When to visit Estonia - What's On?

Tuesday, 1 September 2026

When planning a trip to Estonia, you need to think about what national holidays or festivals you would like to avoid or attend. There is nothing better than the buzz of a festival, pop up crafts stalls, and street entertainment, unless you are planning a quiet getaway. And if you fancy visiting during a national holiday, it is best to check what is open and closed before you book your flights.

Below is a list of the main holidays and festivals in Estonia to help you plan your trip.

What's on in Estonia 2026

September 13: Pikk Street Festival - the whole street becomes a community picnic

September 16-19: Wandering Lights Festival, Kadriorg Park, Tallinn

October 9-11: Open House Tallinn - normally closed buildings of significance are opened to the public

November 1-7: Tallinn Restaurant Week

November 7-23: Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

November-December: Virumaa Music Festival

December 24-25: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (expect some restaurants & attractions to be closed)

December 26: Boxing Day (double check opening times for venues)

December 31: New Year's Eve (early closing for attractions, dinner reservations or events to be pre-booked)

What's on in Estonia 2027

January 1: New Year's Day (some venues and attractions will be closed)

February 10-22: Tallinn Winter Festival - classical music festival

February 24: National Day (marks Estonia's 1918 declaration of independence)

March 26-29: Easter weekend (Good Friday and Easter Sunday are commonly known as lihavõtted or munadepühad in Estonian; expect some venues to be closed)

April 8-11: Tallinn Music Week

April 24-May 1: Tallinn International Jazzkaar Festival

May 1: May Day (Kevadpüha is the day after Walpurgis Night when Estonia celebrates the arrival of spring with folk traditions and street parties, expect a quiet day)

May 15: Tallinn Day (expect arts events and street performances)

May 16: Museum Night - Muuseumioo

June: Baltica Folklore Festival - dates coming soon

June 9-11: Old Town Days, Tallinn (medieval festival atmosphere in old town)

June 23: Victory Day (celebrates the 1919 battle in Estonia's War of Independence, expect some venues to be closed)

June 23-24: Midsummer's Eve and Midsummer's Day (commonly known as Jaanipäev). Expect closures and a quiet old town as people celebrate in the countryside and celebrations can last all night long)

July: Ollesummer - date to be announced

July 8-18: Parnu Music Festival

July 22-25: Viljandi Folk Music Festival

August 1-30: Birgitta Musical Theatre Festival, Pirita Convent, Tallinn

August: Narva Opera Festival - dates coming soon

August 6-7: Tartu Food and Wine Festival

August 7: Ironman Tallinn 2027

August 20: Day of Restoration of Independence (celebrates Estonia's 1991 independence, expect some closures)

August: Tallinn Chamber Music Festival - dates coming soon

August-September: Tallinn Fringe Festival - dates to be announced

September: Wandering Lights Festival, Kadriorg Park, Tallinn - dates coming soon

November 1-11: Estonian Music Days

November: Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival - dates coming soon

November- December: Virumaa Music Festival

December 24-25: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (expect some restaurants & attractions to be closed)

December 26: Boxing Day (double check opening times for venues)

December 31: New Year's Eve (early closing for attractions, dinner reservations or events to be pre-booked)