Talks
Public discussions create an arena for ideas and ideologies to bounce off one another in a friendly and lively way.
The Talks programme is in Estonian
Wed, 8 April
16:30 – 18:00
TMW 2026 Opening Talk: Culture shapes the city – what will happen to Linnahall?
On stage of Linnahall
Sadama 1
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 registration has ended!
In conversation:
Peeter Raudsepp (The Mayor of Tallinn), Andro Mänd, Kristjan Hallik, Eva Palm, Tiina Lokk, Kadri Karu, Kalle Killar, Jaanus Juss, Margus Allikmaa, Merilin Piipuu, Feliks Mägus and Aivar Sirelpuu.
The seats in Linnahall are full, however the discussion can be followed via livestream on Postimees.ee and ERR Culture.
The talk is in Estonian.
Fri, 10 Apr
Youth Talks
Terminal Records&Bar
Telliskivi 60/2
For free
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
18:10 – 18:50 Youth Talks: AI Came to the Rescue – Now We Need Rescuing!
Musicians Elisabeth Tiffany and Markus Palo in conversation
The talk is in Estonian
Sat, 11 Apr
EKKM
Kursi 5
For free
15:00 Can Art—and Artists—Change Society?
The 2012 laureate of the Köler Prize, Flo Kasearu, and the 2015 laureate, Anu Vahtra, engage in a conversation about the artist’s voice and role as an agent of change. The position of the artist in society is dual in nature—on the one hand, they are marginalized compared to more powerful groups such as business figures or politicians, but on the other hand, they are equipped with unique tools for participating in public discourse. In the discussion, we will explore whether and how an artist can contribute to change. What is the impact of their work and activities? Does being a contemporary artist inherently imply a form of activism?
The conversation takes place in connection with the opening of the Köler Prize 2026 exhibition at EKKM, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The aim of the Köler Prize is to popularize contemporary art and to highlight and recognize outstanding artists on the local art scene.
The discussion will be held in Estonian and moderated by Kadi-Ell Tähiste (Estonian Association of Art Institutions).
The talk is in Estonian
