIXEDCHOIR COMPETITION“TULJAK”Eesti Segakooride Liitesl@kul.eewww.segakoorideliit.ee16The competition takes place in MiinaHärma Gymnasium and includes30 choirs in 4 categories. In additionto the competition, the choirs performon 9 February at 5 p.m. in TartuUniversity Hall and at 9 p.m. at theNight Concert in St John’s Church.14.–23.02., Tallinn7TH TALLINN WINTERFESTIVALPille Lille Muusikute Toetusfond+372 5648 4244plmf@plmf.eewww.plmf.eeThe concerts take place in theTown Hall and Estonia Concert Halland present the best Estonian musiciansand guests from abroad.The festival marks the anniversaryof the Pille Lill Music Fund, whichthis time collects donations topurchase instruments for talentedEstonian musicians.15.–24.02., OtepääLEIGO ICE MUSICFESTIVAL

MUSICMTÜ Leigo Kontserdid+372 509 1344leigo@leigo.eewww.leigo.ee21.–24.02., PärnuWINTER BLUES FESTIVAL“THE BLUE ICICLE”Üllar Kallau+372 551 2969yllar@parnublues.eewww.parnublues.eeBlues concerts take place in differentvenues in Pärnu and thereare workshops and master classesboth for the young and for experiencedmusicians, supervised byinternationally acclaimed professionals.The composer Alo Mattiisen who wasborn in Jõgeva, became known forhis patriotic songs. The event dedicatedto him was started in 1997 andpresents ensembles of schoolchildrenfrom all over Estonia.10.–24.03., PärnuCHILDREN AND YOUTHMUSIC FESTIVAL“JAM OF MUSIC”MTÜ Pärnu Kontserdibüroo+372 442 6782, 517 7984helen.erastus@gmail.comwww.parnukontsert.eeThe festival starts with the competitionof vocal ensembles andcontinues with various concertsand workshops.In 2013, Estonian Music Days focuson juxtapositions and oppositions.Composers, musicians, timeperiods and cultural fields areplaced next to and opposite oneanother. Additionally we can witnesshow the cross-cutting themeof the festival – a piano work, performedby various musicians atmany concerts – is turned intoclassics. The festival, held since1979, concentrates on the Estoniancomposers’ most recent music.ESTONIAN MUSIC DAYS8.–9.03., Jõgeva17TH ALO MATTIISENMUSIC DAYSMaret Oja+372 520 2244viiskoori@gmail.comwww.joggym.edu.eewww.hot.ee/alomattiisen1.–7.04., TallinnESTONIAN MUSICDAYS 2013Eesti Heliloojate Liit+372 646 6536heliloojate.liit@gmail.comwww.helilooja.eePhoto: Mait Jüriado17

Festivals in Estonia 2013MUSIC4.–6.04., TallinnTALLINN MUSIC WEEKMusiccase OÜinfo@tallinnmusicweek.eewww.tallinnmusicweek.eewww.facebook.com/tallinnmusicweek4.–6.04., ViljandiMUSIC TRIADTartu Ülikooli Viljandi Kultuuriakadeemia+372 5669 8839muusikatriaad@kultuur.edu.eekultuur.edu.ee/muusikatriaad5.04., VõruWERRO ROCK 2013MTÜ Võrumaa Noorte MuusikuteÜhendus+372 5395 8311info@werrorock.comwww.werrorock.comWerro Rock brings together someof the best new upcoming rockbands. It takes place for the ninthtime in a small town in southernEstonia called Võru.18.–21.04., Tallinn13TH INTERNATIONALCHORAL FESTIVAL“TALLINN 2013”Eesti Kooriühing+372 627 4451, 627 4450kooriyhing@kul.eewww.kooriyhing.eeThe Tallinn Choral Festival offers achance to listen to high-level concertchoirs from over the world.The festival includes both the choralcompetition and a series ofconcerts in churches, schools andconcert halls of Tallinn.19.–28.04., Tallinnand other venuesacross Estonia24TH TALLINNINTERNATIONALFESTIVAL“JAZZKAAR 2013”MTÜ Jazzkaare Sõprade Ühing+372 666 0030info@jazzkaar.eewww.jazzkaar.ee18The spring festival presents thebest Estonian and world jazz musicians.Jazz is performed in concerthalls and in open spaces. Estonianjazz awards are presented.26.–27.04., MoosteESTONIAN FOLK MUSICARRANGEMENTS FESTIVAL“MOISEKATSI ELOHELÜ 2013”MTÜ Folgisellide Selts+372 508 7825yllepodekrat@hot.eefolkfest.polvamaa.eeThe festival revives Estonian folkmusic through contemporary musicprojects. The competition-concerttests the performers’ vocal,instrumental and technical skillsand their imagination. The undertakingpromotes folk music in Estonianmusic culture, providinglinks between the old and the new.The patron of the festival is IngridRüütel.May, TartuAUTHOR SONG FESTIVAL“MAY SONG”

MUSICLuteeriuse Sõprade Ühing+372 744 2229mailaul2012@mail.eewww.mailaul.eeFESTIVAL “ORIENT”The festival marks its 10th anniversary.The aim of the festival isto encourage the author-performertype creative tradition. Eachspring, authors’ concerts and jointconcerts are organised in the clubGenialistid.4.–5.05., Viimsi4TH VIIMSI JAZZPOPFESTViimsi Vallavalitsus, Kristel Pedak+372 5551 9561jazzpopfest@viimsivv.eewww.viimsivald.ee/viimsi-popjazzfestival19.05.–2.06., NarvaINTERNATIONALJEVGENI MRAVINSKIMUSIC FESTIVALNarva Linnavalitsuse kultuuriosakond,Anatoli Štšura+372 359 9120kultuur@narva.eewww.narva.eeThe Jevgeni Mravinski Music Festivalwas initiated in 1995 to rememberthe stay of this outstanding20th century conductor in Narvaand the Narva-Jõesuu seaside resort.The famous maestro used tocome here in holidays, to rest fromhis work with St Petersburg orchestraand professorship at theconservatoire. The programme includessymphonic, choir, as well aschamber music by mainly Estonianand Russian performers, but alsoby artists from other countries.1929.05.–2.06.,TallinnFESTIVAL “ORIENT 2013”ERP OÜ+372 5347 7032inna.kivi@erpmusic.comwww.Festivalorient.comFestival “Orient” is the longestrunningEastern Music Festival inthe Baltic countries and has beenand still is the only festival dedi-Photo: Peeter Vähi

Festivals in Estonia 2013MUSICcated to authentic Asian music.Year 2013 will see and hear performersfrom India, Tibet, Syria,Azerbaijan etc. In addition to concertsthere are introductory talksby the artistic director PeeterVähi, as well as teachings by Buddhistgurus. A totally new idea isan Oriental market at the SongFestival Grounds during the event.6.–8.06.,Saue, Tallinn11TH INTERNATIONALJAZZ-IMPROVISATIONFESTIVAL “VISION”Kristiina Liivik+372 516 3128saue.mk@mail.eewww.noortejazz.ee“Vision” is a festival for young peopletackling the topics of jazz andimprovisation. Musicians of the futureintroduce their work and interpretations.6.–9.06., Tartu12TH FESTIVAL OFESTONIAN COMPOSERSLuteeriuse Sõprade Ühing+372 744 2229composer@composer.eewww.composer.eeThe festival is the biggest contemporarymusic event in Estonia, presentingnew Estonian music, premieresby professional musicians,concerts, composers’ workshops,night university, etc. The chiefcomposer in 2013 is Arvo Pärt andthe performers include the TallinnChamber Orchestra and others.6.–9.06., TüriTÜRI SPRING FESTIVALIren Lillkevadfestival@tyri.eewww.kevadfestival.tyri.eeTüri Spring Festival provides a richcultural contribution to the uniquespring atmosphere of the EstonianSpring Capital Türi. The eventbrings together classical musicand nature. Alongside many concertsand recitals there are guidedwalks, movies, readings and exhibitions.The concert programs emphasiseworks inspired by natureand include music from the baroqueup to the present day.207.–9.06., ViljandiVILJANDI CAMP-FESTIVAL “BAGPIPEAND ANOTHER”MTÜ Viljandi Vanamuusika Festival+372 5665 9257trall@viljandimaa.eewww.folk.ee/opistuThe festival offers genuine bagpipemusic. Each year, anothermusical instrument is included aswell, producing new possibilities.In 2013 the bagpipes are supplementedby ukulele.7.06.–30.08.,Pärnu11TH PÄRNU ORGANFESTIVALEELK Pärnu Eliisabeti kogudus+372 444 3459jaanus.torrim@eelk.eewww.eliisabet.eeAt 8 p.m. every Friday evening,from early June to end of August,St Elizabeth Church in Pärnu organisesorgan music concerts.

MUSIC8.06., Kuressaare50TH SONG FESTIVALOF SAARE COUNTY“LET THERE BEONE ISLAND”Saare Maavalitsus, Valve Heiberg+372 452 0526, 520 4650valve.heiberg@saare.eewww.saareline.eeThe festival celebrates 150 yearsfrom the first song festival inSaaremaa. This year’s event focuseson the creation myths of theisland and also of various other islandsin the world. Both traditionaland choral songs written specificallyfor this event are performed.The artistic director is Pilvi Karu,director-scriptwriter Ott Aardam.8.06.,TartuBLUES FESTIVAL“MOTHER RIVERBLUES 2013”MTÜ Lauluraamat+372 5348 8180info@emajoebluus.comwww.emajoebluus.comPhoto: MTÜ LauluraamatThe first festival took place in June2012, a joint venture of the TartuBlues Club and Trehv club. The festivalconcerts take place in ClubTrehv. The programme includesabout 20 concerts and performancesfrom 12 p.m. – 24 p.m.BLUES FESTIVAL “MOTHERRIVER BLUES”9.–15.06., Tallinn8TH TALLINNGUITAR FESTIVALTallinna Kitarrifestival MTÜ+372 508 6301tiitpeterson@hot.eewww.kitarrifestival.eeThe festival presents fascinatingmusic and superb guitarists fromSpain, Brazil and elsewhere.9.06.–11.09.,across EstoniaNARGEN FESTIVALSA Lootsi Koda+372 510 1723tikerpuu@msn.comwww.nargenfestival.ee15.–16.06., Sõru6TH SÕRU JAZZFESTIVALKauni Muusika MTÜ, Guido Kangurguido.kangur@gmail.comwww.kaunismuusika.eeSõru Jazz Festival takes place onHiiumaa Island on the eve of StJohn’s Day, preferably in the openair, weather permitting. The festivalis organised in cooperationwith Emmaste rural municipality.17.–23.06.,Suure-Jaani16TH SUURE-JAANIMUSIC FESTIVAL21

Festivals in Estonia 2013MUSICSuure-Jaani Vallavalitsus, EestiKontsert, Rahvusvaheline ArturKapp’i Ühing+372 435 5444, 5332 13355656 5356kul.suure-jaani@suure-jaani.ee,leili@suure-jaani.eewww.muusikafestival.suure-jaani.eeThe 16th festival traditionally endswith the St John’s Night bonfire. Althoughmusic is diverse, the focusis on classical and Estonian music.Musicians and composers talkabout their work, concerts takeplace in the morning, lunchtime,evening and at midnight. For yearsthe highlight has been the sunriseconcert at 3 in the morning on 23June on Hüpassaare bog island.19.06., Jõgeva townand parishFESTIVAL OF THESHORTEST NIGHTS“SOUNDS OF ASUMMER NIGHT”Jõgeva KultuurikeskusAiri Rütter+372 516 5236info@jogevakultuurikeskus.eewww.jogevakultuurikeskus.eeJõgeva continues the shortestsummer night tradition, offeringsounds of night music in Jõgevaand in the parish.22.–24.06., TallinnINTERNATIONALFESTIVAL OF MILITARYORCHESTRAS“EST-TATTOO 2013”MTÜ Est-Tattoo+372 502 1160tiit@kim.eewww.esttattoo.eeThe festival title suggests excellententertainment: pretty uniformsand elaborate marching. Theprogramme includes variousshows, gymnasts, orchestra music,from local as well as foreignguests. The undertaking also celebratesthe Victory Day and the dayof the territorial defence army.27.–30.06., Tartuand other venues in EstoniaINTERNATIONAL STREETORGAN FESTIVAL 2013Eesti Teatri- ja Muusikamuuseumristo.lehiste@tmm.eewww.tmm.ee27.06.–14.07.,Rapla County21ST RAPLA CHURCHMUSIC FESTIVALPille Lille Muusikute Toetusfond+372 5648 4244plmf@plmf.eewww.plmf.eeThe festival has been introducingchurch music from across theworld for 20 years in Rapla Churchof Mary-Magdalene and variousother county churches. Performersare always from home andabroad. Since 2010 the artistic directoris the opera singer Pille Lill.There is also a summer school withmaster classes for string instrumentplayers, conductors andsingers.28.–29.06.,Vana-VigalaHARD ROCK CAMP 201322

MUSICRokipidu OÜkaido@hardrockclub.eewww.hardrocklaager.eeTALLINN OLD TOWNJAZZON FESTIVALThe biggest summer festival ofhard rock and metal in Estonia.28.–30.06., Pärnu12TH PÄRNUHARMONICA FESTIVALAND COMPETITION“BALTIC-NORDIC OPEN”MTÜ Suupilliklubi Piccolo+372 5664 3401parpiccolo@hot.eewww.piccolo.eePärnu Harmonica Festival is thebiggest music festival in Nordicand Baltic countries, where themain instrument is harmonica,played by both amateurs and professionals.The international eventalso welcomes concertine-players.28.–30.06., TallinnTALLINN OLD TOWNJAZZON FESTIVALJazzON MTÜ+372 5699 0877info@jazzon.eewww.jazzon.eeRemembering the successful startof Tallinn Old Town JazzOn Festivalin summer 2012, the event’s teaminvites everyone to enjoy refreshingsummer jazz rhythms again. Itnot only offers a geographicallyand stylistically wide programmeperformed by an international setof professional musicians, butalso invites you to this amazing experiencefor free.28.06.–14.07.,Ida-Viru CountyMUSIC FESTIVAL OFSEVEN TOWNSJõhvi kontserdimajaPiia Tamm+372 5561 0512piia.tamm@concert.eewww.concert.ee/uus/seitsmelinna-muusikawww.concert.ee/uus/seitsmelinnamuusikaPhoto: JazzON MTÜ23

Festivals in Estonia 2013MUSICThe festival takes place in Ida-Virumaa for the 14th time. The aimis to find and introduce differentconcert venues and the county andthus bring it closer to the rest ofEstonia. The concerts offer classicalchamber music, old music, jazzand light music. The venues includechurches, manor houses, concerthouses and open-air stages.29.06., TartuPOP CHOIRFESTIVAL 2013SA Tartu Muusikafestival+372 736 1561popkooripidu@gmail.comwww.popkooripidu.eePop Choir Festival was firstlaunched in 2012 and takes placeagain at Tartu Song FestivalGrounds in summer 2013. Thestage is taken by a choir of 7000singers, the best known Estoniansoloists and the Estonian DreamBig Band. Together they performpopular songs from the Estonianpop and rock music repertoire.“Singing together” are the keywords of this festival. The line betweenthe performers and the audienceis almost invisible.July, TallinnMANKA BOUTIQUE POPFESTIVALMTÜ PX Band+372 5551 8590pxman@mail.ruwww.mankaboutique.com3.–6.07.,Saaremaa IslandTHE SOUNDS OF THEORGANS OFSAAREMAA 2013MTÜ Helisevad Orelid+372 527 4997www.helisevadorelid.eeThe concerts of the classical musicfestival “The Sounds of the Organsof Saaremaa” take place in 4churches: Valjala, Mustjala, Karja,Kaarma and perform music byBach, Händel, Caccini, Giordani,Stradella, Gounod, Mascagni,Schubert, Schumann, Franck,Massenet, Strauss, Elgar, Süda,Raid, Pärt and others.3.–6.07., TallinnÕLLESUMMER 20OÜ Meediaekspress+372 611 2112info@ollesummer.eewww.ollesummer.ee“Õllesummer” beer festival is thebiggest outdoor festival in the Balticcountries visited by 50 000 peopleannually. More than 100 artistsperform on 8 stages within the 4festival days. There are various attractionsfor all ages and a wideselection of food and drinks.3.–7.07., Haapsalu20TH HAAPSALU EARLYMUSIC FESTIVALMTÜ Studio Vocale, Toomas Siitan+372 529 9117info@studiovocale.eewww.studiovocale.eeThe festival was founded in thebeautiful western Estonian summerresort town Haapsalu in 1994.The annual event is one of the majorfestivals in its own genre in Estoniaand has caught the attentionof many outstanding foreign art-24

Festivals in Estonia 2013MUSICThe ancient Kihelkonna Churchhas been organising church musicdays for 18 summers, with the aimof playing beautiful music and alsoinform the audience that KihelkonnaChurch has the oldest organ inthe country.6.07.,Kilingi-NõmmeFESTIVAL “SCHILLING”MTÜ Huumus+372 5668 1339schilling@schilling.eewww.schilling.ee10.–14.07., Viljandi28TH VILJANDI OLDMUSIC FESTIVALViljandi Vanamuusika Festival MTÜ+372 5665 9257trall@viljandimaa.eekultuuri.net/muusika/vanamuusika/Six successful “Schillings” meanthat there must be a seventh. Oneof the best-loved Estonian smallfestivals indeed happens this yearas well, on the first Saturday ofJuly when the summer heat, thescent of pine trees and some mosquitoswelcome the internationalartists and the crowds.10.–14.07.,Mustjala15TH MUSTJALA MUSICFESTIVAL “MUSTJALAPATTERNS”The festival is the oldest of its kindin Estonia, having started in 1982.The concerts take place in churches,various halls and other venues.11.–14.07., LihulaINTERNATIONALCLASSICAL MUSICFESTIVAL “LIHULAMUSIC DAYS”MTÜ Lihula Muusikapäevad+372 5592 6342info@lihulamuusikapaevad.comwww.lihulamuusikapaevad.comPhoto: Aron UrbFESTIVAL “SCHILLING”Mustjala Vallavalitsus, MTÜMustjala muusikafestival+372 5322 9703kalle@mustjala.eewww.mustjalafestival.eewww.mustjala.eeThe festival was initiated by theyounger members of the world-renownedJärvi clan, whose ancestorswere connected with Lihula.The event offers high-level classicalmusic and an art exhibition.Music is performed in various excitingand unusual venues.26

MUSIC11.–14.07., PärnuPÄRNU INTERNATIONALSAXOPHONE FESTIVAL“SAX.FEST”Ivo Lille+372 5649 8665ivo@saksofon.eewww.saksofon.eeThe festival brings to Pärnu saxophoneplayers and music fans fromall over Estonia and elsewhere inthe world. Concerts take place invarious venues, and master classesare organised.12.–14.07.,Hiiumaa Island15TH HIIUMAA CHAMBERMUSIC DAYSMTÜ Hiiumaa Kammermuusika+372 5199 5501hiiukammer@hot.eewww.hot.ee/hiiukammerThe Music Days started in 1999,and have now spread all over Hiiumaa.The aim is to present highleveland diverse chamber musicat reasonably priced concerts.There is something for childrenand jazz lovers as well.13.07., KidiseKIDISE POND MUSICMTÜ Kidise Kontserditalu+372 501 6898kidise@kidise.eewww.kidise.eeThe second Kidise Pond Musictakes place in Kidise Music Farm.The place is mysterious, in themiddle of nowhere. Ten kilometresfrom the big road, at the end of thepower line, amidst raccoons,cranes and wild boars. It is a primordialand untouched place,where good people, great music,good food and nature meet.16.–23.07., PärnuPÄRNU MUSIC FESTIVALAND JÄRVI ACADEMYMTÜ Järvi Festival+372 5656 8754kristjanhallik@jarvifestival.eewww.jarvifestival.eeThe Pärnu music festival and theJärvi Academy continue the longtradition in Pärnu. The artistic adviseris Paavo Järvi. It is primarilyan orchestral festival, as musiciansfrom all over the world comeand play in the orchestra, but italso presents excellent soloists.Järvi Academy offers high-levelmusic education to many youngmusicians.18.–21.07.,Hiiumaa Island9TH HIIUMAA FOLKMUSIC FESTIVALAstrid Nõlvakastrid.nolvak@hiiufolk.eewww.hiiufolk.ee18.–23.07., TartuFESTIVAL“GLASPERLENSPIEL2013”ERP OÜ, Tartu Linnavalitsus+372 565 5656kadri.kiis@erpmusic.comwww.Klaasparlimang.com27

Festivals in Estonia 2013MUSICThe festival “Glasperlenspiel” (TheGlass Bead Game) directed byPeeter Vähi has got its inspirationfrom the novel by Hermann Hesse.It is a very special musical event inEstonian summer where music loverscan enjoy performers from allover the world.24.–28.07.,Haapsalu, Uuemõisa20TH HAAPSALU STRINGFESTIVALMTÜ Haapsalu Kontserdiühing+372 5564 5969ingrid.arro@gmail.comwww.hmk.edu.ee/kontserdiyhingThe tradition of the String Festivalbegan in Haapsalu in 1994. This isa beautiful summer event in a holidayresort focusing on string musicfrom classical to jazz and pop.The impressive acoustics in HaapsaluDome Church, St John’sChurch and Uuemõisa White Hallmake it possible to present differentstring ensembles, soloists andorchestras. The artistic director ofthe festival is Eva Punder.FESTIVAL“GLASPERLENSPIEL”24.–28.07.,Hiiumaa IslandMUSIC FESTIVAL“HIIUMAA HOMECOMING”MTÜ Hiiumaa Homecoming+372 501 9113ermo.maeots@mv.hiiumaa.eeThe festival initiators were theyoung Moscow musicians, whohave been organising a similarevent in the capital of Russiasince 1998. The 2013 Hiiumaa festivalis already the eighth. Performersinclude experienced musiciansand those who have juststarted their career.Photo: Kaupo Kikkas28

MUSIC25.–28.07.,Viljandi21ST VILJANDI FOLKMUSIC FESTIVALMTÜ Eesti Pärimusmuusika Keskus+372 434 2050folk@folk.eewww.folk.eeThe festival once again invitespeople to Viljandi in the last weekendin July. The 2013 event focuseson ritual music linked with celebratingvarious holidays. This canbe quiet and holy, but also loudand vivacious. About 200 performersgive over 60 concerts. Thereare also workshops, films, exhibitions,a fairy-tale room, runo songcentre, handicraft and much more.29.07.–3.08.,PärnuPÄRNU BLUES DAYS 2013Üllar Kallau+372 551 2969yllar@parnublues.eewww.parnublues.eeThe international blues festival offerslively concerts, and masterclasses for young and experiencedmusicians.30.07.–3.08.,Kuressaare19TH KURESSAARECHAMBER MUSIC DAYSMTÜ Kuressaare KammerFest+372 511 3118kammerfest@kammerfest.eewww.kammerfest.eeKuressaare Chamber Music Days –the oldest international chambermusic festival in Estonia – is apopular and much awaited musicevent. In 2013 the following ensemblesand solo musicians perform:string quartet Meta4 fromFinland, tango group Conjunto TipicoFernando Moreno with singerPatricia Nora from Argentina givestango performance “A Puro Tango”,vocal group Amarcord Ensemblefrom Germany, and many others.August, Tabasalu14TH TABASALUJAZZ FEST29MTÜ Tabasalu Kultuuriselts+372 507 9123kalev@tabasalujazz.eewww.tabasalujazz.ee1.–3.08., ViljandiROCK RAMPMTÜ Rock Ramp+372 5377 7210rockramp.viljandi@gmail.comwww.rockramp.ee/rockRock Ramp is a festival that introducesthe best of Estonian rock.1.–4.08., Tartu9TH TARTUINTERNATIONALWIND BAND FESTIVAL“MÜRTSUB PILL”MTÜ Puhkpilliorkester Tartu+372 528 7915marguskasemaa@gmail.comwww.potartu.ee“Mürtsub pill” is a cheerful internationalsummer event filling Tartucity centre with diverse wind music.At the largest orchestral music

Festivals in Estonia 2013MUSICfestival in Estonia one can listen tochildren’s orchestras, dance to bigband music and enjoy a grand concertby joint orchestras.2.–3.08., HaapsaluFESTIVAL“AUGUST BLUES”LAG Muusikaagentuur, HaapsaluKultuurikeskusinfo@lag.eewww.augustibluus.eeIn 2013 the festival celebrates its20th anniversary, turning Haapsaluinto a blues paradise for two daysand nights. The main concerts takeplace in the yard of the ancient episcopalcastle; day programme includesworkshops, traditionalacoustic concert in the old railwaystation and a blues jam until the earlyhours in the night club at the culturecentre. Performers arrive fromten countries, including the USA.2.–3.08., LutikeLEIGO LAKE MUSICFESTIVALMTÜ Leigo Kontserdid+372 509 1344leigo@leigo.eewww.leigo.ee2.–11.08., Tallinn,across Estonia27TH TALLINNINTERNATIONALORGAN FESTIVALEesti Kontsert+372 614 7710info@concert.eewww.concert.eeThe first festival took place in 1987and has become a major organ musicfestival in the world. The Tallinnold town with its organs provides aspecial background. In 2013, 35concerts are performed. A traditionalpart is the 2nd internationalorgan festival for the young up to19 years of age. The artistic directoris Andres Uibo.9.–11.08., KäsmuVIRU FOLKMTÜ Viru Folk, Peep Veedla+372 505 6240peep@virufolk.eewww.virufolk.eeThe visitors can listen to about 50concerts of Nordic music, participatein film, poetry and environmentalprogrammes and enjoy atrip on the sea on a Viking boat andother unusual vessels.15.–21.08., VõruVÕRU BRASSMUSIC DAYSIlmar Kudu+372 5347 2194ikudu@hot.eewww.voru.eemuusikakool.voru.ee20.–31.08., Tallinn9TH TALLINN CHAMBERMUSIC FESTIVALPille Lille Muusikute Toetusfond+372 5648 4244plmf@plmf.eewww.plmf.ee30

MUSIC29.–31.08., TallinnFESTIVAL“TOWERS OF TALLINN”Corelli Music+372 648 5535info@corelli.eewww.corelli.eePhoto: Sirli BergströmFESTIVAL“TOWERS OF TALLINN”The festival takes place in Tallinnchurches and concert halls, presentingboth local musicians andperformers from abroad. In thefestival tent on Freedom Squarethe public can hear young talentedEstonian music school students.22.–25.08.,PühalepaPÜHALEPA MUSICFESTIVAL 2013MTÜ Kerema Kultuurikoda+372 515 6329keremakultuurikoda@gmail.comwww.keremakultuurikoda.eePühalepa Music Festival 2013 thattakes place on Hiiumaa Islandpresents a variety of early musicand contemporary composers’works, including Erkki-Sven Tüür,who was born on Hiiumaa. In 2013the programme includes H. I. F.Biber’s “Vesperae longiores acbreviores”, conductor Simon Carrington(UK). The artistic directorof the festival is Endrik Üksvärav.31“Towers of Tallinn” brings togetherthe history of Tallinn and contemporarycreative work, introducingthe cit y ’s f amoussilhouette through different erasof music. The whole city, all theway to the sea, is filled with music,from medieval and baroque topopular melodies, jazz and contemporarymusic. The performersare Estonian top musicians andalso young artists and children’schoirs. Exciting events throughoutthree days, concerts withstyle end elegance, beautiful musicand fascinating views of boththe City of Tallinn and far acrossthe sea.18.–22.09.,ViljandiVILJANDI GUITARFESTIVAL 2013

Festivals in Estonia 2013MUSICMTÜ Viljandi Kitarrifestival+372 507 9909info@viljandiguitar.eewww.viljandiguitar.eeViljandi Guitar Festival 2013 takesplace for the sixth time and featurestalented artists from Estonia,Finland, Sweden, Norway andGermany. One of this year’s mostimportant events is a cooperationproject of Viljandi Guitar Festivaland Estonian Philharmonic ChamberChoir. As a result, talented guitarplayers together with the EstonianPhilharmonic Chamber Choirperform new work of famous Estoniancomposers and musiciansTauno Aints, Robert Jürjendal andRaul Sööt.19.09.–1.10.,Tallinn20TH INTERNATIONALFESTIVAL OFORTHODOX SACREDMUSIC “CREDO”MTÜ Credo Festivalid+372 645 5197credo@festivalcredo.comwww.festivalcredo.comThe international “Credo” festivalof Orthodox sacred music has takenplace since 1994. The festival isscheduled around the Orthodoxfeast of the Nativity of the Motherof God (21 September). The festivalaims to preserve and popularizethe Orthodox musical culture. Everyyear the festival offers some ofthe finest examples of Orthodoxmusic, from early Christian liturgicalchants to compositions bymodern-day composers.26.–28.09., TallinnAUTUMN FESTIVAL OFESTONIAN ACADEMY OFMUSIC AND THEATREEesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemiasygisfestival@ema.edu.eewww.ema.edu.ee4.–5.10.,Kihnu Island3RD KIHNU FIDDLEFESTIVALSA Kihnu Kultuuriruum+372 513 4555kultuuriruum@kihnu.eewww.kultuuriruum.eeKihnu Fiddle Festival is held inhonour of all the fiddlers in Kihnuand it is also a good opportunity toinvite the best Estonian and internationalfiddlers and violinists togetheron our small island. Thefestival features seminars, workshops,concerts and dance parties.10.–13.10., Tartu18TH INTERNATIONALTARTU EARLYMUSIC FESTIVAL“ORIENT ET OCCIDENT”Festivitas Artiumraho@festivitas.eewww.festivitas.ee23.–26.10., Pärnu31ST PÄRNU ACCORDIONMUSIC FESTIVALAccordion Music Group MTÜ+372 5656 2796valdo.vark@gmail.comwww.hot.ee/tremoloao32

MUSIC1.–3.11., TartuTARTU JAZZ ANDRHYTHM MUSICFESTIVAL “IDEAJAZZ”CHRISTMAS JAZZ FESTIVALMTÜ Rajamuusikainfo@ideejazz.eewww.ideejazz.eeThe festival offers Estonian musicof good ideas, gathering in Tartuthe best of Estonian jazz andrhythm music.21.–23.11.,Lääne-Viru County5TH VÄIKE-MAARJAMUSIC FESTIVALPille Lille Muusikute Toetusfond+372 5648 4244plmf@plmf.eewww.plmf.eeThe aim of the festival is to bringthe best Estonian music culture toLääne-Viru County. The 5th undertakingpays homage to the talentedtenor Vello Jürna from Väike-Maarja, whose name was given tothe 2nd contest of vocalists. Thefestival has been presenting talentedyoung musicians and in cooperationwith local music schoolorganised master courses in piano,violin and singing.28.11.–12.12.,Tallinnand other venuesacross EstoniaCHRISTMAS JAZZFESTIVALMTÜ Jazzkaare Sõprade Ühing+372 666 0030info@jazzkaar.eewww.jazzkaar.ee33Before Christmas, the ChristmasJazz Festival presents lovely jazzconcerts in Estonian churchesand concert venues, featuringrecognized local and foreign performers.1.12.13.–6.01.14.,across EstoniaCHRISTMASMUSIC FESTIVAL“CHURCH HOLIDAYSIN ST MARY’S LAND”Photo: Jevgeni Kulikov, Jazzkaar

Festivals in Estonia 2013THEATRECorelli Music+372 648 5535info@corelli.eewww.corelli.eeIn 2010, Corelli Music expanded itsconcert series to a Christmas musicfestival, which offers wonderfulmusical experiences throughthe whole month. The opening concertsintroduce organ, the king ofmusical instruments; the followingAdvent concerts bring the holidayspirit to rural churches, manorsand other venues. The last festivalconcert is on 6 January 2014. Contemporarymusicians bring thecolours and atmosphere of distantages to modern people.7.12., RakvereINTERNATIONALNEOFOLK, DARKFOLK, INDUSTRIALMUSIC FESTIVAL“DARKLAND FIRE IV”MTÜ Tumemaine Tuli+372 5661 8636ristoku@gmail.comwww.facebook.com/festivalDFRakvere invites people for thefourth time to enjoy the music ofselected artists at the neofolk/dark folk/industrial music festival“Darkland Fire IV”.15.–17.02., Viljandi11TH STUDENTTHEATRE DAYSTartu Ülikooli Viljandi Kultuuriakadeemia+372 5669 8839hannele@kultuur.edu.eewww.tudengiteater.eeStudent Theatre Days is the onlyfestival in Estonia for amateur studenttheatre groups. It takes placefor the 11th time, bringing to Viljandistudent theatres from allover Estonia, who perform, studyin workshops, get feedback fromtheatre professionals. In cooperationwith the student theatres inthe neighbouring countries, a fewgroups come from abroad.16.03., TallinnMADE IN ESTONIAMARATHON34Kanuti Gildi SAAL+372 646 4704www.saal.eeMade In Estonia Marathon is a onedayfestival of mini-forms introducingdifferent understandings of performingarts. The stage of KanutiGildi SAAL is invaded by dance, theatre,film, video, painting, sculpture,performance, music and other possibleand impossible art works preparedexclusively for this event.15.05., Tartu11TH THEATRE FESTIVALFOR CHILDREN ANDYOUNG ADULTS WITHSPECIAL EDUCATIONALNEEDS “CLAY BIRD”Tartu Kroonuaia Kool, Katrin Luts+372 736 1946, 5663 8942savilind@kroonu.tartu.eesavilind.kroonu.tartu.ee“Clay Bird” is a theatre festival forchildren and young adults withspecial educational needs. Thesechildren are sincere, fresh andfascinating on stage. The theatrefestival is a place where pure joy isborn and all participants are alwayswinners.

THEATREPhoto: Ave Kaing-Kaabel23.–26.05.,Viljandi17TH INTERNATIONALFESTIVAL OF PUPPETTHEATRES “THEATREIN A SUITCASE”Viljandi Nukuteater MAAltmar Looris+372 433 4295, 527 7129nukuteater@viljandi.eewww.viljandinukuteater.eeThe international puppet theatrefestival has offered fascinatingTALLINN TREFF FESTIVALtheatre impressions and a creativeatmosphere for 17 years. Besidesthe main programme, there is anopen-air Puppet theatre fair, workshops,a Club of Good Thought.Open-air performances are free.6.–10.06., TallinnTALLINN TREFF FESTIVALNUKU+372 667 9531festival@nuku.eewww.nuku.ee35The interdisciplinary festivalcalled Tallinn Treff has been takingplace since 2007. It has become ameeting point for puppet theatre,drama, dance, circus, music andanimation. In 2013 Treff carries aslogan “Culture saves the world”and focuses on environmental issues.The main goal of the festivalis to offer the best in visual art andintroduce the new generation ofarts.6.–12.06., PärnuPÄRNU INTERNATIONALOPERA MUSIC FESTIVAL“PROMFEST”Erki Pehk+372 5665 6654info@promfest.eewww.promfest.eeThe festival for the lovers of operamusic. The programme concentrateson young singers and audienceand consists of four parts:the Klaudia Taev competition foropera singers, the opera production,master class and concerts.The first, the only internationalcompetition for singers in Estonia,is the central event of “PromFest”.This year’s opera is “The Tsar’s

Festivals in Estonia 2013THEATREPhoto: Gabriela LiivamägiSUMMER ARIA.SYNTHESIS OF ARTSBride” by Nikolai Rimski-Korsakov.The main roles are performed byprevious competition laureates.9.06.–11.09.,across EstoniaNARGEN FESTIVALSA Lootsi Koda+372 510 1723tikerpuu@msn.comwww.nargenfestival.ee8.–20.07., Viljandi21ST NOTAFEMTÜ Evestuudio+372 517 9773eve@notafe.eewww.notafe.eeAn international festival of performingarts with workshops anddiscussions.10.07.–10.08.,PärnuSUMMER ARIA.SYNTHESIS OF ARTSPärnu Ooper+372 5850 7452ooper@parnu.eewww.ooper.parnu.eeSummer Aria is a singular open-airmusic theatre festival in the summercapital Pärnu. The highlights36this year include the productions ofMozart’s opera “La clemenza diTito” and Donizetti’s opera “AnnaBolena”, both performed late in thewarm summer evenings in thecourtyard of Pärnu Old Town whichhas excellent acoustics. The festivalis meant for those who seek inspiringartistic enjoyment. Artisticdirector is Andrus Kallastu.21.–28.07.,Saaremaa IslandSAAREMAA OPERA DAYSEesti Kontsert+372 614 7700info@concert.eewww.concert.ee/kava-2013The Opera Days have become an internationallyrenowned open-airevent. The guests at the 2013 festivalare three opera theatres from Georgia:Tbilisi Zakaria Paliashvili StateAcademic Theatre of Opera and Ballet,Batumi Opera and Ballet Theatreand the Kutaisi Meliton BalanchivadzeOpera and Ballet Theatre. Theyperform Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor”,Verdi’s “Rigoletto”, Puccini’s“Madama Butterfly”, Verdi’s “Attila”and the gala concert “Wagnerand Verdi 200”.

Festivals in Estonia 2013FILMThe festival “Golden Mask in Estonia”is one of the most importanttheatre events of the year, unitingRussian and Estonian audiences.The festival shows the best Russianperformances, which havebecome the nominees and the winnersof the Russian festival “GoldenMask”. All performances areprovided with simultaneous interpretationinto the Estonian language.18.–24.03., Tartu10TH WORLDFILMFESTIVALMTÜ Maailmafilmi Ühing, EestiRahva Muuseumfestival@worldfilm.eewww.worldfilm.eeWorldfilm is a festival dedicated todocumentary cinema, where anthropologicaland ethnographicaldocumentaries from all over theworld are screened. Each year, thefestival becomes a lively communityof filmmakers and the audience.About 50 films are screenedduring the festival week. In additionto the film program the festivalusually involves special programs,exhibitions, workshops andmeetings with filmmakers.HAAPSALU HORROR AND FANTASYFILM FESTIVAL “HÕFF”12.–20.04.,Tallinn, Tartu8TH JAPANESEANIMATION FESTIVAL“JAFF”MTÜ Otaku, Tallinnfilm+372 5568 4239animefest@hot.eewww.animefest.eu24.–28.04.,Haapsalu8TH HAAPSALU HORRORAND FANTASY FILMFESTIVAL “HÕFF”38MTÜ Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival+372 631 4640hoff@poff.eewww.hoff.eeHÕFF is a marathon of horror andfantasy films in the mud capital ofEstonia, Haapsalu. The programmeincludes the best efforts in thefield of recent years, the forgottenclassics, trash, cult, freak and extremecinema. The festival attractsinternational film peopleand has become the much-awaitedspring event.July, PärnuPÄRNU FILM AND VIDEOFESTIVAL “FIDEOFEST”Photo: Tanel Meos

Festivals in Estonia 2013FILMnature and relations between manand nature. As always, several exhibitionsof nature photographsare organised.21.10.–2.11., Tapa2ND PRIIT PÄRNFILM FESTIVALIndrek Jurtšenko+372 529 0785vallavalitsus@tapa.eewww.tapa.ee11.–14.11.,across EstoniaSTUDENT AND SHORTFILM FESTIVAL“SLEEPWALKERS”MTÜ Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival+372 631 4640sleepwalkers@poff.eewww.swff.eeThe festival presents a selectionof student and short films from allover the world. The short films areoften regarded as simply practisingfor making ‘real’ films, and thefestival is eager to change thisattitude.11.–27.11.,across Estonia17TH TALLINN BLACKNIGHTS FILM FESTIVALMTÜ Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival+372 631 4640info@poff.eewww.poff.eeThe festival introduces the worldcinema in all its variety and diversity,for all tastes and ages. PÖFFcontains the main programme,three sub-programmes and filmand a co-production market.13.–15.11.,across Estonia15TH ANIMATION FILMFESTIVAL “ANIMATEDDREAMS”MTÜ Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival+372 631 4640anima@poff.eewww.anima.eeThe festival has a competition programmeof the animation films ofrecent years, a film-maker’s retrospectiveand special programmes.14.–24.11.,across Estonia13TH CHILDREN ANDYOUTH FILM FESTIVAL“JUST FILM”MTÜ Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival+372 631 4640justfilm@poff.eewww.justfilm.eeThe biggest Estonian children andyouth festival contains three competitionprogrammes and specialprogrammes. Young people arewelcome to take part.10.–13.04.,Pärnu County5TH PÄRNU TRADITIONALMUSIC DAYSMTÜ Loovus-LooduskodaRannarada+372 516 313340

FOLK CULTUREfolkloorinoukogu@kul.eewww.folkloorinoukogu.eeperformances on the youth stage,art and handicraft fair.KIHNU SEA FESTIVAL“Baltica” is the biggest folklorefestival of traditional culture in theBaltic countries, which takes placeunder the aegis of CIOFF® inLithuania, Latvia and Estonia since1987. The event preserves localcultural traditions and introducesfolk dance, folk music, customs,handicraft and other fields of intangibleheritage in their historicalforms. The theme of Baltica 2013 is“Every bird has its own tune”.11.–15.07.,Võru County19TH VÕRUFOLKLORE FESTIVALMTÜ Võru Folkloorifestival+372 5770 4411info@vorufolkloor.eewww.vorufolkloor.eeEvery year in July hundreds ofdancers, musicians and singersfrom Estonia and other countriestravel to Võrumaa, introducingtheir folklore. There are concertsand dance parties, accordion playingcompetition workshops,evening concerts on the beach,12.–14.07., JõhviSLAVIC LIGHT 2013Inforing AS, Unifest SA+372 337 0306art@inforing.netwww.inforing.net/events12.–14.07., KihnuKIHNU SEA FESTIVALSA Kihnu Kultuuriruum+372 507 1453kultuuriruum@kihnu.eewww.kultuuriruum.eeA sea festival of traditional cultureheld in Kihnu and dedicated to thefishermen’s day. Kihnu Sea Festivalkeeps up the tradition of fishermen’sday, focusing on what isimportant in Kihnu traditional culture:handicraft, singing, dancing,music, food, religious customs,fishing and seafaring. The festivalfeatures concerts, seminars, workshops,fishermen’s contests, handicraftfairs and evening dancingparties.Photo: SA Kihnu Kultuuriruum18.–21.07.,Hiiumaa Island9TH HIIUMAA FOLKMUSIC FESTIVALAstrid Nõlvakastrid.nolvak@hiiufolk.eewww.hiiufolk.ee43

Festivals in Estonia 2013FOLK CULTURE19.–20.07., OstrovaOSTROVA FESTIVALOstrova Festivalid MTÜinfo@ostrovafestivalid.eewww.ostrovafestivalid.eeThe festival brings together performersfrom Setumaa and fromfurther afield. Two days presentwellknown and also younger musicians,theatre and teach variousSetu folk songs and dances. Thevisitors can acquire local handicraftand enjoy the big final party.19.–21.07., LilliNAVA STAGE 2013,FESTIVAL OFMULGI CULTURENava talu, Lilli külamaja jakülaselts+372 513 1691, 433 2416jaakkodar1@hot.eeThe festival presents only originalplays about village life andMulgimaa. The programme includesa poetry theatre production,a children’s play and a concertof classical music and amidnight concert. The 2013 festivalis dedicated to the Estonianwriter August Kitzberg.25.–28.07.,Viljandi21ST VILJANDI FOLKMUSIC FESTIVALMTÜ Eesti Pärimusmuusika Keskus+372 434 2050folk@folk.eewww.folk.eeThe festival once again invitespeople to Viljandi in the last weekendin July. The 2013 event focuseson ritual music linked with celebratingvarious holidays. This canbe quiet and holy, but also loudand vivacious. About 200 performersgive over 60 concerts. Thereare also workshops, films, exhibitions,a fairy-tale room, runo songcentre, handicraft and much more.27.–28.07., ViimsiCOASTAL FOLK FESTIVALSA Rannarahva Muuseum+372 606 6941festival@rannarahvamuuseum.eewww.rannarahvamuuseum.ee44The festival introduces the customsand skills of coastal people ina picturesque village. There areworkshops, a fish market, auctions,folk games and a village party, alsoa regatta on the Tallinn Bay.31.07.–4.08.,MärjamaaFESTIVAL “MÄRJAMAAFOLK 2013”MTÜ Märjamaa Kultuuriselts+372 5656 4614marjamaa.rahvamaja@marjamaa.eewww.marjamaafolk.eeThe international festival aims topopularise Estonian folk dancing.Each year the number of dancersincreases, including performersfrom abroad who introduce theirown culture.2.–3.08., Luhamaa20TH SETO KINGDOMMisso Vallavalitsus, Urmas Peegel+372 785 1054, 5300 0016vallavanem@misso.eewww.setomaa.eekuningriik.setomaa.ee

FOLK CULTUREThe events of the Seto Kingdomstart on Friday with a children’sday. The next day is the Seto KingdomDay in its usual splendour:people elect masters and a newchief, compete in dancing, enjoyfood and handicraft, see the Setoarmy. There is a party in theevening.folk@folk.eewww.folk.eeThe friends of folk music gather inViljandi to celebrate the passing ofanother summer and the arrival ofnew autumn. Singing and dancinggalore!The first fair took place in 1997,and has now developed into themajor event of folk culture and theEstonian Folk Art and Craft Union.Besides selling their goods, the artisanscome together to exchangeexperiences. The fair has variousworkshops offering instructionand advice.17.08., Pärnu13TH INTERNATIONALSUMMER FESTIVAL“MULTICULTURAL PÄRNU”MTÜ Pärnumaa VähemusrahvusteLiit Raduga+372 5648 9791raduga_parnu@mail.ruA traditional August festival inPärnu. Cultural associations ofethnic minorities perform at a jointconcert.11.–12.10., ViljandiFOLK MUSIC HARVESTFESTIVALMTÜ Eesti Pärimusmuusika Keskus+372 434 205014.–19.10.,across EstoniaPAN-FINNO-UGRIAN DAYSMTÜ Fenno-Ugria Asutus+372 644 5119info@fennougria.eewww.fennougria.eeThe event introduces cultures ofdifferent Finno-Ugric and Samoyedpeoples. Folk groups perform, exhibitions,conferences, film eveningsand literary events are organised.7.–10.11., Tallinn17TH ST MARTIN’SDAY FAIREesti Rahvakunsti ja Käsitöö Liit+372 660 4772info@folkart.eewww.folkart.ee4531.01.–2.02.,Viljandi15TH INTERNATIONALWINTER FOLKDANCE FESTIVALRahvakultuuriselts Vabajalg+372 5664 4989vaike.rajaste@viljandimaa.eetalvinetantsupidu.viljandimaa.eeThis dance festival takes place inwinter and outside and is the biggestand oldest of its kind in thecountry. Besides Estonian groups,guests perform as well. The traditionwas started in 1998 and hasnow become international, involvingover one thousand dancers.

Festivals in Estonia 2013DANCE6.–7.04. Tallinn(county semi-finals23 January–24 March,across Estonia)YOUTH DANCE FESTIVAL“SCHOOL DANCE 2013”SA Tantsuagentuuri Tantsukeskus+372 660 2524koolitants@koolitants.eewww.koolitants.eeMTÜ Eesti Tantsukunstnike Liittantsuliit@gmail.comwww.tantsuliit.ee/uus-tantsThe festival is an Estonian contemporarydance platform and anoverview festival, and its purposeis to present Estonian choreographers’and dancers’ most interestingproductions that have premieredin the last two years. Theprogramme consists of 6 productions,2-3 work-in-progress performancesand 2 children’s performances.In addition there areseminars / panel discussions and afestival club.23.–29.04.,Viljandi CountyINTERNATIONAL DANCEDAY “DANCE WEEK”“School dance”, organised by theEstonian Dance Agency, is themost popular dance event for childrenand young adults in Estonia,having the largest number of participants.Since its foundation in1995, the creative dance festival isopen to all styles and levels ofdance. The goal of the “Schooldance” festival is to develop Estoniandance life as widely as possible,encouraging everybody’s interestin dance.INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY “DANCE WEEK”11.–13.04.,HaapsaluCONTEMPORARYDANCE FESTIVAL“NEW DANCE 11”Photo: MTÜ Oma Stuudio46

DANCEMTÜ OMA Stuudio, TÜ ViljandiKultuuriakadeemia+372 520 9424soot@kultuur.edu.eewww.kultuur.edu.ee/tantsunadalThe week is dedicated to the internationalDance Day (29 April) andincludes a programme of moderndance for schools in Viljandi County,grades 7–12. Modern dance isperformed in various venues, includingschools and Viljandi publicspaces. The Viljandi Culture Academyorganises open dance lessonsand shows diploma productions.The Dance Day is celebrated on 29April in Ugala Theatre.9.–12.05.,Jõhvi, Rakvere6TH INTERNATIONALJÕHVI BALLET FESTIVALJõhvi kontserdimajaPiia Tamm+372 5561 0512piia.tamm@concert.eewww.concert.ee/johviThe Jõhvi ballet festival introducesthe fascinating world ofclassical dance and develops Estonianballet education. The mainguest at the 2013 festival is theNatalia Kasatkina and VladimirVassiljov’s State Classical Ballet(Moscow). There is also a children’sballet gala.15.–16.06., PärnuESTONIAN LINEDANCEFESTIVALMTÜ Rääma Noorte Ühing Noorus,Kaie Segeri Tantsustuudio+372 445 0070, 517 9066info@noorusemaja.eekaie@estonianlinedance.comwww.noorusemaja.eewww.estonianlinedance.comFestival has a dance-processionalong Rüütli Street, workshops byCato Larsen from Norway, JavierRodriguez from Andorra and thebest Baltic dance teachers, performancesby various dancegroups. The big dance concert andthe grand finale of the festival inPärnu Vallikäär.11.–14.07., Tallinn3RD TANGO PORTTALLINNTango Tallinn MTÜ+372 521 4524tango.tallinn@gmail.comwww.tangoporttallinn.comwww.tango-tallinn.comTango Port Tallinn is the 3rd internationalArgentine tango festivalin Tallinn. Dancers from the beginners’to the advanced level arewelcome to have classes withworld famous tango teachers andenjoy milongas with live music andspecial performances by the samemaestros. Tango Port Tallinn is toarrive, not to depart – it is a gatheringfor tango dancers from allaround the world, representing thedifferent styles of tango fromclassical to Tango Nuevo.21.–31.08., TallinnAUGUST DANCEFESTIVAL 2013Kanuti Gildi SAAL+372 646 4704www.tantsufestival.eeAugust Dance Festival is an internationalperforming arts festivalorganised by Kanuti Gildi SAAL inthe theatres and urban space ofTallinn. It started off as a dance47

Festivals in Estonia 2013LITERATUREfestival in 1996 but has developedinto a remarkable contemporaryperforming arts festival of the region.It takes risks and posesquestions, offers experiences, especiallythe non-expected ones.7.–9.11., PärnuNOVEMBER DANCEFESTIVAL 2013MTÜ Pärnu Kaasaegse Tantsu Ühing+372 5649 5471m_erki@hotmail.comThe dance festival introduces thebest productions in 2013. A thematicday focuses on young dancers andchoreographers of Pärnu County.The aim of “Prima Vista”, an annualinternational literary festival, is topromote literature, to enrich culturallife in Estonia and also to introduceforeign literatures in orderto support the building of culturalbridges between different culturalcommunities. The festival featuresguests from abroad as well as severalEstonian writers. This year thepatron of the festival is the renownedEstonian writer Leelo Tungaland the subtitle is “Time flies!”29.05.–2.06.,Tallinn5TH TALLINNLITERATURE FESTIVAL“HEADREAD”22.–23.11., Jõgeva21ST BETTI ALVERPOETRY DAYS “THESTAR-BRIGHT HOUR”MTÜ Tähetund, Maimu Valdmann+372 772 1976maimu.valdmann@joggym.edu.eewww.joggym.edu.ee16.–24.02., PärnuPÄRNU ICEFESTIVAL 2013Turundustugi+372 455 2864ice@turundustugi.eewww.icefest.eu/2013/9.–12.05.,Tartu, Valga10TH TARTUINTERNATIONALLITERATURE FESTIVAL“PRIMA VISTA”Marja Unt+372 5690 6836marja.unt@gmail.comwww.kirjandusfestival.tartu.eeMTÜ Tallinna KirjandusfestivalHeadRead+372 627 6410info@headread.eewww.headread.ee“HeadRead” once again of ferschildren’s mornings, literary walksin town, competition “Poetry Slam”,music and poetry cabaret, seminars,Estonian-Finnish poetrybridge, meetings with prominentEstonian and foreign writers, etc.48Pärnu Ice Festival is Estonia’s biggestwinter family festival withmore than 20 000 visitors. The2013 festival surprises with a winterpark and an ice castle built inthe city centre, with a concert hall,an ice gallery, cinema, restaurantand a bar. The festival offers ahockey show and paintball on asnow arena. The festival is openedon 16 February with a mighty iceand fire show.

VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARYGoethe-Institut Estland+372 627 6960info@tallinn.goethe.orgwww.saksakevad.eewww.goethe.de/tallinnPhoto: TurundustugiPÄRNU ICE FESTIVAL4.–10.03., TallinnLADYFEST TALLINN 2013Brigitta Davidjants, Dagmar Kase,Aet Kuusik, Anna-Stina Treumund,Rebeka Põldsam, HelenTammemäe, Maarja Kangro+372 5560 2747omatuba@gmail.comwww.ladyfesttallinn.blogspot.com16.–17.03., TallinnSIMPLE SESSION 13Elamussport+372 524 5106info@session.eewww.simplesession.netSimple Session has been aroundfor 13 years and has become one ofthe biggest and best contests inthe world of action sports, attractingthe biggest names in the business.The festival is a celebrationof everything that is amazingabout BMX and skateboarding lifestyle,gathering a cheerful andsupportive crowd each year. SimpleSession 13 is one of the mostanticipated events in the worldBMX and skateboarding calendar.13.04.–5.05.,TallinnGERMAN SPRING 201349Through common history, culture,and thanks to the long-term politicaland economic relations, Estoniaand Germany are closelylinked. At the festival the image ofGermany is presented as an innovative,creative and young country.There are different events: workshops,concerts, exhibitions, filmsand many more interesting undertakings.19.–21.04., PaideHISTORY AND CULTUREFESTIVAL “THE WINDSOF TIME”Ajakeskus Wittenstein SA+372 5850 2001info@wittenstein.eewww.wittenstein.eeThe festival tries to convey the era ofkings (16th - 17th centuries) throughvarious activities: an open-air production,lectures, cultural programme,handicraft fair, workshops and manymore fascinating undertakings.

Festivals in Estonia 2013VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY25.–27.04., Tartu12TH DAYS OF SOUP TOWNSupilinna Seltsinfo@supilinn.eewww.supilinn.ee29.04.–5.05., TartuTARTU SPRING DAYS 2013Ülikooli KultuuriklubiKatre Kipper+372 5815 0303katre.kipper@studentdays.eewww.studentdays.eeTartu Spring and Autumn Days inviteall the people in Tartu, especiallystudents, to relax and enjoythe diverse festival programme, includingcultural, entertainment andsporting events. Tartu StudentDays carry the spirit of student life,and people from all over Estoniaand other countries are welcome totake a relaxing break together.18.05.,across EstoniaMUSEUM NIGHT “THEREARE PEOPLE IN THE NIGHT”Eesti Muuseumiühing+372 735 0412emy@muuseum.eeoo.muuseum.eewww.muuseum.eeOn the international Museum Day,hundreds of museums across Estoniaopen their doors free ofcharge, and people can enjoy alate visit, up to 11 p.m. and evenlater. This year’s topic is “Thereare People in the Night”. Besidessmall and big museums, archives,manor houses, windmills, churchesand other places are open aswell.18.–26.05., JõgevaJÕGEVA TOWN DAYSJõgeva LinnavalitsusHele Kull+372 520 1520hele.kull@jogeva.eewww.jogeva.eeThe 2013 Town days once again offera diverse programme, includinga tennis tournament, museumnight, school theatre, night library,vision conference, party, springfair, spring run, children’s competition,procession, etc. A partywith a long table is organised incentral Jõgeva.5024.–25.05., NarvaBAROQUE IRONWORKNarva Muuseumi Põhjaõu+372 359 9242pohjaou@narvamuuseum.eewww.narvamuuseum.eeBaroque Ironwork is the traditionalopening event of the summerseason. During three days, blacksmithsfrom Estonia and abroadexchange knowledge and demonstratetheir skills. There is an exhibitionof wrought iron, a blacksmithscompetition, workshopsfor blacksmiths and visitors alike.1.06., KärdlaHIIUMAACHILDREN’S FESTIVALMaarja Liik+372 463 6073maarja@kardla.eewww.kardla.ee/lastefestivalThe children’s festival of HiiumaaIsland has become an annualopening event of the summer season.The diverse programme includeschildren’s favourite charactersand performers, games

VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARYand other exiting events are organised.1.–8.06., Tallinn32ND TALLINN OLD TOWNDAYS “EACH TOWER HASA TALE TO TELL”Tallinna Kesklinna Valitsus+372 645 7219info@vanalinnapaevad.eewww.vanalinnapaevad.eeThis is the time of year when medievalknights turn up in the streetsof Tallinn old town and ancient legendscome to life. The ‘main characters’in 2013 are the Tallinn towers,over twenty. Each tower has atale to tell, offering much to discoverduring the Old Town Days.The streets also present art andhandicraft, theatre and circus,games and songs. Discover thewondrous and mystical Tallinn foryourself.6.–9.06., ValgaVALGA-VALKA FESTIVALOF TWIN TOWNSDAYS OF NARVAMerce Mäe+372 5345 3457merce.mae@valgalv.eewww.valga.ee7.–8.06., TallinnFESTIVAL “MANBEHIND THE TREES”Eesti Liikumispuudega Inimeste Liit+372 5620 1117andri@maimets.eewww.puudetagaoninimene.eewww.facebook.com/puudetagaoninimene51This is the first family festival,bringing together talented musicians,artists, sportsmen and artisans,well known at home andabroad, regardless of their disabilityor a lack of it – what matters istalent.7.–9.06., NarvaDAYS OF NARVA 2013Narva Linnavalitsuse kultuuriosakond+372 359 9120kultuur@narva.eewww.narva.eeThe most colourful event in June inNarva is called Days of Narva, traditionallyon the first weekend ofthe month. The programme is com-Photo: Narva Linna Arenduse ja Ökonoomika Amet

Festivals in Estonia 2013VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARYpiled so that the residents andguests can take an active part in it,rather than just watch. The list ofactivities includes sports competitions,concerts, exhibitions, artisanfairs, a procession through thestreets of the city, theatre performances,a festival of nationalculture societies, a walking tour,interactive programs, etc.7.–9.06., RakvereRAKVERE CITY DAYSRakvere Linnavalitsus+372 5820 0429linnavalitsus@rakvere.eewww.rakvere.eeThe days celebrate the birthday ofthe town of Rakvere. During threedays visitors can participate in variousevents, culminating in the handicraftmarket in the town centre.7.–9.06., ViljandiVILJANDI HANSEATIC DAYSViljandi Linnavalitsus+372 521 2802ivi.lillepuu@viljandi.eehansa.viljandi.eeFor one weekend in June the townturns medieval. A market, concerts,workshops and sporting events offerdelights of discovery for everybody.9.–11.06., Saue16TH CREATIVITY ANDIMPROVISATION DAYSKristiina Liivik+372 516 3128saue.mk@mail.eewww.noortejazz.eeThe participants are children fromdifferent parts of Estonia and fromneighbouring countries. They learnabout various styles of improvisationin workshops dedicated to music,art, singing, acting and other areas.Children are instructed by professionals.The festival ends with a concertpresenting their own work.14.–16.06., ViimsiFESTIVAL OFWHITE NIGHTSSA Rannarahva Muuseum+372 606 6941festival@rannarahvamuuseum.eewww.rannarahvamuuseum.ee52During the lightest nights of theyear the festival offers enjoyablefilm and music in unusual venues.15.–16.06.,VastseliinaCOUNTRY FAIRVastseliina Piiskopilinnuse SA+372 509 6301vastseliina.laat@mail.eewww.vastseliina.ee/laatThe fair, primarily meant for countrypeople, offers entertainment,bargain hunt and diverse culturalprogramme for old and youngalike. Visitors can buy handicraftand farm products. However, nobodywill be disappointed as theextensive fair offers something forall tastes.16.06., JõesuuRÄVALA FESTJägala Linnamäe MTÜ, JanekŠafranovski+372 503 2774janek@rebala.ee

VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARYPhoto: Kadri TeorRävala Fest is a cultural and hikingfestival, introducing ancient Estonianlandscapes, focusing on theJägala hill fort in Jõesuu village.The history of various locations isexplained and visitors can enjoyconcerts in different venues.21.–23.06., PärnuWATER FESTIVAL“WATERGATE”Pärnu Festivalid OÜinfo@watergate.eewww.watergate.eeSUNSET FESTIVAL IN KABLIThe festival marks summer’s arrivalin the summer capital Pärnu,presenting concerts, water sportevents, and simple jolly undertakingsfor both the old and the young.28.–30.06., PärnuPÄRNU HANSEATIC DAYSMTÜ Pärnu Hansa Kultuurikoda+372 522 4592mart.parnust@gmail.comhansa.parnu.eeHistory is a storyteller of long-agotimes. Pärnu Hanseatic Days provideus with a look back into thepast, presenting medieval customs,ethnic crafts, ancient skills andspiritual wealth. People come to buyand sell, learn and teach. There aremysteries and tournaments, enchantingmusical rhythms, crazydances during a medieval celebrationand much more.29.06.–4.08., KabliSUNSET FESTIVALIN KABLIMTÜ Kabli Festival+372 528 3186eveli.loorents@gmail.comwww.rannatee.ee/kablifestivalKabli Sunset Festival takes placein a small coastal village Kabli andother villages nearby. During summerand the festival, the coastalvillages become lively cultural andholiday places. The festival programoffers events for four weeks.Different age and interest groupsare welcome: there are concertsfrom classical music to jazz, sophisticatedsalon evenings, originalvillage dance parties, activitieson the beach, literature and filmevents.53

Festivals in Estonia 2013VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY4.–7.07., Tallinn14TH MEDIEVAL DAYSOF TALLINNEesti Rahvakunsti ja Käsitöö Liit+372 660 4772info@folkart.eewww.folkart.eeThe Medieval Days recreate an atmosphereof the flourishingHanseatic era. A medieval marketwith workshops is organised onthe Town Hall Square, musiciansand dancers perform, and a medievalprocession, theatre performancesand excursions take place. Amasters’ village, children’s workshopsand many more excitingthings are set up on Niguliste hill.5.07., KuressaareNIGHT AT THEKURESSAARE CASTLESaaremaa Muuseum+372 455 7541, 5343 7886raul@muuseum.tt.eewww.saaremaamuuseum.eeThe undertaking in 2013 is alreadythe third Night at the KuressaareCastle. It takes place in theevening of 5 July and continuesinto the night.5.–7.07.,Karksi-NuiaDAYS OF KARKSITEUTONIC ORDER ANDVILJANDI COUNTRYFOLKFESTIVALKarksi Valla KultuurikeskusKai Kannistu+372 5198 1363kai.kannistu@karksi.eewww.kultuurikeskus.karksi.ee6.07., PõltsamaaPÕLTSAMAA TOWN ANDCASTLE DAYPõltsamaa Kultuurikeskus+372 776 8579irja@kultuurikeskus.euinfo@kultuurikeskus.euwww.kultuurikeskus.euThe major summer event in Põltsamaa– the Town and Castle Day –takes place in the medieval castleyard already for the 19th time. Thecultural programme spreads out ofthe castle walls; the park and gardencafes are open just for the dayto welcome visitors. Handicraftsmarket focuses on genuine Estoniancrafts. Runners can participatein the Castle Race.11.–13.07., Paide11TH LIMESTONEDAYS OF PAIDEPaide KultuurikeskusPaide Linnavalitsus+372 384 9130paide.kultuurikeskus@paide.eepaidekultuurikeskus.eeProfessional sculptors producelimestone artworks. The limestonetown (Weissentein) is alreadyadorned by about one hundredsculptures made during previousfestivals. There is also a diversecultural programme: limestoneworkshops, lectures, exhibitions,concerts, films, city tours etc.12.–14.07., MoosteMANOR CARNIVAL54

VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARYMANOR CARNIVALTartu Muusikafestival+372 736 1561info@hansapaevad.eewww.hansapaevad.eePhoto: Heikki LeisMTÜ CHFD+372 5345 0825birjuku@hotmail.comManor Carnival takes place inMooste manor park non-stop fromJuly 12 to 14. In addition to musicwe offer you a diverse culture program,audio-visual odysseys throughtime and space, a great chance todance, dance, dance...12.–14.07., TallinnTALLINN MARITIME DAYSAnna Murulauk+372 640 4780anna.murulauk@tallinnlv.eewww.tallinnamerepaevad.ee19.–21.07., TartuAROMATIC TARTUHANSEATIC DAYS55During the party the whole townexudes most different aromas:different eras, roasts and bread,tea and sweets, plants and animals.For the second time, a sportingevent called triathlon takesplace. Visitors are welcome to attendthe fair, a Science Town onToome Hill, an Art City at the riverbank,a Children’s Town near theToy Museum, and many more fascinatingevents, and admire varioustheatre characters in the towncentre. See you in Tartu!20.–21.07.,HaapsaluINTERNATIONALYOGA FESTIVALMTÜ Joogafestival+372 5635 6329merit@joogafestival.eewww.joogafestival.eewww.facebook.com/joogafestivalThe best yoga teachers from Estoniaand other countries conductworkshops, lectures, and yoga

Festivals in Estonia 2013VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARYclasses on various yoga styles fromtraditional to modern. The eveningprogramme includes concerts ofinspirational music and mantrachanting. You are also welcome tovisit the health food market. Thefestival suits both beginners andexperienced yoga practitioners,part of the programme is in English.27.–28.07.,Jäneda22ND ESTONIANFARM DAYSOÜ Jäneda Mõis+372 505 4495info@janedaturism.eewww.janedaturism.eeEstonian farm days have been heldfor decades. Jäneda is a meetingplace for old friends, farmers andtownspeople. The event includes amarket, exhibitions, concerts.August, Tallinn9TH CULTUREFACTORY FESTIVALMTÜ Kultuuritehas Polymerinfo@kultuuritehas.eewww.kultuuritehas.eeThe annual festival aims to introducethe culture factory Polymerand various artists, musicians andother creative people working there.An exhibition presents art by localsand artists from abroad. A multidisciplinaryseries of events called“Global Container” is organised, aswell as concerts, workshops, a nightmarket etc.2.–3.08., PärnuPÄRNU 16TH GUILD DAYSMaarja-Magdaleena Gild+372 553 6321info@maarjamagdaleenagild.eewww.maarjamagdaleenagild.eeThe event offers genuine handicraft,introduces guild-type associationsin Estonia and supportslocal handicraft traditions. Thefestival takes place in the Guild ofMary-Magdalene, the Steiner gardenand in the smaller historicalstreets in the city centre.3.–4.08.,Kuressaare17TH KURESSAAREMARITIME FESTIVALRutt Kõurutt.kou@kuressaare.eewww.merepaevad.eeKuressaare coastal area presentsboth old wooden boats and modernvessels. Visitors can admire them,take them out to the sea or purchasea boat on the spot. There isalso a music and entertainmentprogramme, a handicraft fair, a fishand a flea market, conferences onmaritime topics and exhibitions.8.–11.08., LihulaLIHULA CULTURE DAYSLihula Kultuurikeskus+372 477 8191kultuurimaja@lihula.eewww.lihula.ee9.–10.08., Tõrva20TH TÕRVA TOWN DAYS56

VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARYPhoto: Narva Linna Arenduse ja Ökonoomika AmetTõrva Kultuurimaja+372 766 5332, 553 8491maie.kala@torva.eewww.torva.ee9.–11.08., NarvaNARVA HISTORYFESTIVAL “NARVABATTLE”Narva Muuseumi Põhjaõu+372 359 9242pohjaou@narvamuuseum.eewww.narvamuuseum.eeNARVA HISTORY FESTIVAL“NARVA BATTLE”In August, cannons and guns arefired, while the bastions are shroudedwith clouds of powder smoke inNarva Castle. “Narva Battle” is on!The festival is a reconstruction ofone of the major battles in the GreatNorthern War (1700-1721). The battlebetween the Russian and theSwedish troops takes place for the10th time in 2013. The participantsof military historical clubs from differentcountries reconstruct theevents in Narva Castle.10.08., Mahu6TH REED FESTIVALViru-Nigula RahvamajaErvin Lember+372 527 8979vnrahvamaja@hot.ee10.08., PärnuAUGUST INSOMNIA.NIGHT OF THE ARTSIN PÄRNUMTÜ Kastan Taskus+372 508 4397august@augustiunetus.eewww.augustiunetus.eePärnu with the summer about toend invites you to take the most ofwarm August nights, starry skiesand a cosy company. You can enjoythe buzz, arts and culture fromdowntown to the beach on onenight of the year only: theatre, literature,music, dance, fashion,cookery and much more.10.08., TõrvaTÕRVA MUSIC AND FIREFESTIVAL “SPELL”Tõrva Linnavalitsus+372 766 5310torva@torva.eewww.torva.ee57

Festivals in Estonia 2013VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY10.–17.08., PärnuPÄRNU INTERNATIONALARTS FESTIVAL“AUGUST”MTÜ Arenduskeskus PRO MAGISTER+372 521 4210teater@monomaffia.eewww.monomaffia.eeThe new festival includes severalfields of art. Some events in 2013:street festival “Message on theWall”, a festival of new theatre andstreet theatre, and the week finisheswith “Monomaffia” with 9performances chosen by the festival’sartistic team. The 2013 festivalrelies on young people.15.–18.08.,Põlva County8TH ECO FESTIVAL“GREENER LIFE 2013”SA Põlvamaa Arenduskeskus+372 506 6568pak@polvamaa.eewww.ecofest.eeThe festival introduces environmentallysustainable methodsthat we can use in our everydaylife. In various places of PõlvaCounty seminars, trips and workshopsare organised plus somejobs are undertaken together. Everybodyis welcome to the big familyday at the Põlva Peasant Museumwith its organic food market,workshops and a concert.16.–17.08.,Tartu8TH EMAJÕGIRIVER FESTIVALTiigi Seltsimaja+372 736 1561info@tiigi.tartu.eewww.tartu.ee/emajoefestivalEmajõgi River Festival is a wonderfulmeeting place for fishermen,swimmers, boat and ship captains –for everybody related to Emajõgiand those who are interested in itswell-being.16.–17.08., Valga5TH VALGA INTER-NATIONAL MILITARYHISTORY FESTIVAL58SA Valga Isamaalise KasvatusePüsiekspositsioon+372 512 1044muuseum@isamaalinemuuseum.eewww.isamaalinemuuseum.ee23.–25.08.,HaapsaluWHITE LADY FESTIVALHaapsalu Kultuurikeskus+372 472 4470info@kultuurimaja.eewww.valgedaam.kultuurimaja.eeBetween the mysterious walls ofHaapsalu Episcopal Castle livesthe most famous Estonian legend –the legend of the White Lady. TheWhite Lady Days, which alwaystake place during the full moondates in August, are dedicated tothat legend.6.–7.09.,Karksi-Nuia6TH KARKSI HONEYFESTIVALKarksi-Nuia Aiandus- jaMesindusselts

VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARYLeili Nael, Kai Kannistu+372 5198 1363kai.kannistu@karksi.eewww.kultuurikeskus.karksi.ee6.–8.09.,Haapsalu9TH NOSTALGIA DAYSSEE Teater MTÜ+372 473 32035669 8144see@seeteater.eewww.seeteater.eeThe event has two aims: a get-togetherfor the owners of old vehicles,and looking back and rememberingold times by enjoyingexhibitions, culture and film programmes.6.–8.09., Paide9TH PAIDE FESTIVAL“COMMON CHORD”MTÜ Ühendus Weissenstein+372 5814 5981rubis.leho0@gmail.comwww.kolmkola.eefestival.weissenstein.eeRESEARCHERS’NIGHT FESTIVAL22.–29.09.,across EstoniaRESEARCHERS’ NIGHTFESTIVAL 2013Teaduskeskus AHHAA+372 745 6789ahhaa@ahhaa.eewww.ahhaa.eeDuring one week everyone has achance to see what exactly thescientists do, and learn aboutrecent achievements in variousfields of research. The festivalcontains almost 500 events;there are research laboratories59to visit, science cafes, film evenings,workshops on Town HallSquare, public debates, quizzesand a conference.23.–24.09., NarvaFESTIVAL OFESTONIAN MUSEUMSNarva Muuseum, Aili Vester+372 359 9220aili.vester@narvamuuseum.eewww.narvamuuseum.eeDuring the festival Narva becomesthe capital of EstonianPhoto: Kristina Kravets

Festivals in Estonia 2013VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARYmuseums. The Narva Castle offersa diverse selection of exhibitionscompiled by Estonian museums.14.–20.10., TartuTARTU AUTUMNDAYS 2013Ülikooli Kultuuriklubi, Katre Kipper+372 5815 0303katre.kipper@studentdays.eewww.studentdays.eeTALLINN CHRISTMAS MARKETThe Tartu Spring and Autumn Daysinvite all the people in Tartu, especiallystudents, to relax and enjoythe diverse festival programme,including cultural, entertainmentand sporting events.23.11.13.–8.01.14.,TallinnTALLINN CHRISTMASMARKET 2013Diana Harusoo+372 508 9771info@christmasmarket.eewww.ChristmasMarket.eewww.facebook.com/jouluturgThe market offers a wide choice ofexciting goods, local caterers prepareEstonian Christmas food,from black pudding and sauerkrautto gingerbread and variousdrinks. Christmas music sets themood. The chief dwarf organisesgames and competitions for children.Every weekend offers a specialChristmas programme. Thereis of course a real Father Christmaswho arrives with real reindeer.1.–24.12., TartuCHRISTMAS CITY TARTUTiigi Seltsimaja+372 736 1561info@tiigi.tartu.eejoululinn.tartu.eePhoto: Sergei ZjuganovChristmas City Tartu offers an enjoyableChristmas season in cosy concerthalls, in the churches and workshops.The city centre presents anicely decorated Christmas tree,well-known Christmas songs – comeand be a part of the tradition.60

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