Festivals in Tallinn has an authentic culture centered in the city of Tallinn. No wonder it was chosen as European Capital of Culture for 2011, which has made throughout this year, several events of all kinds to join the usual festivals, concerts and religious festivals and civilians. Since Christmas, the Christmas Market Rotermann Centre and is organized in the Old Town attracts the attention of passers by its special beauty. Furthermore, in January occur festivals: the Festival of Light, which lasts until February and in which case the burning of Christmas trees and light shows, and Oistrahh Music Festival, which celebrates its fortieth anniversary and extends through the first half of the month. Also held a peculiar fire sculpture festival in the second half of the month. Events take place in February related to chamber music, while March is the time of Music Week, with many national and international bands.


April highlights on the calendar for hosting two events exception: Jazzkar, jazz concerts for two weeks, and the Theatre NO99, which is unusual in that theater are performed on a stage made of straw. May 1 is celebrated Kevadpuha Day of Spring: the night before the Jaaniohtu held to celebrate the arrival of this station. June sees the Tallinna Vanalinna Paevad reach, right in Old Town: it is a festival that recreates the medieval past of the city, and which is a succession of concerts, performances, markets … In addition, the night of 23 is traditional to celebrate the summer solstice with the Jaanipaev, a party with bonfires and family gatherings. July brings fun time: Ollesummer arrives, which means “summer beer” and is the largest festival dedicated to this Baltic summer drink, always accompanied by rock concerts.


There are many celebrations of all kinds that occur in Tallinn, making this magical city in the capital of culture and tradition of excellence. A holiday in Tallinn we discover an unknown city full of medieval charm and modernity in a winning combination indeed.