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TMW Opening Talk: Culture shapes the city – what will happen to Linnahall?

On the eve of the festival, Wednesday, April 8, TMW invites the public to a discussion at Linnahall about the future of this landmark that connects the seaside promenade, the city center, and North Tallinn, and is a significant work of Estonian modernist architecture.

The discussion panel, organized in cooperation with the City of Tallinn, will include cultural figures, conference organizers, and representatives of the city and the state. The event is free of charge. Seating is limited, and participation requires prior registration.

The discussion can also be followed via live stream; detailed…

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TMW Tastes

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 x Cinema Sõprus Film Programme: Õnn on elada me maal

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.

Thu, 9 Apr, 17.30

Happiness Is Living in Our Land

Director: Indrek Spungin

Language: estonian

Subtitles: english

The film will be introduced by Indrek Spungin.

O behold – Tallinn’s burning. Tallinn’s burning. In the grim depths of stagnation, in late October 1982, a group of Soviet …

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Linnahall Tours

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…

Metal Stage

The Metal Stage showcase, curated by Heavy Music Estonia, brings the raw power and intensity of the Northern heavy music scene—a fierce blend of metal spanning traditional to modern, folk to industrial. It's a stage where seasoned performers meet bold newcomers, pushing the boundaries of sound and emotion.

Prepare to encounter the most exciting, bizarre, and formidable acts from Estonia and beyond—honest, unrelenting, and fiercely passionate music for those who demand nothing less.

Fenno-Ugria Night

At Tallinn Music Week, Finno-Ugric artists take to the stage: Estonians, Setos, Finns, Sámi, Udmurts, and Hungarians.

The spectrum of musical styles is broad and delightfully idiosyncratic: you'll hear traditional songs and modern folk music, experimental electronica, as well as music tinged with post-rock and ambient.

What unites these acts is a Finno-Ugric cultural background, expressed through singing in their native languages or through the distinctive world of their sonic world.

Roots Session

Roots Session is a concert series that digs deep into music from every corner of the globe, pulling at roots and plucking leaves from diverse cultural traditions, while sharing the ground of great musicianship.

Blues, americana, roots rock, country, gospel, folk and even jazz—these are the building blocks that keep showing up in the Roots Session sound. Expect rock'n'roll that moves your hips and gospel that rattles your soul—all coming together at TMW in the Club of Different Rooms. Don't you dare miss it!

Classical:NEXT

Classical:NEXT, the global networking and exchange hub dedicated to classical and art music, presents a meticulously curated concert programme at Tallinn Music Week that pushes boundaries and extends horizons.

From masterful interpreters to contemporary innovators and canon-breakers – they're all united by the forward-looking keyword "NEXT".

Welcome to Finland

WTF is Finland? Perhaps the happiest country in the world—or so they say. Despite the long winters, deep dark forests (read: alcohol), and Santa Claus, Finland has carved out a unique place in the global music scene. It's a country with the highest number of metal bands per capita, and it's home not only to some of the world's finest classical musicians but also to incredible pop artists, songwriters, and world-class producers.

WTF is also Welcome to Finland—a showcase event and an excellent opportunity to discover Finland's hottest new sounds! Hosted by Music Finland and Teosto.

Cindy & Kate's Baltic Night

Feel the pulse of the Baltic grassroots music scene with Cindy & Kate at Uus Laine! This showcase brings together a wildly diverse lineup from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—spotlighting the region's most forward-thinking pop, indie, electronic, and alternative sounds.

Expect raw creativity, unbridled passion, and genre-bending performances that capture the Baltics' uniquely modern identity. The atmosphere shifts from intimate, pin-drop listening moments to bold, high-energy performances, offering a vivid snapshot of the region's rising talent. Artists who've graced the TMW stage with Cindy & …

Stupido Records

The Finnish record label Stupido Records, a name of real significance for Estonian music, brings its favourite acts to Von Krahl Bar from both sides of the Gulf of Finland and beyond. The night also celebrates the 40th anniversary of Estonian punk legend J.M.K.E.. The label, founded by Estonia and rock enthusiast Joose Berglund (back then known as Stupido Twins), released J.M.K.E.'s single 'Tere perestroika' as its very first record—a track that took the band into a foreign chart for the first time as an artist from Soviet Estonia. It's a night where punk, power pop, noise and performance art …

Paavli.LIVE

Paavli.LIVE is a concert series unbound by genre, taking its cues from experimental music, various shades of jazz, adventurous hip-hop, and so much more. Its distinguished guests have included Swans, William Basinski, Azymuth and John Maus—united by the singular nature of the artist and the exceptional quality of their music.

Daughters of Donbas

Daughters of Donbas – Songs of Stolen Children is a music and human rights project addressing the ~20,000 Ukrainian children abducted from occupied regions in Eastern Ukraine and taken to Russia.These moving songs are based on testimonies from the few children who have been rescued from Russian filtration camps and made it back to Ukraine. The project is led by Ukrainian-Canadian singer Marichka, winner of the Amnesty International Prize and former lead singer with Balaklava Blues and Lemon Bucket Orkestra. She has been travelling between Canada and Ukraine, working as both an embedded war cor…

Tuulikki Bartosik x Sander Mölder x Frank Raudsepp

Tuulikki Bartosik and Sander Mölder create a sound where Nordic and Baltic influences meet modern innovation. Their music is both minimalistic and rich—emotionally resonant and sophisticated—inviting listeners into a space where tradition evolves and new ideas emerge. Traditional tones are particularly evident when the Estonian kannel (a string instrument) is played, adding a layer of mystery and elusiveness. The duo bridges the gap between acoustic and electronic expressions, delivering a highly captivating performance that concludes on an upbeat note, with a rhythm reminiscent of Kraftwerk's…

Noblessner Art Tour

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 …

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TMW Youth Festival

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…
  • A Young Musician in Estonia—Does Passion Pay the Bills?
  • Youth Talks: AI Came to the Rescue – Now We Need Rescuing!

TMW x Cinema Sõprus Film Programme: Puuluup - kaablid autos veel

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…

  • TMW x Cinema Sõprus Film Programme: Puuluup - kaablid autos veel

Viljandi Folk Music Festival Stage

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

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.

Tier Kollektiv

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…

Blowup

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 Stage Friday

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.

Sounds of the Cities

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…

Üle Heli x Skanu Mežs

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

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.

OOPUS presents: Folktronica

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…

Corbjin Sessions #12: Fotografiska Night Shift x TMW x Fabrica Femina

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 …

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kurvad uudised records x Playground Music

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…

Reivile Minuga

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…

TMW & Big Bang Kids' Festival

The TMW & Big Bang Kids’ Festival offers a surprise-packed musical adventure from basement to attic of the House of the Blackheads in Old Town.

Kids are invited to watch music and dance in silence, chase songs through the building, and discover an orchestra of bedside tables, watering cans and washing machines alongside a truly singular mechanical noise machine.

Programme

12:00 – 12:45 Live performance: Nomads

Paul Griffiths & Lasnamäe Music School students British musician Paul Griffiths will arrive in Tallinn a full week before the festival to create the concert performance ‘Nomad’—a show lo…

  • Live performance: Nomads
  • Frolic in the Attic
  • DJ Workshop
  • Workshop: I Can See Music
  • Workshop: Find the Song!
  • Workshop: Silent Disco
  • Workshop: The World of Mechanical Noise Machines
  • Live & Talk: Meisterjaan

Old Town Art Tour

The Old Town and its surrounding art spaces—each with their own distinct backstory—offer, alongside art experiences, a glimpse into Tallinn's architecture and history. The tour begins at FOKU, one of the Old Town's newer galleries, opened in 2025 and dedicated to contemporary photography, serving as both a presentation space and a meeting place. The tour continues through two Estonian Artists' Association galleries—Draakoni and Hobusepea —both committed to non-profit exhibitions of contemporary art, solo projects by leading Estonian artists, and collaborative association projects. Next is the …

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City Stage: Nihe Café

Nihe Café is a cosy spot on Telliskivi Street, perfect for a morning coffee or a quick sweet break. Fresh pastries and baked goods are made on site every morning, best paired with aromatic coffee brewed from Rocket Bean beans. As part of TMW 2026 free city stage programme, the café will host local soul princess RETI and Finnish-rooted rapper King Yanz.

EMP presents: Ellerhein

TMW features two special concerts in collaboration with the Estonian Music Days festival.

On Saturday, 11 April, the beloved girls' choir Ellerhein will perform new works by Mariliis Valkonen and Kristo Matson at St John's Church. The programme also includes compositions by Veljo Tormis, Arvo Pärt and Urmas Sisask.

Founded in 1951 by Heino Kaljuste, The Ellerhein Girls' Choir is one of Estonia's most celebrated youth ensembles. The choir has won numerous international awards, including a Grammy (2004), and has performed in prestigious concert halls around the world. Since 2012, the choir has b…

Record Fair x Music Bazaar

Local movers and shakers – record stores, labels, artists and audiophiles from underground and above the ground – unite on the 11th of April to sell and exchange a wide selection of vinyl, CDs, DVDs, cassettes and memorabilia. The event is curated by Plaaditurg, the must-attend monthly gathering of local record collectors.

This year, the TMW 2026 record fair will be bigger and more diverse than ever! In addition to records, vendors are welcome to sell musical instruments, band merchandise, equipment, and more—in short, anything music-related.

The TMW 2026 Record Fair takes place at the traditi…

City Stage: EKKM

EKKM (the Estonian Museum of Contemporary Art) is a self-organised institution dedicated to contemporary art, operating primarily as a non-profit exhibition space and an unapologetically unconventional museum. As part of the TMW 2026 free city stage programme, it will host experimental musician Dasom Baek from Korea and local trio Apparatus & Apparata.

EMP presents: Concert performance "Birth of Light"

TMW features two special concerts in collaboration with the Estonian Music Days festival.

On Saturday, 11 April at Klubi HALL, the concert performance "Birth of Light" presents world premieres by Maria Rostovtseva, Astra Irene Susi, and Liis Jürgens. The music is performed by the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra under conductor Erle Kont-Vilson, featuring soloists Vambola Krigul (percussion), Joonas Mikk (vocals), and actor Richard Ester (Estonian Drama Theatre).

Staged by director Astra Irene Susi, the production is not born from a desire for quick harmony, but from the belief that true artistic tru…

City Stage: Liepaja 2027 presents

TMW is thrilled to welcome two coastal cities from our neighbourhood — the current European Capital of Culture Oulu 2026 (Finland) and the upcoming Liepāja 2027 (Latvia). From the frozen shores of the Bothnian Bay to the wind-swept Baltic coast, these cities bring their unique creative energy to our City Stage. Join us in celebrating the sounds and visions that define the cultural heartbeat of our region!

Liepāja is never at rest — a city shaped by wind, movement, and constant change. From this energy emerges Liepāja 2027 – European Capital of Culture and its core idea: (un)rest — the driving …

TMW Talks: Can Art—and Artists—Change Society?

Public discussions create an arena for ideas and ideologies to bounce off one another in a friendly and lively way.

15:00 Can Art—and Artists—Change Society?

In conversation past Köler Prize laureates.

The conversation follows the Köler Prize 2026 exhibition opening and arks EKKM’s 20th anniversary. The Köler Prize aims to popularise contemporary art and to highlight and recognise outstanding artists on the local art scene.

The talk is in Estonian.

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City Stage: Oulu 2026 presents

TMW is thrilled to welcome two coastal cities from our neighbourhood — the current European Capital of Culture Oulu 2026 (Finland) and the upcoming Liepāja 2027 (Latvia). From the frozen shores of the Bothnian Bay to the wind-swept Baltic coast, these cities bring their unique creative energy to our City Stage. Join us in celebrating the sounds and visions that define the cultural heartbeat of our region!

In Oulu, where cutting-edge technology meets the wild sea air of Northern Finland, a "Cultural Climate Change" is already in full swing. As this year's European Capital of Culture, Oulu celeb…

TMW x Cinema Sõprus Film Programme: u.Q.

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.

Sat, 11 Apr, 17.30

u.Q.

Director: Ivar Murd

Language: estonian

Subtitles: english

The film will be followed by a discussion by Ivar Murd and musicians & cast members Mart Avi and Florian Wahl.

An award-winning documentary about musician Uku Kuut and his mother, jazz and soul diva Ma…

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Made in Baltics

Made In Baltics offers a meticulously curated showcase of the most noteworthy artists from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania at D3 club.

From pop to more leftfield sounds, from rock stars to troubadours and unmistakable stage personalities with their own unique vision and presence—all of this becomes our celebration and a night of discovery. Made in Baltics!

Africa NOW!

Feel the pulse. Experience the vibrant heartbeat and boundless diversity of today's music from Africa and the Afrodiaspora at the Africa NOW! stage at Tallinn Music Week at Paavli Kultuurivabrik.

Africa NOW! shines a spotlight on the explosive new wave emerging from the continent and its diaspora. Afro-descendants worldwide have redefined "world music" clichés and ignited some of the most vital sonic trends planetwide. Expect high-energy performances, powerful voices, deep grooves, and hypnotic rhythms—spanning all that jazz, bold Black punk, adventurous avant-pop, hip-hop, and earth-shaking b…

Glitch Please

Glitch Please is a night of experimental electronics exploring IDM, glitch, breakcore, and a dizzying array of hyper-specific subgenres we're too boomer to name. This isn't safe listening—it's brain-melting, genre-dissolving, sonic chaos that plunges deep into the rabbit hole of electronic experimentation. Expect to have your taste rewired and your neurons left shimmering for weeks.

Think you can handle it? Glitch Please. Come find out at TMW!

Võnge Festival Stage

Every summer, the genre-rich festival Võnge appears in a new location—but come spring, it lets audiences catch a whiff of what's to come at Tallinn Music Week. This year, find it at the Club of Different Rooms (Erinevate Tubade Klubi). Expect the signature international and genre-spanning line-up—from indie to pop and beyond.

Jazz Stage Saturday

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 Friday, 10th April.

Heavy Music Band Battle

Heavy Music Estonia unleashes the Heavy Music Band Battle under the TMW banner—a full-scale sonic assault where local bands go to war with serious intent!

The grand final brings together Estonia's finest heavier music bands who've fought their way through semi-finals. Joining the four best Estonian acts in this crucible are the winners of Latvia's and Lithuania's Battles—meaning the Baltic region's most formidable outfits will clash in an epic showdown where the audience vote carries weight! This is no joke—last year's victors Pridian and Intrepid are currently conquering stages across Europe …

Legendaarne Live

Legendaarne Raadio is more than a radio station—it's the beating heart and launchpad of Estonia's hip-hop scene, driving the culture both on air and on stage. At Tallinn Music Week, we handpick and unleash the best: those riding Estonia's notorious new wave, those crafting sounds from the old school, and those dwelling in the genre-bending in-between. Naturally, we spice it all up with some international movers.

Funk Embassy

Funk Embassy has been serving up the goods with one unshakeable formula: booties shaken, souls stirred—since 2016. It's a small miracle there's such a vibrant funk community flourishing in this temperate corner of the world.

One of TMW's most beloved showcases brings once again a meticulously curated palette of funk, soul, disco, R&B, and jazz from across the globe—plus a choice selection from Estonia's own thriving scene. As Funk Embassy celebrates a decade of grooving and moving throughout 2026, everyone's invited to join this special occasion!

Vikendica

Nomadic platform Yugofuturism specialises in booking and connecting adventurous acts from Europe's most vibrant scenes, with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe.

In 2026, Yugofuturism storms back to TMW for the third time with the VIKENDICA showcase, unleashing a "convoi exceptionnel" of European acts at Telliskivi's F-Hoone. Come celebrate autonomous movers and shakers, rousing rebels, restless souls, and other musical dissidents blazing trails from the Baltics to the Balkans and beyond.

Anywhere else to go? Only other futures. Stay tuned!

Estonian Choral Association presents: Tormis Variations

“Tormis Variations” is a sonic conversation in which ancient depth and contemporary freedom listen to one another. Veljo Tormis’s folk song–based music enters into dialogue with modern jazz, improvisation, and electronic textures, shaped by spatial acoustics.

Veljo Tormis is one of Estonia’s most internationally influential choral composers, whose work introduced Finno-Ugric folk song to Western audiences as a living, ritualistic, and timeless musical language. His music is performed by choirs worldwide and continues to shape contemporary classical music.

On stage are Maarja Aarma (voice), Kar…

I Land Sound

I Land Sound brings the sounds, humour and free spirit of Saaremaa straight to the heart of the capital. On the TMW showcase stage, layered electronic journeys meet visual magic and our unique islander vibe. Join an experience as wild and poetic as a sunny night on our home island.

KIKUMU x TMW Official Afterparty

The official TMW 2026 afterparty comes courtesy of KIKUMU — Estonia's pre-eminent festival of music, cinema and art, famously described as a "festival with no arseholes." With TMW 2026 drawing to a close, there's only one place left to be — Von Krahl.

Buckle up for a night where two titan duos tear through the past, present and future of dance music — a perfect collision of Frankfurt legacy and Tallinn's modern pulse. Three decades deep, German electronic icons Booka Shade — your first glimpse of the KIKUMU 2026 lineup — meet Estonian underground reverend and twilight samurai Ajukaja & Mart Av…

Arctic Food Lab Brunch at Fotografiska Restaurant

Ease into the last day of TMW with a late morning or afternoon at Fotografiska restaurant and Nordic flavours.

Arctic Food Lab is a food culture initiative from the European Capital of Culture Oulu2026, celebrating the purity, seasonality, and unique flavours of northern nature. Fotografiska Tallinn is also contributing to the Oulu2026 programme with the exhibition 'PLAY', and this special brunch brings a taste of the Nordic to Tallinn.

Expect a leisurely Sunday with music and a menu connecting the landscapes and ingredients of the North. The perfect final note to a week full of music!

Book yo…

  • Arctic Food Lan Brunch at Fotografiska Restaurant

Telliskivi Creative City Art Tour

Telliskivi Creative City is home to diverse creative spaces and unique galleries. The TMW art tour takes in several indoor and outdoor spaces across the Creative City, each with its own distinct concept and exhibition programme. The tour begins at Fotografiska—a museum where photography, art and culture converge. Next is the Juhan Kuus Documentary Photography Centre, which supports the appreciation and development of documentary photography in Estonia whilst introducing Estonian documentary work to international audiences. Along the way, the tour passes through Telliskivi's outdoor galleries b…

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TMW x Cinema Sõprus Film Programme: KARP

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.

Sun, 12 Apr, 17.30

KARP

Director: Keiti Väliste

Language: estonian

Subtitles: english

The film will be introduced by director Keiti Väliste.

When we think of Tallinn’s Linnahall, the National Library of Estonia, the Post Office building, and nearly 300 other structures designed by R…

  • TMW x Cinema Sõprus Film Programme: KARP