Let us help you find the way through the vibrant landscape of Tallinn’s food scene, from Rotermanni Quarter to the Old Town and from Telliskivi Creative City to the Kopli district.

Check the whole list of restaurant recommendations.

TMW visitors have a rare opportunity to step inside Tallinn’s legendary Linnahall – a monumental former concert venue usually closed to the public. This unique tour by the Estonian Centre for Architecture takes participants behind the scenes of one of Tallinn’s most iconic buildings.

Built for the 1980 Moscow Olympics regatta held in Tallinn, Linnahall was designed by Raine Karp together with Riina Altmäe and Ülo Sirp and stands as one of the most remarkable examples of Soviet-era architecture in Estonia. Over the years, many international stars have performed on its stage, and in 2020 the bui…

Join us in discovering the history of the Noblessner quarter whilst visiting Kai Art Center and three galleries. The unique character of Noblessner is shaped by historically significant industrial buildings preserved as cultural monuments, which speak to the story of Estonian statehood, economic history, and an art-loving approach to urban development.

The tour begins at Temnikova & Kasela Gallery, one of the leading contemporary art galleries in the region, representing both Estonian and international artists. Next is Punctum Gallery, which specialises in contemporary art with an emphasis on …

The TMW Youth Festival is put together by students from Tallinn state gymnasiums TORG, PERG, MURG, and the Tallinn Music and Ballet School (MUBA). The festival kicks off with lively conversations with young musicians and a welcome from Swedish band Dimpker Brothers, before local acts Luminestents and RUTE set the Terminal's windows rattling.

• 17:00 – 17:40 A Young Musician in Estonia—Does Passion Pay the Bills?

Musicians Frederik Mustonen aka boipepperoni and Rute Trochynskyi (RUTE) in conversation. The talk is in Estonian.

• 17:45 – 18:05 Live: Dimpker Brothers (SE)
• 18:10 – 18:50 Youth Talks…

From Soviet-era punk rebellion to brutalist concrete, surrealist fantasy portrait and zombie folk conquering the world — TMW's and Kino Sõprus' film programme takes you on a wild ride through the past and present of Estonian pop culture. Screenings are followed by conversations with the filmmakers and participants.

Fri, 10 Apr, 17:30

Puuluup - Cables in the Car

Director: Taavi Arus

Language: estonian

Subtitles: english

The film will be introduced by Puuluup members Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson.

A music documentary that opens a window into the lives and creative process of Estonia’s beloved tal…

The largest festival in the Baltics dedicated to folk music and adjacent genres, the Viljandi Folk Music Festival, brings the true essence of folk to the TMW stage for one night.

At Von Krahl, you can take a musical journey along the cultural paths of countries near and far. And of course, we'll also be showcasing our own powerful heritage, both from our roots and from the intersections with other styles.

Made in Canada night at the Telliskivi F-hoone’s Black Hall highlights the breaking acts from the land of the maple leaf!

The showcase is presented by the Women In Music Canada and Mundial Montreal in partnership with Estonian Music Week and VEMU, with the support of the Government of Canada and SODEC Quebec.

Milestones deserve a proper celebration! The party series Tier Kollektiv, launched last year, arrives at Tallinn Music Week in style to mark Tier Music's 10th anniversary.

We promise an evening pulsing with sounds born from years of friendship, spanning indie and pop to melodic electronica and UK garage.

We're leaving it to the artists performing at Fonoteek to decide what and whom they bring along. After all, since Tier's activities have always leaned towards collaboration and export, expect the Tier Kollektiv tradition to deliver not only the music of that night's artists and producers but a…

The beloved Blowup night returns to TMW, bringing its signature fusion of fearless sounds and boundary-pushing artistry to Paavli Kultuurivabrik.

Blowup is a leading independent underground festival, celebrated for its bold curation of international and Finnish artists across post-punk, psychedelic, avant-garde, noise, and metal. The company has earned its reputation through a diverse lineup that showcases both iconic acts and emerging talent—cementing Blowup's status as a purveyor of eclectic, uncompromising experiences.

With its experimental spirit, Blowup draws a passionate audience eager t…

Jazz Estonia welcomes all TMW jazz lovers to Fotografiska! Experience fresh, high-energy jazz from Estonia and across Europe—a rare and vibrant bouquet of sound where improvisation meets virtuosity!

Another jazz showcase takes place at Fotografiska on Saturday, 11th April.

The Sounds of the Cities night celebrates music as a force that connects communities across borders. This collaborative evening brings together artists from the UNESCO Cities of Music and the Music Cities Network—two global communities united by their passion for music and creative urban culture.

At TMW 2026, this night returns in an expanded form, offering a window into the sonic identities of music cities from around the world. The line-up spans a rich spectrum of styles, blending established names with emerging talent. From tradition-rooted sounds to bold experimental directions, you'll exp…

At Tallinn Music Week, the most exciting boundary-pushing music and art festivals of the Baltic region—Üle Heli and Skaņu Mežs—meet again. Expect an evening where experimental soundscapes collide with bold artistic vision, where sonic exploration knows no genre limits, and where the unpredictable becomes the norm.

Üle Heli is an Estonian festival that, rather than focusing on genre, explores the variety of meanings in music and sound and the connections across different art forms. It’s also a platform for sound artists and experimental musicians to develop and present their ideas.

Skaņu Mežs,…

ÅÄÖ…Sounds Swedish brings you the artists poised to break next. This is the hub for Swedish music's international reach—, so you will be right in the heart of the action!!

Catch the acts on the TMW ÅÄÖ…Sounds Swedish stage, and spot them before everyone else does. Expect a lineup that's pure genre-hopping smorgasbord, plus a masterclass in those infamous dotted vowels (Swedish and Estonian both). You don't want to miss this!

This event is presented in collaboration with Talentcoach, Icons Creating Evil Art, MTA Production, BD Pop & Sensus.

Feel the pull of ancient energy meeting cutting-edge technology—where tradition breathes new life through electronic experimentation. Ancestral melodies, folk instruments, and rhythms weave together with modern production, creating something both timeless and utterly contemporary.

From different cultures and worlds, folktronic spirits take the stage—honouring heritage whilst fearlessly exploring new sonic territory. Expect performances where traditional soundscapes are reimagined through synthesizers, samplers, and digital innovation.

Curated by Mari Meentalo and Johannes Ahun from OOPUS, this…

Step into Fotografiska for a TMW edition of Night Shift—a bar inside the Corbijn exhibition, lights low and music up.

Inspired by Corbijn's words — 'I try to capture a feeling rather than a perfect picture'—live processed piano, spectral voices, and visual landscapes create a space of pure emotion. POETRIA invites women artists like Tuulikki Bartosik into improvisation and poetry in dialogue with Cleo T's cinematic soundscapes. No perfect songs—just spontaneous shared moments. A sound ritual by Cleo T.

Ticket (includes exhibition entry) €10, 10% discount with TMW ticket or festival pass, free …

Jon Bon Jovi. Think about him for a moment. And then consider this: Estonia's most notorious record label, kurvad uudised, together with Playground Music, are landing at Tallinn Music Week—the music industry hotspot—in Club D-3 to throw a soirée. When powerhouses of this magnitude collide, certain circles call it "synergy".

kurvad uudised is an Estonian label and then some that regularly occupies at least a third of Estonia's Spotify Top 50, sometimes even the entire Top 10. Playground Music, meanwhile, is the Nordic region's largest independent record company. Both are paradoxes.

For TMW, the…

Garden of Eden: Heaven & Hell Rave

Step into a world where light and shadow move as one! On this night, the gates open to the Garden of Eden and the underworld, as heavenly light illuminates the dancefloors of sinners and saints alike.

Expect:

• ethereal melodies and sizzling, hell-forged basslines
• visuals that blur the edge of dream and reality
• memories of dancing on the edge of paradise and inferno

Dare to enter this garden?

Your host Reivile Minuga is a dance music collective and party series that brings timeless classics, bold new sounds, and an unbridled love for nightlife. "Burn, baby, b…

Step into the shadows on April 10 at Mesila Stage Club Hall for a night of raw underground energy. Expect a hypnotic blend of dark disko, EBM, breakbeat, electro, and post-punk driven by cold synths and gritty rhythms that keep the floor moving deep into the night.

Dark disko selectors Parasex and Sugar Rody lead the charge, joined by HALL residents Pikkauch, Micaxsan, and Meelis Vili. Sugar Rody (Live) will also perform in support with guitarist Daniel (Around The Sun, EE) and Spoiled Kid (EE) joining on beats.

From slow, sleazy grooves to sharp industrial pulses, the sound drifts between dar…