TMW 2025 takes place on 3 – 6 April. Till then take a look below at what we did in 2024.
City of Music Tallinn presents. Tallinn’s Musical Trails: Cellars of old town
Wed, 3 April 19-20 (in English)
Fri, 5 April 17-18 (in English) & 19-20 (in Estonian)
Algus: Kuku Klubi (Vabaduse väljak 8)
Lõpp: Kodulinna maja (Gümnaasiumi 3)
Tour is guided by 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗷𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀
A musical trail is a thematic walk with an audio guide that opens up Tallinn’s diverse and rich musical culture throughout history and in the present day.
From 2022, Tallinn holds the UNESCO’s title of City of Music. There are many places here that have played an important role in the development of the local music culture and the history of the city. The first musical trail is called “Cellars of the Old Town” and it gives an overview of the entertainment and concert venues that existed in the capital’s basements in the past decades or are still operating today, and the music played in them.
The 1990s were difficult for Estonia. The country was freed from the Soviet Union, the economy had to be rebuilt, and there was a lot of poverty, unemployment and crime. However, this decade also brought the expansion of geographical boundaries and the opportunity to experiment with musical ones.
Alongside the triumph of disco music, many small subcultures emerged here too, looking for their place in the newly liberated music scene. And the cellars of Old Town became the spaces that gave room to this new music.
Tallinn City Hall (Linnahall): Memories from the Musical Monument
Sat, 6 Apr 11:00 – 12:00 and 16:00 – 17:00 (in English)
Sun, 7 Apr 16:00 – 17:00 (in Estonian)
Location: Tallinn City Hall / Linnahall (Sadama 1)
The tour starting point is at Circle K Linnahalli (Põhja pst 33).
Tales from the monumental seaside landmark through the ages.
Tour is guided by 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗻
Ticket 10€.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. NB! The number of places is limited.
The ticket won’t be valid after the start of the tour. Therefore, unfortunately anyone late cannot join the tour.
ECADC Gallery Tour
Sat, April 6 12:30 – 16:30
As part of TMW, The Estonian Contemporary Art Development Center (ECADC) hosts a special gallery tour. More information is on the TMW Art page.
