"The Devil and God" is a contemporary ballet with live music, staged by director and choreographer Teet Kask. The performance, which explores the collective unconscious and its impact on contemporary society, offers a new kind of shared experience as it moves from concert hall formality to a techno temple, offering audiences an …
The travelling cultural festival Võnge Festival emerges every summer in a new and unexpected place in the middle of pristine nature of Estonia.
However, during Tallinn Music Week, this festival also makes an appearance in the springtime blooms of the urban jungle. In 2025 Võnge’s signature international and multi-genre artist ar…
Backstage Records (BSR) has been likened to Apple, Google, Amazon and Disney because, let's face it, all the best ideas seem to start in a garage. What started as a small setup in 2020 has grown into something much bigger in just four years. They've moved into a larger 'garage' which, with some marketing magic, now shows up as a…
Uus Laine, a beloved community bar near Baltic Railway Station, presentis an unforgettable night serving a bold cocktail of local and international acts. You’ll get loaded with both rock and all sorts of experimental sounds, jazzy vibes and psychedelic shimmers.
Come enjoy live music in a smoky Art Deco style venue that is as co…
With fire in their eyes and hearts, a selection of the most promising acts from the Estonian metal scene will showcase their talent, skill and determination on the TMW Metal Stage. For the third year in a row, Heavy Music Estonia will carefully select the most exciting and potential acts from Estonia right now, with a few foreig…
Made in Canada night at the Telliskivi’s F-hoone highlights the breaking acts from the land of the maple leaf!
The showcase is presented by Women In Music Canada and Mundial Montreal in partnership with Estonian Music Week and VEMU, with the support of the Government of Canada, Ontario Creates, SODEC Quebec and SOCAN Foundation.…
Fasten your seatbelts for a sonic journey to Taiwan's mesmerising musical terrain! This flight crosses multiple musical zones, from boundary-pushing instrumental masterpieces to Indigenous-infused rock and indie, with a cruising altitude through novel takes on age-old traditions. For extra turbulence, our special guest - renowne…
The Folktronica Stage offers a unique experience that fuses the traditional and the modern, spotlighting a genre where folk-inspired melodies meet cutting-edge electronic production.
Curated by Estonian band OOPUS, this showcase night will be an enchanting journey through innovative soundscapes as local talent and international …
TMW 2025 festival will for the first time feature a UNESCO Cities of Music night, bringing together outstanding artists from UNESCO designated music cities around the world for one evening. Various performers will present unique projects that reflect the heritage, new trends and cultural identities of their hometowns.
The Sound …
Jazz Estonia will host at Fotografiska Tallinn a snapshot of the most exciting and fresh jazz musicians in Estonia and Europe right now, with line-ups of various sounds, shapes and sizes – from improvisation to all sorts of modern syntheses and symbioses.
We are thrilled to host Classical:NEXT in Tallinn for the second year!
Classical:NEXT is the global networking and exchange hub dedicated exclusively to classical and art music performers and professionals. At Telliskivi Creative Green Hall, expect to experience a meticulously curated line-up of artists that push the boundaries …
ÅÄÖ...Sounds Swedish brings you the hottest and freshest talent from the mighty music scene of Sweden! It also serves as a hub for Swedish music in an international context, so you'll be right at the heart of the action. Get ready to meet the promising newcomers and seasoned stalwarts in the charming Uus Laine bar - from Ohio-bo…
Blowup is a renowned independent company based in Finland, celebrated for its bold fusion of international and Finnish artists across genres including post-punk, psychedelic, avant-garde, noise and metal. The company has earned recognition for its diverse lineup, which showcases both iconic acts and emerging talent. Past perform…
Explore the dynamic world of Baltic grassroots culture with Cindy & Kate, a trust-based collective dedicated to supporting local artists, cultural hubs, and independent venues across the region.
A selection of independent movers & shakers have co-curated the diverse line-up of acts who seek alternative pathways in our Algorithm-…
Fenno-Ugria Night is back! Continuing the cherished tradition, TMW is thrilled to host, for the tenth time, a unique selection of artists deeply rooted in Fenno-Ugric heritage. The lineup features musicians from Estonia and Finland, alongside Mari and Udmurt artists. The range of musical styles is equally diverse, showcasing Set…
"The Devil and God" is a contemporary ballet with live music, staged by director and choreographer Teet Kask. The performance, which explores the collective unconscious and its impact on contemporary society, offers a new kind of shared experience as it moves from concert hall formality to a techno temple, offering audiences an …
Tallinn Music Week has always been a special occasion for the Estonian Funk Embassy. With a "booties shaken, souls stirred" formula, we've been delivering funk-soul-disco music since 2016. This time, we've found our home in the heart of the Telliskivi Creative City at the Von Krahl Theatre. We'll bring to you a palette of carefu…
Friday evening will bring a fantastic selection of electronic music to the Tallinn Music Week program! With a single ticket, guests can enjoy the Dark Disco at the electronic music club HALL and the program curated in collaboration with Reivile Minuga, taking place at HUNGR, a cornerstone of Tallinn's alternative culture nightli…
After 6 bands have shaken your booties at the Funk Embassy night, 5 selectors welcome you to the party at Fonoteek. In addition to the local support, CEZAIRE from France headlines the bill. Cezaire is a DJ-producer with a body of work that speaks for itself. He is also the founder of Roche Musique, renowned purveyor of modern di…
On April 4th and 5th, Paavli Kultuurivabrik opens its doors for two special Tallinn Music Week club nights.
On Friday, the boundary-pushing series Paavli.CLUB takes over, featuring, among others, NYC’s dance music prodigy Dazegxd, whose distinctive blend of early and contemporary rave, video games, and the cultural heritage of J…
Local movers and shakers – record stores, labels, artists and audiophiles from underground and above the ground – unite on the 5th 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.
The TM…
Estonian Choral Association presents: Põhjakõla Orchestra and Choir present a diverse selection of music by Estonian, Norwegian, Italian and American composers from the 20th and 21st centuries. The concert will also feature the world premiere of a new work for string orchestra and choir by Fabrizio Nastari! In the Green Hall, th…
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. In the Club of Different Rooms, you can take a musical journey along the cultural paths of various countries from near and far. And of course, we'll a…
Next station: Tallinn! The Station Narva Stage will bring the essence of its mother festival in the easternmost Estonian city Narva to Von Krahl in the capital’s Telliskivi Creative City.
One thing is for sure: this melting pot of international hotshots and Ida-Viru County’s boldest acts will boil with surprises!
Nomadic platform Yugofuturism specialises in booking and connecting adventurous acts from vibrant European scenes, with a special focus on acts from Central and Eastern Europe. Following the last year’s debut, Yugofuturism will continue introducing its Vikendica concept to Estonia, showcasing a “convoi exceptionnel” of eclectic …
Salute the makers of the young glocal generation in the ultimate melting blaster of TMW’s Soda Pop at Uus Laine! Get ready for digicore and alt-RnB, post-hyperpop, C21 punk and new ideal pop formulas.
Paavli.LIVE is a style and genre liberated concert series that takes inspiration from experimental music, various shades of jazz, hip-hop, pop and so much more. The series has brought the likes of William Basinski, Azymuth and John Maus to Tallinn–showing that the only criteria is a spectacular performer with spectacular music.
Oulu2026 – European Capital of Culture 2026 is gearing up to offer unique experiences, including site-specific concerts and unforgettable events in extraordinary locations. One highlight is Frozen People, an electronic music festival that invites dance enthusiasts to gather on the frozen sea in February 2026.
Experience the vibr…
KURVAD UUDISED + PLAYGROUND MUSIC = PARTY ROCK IS IN THE HOUSE TONIGHT
It’s a well-known fact that neighbors have been at odds since the dawn of time – but on the night of April the 5th, history will be made! For one night only, the Finno-Ugric, Baltic, and Nordic nations come together under the name of Tallinn Music Week, forgi…
Africa NOW! celebrates the rich and evolving soundscapes emerging from Africa and its global diaspora.
Across the world, Afro-descendant artists are reshaping perceptions, shattering “world music” stereotypes, and driving some of the most influential musical movements. ‘African’ music is far more than traditional folk, and this …
Roots Session is a new concert series that presents music from different corners of the world, drawing inspiration and values from the traditions and roots of different nations.
Blues, americana, country, gospel, folk, jazz and roots-rock are the keywords that describe this year's TMW Roots Session’s music programme:
Estonia-bas…
Dreamscape is a festival, concert series and club night that focuses on the more experimental and abstract sides of electronic music, combining it with a strong love of the visual arts – offering guests new and novel ways to interact with both sonics and their surroundings.
Dreamscape club night welcomes RBMA alumnus and multidi…
