Festivals in Estonia 2013

Festivals in Estonia 2013 Festivals in Estonia 2013 is published by the Estonian Institute and the web-based calendar culture.ee, introducing cultural events in Estonia in 2013. The year 2013 presents a diverse range of events for every taste and age. The booklet offers an overview of more than 200 undertakings in the field of art, music, theatre, film, folk culture, dance and literature. More information about the events in Estonia and elsewhere described in the booklet, and about hundreds more is available on the web-based calendar culture.ee. The free culture.ee calendar invites people to enter information about events. From there, the information moves on to other portals and publications. By making yourself visible on culture.ee you can introduce the event to a large number of people interested in culture. Do not miss this opportunity! Enjoy your cultural year 2013! P.S. The calendar is available at the Estonian Institute and other information points. The calendar was compiled by the team of culture.ee at the Estonian Institute. Design: Design and Ad Agency Refleks. The data was printed in November 2012. The team of culture.ee is grateful to Enterprise Estonia and everybody who posted their information and thus helped compile the current publication. Culture.ee team Estonian Institute Suur-Karja 14 10140, Tallinn +372 631 4355 kultuur.info@estinst.ee

CONTENTS 2 11 Chronology 12 15 Art 15 34 Music 34 38 Theatre 38 40 Film 40 45 Folk culture 45 48 Dance 48 Literature 48 60 Various / Interdisciplinary 61 Calendar 2013 1

ART MUSIC THEATRE FILM FOLK CULTURE JANUARY 1. 7.01., Tallinn 2ND TALLINN BACH MUSIC FESTIVAL 2. 4.01., Viljandi SCHOOLJAZZ = JAZZ SCHOOL 2013 5. 13.01., Pärnu PÄRNU DAYS OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC 31.01. 2.02., Viljandi 15TH INTERNATIONAL WINTER FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 1. 9.02., Tallinn, Jõhvi, MUSTONENFEST Pärnu, Tartu 4. 21.02., Pärnu ICE SCULPTURE SYMPOSIUM ICICLE 2013 9.02., Tallinn FESTIVAL PERFECT SILENCE 9. 10.02., Tartu 19TH ESTONIAN MIXED CHOIR COMPETITION TULJAK 14. 23.02., Tallinn 7TH TALLINN WINTER FESTIVAL 15. 17.02., Viljandi 11TH STUDENT THEATRE DAYS 15. 24.02., Otepää LEIGO ICE MUSIC FESTIVAL 16. 24.02., Pärnu PÄRNU ICE FESTIVAL 2013 21. 24.02., Pärnu WINTER BLUES FESTIVAL THE BLUE ICICLE 2

DANCE LITERATURE VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY MARCH 4. 10.03., Tallinn LADYFEST TALLINN 2013 8. 9.03., Jõgeva 17TH ALO MATTIISEN MUSIC DAYS 10. 24.03., Pärnu CHILDREN AND YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL JAM OF MUSIC 16.03., Tallinn MADE IN ESTONIA MARATHON 16. 17.03., Tallinn SIMPLE SESSION 13 18. 24.03., Tartu 10TH WORLDFILM FESTIVAL 28. 31.03., Tallinn I AM PHOTOGRAPHER FESTIVAL 2013 APRIL 1. 7.04., Tallinn ESTONIAN MUSIC DAYS 2013 4. 6.04., Tallinn TALLINN MUSIC WEEK 4. 6.04., Viljandi MUSIC TRIAD 5.04., Võru WERRO ROCK 2013 6. 7.04., Tallinn YOUTH DANCE FESTIVAL SCHOOL DANCE 2013 (county semi-finals 23 January 24 March, across Estonia) 10. 13.04., Pärnu County 5TH PÄRNU TRADITIONAL MUSIC DAYS 11. 13.04., Haapsalu CONTEMPORARY DANCE FESTIVAL NEW DANCE 11 12. 20.04., Tallinn, Tartu 8TH JAPANESE ANIMATION FESTIVAL JAFF 13.04. 5.05., Tallinn GERMAN SPRING 2013 18. 21.04., Tallinn 13TH INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL TALLINN 2013 19.04., Türi 9TH FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS RUNIC SONGS IN NEW CLOTHES 19. 21.04., Paide HISTORY AND CULTURE FESTIVAL THE WINDS OF TIME 3

ART MUSIC THEATRE FILM FOLK CULTURE 19. 28.04., Tallinn and 24TH TALLINN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL JAZZKAAR 2013 other venues across Estonia 23. 29.04., Viljandi County INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY DANCE WEEK 24. 28.04., Haapsalu 8TH HAAPSALU HORROR AND FANTASY FILM FESTIVAL HÕFF 25. 27.04., Tartu 12TH DAYS OF SOUP TOWN 26. 27.04., Mooste ESTONIAN FOLK MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS FESTIVAL MOISEKATSI ELOHELÜ 2013 29.04. 5.05., Tartu TARTU SPRING DAYS 2013 MAY May, Tartu AUTHOR SONG FESTIVAL MAY SONG 4. 5.05., Viimsi 4TH VIIMSI JAZZPOPFEST 6. 12.05., Tallinn KIMP FEST 8., 10.05., Tallinn, Tartu, DIVERSE UNIVERSE PERFORMANCE ART FESTIVAL then Europe 9. 12.05., Jõhvi, Rakvere 6TH INTERNATIONAL JÕHVI BALLET FESTIVAL 9. 12.05., Tartu, Valga 10TH TARTU INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE FESTIVAL PRIMA VISTA 15.05., Tartu 11TH THEATRE FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS CLAY BIRD 15. 19.05., Tartu 12TH FESTIVAL OF ARCHAIC ART REGIÖÖ 2013 18.05., across Estonia MUSEUM NIGHT THERE ARE PEOPLE IN THE NIGHT 18. 26.05., Jõgeva JÕGEVA TOWN DAYS 19.05. 2.06., Narva INTERNATIONAL JEVGENI MRAVINSKI MUSIC FESTIVAL 23. 26.05., Viljandi 17TH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PUPPET THEATRES THEATRE IN A SUITCASE 24. 25.05., Narva BAROQUE IRONWORK 29.05. 2.06., Tallinn 5TH TALLINN LITERATURE FESTIVAL HEADREAD 29.05. 2.06., Tallinn FESTIVAL ORIENT 2013 31.05. 2.06., across Estonia 13TH INTERNATIONAL SONG AND DANCE FESTIVAL SLAVIC WREATH 4

DANCE LITERATURE VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY JUNE 1.06., Keila SONG AND DANCE FESTIVAL OF HARJU COUNTY PATTERNS OF TIME 1.06., Kärdla HIIUMAA CHILDREN S FESTIVAL 1.06., Võru 3RD VÕRU-LANGUAGE SONG FESTIVAL UMA PIDO 1. 8.06., Tallinn 32ND TALLINN OLD TOWN DAYS EACH TOWER HAS A TALE TO TELL 1. 30.06., Haapsalu HAAPSALU GRAPHIC DESIGN FESTIVAL 2013 6. 8.06., Saue, Tallinn 11TH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ-IMPROVISATION FESTIVAL VISION 6. 9.06., Tartu 12TH FESTIVAL OF ESTONIAN COMPOSERS 6. 9.06., Türi TÜRI SPRING FESTIVAL 6. 9.06., Valga VALGA-VALKA FESTIVAL OF TWIN TOWNS 6. 10.06., Tallinn TALLINN TREFF FESTIVAL 6. 12.06., Pärnu PÄRNU INTERNATIONAL OPERA MUSIC FESTIVAL PROMFEST 7. 8.06., Tallinn FESTIVAL MAN BEHIND THE TREES 7. 9.06., Narva DAYS OF NARVA 2013 7. 9.06., Rakvere RAKVERE CITY DAYS 7. 9.06., Viljandi VILJANDI HANSEATIC DAYS 7. 9.06., Viljandi VILJANDI CAMP-FESTIVAL BAGPIPE AND ANOTHER 7.06. 30.08., Pärnu 11TH PÄRNU ORGAN FESTIVAL 8.06., Kuressaare 50TH SONG FESTIVAL OF SAARE COUNTY LET THERE BE ONE ISLAND 8.06.,Tartu BLUES FESTIVAL MOTHER RIVER BLUES 2013 9. 11.06., Saue 16TH CREATIVITY AND IMPROVISATION DAYS 9. 15.06., Tallinn 8TH TALLINN GUITAR FESTIVAL 9.06. 11.09., across Estonia NARGEN FESTIVAL 14. 16.06., Viimsi FESTIVAL OF WHITE NIGHTS 15. 16.06., Pärnu ESTONIAN LINEDANCE FESTIVAL 15. 16.06., Sõru 6TH SÕRU JAZZ FESTIVAL 15. 16.06., Vastseliina COUNTRY FAIR 5

ART MUSIC THEATRE FILM FOLK CULTURE 16.06., Jõesuu RÄVALA FEST 17. 23.06., Suure-Jaani 16TH SUURE-JAANI MUSIC FESTIVAL 19.06., Jõgeva town FESTIVAL OF THE SHORTEST NIGHTS SOUNDS OF A SUMMER NIGHT and parish 21. 23.06., Pärnu WATER FESTIVAL WATERGATE 22. 24.06., Tallinn INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MILITARY ORCHESTRAS EST-TATTOO 2013 26. 29.06., Pärnu PÄRNU SYMPOSIUM OF URBAN PAINTERS 27. 30.06., Tartu and INTERNATIONAL STREET ORGAN FESTIVAL 2013 other venues in Estonia 27.06. 14.07., Rapla County 21ST RAPLA CHURCH MUSIC FESTIVAL 28. 29.06., Vana-Vigala HARD ROCK CAMP 2013 28. 30.06., Pärnu PÄRNU HANSEATIC DAYS 28. 30.06., Pärnu 12TH PÄRNU HARMONICA FESTIVAL AND COMPETITION BALTIC-NORDIC OPEN 28. 30.06., Tallinn TALLINN OLD TOWN JAZZON FESTIVAL 28.06. 14.07., MUSIC FESTIVAL OF SEVEN TOWNS Ida-Viru County 29.06., Tartu POP CHOIR FESTIVAL 2013 29.06. 4.08., Kabli SUNSET FESTIVAL IN KABLI JULY July, Pärnu PÄRNU FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL FIDEOFEST July, Pärnu PÄRNU PRINTMAKING IN FESTIVAL July, Tallinn MANKA BOUTIQUE POP FESTIVAL 1. 21.07., Kohila 13TH KOHILA INTERNATIONAL CERAMICS SYMPOSIUM 1. 21.07., Pärnu 27TH PÄRNU INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY AND ANTHROPOLOGY FILM FESTIVAL (laureate films and itinerant programme 7. 21.07., across Estonia) 3. 6.07., Saaremaa Island THE SOUNDS OF THE ORGANS OF SAAREMAA 2013 6

DANCE LITERATURE VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY 3. 6.07., Tallinn ÕLLESUMMER 20 3. 7.07., Haapsalu 20TH HAAPSALU EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL 3. 7.07., Haapsalu INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF HOT GLASS 2013 3. 7.07., Muhu, Saaremaa MUHU FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL JUU JÄÄB 2013 and Abruka islands 3. 7.07., across Estonia 26TH INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL BALTICA 4. 6.07., Pärnu COMPETITION-FESTIVAL PÄRNU BALLAD 2013 4. 7.07., Tallinn 14TH MEDIEVAL DAYS OF TALLINN 5.07., Kuressaare NIGHT AT THE KURESSAARE CASTLE 5. 7.07., Karksi-Nuia DAYS OF KARKSI TEUTONIC ORDER AND VILJANDI COUNTRYFOLK FESTIVAL 5. 7.07., Kihelkonna 18TH KIHELKONNA CHURCH MUSIC DAYS 6.07., Kilingi-Nõmme FESTIVAL SCHILLING 6.07., Põltsamaa PÕLTSAMAA TOWN AND CASTLE DAY 8. 20.07., Viljandi 21ST NOTAFE 9. 12.07., Suuremõisa MANOR MASTERS FESTIVAL 10. 14.07., Mustjala 15TH MUSTJALA MUSIC FESTIVAL MUSTJALA PATTERNS 10. 14.07., Viljandi 28TH VILJANDI OLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 10.07. 10.08., Pärnu SUMMER ARIA. SYNTHESIS OF ARTS 11. 13.07., Paide 11TH LIMESTONE DAYS OF PAIDE 11. 14.07., Lihula INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL LIHULA MUSIC DAYS 11. 14.07., Pärnu PÄRNU INTERNATIONAL SAXOPHONE FESTIVAL SAX.FEST 11. 14.07., Tallinn 3RD TANGO PORT TALLINN 11. 15.07., Võru County 19TH VÕRU FOLKLORE FESTIVAL 12. 14.07., Hiiumaa Island 15TH HIIUMAA CHAMBER MUSIC DAYS 12. 14.07., Jõhvi SLAVIC LIGHT 2013 12. 14.07., Kihnu KIHNU SEA FESTIVAL 12. 14.07., Mooste MANOR CARNIVAL 12. 14.07., Tallinn TALLINN MARITIME DAYS 13.07., Kidise KIDISE POND MUSIC 7

ART MUSIC THEATRE FILM FOLK CULTURE 16. 23.07., Pärnu PÄRNU MUSIC FESTIVAL AND JÄRVI ACADEMY 18. 21.07., Hiiumaa Island 9TH HIIUMAA FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL 18. 23.07., Tartu FESTIVAL GLASPERLENSPIEL 2013 19. 20.07., Ostrova OSTROVA FESTIVAL 19. 21.07., Lilli NAVA STAGE 2013, FESTIVAL OF MULGI CULTURE 19. 21.07., Tartu AROMATIC TARTU HANSEATIC DAYS 20. 21.07., Haapsalu INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL 21. 28.07., Saaremaa Island SAAREMAA OPERA DAYS 24. 28.07., Haapsalu, Uuemõisa 20TH HAAPSALU STRING FESTIVAL 24. 28.07., Hiiumaa Island MUSIC FESTIVAL HIIUMAA HOMECOMING 25. 28.07., Viljandi 21ST VILJANDI FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL 26.07., Haapsalu ART FESTIVAL PIGSKIN 27. 28.07., Jäneda 22ND ESTONIAN FARM DAYS 27. 28.07., Viimsi COASTAL FOLK FESTIVAL 29.07. 3.08., Pärnu PÄRNU BLUES DAYS 2013 30.07. 3.08., Kuressaare 19TH KURESSAARE CHAMBER MUSIC DAYS 31.07. 4.08., Märjamaa FESTIVAL MÄRJAMAA FOLK 2013 AUGUST August, Tabasalu 14TH TABASALU JAZZ FEST August, Tallinn 9TH CULTURE FACTORY FESTIVAL 1. 3.08., Viljandi ROCK RAMP 1. 4.08., Tartu 9TH TARTU INTERNATIONAL WIND BAND FESTIVAL MÜRTSUB PILL 2. 3.08., Haapsalu FESTIVAL AUGUST BLUES 2. 3.08., Luhamaa 20TH SETO KINGDOM 8

DANCE LITERATURE VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY 2. 3.08., Lutike LEIGO LAKE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2. 3.08., Pärnu PÄRNU 16TH GUILD DAYS 2. 4.08., Pärnu ESTONIAN PORCELAIN DAYS 2. 11.08., Tallinn, 27TH TALLINN INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVAL across Estonia 3. 4.08., Kuressaare 17TH KURESSAARE MARITIME FESTIVAL 5. 10.08., Tartu 8TH TARTU LOVE FILM FESTIVAL tartuff 7. 10.08., Varbola 17TH VARBOLA WOOD DAYS 8. 11.08., Lihula LIHULA CULTURE DAYS 9. 10.08., Tõrva 20TH TÕRVA TOWN DAYS 9. 11.08., Käsmu VIRU FOLK 9. 11.08., Narva NARVA HISTORY FESTIVAL NARVA BATTLE 9. 18.08., Tallinn BIRGITTA FESTIVAL 10.08., Mahu 6TH REED FESTIVAL 10.08., Pärnu AUGUST INSOMNIA. NIGHT OF THE ARTS IN PÄRNU 10.08., Tõrva TÕRVA MUSIC AND FIRE FESTIVAL SPELL 10. 17.08., Pärnu PÄRNU INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL AUGUST 15. 18.08., Põlva County 8TH ECO FESTIVAL GREENER LIFE 2013 15. 21.08., Võru VÕRU BRASS MUSIC DAYS 16. 17.08.,Tartu 8TH EMAJÕGI RIVER FESTIVAL 16. 17.08., Valga 5TH VALGA INTERNATIONAL MILITARY HISTORY FESTIVAL 16. 18.08., Kabala 8TH INTERNATIONAL POTATOPRINT FESTIVAL 17.08., Pärnu 13TH INTERNATIONAL SUMMER FESTIVAL MULTICULTURAL PÄRNU 20. 31.08., Tallinn 9TH TALLINN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 21. 31.08., Tallinn AUGUST DANCE FESTIVAL 2013 22. 25.08., Pühalepa PÜHALEPA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 23. 25.08., Haapsalu WHITE LADY FESTIVAL 29. 31.08., Tallinn FESTIVAL TOWERS OF TALLINN 9

ART MUSIC THEATRE FILM FOLK CULTURE SEPTEMBER September, Tallinn INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL OF JAPAN ZIPANGU EST September October, Tartu ART IST KUKU NU UT FESTIVAL OF CONTEMPORARY ART 2. 8.09., Tartu ESTONIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL DRAMA 2013 6. 7.09., Karksi-Nuia 6TH KARKSI HONEY FESTIVAL 6. 8.09., Haapsalu 9TH NOSTALGIA DAYS 6. 8.09., Paide 9TH PAIDE FESTIVAL COMMON CHORD 6. 21.09., Tallinn ESTONIAN NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE 100 A HOUSE FULL OF MUSIC 18. 22.09., Lihula 11TH MATSALU INTERNATIONAL NATURE FILM FESTIVAL 18. 22.09., Viljandi VILJANDI GUITAR FESTIVAL 2013 19.09. 1.10., Tallinn 20TH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ORTHODOX SACRED MUSIC CREDO 22. 29.09., across Estonia RESEARCHERS NIGHT FESTIVAL 2013 23. 24.09., Narva FESTIVAL OF ESTONIAN MUSEUMS 26. 28.09., Tallinn AUTUMN FESTIVAL OF ESTONIAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND THEATRE OCTOBER October, Tallinn 9TH THEATRE FESTIVAL GOLDEN MASK IN ESTONIA 4. 5.10., Kihnu Island 3RD KIHNU FIDDLE FESTIVAL 10. 13.10., Tartu 18TH INTERNATIONAL TARTU EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL ORIENT ET OCCIDENT 11. 12.10., Viljandi FOLK MUSIC HARVEST FESTIVAL 14. 19.10., across Estonia PAN-FINNO-UGRIAN DAYS 14. 20.10., Tartu TARTU AUTUMN DAYS 2013 21.10. 2.11., Tapa 2ND PRIIT PÄRN FILM FESTIVAL 23. 26.10., Pärnu 31ST PÄRNU ACCORDION MUSIC FESTIVAL 10

DANCE LITERATURE VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY NOVEMBER November, Valga 23RD VALGA ART MONTH 1. 3.11., Tartu TARTU JAZZ AND RHYTHM MUSIC FESTIVAL IDEAJAZZ 7. 9.11., Pärnu NOVEMBER DANCE FESTIVAL 2013 7. 10.11., Tallinn 17TH ST MARTIN S DAY FAIR 11. 14.11., across Estonia STUDENT AND SHORT FILM FESTIVAL SLEEPWALKERS 11. 27.11., across Estonia 17TH TALLINN BLACK NIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL 13. 15.11., across Estonia 15TH ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL ANIMATED DREAMS 14. 24.11., across Estonia 13TH CHILDREN AND YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL JUST FILM 21. 23.11., Lääne-Viru County 5TH VÄIKE-MAARJA MUSIC FESTIVAL 22. 23.11., Jõgeva 21ST BETTI ALVER POETRY DAYS THE STAR-BRIGHT HOUR 23.11.13. 8.01.14., Tallinn TALLINN CHRISTMAS MARKET 2013 28.11. 12.12., Tallinn and other CHRISTMAS JAZZ FESTIVAL venues across Estonia DECEMBER 1. 24.12., Tartu CHRISTMAS CITY TARTU 1.12.13. 6.01.14., CHRISTMAS MUSIC FESTIVAL CHURCH HOLIDAYS IN ST MARY S LAND across Estonia 7.12., Rakvere INTERNATIONAL NEOFOLK, DARK FOLK, INDUSTRIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL DARKLAND FIRE IV 11

Festivals in Estonia 2013 ART 4. 21.02., Pärnu ICE SCULPTURE SYMPOSIUM ICICLE 2013 Üllar Kallau +372 551 2969 yllar@parnublues.ee The sculptors make their own ice sculptures from a large block of ice, using an amazing variety of tools, including such household appliances as irons and hair dryers. 28. 31.03., Tallinn I AM PHOTOGRAPHER FESTIVAL 2013 OÜ FOTOakadeemia +372 641 1502 info@iamphotographer.eu festival.iamphotographer.eu The festival includes wedding, nature, farmhouse photographs and portrait competitions, workshops and a conference. Workshops on two first days are conducted by world famous photographers Joe McNally and Roberto Valenzuela from the USA and Staffan Widstrand from Sweden. The competition entries are judged on day three. 6. 12.05., Tallinn KIMP FEST Tallinna Ülikooli Kunstide Instituut, Olesja Rotar +372 513 7029 olesjab@tlu.ee www.tlu.ee/kimp KIMP Fest is an integrated art experience presenting a selection of recently produced works by graduates of Tallinn University. During this event people walking around the Old Town can watch dance performances, enjoy art exhibitions, experience the interactive hall of creative therapies, listen to instrumental and choral music and even discover original pieces of handicraft. MTÜ Academia Gustaviana Selts +372 501 5672 nongrata@nongrata.ee www.nongrata.ee/diverse_unverse.htm The annual travelling performance art festival starts in Estonia and then moves on through Europe, involving over 200 artists and joining a few dozen cities in many countries. Performers in Estonia are Non Grata & Not Now I Am Busy (Estonia), Physical Poets (Japan), Amber Lee & Elinor Thompson (USA), 1 KA, Nada & Reno (France), Peter Rosvik & CW01 (Finland), Joakim Stampe (Sweden), Soren Dahlgaard (Denmark), Sato Yukie (Korea) and others. 1. 30.06., Haapsalu HAAPSALU GRAPHIC DESIGN FESTIVAL 2013 8., 10.05., Tallinn, Tartu, then Europe DIVERSE UNIVERSE PERFORMANCE ART FESTIVAL Eesti Kujundusgraafikute Liit +372 472 4470 info@kultuurimaja.ee The annual festival focuses on the author s creative handwriting in graphic design. 100 best cultural posters are displayed and 10 best designers are chosen. The Haap- 12

ART salu Town Gallery offers an international graphic design exhibitioncompetition Individuality 13 with participants from the European Union, Belarus and Russia. A poster-related seminar takes place on the opening day. 26. 29.06., Pärnu PÄRNU SYMPOSIUM OF URBAN PAINTERS Üllar Kallau +372 551 2969 yllar@parnublues.ee The 12th urban painters symposium is an international event, where artists from different places work together in Pärnu urban environment. Their work is later displayed at an exhibition. July, Pärnu PÄRNU PRINTMAKING IN FESTIVAL MTÜ Academia Gustaviana Selts +372 501 5672 nongrata@nongrata.ee www.nongrata.ee/printmaking_in.htm The festival interprets and seeks new developments in various cultural fields and gathers artists, writers and those involved in audiovisual arts. It takes place in urban space: workshops in the streets and a fair of alternative art Prints Gone Wild. Guests include local artists and some from the USA. 1. 21.07., Kohila 13TH KOHILA INTERNATIONAL CERAMICS SYMPOSIUM Eesti Keraamikute Liit +372 5663 6895, 554 4523 kohilasymposium@gmail.com The symposium gathers wellknown and young talented ceramicists and sculptors from all over the world, united by their love of wood firing. In the course of three weeks, Kohila becomes a place where various cultures of the world meet, several ceramic sculptures are created and firings take place in the anagama-type kiln the biggest in the Baltic countries. INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF HOT GLASS 3. 7.07., Haapsalu INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF HOT GLASS 2013 Evald Okase Muuseum +372 554 9024 eo.muuseum@gmail.com www.evaldokasemuuseum.ee The international hot glass symposium is an acclaimed professional event, organised by the glass artist Kai Koppel together with Kati Kerstna and Kairi Orgusaar. The activities centre in the open-air glassblowing studio in the courtyard of the museum of painter Evald Okas in Haapsalu. Artists of various nationalities work there for a week. Glassblowing is a fascinating thing to watch. The symposium culminates with an exhibition of works made during the week. Photo: Kairi Orgusaar 13

Festivals in Estonia 2013 ART 9. 12.07., Suuremõisa MANOR MASTERS FESTIVAL MTÜ Hiiumaa Vigursaagijate Selts +372 5302 4920 hiiumaa.vigursaagijad@gmail.com The festival participants have to saw figures out of huge blocks of wood and produce work-related sounds. Blacksmiths and woodcutters are present as well. During four days the visitors can watch how big art is born and try it themselves. 26.07., Haapsalu ART FESTIVAL PIGSKIN MTÜ Loomekeskus +372 5660 5860 piret@turundustugi.ee www.loomekeskus.ee Pigskin is an international art festival, headed by Jaan Toomik and Johannes Deimling, focusing on the urban space in Haapsalu and drawing attention to places with unique atmosphere that have been almost forgotten. The festival curator is Jaan Toomik, one of the most prominent contemporary Estonian artists. He brings the best of Estonian and world performance art to Haapsalu. These are supplemented by a diverse music, film and art programme. 2. 4.08., Pärnu ESTONIAN PORCELAIN DAYS MTÜ Rääma Noorte Ühing Noorus ja Selts Lüster, Mai Kolossova +372 5343 3063, 445 0070 info@noorusemaja.ee www.noorusemaja.ee The event is meant for porcelain painters who are instructed in three groups by best professionals in the field. The public can enjoy an exhibition and simpler workshops. 7. 10.08., Varbola 17TH VARBOLA WOOD DAYS Piret Linnamägi +372 502 7322 piret.linnamagi.001@mail.ee www.varbolapuu.ee Professional and amateur sculptors from Estonia and abroad craft sculptures on the spot. The public can purchase things they like at an auction. There is also a cultural programme. 16. 18.08., Kabala 8TH INTERNATIONAL POTATOPRINT FESTIVAL MTÜ Potatoprint +372 5661 7210 printpotato@gmail.com www.printpotato.pri.ee This year s theme is Lood (in English this word can mean stories, create, water level, spirit level). Everybody, regardless of age and experience, is welcome to try potato printing. The festival introduces potato printing as a primitive and nature-friendly technique, joins people through a relaxing manual activity, and promotes potatoes as the main fare of Estonians throughout centuries. 14

MUSIC Photo: Marju Kuusk INTERNATIONAL POTATOPRINT FESTIVAL September October, Tartu ART IST KUKU NU UT FESTIVAL OF CONTEMPORARY ART Rael Artel, Kaisa Eiche +372 5622 9213, 510 5575 info@artistkukunuut.org www.artistkukunuut.org ART IST KUKU NU UT is an international art festival dedicated to contemporary art in Estonia. We introduce the best of the art world, curators active in the international arena, and of course exhibitions of Estonian artists. November, Valga 23RD VALGA ART MONTH Kaja Sisask +372 766 9974, 5349 4175 kajasisask@gmail.com www.valgakultuurikeskus.ee 1. 7.01., Tallinn 2ND TALLINN BACH MUSIC FESTIVAL Ars Musica Estonica MTÜ +372 5688 3828 info@arsmusica.ee www.arsmusica.ee The Tallinn Bach Music Festival developed from the popular annual organ music series in the first week of January in St Nicholas church and concert hall, initiated by Andres Uibo. It is a beautiful New-Year wish to all citizens of Tallinn and guests. Best Estonian and guest musicians play Johann Sebastian Bach s organ music, instrumental pieces and choir music. The artistic director is Andres Uibo. 2. 4.01., Viljandi SCHOOLJAZZ = JAZZ SCHOOL 2013 MTÜ Viljandi Vanamuusika Festival +372 5665 9257 trall@viljandimaa.ee www.kultuur.edu.ee/muusika Camp-festival for young rhythm musicians with excellent teachers, workshops and concerts. 5. 13.01., Pärnu PÄRNU DAYS OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC 15

Festivals in Estonia 2013 MUSIC Eesti Arnold Schönbergi Ühing schoenberg@schoenberg.ee www.schoenberg.ee The theme of the Pärnu Contemporary Music Days is Futurism 2. The festival examines the futurist concepts of various fields and presents artworks created in the futurist spirit. The programme includes a symposium, concerts, workshops, exhibitions, performances. 1. 9.02., Tallinn, Jõhvi, Pärnu, Tartu MUSTONENFEST Eesti Kontsert +372 614 7736 tuuli.metsoja@concert.ee www.concert.ee The series of baroque music concerts was initiated by Andres Mustonen and Hortus Musicus in 1989, and now carries the name MustonenFest. The festival in 2013 presents Krzysztof Penderecki and Miša Maiski, international soloists, mixed choir Latvija, monastery choir Optina Pustõn from St Petersburg, Belgian old music ensemble B Rock. The gala concert includes mezzo-soprano Anneli Peebo, violin-player Friedeman Eichhorn and Mor Biron, concertmaster of the Berliner Philharmoniker bassoon group. 9.02., Tallinn FESTIVAL PERFECT SILENCE Tallinna Filharmoonia +372 669 9940 fila@filharmoonia.ee www.filharmoonia.ee The festival of the record company ECM s soloists and composers offers high-quality, surprising and creatively open music. The programme includes works that cross the genre boundaries and seeks the meeting points of classical, ethno and jazz music. 9. 10.02., Tartu 19TH ESTONIAN MIXED CHOIR COMPETITION TULJAK Eesti Segakooride Liit esl@kul.ee www.segakoorideliit.ee 16 The competition takes place in Miina Härma Gymnasium and includes 30 choirs in 4 categories. In addition to the competition, the choirs perform on 9 February at 5 p.m. in Tartu University Hall and at 9 p.m. at the Night Concert in St John s Church. 14. 23.02., Tallinn 7TH TALLINN WINTER FESTIVAL Pille Lille Muusikute Toetusfond +372 5648 4244 plmf@plmf.ee www.plmf.ee The concerts take place in the Town Hall and Estonia Concert Hall and present the best Estonian musicians and guests from abroad. The festival marks the anniversary of the Pille Lill Music Fund, which this time collects donations to purchase instruments for talented Estonian musicians. 15. 24.02., Otepää LEIGO ICE MUSIC FESTIVAL

MUSIC MTÜ Leigo Kontserdid +372 509 1344 leigo@leigo.ee www.leigo.ee 21. 24.02., Pärnu WINTER BLUES FESTIVAL THE BLUE ICICLE Üllar Kallau +372 551 2969 yllar@parnublues.ee www.parnublues.ee Blues concerts take place in different venues in Pärnu and there are workshops and master classes both for the young and for experienced musicians, supervised by internationally acclaimed professionals. The composer Alo Mattiisen who was born in Jõgeva, became known for his patriotic songs. The event dedicated to him was started in 1997 and presents ensembles of schoolchildren from all over Estonia. 10. 24.03., Pärnu CHILDREN AND YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL JAM OF MUSIC MTÜ Pärnu Kontserdibüroo +372 442 6782, 517 7984 helen.erastus@gmail.com www.parnukontsert.ee The festival starts with the competition of vocal ensembles and continues with various concerts and workshops. In 2013, Estonian Music Days focus on juxtapositions and oppositions. Composers, musicians, time periods and cultural fields are placed next to and opposite one another. Additionally we can witness how the cross-cutting theme of the festival a piano work, performed by various musicians at many concerts is turned into classics. The festival, held since 1979, concentrates on the Estonian composers most recent music. ESTONIAN MUSIC DAYS 8. 9.03., Jõgeva 17TH ALO MATTIISEN MUSIC DAYS Maret Oja +372 520 2244 viiskoori@gmail.com www.joggym.edu.ee www.hot.ee/alomattiisen 1. 7.04., Tallinn ESTONIAN MUSIC DAYS 2013 Eesti Heliloojate Liit +372 646 6536 heliloojate.liit@gmail.com www.helilooja.ee Photo: Mait Jüriado 17

Festivals in Estonia 2013 MUSIC 4. 6.04., Tallinn TALLINN MUSIC WEEK Musiccase OÜ info@tallinnmusicweek.ee www.tallinnmusicweek.ee www.facebook.com/tallinnmusicweek 4. 6.04., Viljandi MUSIC TRIAD Tartu Ülikooli Viljandi Kultuuriakadeemia +372 5669 8839 muusikatriaad@kultuur.edu.ee kultuur.edu.ee/muusikatriaad 5.04., Võru WERRO ROCK 2013 MTÜ Võrumaa Noorte Muusikute Ühendus +372 5395 8311 info@werrorock.com www.werrorock.com Werro Rock brings together some of the best new upcoming rock bands. It takes place for the ninth time in a small town in southern Estonia called Võru. 18. 21.04., Tallinn 13TH INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL TALLINN 2013 Eesti Kooriühing +372 627 4451, 627 4450 kooriyhing@kul.ee www.kooriyhing.ee The Tallinn Choral Festival offers a chance to listen to high-level concert choirs from over the world. The festival includes both the choral competition and a series of concerts in churches, schools and concert halls of Tallinn. 19. 28.04., Tallinn and other venues across Estonia 24TH TALLINN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL JAZZKAAR 2013 MTÜ Jazzkaare Sõprade Ühing +372 666 0030 info@jazzkaar.ee www.jazzkaar.ee 18 The spring festival presents the best Estonian and world jazz musicians. Jazz is performed in concert halls and in open spaces. Estonian jazz awards are presented. 26. 27.04., Mooste ESTONIAN FOLK MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS FESTIVAL MOISEKATSI ELOHELÜ 2013 MTÜ Folgisellide Selts +372 508 7825 yllepodekrat@hot.ee folkfest.polvamaa.ee The festival revives Estonian folk music through contemporary music projects. The competition-concert tests the performers vocal, instrumental and technical skills and their imagination. The undertaking promotes folk music in Estonian music culture, providing links between the old and the new. The patron of the festival is Ingrid Rüütel. May, Tartu AUTHOR SONG FESTIVAL MAY SONG

MUSIC Luteeriuse Sõprade Ühing +372 744 2229 mailaul2012@mail.ee www.mailaul.ee FESTIVAL ORIENT The festival marks its 10th anniversary. The aim of the festival is to encourage the author-performer type creative tradition. Each spring, authors concerts and joint concerts are organised in the club Genialistid. 4. 5.05., Viimsi 4TH VIIMSI JAZZPOPFEST Viimsi Vallavalitsus, Kristel Pedak +372 5551 9561 jazzpopfest@viimsivv.ee www.viimsivald.ee/viimsi-popjazzfestival 19.05. 2.06., Narva INTERNATIONAL JEVGENI MRAVINSKI MUSIC FESTIVAL Narva Linnavalitsuse kultuuriosakond, Anatoli Štšura +372 359 9120 kultuur@narva.ee www.narva.ee The Jevgeni Mravinski Music Festival was initiated in 1995 to remember the stay of this outstanding 20th century conductor in Narva and the Narva-Jõesuu seaside resort. The famous maestro used to come here in holidays, to rest from his work with St Petersburg orchestra and professorship at the conservatoire. The programme includes symphonic, choir, as well as chamber music by mainly Estonian and Russian performers, but also by artists from other countries. 19 29.05. 2.06., Tallinn FESTIVAL ORIENT 2013 ERP OÜ +372 5347 7032 inna.kivi@erpmusic.com www.festivalorient.com Festival Orient is the longestrunning Eastern Music Festival in the Baltic countries and has been and still is the only festival dedi- Photo: Peeter Vähi

Festivals in Estonia 2013 MUSIC cated to authentic Asian music. Year 2013 will see and hear performers from India, Tibet, Syria, Azerbaijan etc. In addition to concerts there are introductory talks by the artistic director Peeter Vähi, as well as teachings by Buddhist gurus. A totally new idea is an Oriental market at the Song Festival Grounds during the event. 6. 8.06., Saue, Tallinn 11TH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ-IMPROVISATION FESTIVAL VISION Kristiina Liivik +372 516 3128 saue.mk@mail.ee www.noortejazz.ee Vision is a festival for young people tackling the topics of jazz and improvisation. Musicians of the future introduce their work and interpretations. 6. 9.06., Tartu 12TH FESTIVAL OF ESTONIAN COMPOSERS Luteeriuse Sõprade Ühing +372 744 2229 composer@composer.ee www.composer.ee The festival is the biggest contemporary music event in Estonia, presenting new Estonian music, premieres by professional musicians, concerts, composers workshops, night university, etc. The chief composer in 2013 is Arvo Pärt and the performers include the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and others. 6. 9.06., Türi TÜRI SPRING FESTIVAL Iren Lill kevadfestival@tyri.ee www.kevadfestival.tyri.ee Türi Spring Festival provides a rich cultural contribution to the unique spring atmosphere of the Estonian Spring Capital Türi. The event brings together classical music and nature. Alongside many concerts and recitals there are guided walks, movies, readings and exhibitions. The concert programs emphasise works inspired by nature and include music from the baroque up to the present day. 20 7. 9.06., Viljandi VILJANDI CAMP- FESTIVAL BAGPIPE AND ANOTHER MTÜ Viljandi Vanamuusika Festival +372 5665 9257 trall@viljandimaa.ee www.folk.ee/opistu The festival offers genuine bagpipe music. Each year, another musical instrument is included as well, producing new possibilities. In 2013 the bagpipes are supplemented by ukulele. 7.06. 30.08., Pärnu 11TH PÄRNU ORGAN FESTIVAL EELK Pärnu Eliisabeti kogudus +372 444 3459 jaanus.torrim@eelk.ee www.eliisabet.ee At 8 p.m. every Friday evening, from early June to end of August, St Elizabeth Church in Pärnu organises organ music concerts.

MUSIC 8.06., Kuressaare 50TH SONG FESTIVAL OF SAARE COUNTY LET THERE BE ONE ISLAND Saare Maavalitsus, Valve Heiberg +372 452 0526, 520 4650 valve.heiberg@saare.ee www.saareline.ee The festival celebrates 150 years from the first song festival in Saaremaa. This year s event focuses on the creation myths of the island and also of various other islands in the world. Both traditional and choral songs written specifically for this event are performed. The artistic director is Pilvi Karu, director-scriptwriter Ott Aardam. 8.06.,Tartu BLUES FESTIVAL MOTHER RIVER BLUES 2013 MTÜ Lauluraamat +372 5348 8180 info@emajoebluus.com www.emajoebluus.com Photo: MTÜ Lauluraamat The first festival took place in June 2012, a joint venture of the Tartu Blues Club and Trehv club. The festival concerts take place in Club Trehv. The programme includes about 20 concerts and performances from 12 p.m. 24 p.m. BLUES FESTIVAL MOTHER RIVER BLUES 9. 15.06., Tallinn 8TH TALLINN GUITAR FESTIVAL Tallinna Kitarrifestival MTÜ +372 508 6301 tiitpeterson@hot.ee www.kitarrifestival.ee The festival presents fascinating music and superb guitarists from Spain, Brazil and elsewhere. 9.06. 11.09., across Estonia NARGEN FESTIVAL SA Lootsi Koda +372 510 1723 tikerpuu@msn.com www.nargenfestival.ee 15. 16.06., Sõru 6TH SÕRU JAZZ FESTIVAL Kauni Muusika MTÜ, Guido Kangur guido.kangur@gmail.com www.kaunismuusika.ee Sõru Jazz Festival takes place on Hiiumaa Island on the eve of St John s Day, preferably in the open air, weather permitting. The festival is organised in cooperation with Emmaste rural municipality. 17. 23.06., Suure-Jaani 16TH SUURE-JAANI MUSIC FESTIVAL 21

Festivals in Estonia 2013 MUSIC Suure-Jaani Vallavalitsus, Eesti Kontsert, Rahvusvaheline Artur Kapp i Ühing +372 435 5444, 5332 1335 5656 5356 kul.suure-jaani@suure-jaani.ee, leili@suure-jaani.ee www.muusikafestival.suure-jaani.ee The 16th festival traditionally ends with the St John s Night bonfire. Although music is diverse, the focus is on classical and Estonian music. Musicians and composers talk about their work, concerts take place in the morning, lunchtime, evening and at midnight. For years the highlight has been the sunrise concert at 3 in the morning on 23 June on Hüpassaare bog island. 19.06., Jõgeva town and parish FESTIVAL OF THE SHORTEST NIGHTS SOUNDS OF A SUMMER NIGHT Jõgeva Kultuurikeskus Airi Rütter +372 516 5236 info@jogevakultuurikeskus.ee www.jogevakultuurikeskus.ee Jõgeva continues the shortest summer night tradition, offering sounds of night music in Jõgeva and in the parish. 22. 24.06., Tallinn INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MILITARY ORCHESTRAS EST-TATTOO 2013 MTÜ Est-Tattoo +372 502 1160 tiit@kim.ee www.esttattoo.ee The festival title suggests excellent entertainment: pretty uniforms and elaborate marching. The programme includes various shows, gymnasts, orchestra music, from local as well as foreign guests. The undertaking also celebrates the Victory Day and the day of the territorial defence army. 27. 30.06., Tartu and other venues in Estonia INTERNATIONAL STREET ORGAN FESTIVAL 2013 Eesti Teatri- ja Muusikamuuseum risto.lehiste@tmm.ee www.tmm.ee 27.06. 14.07., Rapla County 21ST RAPLA CHURCH MUSIC FESTIVAL Pille Lille Muusikute Toetusfond +372 5648 4244 plmf@plmf.ee www.plmf.ee The festival has been introducing church music from across the world for 20 years in Rapla Church of Mary-Magdalene and various other county churches. Performers are always from home and abroad. Since 2010 the artistic director is the opera singer Pille Lill. There is also a summer school with master classes for string instrument players, conductors and singers. 28. 29.06., Vana-Vigala HARD ROCK CAMP 2013 22

MUSIC Rokipidu OÜ kaido@hardrockclub.ee www.hardrocklaager.ee TALLINN OLD TOWN JAZZON FESTIVAL The biggest summer festival of hard rock and metal in Estonia. 28. 30.06., Pärnu 12TH PÄRNU HARMONICA FESTIVAL AND COMPETITION BALTIC-NORDIC OPEN MTÜ Suupilliklubi Piccolo +372 5664 3401 parpiccolo@hot.ee www.piccolo.ee Pärnu Harmonica Festival is the biggest music festival in Nordic and Baltic countries, where the main instrument is harmonica, played by both amateurs and professionals. The international event also welcomes concertine-players. 28. 30.06., Tallinn TALLINN OLD TOWN JAZZON FESTIVAL JazzON MTÜ +372 5699 0877 info@jazzon.ee www.jazzon.ee Remembering the successful start of Tallinn Old Town JazzOn Festival in summer 2012, the event s team invites everyone to enjoy refreshing summer jazz rhythms again. It not only offers a geographically and stylistically wide programme performed by an international set of professional musicians, but also invites you to this amazing experience for free. 28.06. 14.07., Ida-Viru County MUSIC FESTIVAL OF SEVEN TOWNS Jõhvi kontserdimaja Piia Tamm +372 5561 0512 piia.tamm@concert.ee www.concert.ee/uus/seitsmelinna-muusika www.concert.ee/uus/seitsmelinnamuusika Photo: JazzON MTÜ 23

Festivals in Estonia 2013 MUSIC The festival takes place in Ida- Virumaa for the 14th time. The aim is to find and introduce different concert venues and the county and thus bring it closer to the rest of Estonia. The concerts offer classical chamber music, old music, jazz and light music. The venues include churches, manor houses, concert houses and open-air stages. 29.06., Tartu POP CHOIR FESTIVAL 2013 SA Tartu Muusikafestival +372 736 1561 popkooripidu@gmail.com www.popkooripidu.ee Pop Choir Festival was first launched in 2012 and takes place again at Tartu Song Festival Grounds in summer 2013. The stage is taken by a choir of 7000 singers, the best known Estonian soloists and the Estonian Dream Big Band. Together they perform popular songs from the Estonian pop and rock music repertoire. Singing together are the key words of this festival. The line between the performers and the audience is almost invisible. July, Tallinn MANKA BOUTIQUE POP FESTIVAL MTÜ PX Band +372 5551 8590 pxman@mail.ru www.mankaboutique.com 3. 6.07., Saaremaa Island THE SOUNDS OF THE ORGANS OF SAAREMAA 2013 MTÜ Helisevad Orelid +372 527 4997 www.helisevadorelid.ee The concerts of the classical music festival The Sounds of the Organs of Saaremaa take place in 4 churches: Valjala, Mustjala, Karja, Kaarma and perform music by Bach, Händel, Caccini, Giordani, Stradella, Gounod, Mascagni, Schubert, Schumann, Franck, Massenet, Strauss, Elgar, Süda, Raid, Pärt and others. 3. 6.07., Tallinn ÕLLESUMMER 20 OÜ Meediaekspress +372 611 2112 info@ollesummer.ee www.ollesummer.ee Õllesummer beer festival is the biggest outdoor festival in the Baltic countries visited by 50 000 people annually. More than 100 artists perform on 8 stages within the 4 festival days. There are various attractions for all ages and a wide selection of food and drinks. 3. 7.07., Haapsalu 20TH HAAPSALU EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL MTÜ Studio Vocale, Toomas Siitan +372 529 9117 info@studiovocale.ee www.studiovocale.ee The festival was founded in the beautiful western Estonian summer resort town Haapsalu in 1994. The annual event is one of the major festivals in its own genre in Estonia and has caught the attention of many outstanding foreign art- 24

MUSIC ÕLLESUMMER 4. 6.07., Pärnu COMPETITION-FESTIVAL PÄRNU BALLAD 2013 Photo: Jelena Rudi ists. The aim is to bring our professional musicians, as well as the audiences, closer to the early music area through high-level performances. 3. 7.07., Muhu, Saaremaa and Abruka islands MUHU FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL JUU JÄÄB 2013 Eesti Saarte Kultuuriühendus MTÜ +372 553 3269 festival@nordicsounds.ee www.nordicsounds.ee/juujaab Already 17th time the Juu Jääb festival takes place on the picturesque islands of Muhu, Saaremaa and Abruka. Every summer these little islands become a meeting place for people who come and gather here to celebrate music. The festival wants to look like its audience young at heart, but experienced; peaceful but adventurous. 25 MTÜ Loovus-looduskoda Rannarada, MTÜ Pärnu Kontserdibüroo +372 522 2395, 524 1302 toomasvoll@gmail.com jaano@ots.ee www.valgre.ee The international festival and pop and jazz singers competition is dedicated to Raimond Valgre s 100th anniversary. It offers workshops, café concerts and a competition-concert and the final gala. The jury selects 20 singers for the final round, who besides a freely chosen piece have to sing one song by Valgre. 5. 7.07., Kihelkonna 18TH KIHELKONNA CHURCH MUSIC DAYS Rene Reinsoo +372 517 7350 kihelkonna@eelk.ee

Festivals in Estonia 2013 MUSIC The ancient Kihelkonna Church has been organising church music days for 18 summers, with the aim of playing beautiful music and also inform the audience that Kihelkonna Church has the oldest organ in the country. 6.07., Kilingi-Nõmme FESTIVAL SCHILLING MTÜ Huumus +372 5668 1339 schilling@schilling.ee www.schilling.ee 10. 14.07., Viljandi 28TH VILJANDI OLD MUSIC FESTIVAL Viljandi Vanamuusika Festival MTÜ +372 5665 9257 trall@viljandimaa.ee kultuuri.net/muusika/vanamuusika/ Six successful Schillings mean that there must be a seventh. One of the best-loved Estonian small festivals indeed happens this year as well, on the first Saturday of July when the summer heat, the scent of pine trees and some mosquitos welcome the international artists and the crowds. 10. 14.07., Mustjala 15TH MUSTJALA MUSIC FESTIVAL MUSTJALA PATTERNS The festival is the oldest of its kind in Estonia, having started in 1982. The concerts take place in churches, various halls and other venues. 11. 14.07., Lihula INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL LIHULA MUSIC DAYS MTÜ Lihula Muusikapäevad +372 5592 6342 info@lihulamuusikapaevad.com www.lihulamuusikapaevad.com Photo: Aron Urb FESTIVAL SCHILLING Mustjala Vallavalitsus, MTÜ Mustjala muusikafestival +372 5322 9703 kalle@mustjala.ee www.mustjalafestival.ee www.mustjala.ee The festival was initiated by the younger members of the world-renowned Järvi clan, whose ancestors were connected with Lihula. The event offers high-level classical music and an art exhibition. Music is performed in various exciting and unusual venues. 26

MUSIC 11. 14.07., Pärnu PÄRNU INTERNATIONAL SAXOPHONE FESTIVAL SAX.FEST Ivo Lille +372 5649 8665 ivo@saksofon.ee www.saksofon.ee The festival brings to Pärnu saxophone players and music fans from all over Estonia and elsewhere in the world. Concerts take place in various venues, and master classes are organised. 12. 14.07., Hiiumaa Island 15TH HIIUMAA CHAMBER MUSIC DAYS MTÜ Hiiumaa Kammermuusika +372 5199 5501 hiiukammer@hot.ee www.hot.ee/hiiukammer The Music Days started in 1999, and have now spread all over Hiiumaa. The aim is to present highlevel and diverse chamber music at reasonably priced concerts. There is something for children and jazz lovers as well. 13.07., Kidise KIDISE POND MUSIC MTÜ Kidise Kontserditalu +372 501 6898 kidise@kidise.ee www.kidise.ee The second Kidise Pond Music takes place in Kidise Music Farm. The place is mysterious, in the middle of nowhere. Ten kilometres from the big road, at the end of the power line, amidst raccoons, cranes and wild boars. It is a primordial and untouched place, where good people, great music, good food and nature meet. 16. 23.07., Pärnu PÄRNU MUSIC FESTIVAL AND JÄRVI ACADEMY MTÜ Järvi Festival +372 5656 8754 kristjanhallik@jarvifestival.ee www.jarvifestival.ee The Pärnu music festival and the Järvi Academy continue the long tradition in Pärnu. The artistic adviser is Paavo Järvi. It is primarily an orchestral festival, as musicians from all over the world come and play in the orchestra, but it also presents excellent soloists. Järvi Academy offers high-level music education to many young musicians. 18. 21.07., Hiiumaa Island 9TH HIIUMAA FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL Astrid Nõlvak astrid.nolvak@hiiufolk.ee www.hiiufolk.ee 18. 23.07., Tartu FESTIVAL GLASPERLENSPIEL 2013 ERP OÜ, Tartu Linnavalitsus +372 565 5656 kadri.kiis@erpmusic.com www.klaasparlimang.com 27

Festivals in Estonia 2013 MUSIC The festival Glasperlenspiel (The Glass Bead Game) directed by Peeter Vähi has got its inspiration from the novel by Hermann Hesse. It is a very special musical event in Estonian summer where music lovers can enjoy performers from all over the world. 24. 28.07., Haapsalu, Uuemõisa 20TH HAAPSALU STRING FESTIVAL MTÜ Haapsalu Kontserdiühing +372 5564 5969 ingrid.arro@gmail.com www.hmk.edu.ee/kontserdiyhing The tradition of the String Festival began in Haapsalu in 1994. This is a beautiful summer event in a holiday resort focusing on string music from classical to jazz and pop. The impressive acoustics in Haapsalu Dome Church, St John s Church and Uuemõisa White Hall make it possible to present different string ensembles, soloists and orchestras. The artistic director of the festival is Eva Punder. FESTIVAL GLASPERLENSPIEL 24. 28.07., Hiiumaa Island MUSIC FESTIVAL HIIUMAA HOMECOMING MTÜ Hiiumaa Homecoming +372 501 9113 ermo.maeots@mv.hiiumaa.ee The festival initiators were the young Moscow musicians, who have been organising a similar event in the capital of Russia since 1998. The 2013 Hiiumaa festival is already the eighth. Performers include experienced musicians and those who have just started their career. Photo: Kaupo Kikkas 28

MUSIC 25. 28.07., Viljandi 21ST VILJANDI FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL MTÜ Eesti Pärimusmuusika Keskus +372 434 2050 folk@folk.ee www.folk.ee The festival once again invites people to Viljandi in the last weekend in July. The 2013 event focuses on ritual music linked with celebrating various holidays. This can be quiet and holy, but also loud and vivacious. About 200 performers give over 60 concerts. There are also workshops, films, exhibitions, a fairy-tale room, runo song centre, handicraft and much more. 29.07. 3.08., Pärnu PÄRNU BLUES DAYS 2013 Üllar Kallau +372 551 2969 yllar@parnublues.ee www.parnublues.ee The international blues festival offers lively concerts, and master classes for young and experienced musicians. 30.07. 3.08., Kuressaare 19TH KURESSAARE CHAMBER MUSIC DAYS MTÜ Kuressaare KammerFest +372 511 3118 kammerfest@kammerfest.ee www.kammerfest.ee Kuressaare Chamber Music Days the oldest international chamber music festival in Estonia is a popular and much awaited music event. In 2013 the following ensembles and solo musicians perform: string quartet Meta4 from Finland, tango group Conjunto Tipico Fernando Moreno with singer Patricia Nora from Argentina gives tango performance A Puro Tango, vocal group Amarcord Ensemble from Germany, and many others. August, Tabasalu 14TH TABASALU JAZZ FEST 29 MTÜ Tabasalu Kultuuriselts +372 507 9123 kalev@tabasalujazz.ee www.tabasalujazz.ee 1. 3.08., Viljandi ROCK RAMP MTÜ Rock Ramp +372 5377 7210 rockramp.viljandi@gmail.com www.rockramp.ee/rock Rock Ramp is a festival that introduces the best of Estonian rock. 1. 4.08., Tartu 9TH TARTU INTERNATIONAL WIND BAND FESTIVAL MÜRTSUB PILL MTÜ Puhkpilliorkester Tartu +372 528 7915 marguskasemaa@gmail.com www.potartu.ee Mürtsub pill is a cheerful international summer event filling Tartu city centre with diverse wind music. At the largest orchestral music

Festivals in Estonia 2013 MUSIC festival in Estonia one can listen to children s orchestras, dance to big band music and enjoy a grand concert by joint orchestras. 2. 3.08., Haapsalu FESTIVAL AUGUST BLUES LAG Muusikaagentuur, Haapsalu Kultuurikeskus info@lag.ee www.augustibluus.ee In 2013 the festival celebrates its 20th anniversary, turning Haapsalu into a blues paradise for two days and nights. The main concerts take place in the yard of the ancient episcopal castle; day programme includes workshops, traditional acoustic concert in the old railway station and a blues jam until the early hours in the night club at the culture centre. Performers arrive from ten countries, including the USA. 2. 3.08., Lutike LEIGO LAKE MUSIC FESTIVAL MTÜ Leigo Kontserdid +372 509 1344 leigo@leigo.ee www.leigo.ee 2. 11.08., Tallinn, across Estonia 27TH TALLINN INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVAL Eesti Kontsert +372 614 7710 info@concert.ee www.concert.ee The first festival took place in 1987 and has become a major organ music festival in the world. The Tallinn old town with its organs provides a special background. In 2013, 35 concerts are performed. A traditional part is the 2nd international organ festival for the young up to 19 years of age. The artistic director is Andres Uibo. 9. 11.08., Käsmu VIRU FOLK MTÜ Viru Folk, Peep Veedla +372 505 6240 peep@virufolk.ee www.virufolk.ee The visitors can listen to about 50 concerts of Nordic music, participate in film, poetry and environmental programmes and enjoy a trip on the sea on a Viking boat and other unusual vessels. 15. 21.08., Võru VÕRU BRASS MUSIC DAYS Ilmar Kudu +372 5347 2194 ikudu@hot.ee www.voru.ee muusikakool.voru.ee 20. 31.08., Tallinn 9TH TALLINN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL Pille Lille Muusikute Toetusfond +372 5648 4244 plmf@plmf.ee www.plmf.ee 30

MUSIC 29. 31.08., Tallinn FESTIVAL TOWERS OF TALLINN Corelli Music +372 648 5535 info@corelli.ee www.corelli.ee Photo: Sirli Bergström FESTIVAL TOWERS OF TALLINN The festival takes place in Tallinn churches and concert halls, presenting both local musicians and performers from abroad. In the festival tent on Freedom Square the public can hear young talented Estonian music school students. 22. 25.08., Pühalepa PÜHALEPA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 MTÜ Kerema Kultuurikoda +372 515 6329 keremakultuurikoda@gmail.com www.keremakultuurikoda.ee Pühalepa Music Festival 2013 that takes place on Hiiumaa Island presents a variety of early music and contemporary composers works, including Erkki-Sven Tüür, who was born on Hiiumaa. In 2013 the programme includes H. I. F. Biber s Vesperae longiores ac breviores, conductor Simon Carrington (UK). The artistic director of the festival is Endrik Üksvärav. 31 Towers of Tallinn brings together the history of Tallinn and contemporary creative work, introducing the cit y s f amous silhouette through different eras of music. The whole city, all the way to the sea, is filled with music, from medieval and baroque to popular melodies, jazz and contemporary music. The performers are Estonian top musicians and also young artists and children s choirs. Exciting events throughout three days, concerts with style end elegance, beautiful music and fascinating views of both the City of Tallinn and far across the sea. 18. 22.09., Viljandi VILJANDI GUITAR FESTIVAL 2013

Festivals in Estonia 2013 MUSIC MTÜ Viljandi Kitarrifestival +372 507 9909 info@viljandiguitar.ee www.viljandiguitar.ee Viljandi Guitar Festival 2013 takes place for the sixth time and features talented artists from Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Germany. One of this year s most important events is a cooperation project of Viljandi Guitar Festival and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir. As a result, talented guitar players together with the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir perform new work of famous Estonian composers and musicians Tauno Aints, Robert Jürjendal and Raul Sööt. 19.09. 1.10., Tallinn 20TH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ORTHODOX SACRED MUSIC CREDO MTÜ Credo Festivalid +372 645 5197 credo@festivalcredo.com www.festivalcredo.com The international Credo festival of Orthodox sacred music has taken place since 1994. The festival is scheduled around the Orthodox feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God (21 September). The festival aims to preserve and popularize the Orthodox musical culture. Every year the festival offers some of the finest examples of Orthodox music, from early Christian liturgical chants to compositions by modern-day composers. 26. 28.09., Tallinn AUTUMN FESTIVAL OF ESTONIAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND THEATRE Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia sygisfestival@ema.edu.ee www.ema.edu.ee 4. 5.10., Kihnu Island 3RD KIHNU FIDDLE FESTIVAL SA Kihnu Kultuuriruum +372 513 4555 kultuuriruum@kihnu.ee www.kultuuriruum.ee Kihnu Fiddle Festival is held in honour of all the fiddlers in Kihnu and it is also a good opportunity to invite the best Estonian and international fiddlers and violinists together on our small island. The festival features seminars, workshops, concerts and dance parties. 10. 13.10., Tartu 18TH INTERNATIONAL TARTU EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL ORIENT ET OCCIDENT Festivitas Artium raho@festivitas.ee www.festivitas.ee 23. 26.10., Pärnu 31ST PÄRNU ACCORDION MUSIC FESTIVAL Accordion Music Group MTÜ +372 5656 2796 valdo.vark@gmail.com www.hot.ee/tremoloao 32

MUSIC 1. 3.11., Tartu TARTU JAZZ AND RHYTHM MUSIC FESTIVAL IDEAJAZZ CHRISTMAS JAZZ FESTIVAL MTÜ Rajamuusika info@ideejazz.ee www.ideejazz.ee The festival offers Estonian music of good ideas, gathering in Tartu the best of Estonian jazz and rhythm music. 21. 23.11., Lääne-Viru County 5TH VÄIKE-MAARJA MUSIC FESTIVAL Pille Lille Muusikute Toetusfond +372 5648 4244 plmf@plmf.ee www.plmf.ee The aim of the festival is to bring the best Estonian music culture to Lääne-Viru County. The 5th undertaking pays homage to the talented tenor Vello Jürna from Väike- Maarja, whose name was given to the 2nd contest of vocalists. The festival has been presenting talented young musicians and in cooperation with local music school organised master courses in piano, violin and singing. 28.11. 12.12., Tallinn and other venues across Estonia CHRISTMAS JAZZ FESTIVAL MTÜ Jazzkaare Sõprade Ühing +372 666 0030 info@jazzkaar.ee www.jazzkaar.ee 33 Before Christmas, the Christmas Jazz Festival presents lovely jazz concerts in Estonian churches and concert venues, featuring recognized local and foreign performers. 1.12.13. 6.01.14., across Estonia CHRISTMAS MUSIC FESTIVAL CHURCH HOLIDAYS IN ST MARY S LAND Photo: Jevgeni Kulikov, Jazzkaar

Festivals in Estonia 2013 THEATRE Corelli Music +372 648 5535 info@corelli.ee www.corelli.ee In 2010, Corelli Music expanded its concert series to a Christmas music festival, which offers wonderful musical experiences through the whole month. The opening concerts introduce organ, the king of musical instruments; the following Advent concerts bring the holiday spirit to rural churches, manors and other venues. The last festival concert is on 6 January 2014. Contemporary musicians bring the colours and atmosphere of distant ages to modern people. 7.12., Rakvere INTERNATIONAL NEOFOLK, DARK FOLK, INDUSTRIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL DARKLAND FIRE IV MTÜ Tumemaine Tuli +372 5661 8636 ristoku@gmail.com www.facebook.com/festivaldf Rakvere invites people for the fourth time to enjoy the music of selected artists at the neofolk/ dark folk/industrial music festival Darkland Fire IV. 15. 17.02., Viljandi 11TH STUDENT THEATRE DAYS Tartu Ülikooli Viljandi Kultuuriakadeemia +372 5669 8839 hannele@kultuur.edu.ee www.tudengiteater.ee Student Theatre Days is the only festival in Estonia for amateur student theatre groups. It takes place for the 11th time, bringing to Viljandi student theatres from all over Estonia, who perform, study in workshops, get feedback from theatre professionals. In cooperation with the student theatres in the neighbouring countries, a few groups come from abroad. 16.03., Tallinn MADE IN ESTONIA MARATHON 34 Kanuti Gildi SAAL +372 646 4704 www.saal.ee Made In Estonia Marathon is a oneday festival of mini-forms introducing different understandings of performing arts. The stage of Kanuti Gildi SAAL is invaded by dance, theatre, film, video, painting, sculpture, performance, music and other possible and impossible art works prepared exclusively for this event. 15.05., Tartu 11TH THEATRE FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS CLAY BIRD Tartu Kroonuaia Kool, Katrin Luts +372 736 1946, 5663 8942 savilind@kroonu.tartu.ee savilind.kroonu.tartu.ee Clay Bird is a theatre festival for children and young adults with special educational needs. These children are sincere, fresh and fascinating on stage. The theatre festival is a place where pure joy is born and all participants are always winners.

THEATRE Photo: Ave Kaing-Kaabel 23. 26.05., Viljandi 17TH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PUPPET THEATRES THEATRE IN A SUITCASE Viljandi Nukuteater MA Altmar Looris +372 433 4295, 527 7129 nukuteater@viljandi.ee www.viljandinukuteater.ee The international puppet theatre festival has offered fascinating TALLINN TREFF FESTIVAL theatre impressions and a creative atmosphere for 17 years. Besides the main programme, there is an open-air Puppet theatre fair, workshops, a Club of Good Thought. Open-air performances are free. 6. 10.06., Tallinn TALLINN TREFF FESTIVAL NUKU +372 667 9531 festival@nuku.ee www.nuku.ee 35 The interdisciplinary festival called Tallinn Treff has been taking place since 2007. It has become a meeting point for puppet theatre, drama, dance, circus, music and animation. In 2013 Treff carries a slogan Culture saves the world and focuses on environmental issues. The main goal of the festival is to offer the best in visual art and introduce the new generation of arts. 6. 12.06., Pärnu PÄRNU INTERNATIONAL OPERA MUSIC FESTIVAL PROMFEST Erki Pehk +372 5665 6654 info@promfest.ee www.promfest.ee The festival for the lovers of opera music. The programme concentrates on young singers and audience and consists of four parts: the Klaudia Taev competition for opera singers, the opera production, master class and concerts. The first, the only international competition for singers in Estonia, is the central event of PromFest. This year s opera is The Tsar s

Festivals in Estonia 2013 THEATRE Photo: Gabriela Liivamägi SUMMER ARIA. SYNTHESIS OF ARTS Bride by Nikolai Rimski-Korsakov. The main roles are performed by previous competition laureates. 9.06. 11.09., across Estonia NARGEN FESTIVAL SA Lootsi Koda +372 510 1723 tikerpuu@msn.com www.nargenfestival.ee 8. 20.07., Viljandi 21ST NOTAFE MTÜ Evestuudio +372 517 9773 eve@notafe.ee www.notafe.ee An international festival of performing arts with workshops and discussions. 10.07. 10.08., Pärnu SUMMER ARIA. SYNTHESIS OF ARTS Pärnu Ooper +372 5850 7452 ooper@parnu.ee www.ooper.parnu.ee Summer Aria is a singular open-air music theatre festival in the summer capital Pärnu. The highlights 36 this year include the productions of Mozart s opera La clemenza di Tito and Donizetti s opera Anna Bolena, both performed late in the warm summer evenings in the courtyard of Pärnu Old Town which has excellent acoustics. The festival is meant for those who seek inspiring artistic enjoyment. Artistic director is Andrus Kallastu. 21. 28.07., Saaremaa Island SAAREMAA OPERA DAYS Eesti Kontsert +372 614 7700 info@concert.ee www.concert.ee/kava-2013 The Opera Days have become an internationally renowned open-air event. The guests at the 2013 festival are three opera theatres from Georgia: Tbilisi Zakaria Paliashvili State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet, Batumi Opera and Ballet Theatre and the Kutaisi Meliton Balanchivadze Opera and Ballet Theatre. They perform Donizetti s Lucia di Lammermoor, Verdi s Rigoletto, Puccini s Madama Butterfly, Verdi s Attila and the gala concert Wagner and Verdi 200.

THEATRE 9. 18.08., Tallinn BIRGITTA FESTIVAL Tallinna Filharmoonia +372 669 9940 fila@filharmoonia.ee www.birgitta.ee The festival unites medieval convent milieu with today s music theatre in all their variety. Komische Oper Berlin presents Kurt Weill- Bertolt Brecht s The Seven Deadly Sins, the cooperation with the festival PromFest and the Kaunas Opera and Ballet theatre results in Rimski-Korsakov s opera The Tsar s Bride, the Kremlin Ballet shows the romantic ballet based on Petipa s choreography, Corsair, and a fantasy on the music of Mozart and Rossini Figaro. Estonia is represented by a youth opera by Olav Ehala and Leelo Tungal, Arabella. 2. 8.09., Tartu ESTONIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL DRAMA 2013 SA Eesti Teatri Festival +372 5564 4413 info@festival.ee www.festival.ee Photo: Nele Tammeaid ESTONIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL DRAMA Drama 2013 is an Estonian theatre curator festival, its programme is put together by Iir Hermeliin. In addition to the main programme, the festival also has an extensive off-programme. 6. 21.09., Tallinn ESTONIAN NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE 100 A HOUSE FULL OF MUSIC Rahvusooper Estonia +372 683 1210 info@opera.ee www.opera.ee On 6 September 2013 one hundred years ago, the Estonian National Opera House opened to the public. The festival starts with an opening ceremony on 6 September, followed by a Theatre Market and a concert Verdi and Wagner Most Famous Opera Choruses on 8 September, as well as the Fashion Show of Opera Costumes, Swan Lake with 100 swans (in cooperation with the Latvian National Opera), Tõnu Kõrvits first opera Butterfly, recounting the early years of the theatre, a ballet gala and grand opera gala. October, Tallinn 9TH THEATRE FESTIVAL GOLDEN MASK IN ESTONIA MTÜ ART-Forum, Irina Lygach +372 5667 3100 irina@art-forum.ee www.goldenmask.ee 37

Festivals in Estonia 2013 FILM The festival Golden Mask in Estonia is one of the most important theatre events of the year, uniting Russian and Estonian audiences. The festival shows the best Russian performances, which have become the nominees and the winners of the Russian festival Golden Mask. All performances are provided with simultaneous interpretation into the Estonian language. 18. 24.03., Tartu 10TH WORLDFILM FESTIVAL MTÜ Maailmafilmi Ühing, Eesti Rahva Muuseum festival@worldfilm.ee www.worldfilm.ee Worldfilm is a festival dedicated to documentary cinema, where anthropological and ethnographical documentaries from all over the world are screened. Each year, the festival becomes a lively community of filmmakers and the audience. About 50 films are screened during the festival week. In addition to the film program the festival usually involves special programs, exhibitions, workshops and meetings with filmmakers. HAAPSALU HORROR AND FANTASY FILM FESTIVAL HÕFF 12. 20.04., Tallinn, Tartu 8TH JAPANESE ANIMATION FESTIVAL JAFF MTÜ Otaku, Tallinnfilm +372 5568 4239 animefest@hot.ee www.animefest.eu 24. 28.04., Haapsalu 8TH HAAPSALU HORROR AND FANTASY FILM FESTIVAL HÕFF 38 MTÜ Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival +372 631 4640 hoff@poff.ee www.hoff.ee HÕFF is a marathon of horror and fantasy films in the mud capital of Estonia, Haapsalu. The programme includes the best efforts in the field of recent years, the forgotten classics, trash, cult, freak and extreme cinema. The festival attracts international film people and has become the much-awaited spring event. July, Pärnu PÄRNU FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL FIDEOFEST Photo: Tanel Meos

FILM MTÜ Academia Gustaviana Selts +372 501 5672 nongrata@nongrata.ee www.nongrata.ee/film/film.html The aim of the Pärnu film and video festival is to map Estonian audiovisual landscape beyond media (film, video art, documentary anthropology, virtual media), offering noncommercial experimental events. of contemporary society, presents portraits of interesting people, art and music. Children and young adults can take part in workshops and watch the competition programme of children s films. There is also a special programme of films that introduce Estonian national cultural heritage. September, Tallinn INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL OF JAPAN ZIPANGU EST Helen Merila +372 564 0649 helen.merila7@gmail.com www.zipanguest.eu 1. 21.07., Pärnu (laureate films and itinerant programme 7. 21.07., across Estonia) 27TH PÄRNU INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY AND ANTHROPOLOGY FILM FESTIVAL MTÜ Pärnu Rahvusvaheline Visuaalse Antropoloogia Ühing +372 443 0772 festival@chaplin.ee www.chaplin.ee One of the main themes of the festival is preserving indigenous peoples and their cultures, although the programme also tackles issues Photo: Ahto Sooaru TARTU LOVE FILM FESTIVAL tartuff 5. 10.08., Tartu 8TH TARTU LOVE FILM FESTIVAL tartuff MTÜ Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival +372 631 4640 tartuff@poff.ee www.tartuff.ee The central topic is love and its variations, and the venue is the Town hall Square in Tartu. The festival welcomes visitors of all ages, offering new and older films. The independent film festival Zipangu Est is held in Tallinn in September 2013. Three festival days show different genres of Japanese indie films. 18. 22.09., Lihula 11TH MATSALU INTERNATIONAL NATURE FILM FESTIVAL MTÜ Matsalu Loodusfilmide Festival +372 551 0910 tiit.mesila@matsalufilm.ee www.matsalufilm.ee The festival promotes a sustainable way of life and respect for the traditions of indigenous peoples that are closely connected with nature. The festival is dedicated to 39

Festivals in Estonia 2013 FILM nature and relations between man and nature. As always, several exhibitions of nature photographs are organised. 21.10. 2.11., Tapa 2ND PRIIT PÄRN FILM FESTIVAL Indrek Jurtšenko +372 529 0785 vallavalitsus@tapa.ee www.tapa.ee 11. 14.11., across Estonia STUDENT AND SHORT FILM FESTIVAL SLEEPWALKERS MTÜ Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival +372 631 4640 sleepwalkers@poff.ee www.swff.ee The festival presents a selection of student and short films from all over the world. The short films are often regarded as simply practising for making real films, and the festival is eager to change this attitude. 11. 27.11., across Estonia 17TH TALLINN BLACK NIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL MTÜ Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival +372 631 4640 info@poff.ee www.poff.ee The festival introduces the world cinema in all its variety and diversity, for all tastes and ages. PÖFF contains the main programme, three sub-programmes and film and a co-production market. 13. 15.11., across Estonia 15TH ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL ANIMATED DREAMS MTÜ Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival +372 631 4640 anima@poff.ee www.anima.ee The festival has a competition programme of the animation films of recent years, a film-maker s retrospective and special programmes. 14. 24.11., across Estonia 13TH CHILDREN AND YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL JUST FILM MTÜ Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival +372 631 4640 justfilm@poff.ee www.justfilm.ee The biggest Estonian children and youth festival contains three competition programmes and special programmes. Young people are welcome to take part. 10. 13.04., Pärnu County 5TH PÄRNU TRADITIONAL MUSIC DAYS MTÜ Loovus-Looduskoda Rannarada +372 516 3133 40

FOLK CULTURE ylle@jantson.ee www.rannarada.ee The 4-day festival offers over 20 concerts and other events. Many performers come from Pärnu or introduce the rich heritage of the area. The festival includes a parade of village musicians, family bands and well-known young folk musicians with their living role models. 19.04., Türi 9TH FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS RUNIC SONGS IN NEW CLOTHES Ulvi Tamm, Türi Põhikool +372 5669 2488 ulvi.tamm@gmail.com web.zone.ee/regilauluueskuues Traditional music has something unique, which characterises its people and country. The festival s aim is to popularise the culture of the Estonian traditional music. Participants are young people of different age groups from all over Estonia. 26. 27.04., Mooste ESTONIAN FOLK MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS FESTIVAL MOISEKATSI ELOHELÜ 2013 MTÜ Folgisellide Selts +372 508 7825 yllepodekrat@hot.ee folkfest.polvamaa.ee The festival revives Estonian folk music through contemporary music projects. The competition-concert tests the performers vocal, instrumental and technical skills and their imagination. The undertaking promotes folk music in Estonian music culture, providing links between the old and the new. The patron of the festival is Ingrid Rüütel. 15. 19.05., Tartu 12TH FESTIVAL OF ARCHAIC ART REGIÖÖ 2013 Tartumaa Rahvakultuuri Keskselts MTÜ, Meris Tammik +372 516 2921 helikodu@digifoorum.com www.tartu.ee/regioo RegiÖÖ is the traditional festival of archaic creative work in Tartu, which revolves around the earlier world-view of the peoples of the Baltic Rim and ancient Norse. In 2013, the topic is Wonderland, which takes the audience to the fascinating world of performance, reflecting an ancient truth that has been passed from generation to generation in the Nordic culture. 31.05. 2.06., across Estonia 13TH INTERNATIONAL SONG AND DANCE FESTIVAL SLAVIC WREATH Vene Haridus- ja Heategevusühingute Liit Eestis +372 641 8441, 5661 2211 matrosova_zybina@bk.ru twitter.com/veneliit vk.com/veneliit www.facebook.com/groups/ 516584755021552/ Slavic Wreath welcomes amateur and professional groups from Estonia, Russia, Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Finland, Croatia, Germany and elsewhere. 41

Festivals in Estonia 2013 FOLK CULTURE The number of guests is 500, plus about 1700 visitors. 1.06., Keila SONG AND DANCE FESTIVAL OF HARJU COUNTY PATTERNS OF TIME Harjumaa Omavalitsuste Liit Ruth Jürisalu +372 508 7808 ruth@hol.ee www.hol.ee Harju County has over 7000 amateur singers, dancers and musicians. The orchestras have a special stage set up for them at the Keila song festival grounds. Some orchestral music, specially written for the occasion by composers from Harju County, is performed by several orchestras with a total of several hundred musicians. There are also handicraft fairs and workshops by schools. The procession starts at the Keila central square. 1.06., Võru 3RD VÕRU-LANGUAGE SONG FESTIVAL UMA PIDO MTÜ Võro Selts VKKF +372 5698 9818 ursula@wi.ee www.umapido.ee The Võru-language song festival with 3500 singers and the audience of the same size is the biggest local song festival in Estonia. Uma pido (Our own fest) does not only mean a song festival, it is a statement of local identity. The festival is held alternately in Põlva and Võru. It aims to maintain local language and mentality in a global world as its slogan states: when a tree s root is firm then its top is singing. Photo: Harjumaa Omavalitsuste Liit SONG AND DANCE FESTIVAL OF HARJU COUNTY PATTERNS OF TIME 3. 7.07., across Estonia 26TH INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL BALTICA MTÜ Eesti Rahvuslik Folkloorinõukogu +372 601 5727 42

FOLK CULTURE folkloorinoukogu@kul.ee www.folkloorinoukogu.ee performances on the youth stage, art and handicraft fair. KIHNU SEA FESTIVAL Baltica is the biggest folklore festival of traditional culture in the Baltic countries, which takes place under the aegis of CIOFF in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia since 1987. The event preserves local cultural traditions and introduces folk dance, folk music, customs, handicraft and other fields of intangible heritage in their historical forms. The theme of Baltica 2013 is Every bird has its own tune. 11. 15.07., Võru County 19TH VÕRU FOLKLORE FESTIVAL MTÜ Võru Folkloorifestival +372 5770 4411 info@vorufolkloor.ee www.vorufolkloor.ee Every year in July hundreds of dancers, musicians and singers from Estonia and other countries travel to Võrumaa, introducing their folklore. There are concerts and dance parties, accordion playing competition workshops, evening concerts on the beach, 12. 14.07., Jõhvi SLAVIC LIGHT 2013 Inforing AS, Unifest SA +372 337 0306 art@inforing.net www.inforing.net/events 12. 14.07., Kihnu KIHNU SEA FESTIVAL SA Kihnu Kultuuriruum +372 507 1453 kultuuriruum@kihnu.ee www.kultuuriruum.ee A sea festival of traditional culture held in Kihnu and dedicated to the fishermen s day. Kihnu Sea Festival keeps up the tradition of fishermen s day, focusing on what is important in Kihnu traditional culture: handicraft, singing, dancing, music, food, religious customs, fishing and seafaring. The festival features concerts, seminars, workshops, fishermen s contests, handicraft fairs and evening dancing parties. Photo: SA Kihnu Kultuuriruum 18. 21.07., Hiiumaa Island 9TH HIIUMAA FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL Astrid Nõlvak astrid.nolvak@hiiufolk.ee www.hiiufolk.ee 43

Festivals in Estonia 2013 FOLK CULTURE 19. 20.07., Ostrova OSTROVA FESTIVAL Ostrova Festivalid MTÜ info@ostrovafestivalid.ee www.ostrovafestivalid.ee The festival brings together performers from Setumaa and from further afield. Two days present wellknown and also younger musicians, theatre and teach various Setu folk songs and dances. The visitors can acquire local handicraft and enjoy the big final party. 19. 21.07., Lilli NAVA STAGE 2013, FESTIVAL OF MULGI CULTURE Nava talu, Lilli külamaja ja külaselts +372 513 1691, 433 2416 jaakkodar1@hot.ee The festival presents only original plays about village life and Mulgimaa. The programme includes a poetry theatre production, a children s play and a concert of classical music and a midnight concert. The 2013 festival is dedicated to the Estonian writer August Kitzberg. 25. 28.07., Viljandi 21ST VILJANDI FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL MTÜ Eesti Pärimusmuusika Keskus +372 434 2050 folk@folk.ee www.folk.ee The festival once again invites people to Viljandi in the last weekend in July. The 2013 event focuses on ritual music linked with celebrating various holidays. This can be quiet and holy, but also loud and vivacious. About 200 performers give over 60 concerts. There are also workshops, films, exhibitions, a fairy-tale room, runo song centre, handicraft and much more. 27. 28.07., Viimsi COASTAL FOLK FESTIVAL SA Rannarahva Muuseum +372 606 6941 festival@rannarahvamuuseum.ee www.rannarahvamuuseum.ee 44 The festival introduces the customs and skills of coastal people in a picturesque village. There are workshops, a fish market, auctions, folk games and a village party, also a regatta on the Tallinn Bay. 31.07. 4.08., Märjamaa FESTIVAL MÄRJAMAA FOLK 2013 MTÜ Märjamaa Kultuuriselts +372 5656 4614 marjamaa.rahvamaja@marjamaa.ee www.marjamaafolk.ee The international festival aims to popularise Estonian folk dancing. Each year the number of dancers increases, including performers from abroad who introduce their own culture. 2. 3.08., Luhamaa 20TH SETO KINGDOM Misso Vallavalitsus, Urmas Peegel +372 785 1054, 5300 0016 vallavanem@misso.ee www.setomaa.ee kuningriik.setomaa.ee

FOLK CULTURE The events of the Seto Kingdom start on Friday with a children s day. The next day is the Seto Kingdom Day in its usual splendour: people elect masters and a new chief, compete in dancing, enjoy food and handicraft, see the Seto army. There is a party in the evening. folk@folk.ee www.folk.ee The friends of folk music gather in Viljandi to celebrate the passing of another summer and the arrival of new autumn. Singing and dancing galore! The first fair took place in 1997, and has now developed into the major event of folk culture and the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union. Besides selling their goods, the artisans come together to exchange experiences. The fair has various workshops offering instruction and advice. 17.08., Pärnu 13TH INTERNATIONAL SUMMER FESTIVAL MULTICULTURAL PÄRNU MTÜ Pärnumaa Vähemusrahvuste Liit Raduga +372 5648 9791 raduga_parnu@mail.ru A traditional August festival in Pärnu. Cultural associations of ethnic minorities perform at a joint concert. 11. 12.10., Viljandi FOLK MUSIC HARVEST FESTIVAL MTÜ Eesti Pärimusmuusika Keskus +372 434 2050 14. 19.10., across Estonia PAN-FINNO-UGRIAN DAYS MTÜ Fenno-Ugria Asutus +372 644 5119 info@fennougria.ee www.fennougria.ee The event introduces cultures of different Finno-Ugric and Samoyed peoples. Folk groups perform, exhibitions, conferences, film evenings and literary events are organised. 7. 10.11., Tallinn 17TH ST MARTIN S DAY FAIR Eesti Rahvakunsti ja Käsitöö Liit +372 660 4772 info@folkart.ee www.folkart.ee 45 31.01. 2.02., Viljandi 15TH INTERNATIONAL WINTER FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL Rahvakultuuriselts Vabajalg +372 5664 4989 vaike.rajaste@viljandimaa.ee talvinetantsupidu.viljandimaa.ee This dance festival takes place in winter and outside and is the biggest and oldest of its kind in the country. Besides Estonian groups, guests perform as well. The tradition was started in 1998 and has now become international, involving over one thousand dancers.

Festivals in Estonia 2013 DANCE 6. 7.04. Tallinn (county semi-finals 23 January 24 March, across Estonia) YOUTH DANCE FESTIVAL SCHOOL DANCE 2013 SA Tantsuagentuuri Tantsukeskus +372 660 2524 koolitants@koolitants.ee www.koolitants.ee MTÜ Eesti Tantsukunstnike Liit tantsuliit@gmail.com www.tantsuliit.ee/uus-tants The festival is an Estonian contemporary dance platform and an overview festival, and its purpose is to present Estonian choreographers and dancers most interesting productions that have premiered in the last two years. The programme consists of 6 productions, 2-3 work-in-progress performances and 2 children s performances. In addition there are seminars / panel discussions and a festival club. 23. 29.04., Viljandi County INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY DANCE WEEK School dance, organised by the Estonian Dance Agency, is the most popular dance event for children and young adults in Estonia, having the largest number of participants. Since its foundation in 1995, the creative dance festival is open to all styles and levels of dance. The goal of the School dance festival is to develop Estonian dance life as widely as possible, encouraging everybody s interest in dance. INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY DANCE WEEK 11. 13.04., Haapsalu CONTEMPORARY DANCE FESTIVAL NEW DANCE 11 Photo: MTÜ Oma Stuudio 46

DANCE MTÜ OMA Stuudio, TÜ Viljandi Kultuuriakadeemia +372 520 9424 soot@kultuur.edu.ee www.kultuur.edu.ee/tantsunadal The week is dedicated to the international Dance Day (29 April) and includes a programme of modern dance for schools in Viljandi County, grades 7 12. Modern dance is performed in various venues, including schools and Viljandi public spaces. The Viljandi Culture Academy organises open dance lessons and shows diploma productions. The Dance Day is celebrated on 29 April in Ugala Theatre. 9. 12.05., Jõhvi, Rakvere 6TH INTERNATIONAL JÕHVI BALLET FESTIVAL Jõhvi kontserdimaja Piia Tamm +372 5561 0512 piia.tamm@concert.ee www.concert.ee/johvi The Jõhvi ballet festival introduces the fascinating world of classical dance and develops Estonian ballet education. The main guest at the 2013 festival is the Natalia Kasatkina and Vladimir Vassiljov s State Classical Ballet (Moscow). There is also a children s ballet gala. 15. 16.06., Pärnu ESTONIAN LINEDANCE FESTIVAL MTÜ Rääma Noorte Ühing Noorus, Kaie Segeri Tantsustuudio +372 445 0070, 517 9066 info@noorusemaja.ee kaie@estonianlinedance.com www.noorusemaja.ee www.estonianlinedance.com Festival has a dance-procession along Rüütli Street, workshops by Cato Larsen from Norway, Javier Rodriguez from Andorra and the best Baltic dance teachers, performances by various dance groups. The big dance concert and the grand finale of the festival in Pärnu Vallikäär. 11. 14.07., Tallinn 3RD TANGO PORT TALLINN Tango Tallinn MTÜ +372 521 4524 tango.tallinn@gmail.com www.tangoporttallinn.com www.tango-tallinn.com Tango Port Tallinn is the 3rd international Argentine tango festival in Tallinn. Dancers from the beginners to the advanced level are welcome to have classes with world famous tango teachers and enjoy milongas with live music and special performances by the same maestros. Tango Port Tallinn is to arrive, not to depart it is a gathering for tango dancers from all around the world, representing the different styles of tango from classical to Tango Nuevo. 21. 31.08., Tallinn AUGUST DANCE FESTIVAL 2013 Kanuti Gildi SAAL +372 646 4704 www.tantsufestival.ee August Dance Festival is an international performing arts festival organised by Kanuti Gildi SAAL in the theatres and urban space of Tallinn. It started off as a dance 47

Festivals in Estonia 2013 LITERATURE festival in 1996 but has developed into a remarkable contemporary performing arts festival of the region. It takes risks and poses questions, offers experiences, especially the non-expected ones. 7. 9.11., Pärnu NOVEMBER DANCE FESTIVAL 2013 MTÜ Pärnu Kaasaegse Tantsu Ühing +372 5649 5471 m_erki@hotmail.com The dance festival introduces the best productions in 2013. A thematic day focuses on young dancers and choreographers of Pärnu County. The aim of Prima Vista, an annual international literary festival, is to promote literature, to enrich cultural life in Estonia and also to introduce foreign literatures in order to support the building of cultural bridges between different cultural communities. The festival features guests from abroad as well as several Estonian writers. This year the patron of the festival is the renowned Estonian writer Leelo Tungal and the subtitle is Time flies! 29.05. 2.06., Tallinn 5TH TALLINN LITERATURE FESTIVAL HEADREAD 22. 23.11., Jõgeva 21ST BETTI ALVER POETRY DAYS THE STAR-BRIGHT HOUR MTÜ Tähetund, Maimu Valdmann +372 772 1976 maimu.valdmann@joggym.edu.ee www.joggym.edu.ee 16. 24.02., Pärnu PÄRNU ICE FESTIVAL 2013 Turundustugi +372 455 2864 ice@turundustugi.ee www.icefest.eu/2013/ 9. 12.05., Tartu, Valga 10TH TARTU INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE FESTIVAL PRIMA VISTA Marja Unt +372 5690 6836 marja.unt@gmail.com www.kirjandusfestival.tartu.ee MTÜ Tallinna Kirjandusfestival HeadRead +372 627 6410 info@headread.ee www.headread.ee HeadRead once again of fers children s mornings, literary walks in town, competition Poetry Slam, music and poetry cabaret, seminars, Estonian-Finnish poetry bridge, meetings with prominent Estonian and foreign writers, etc. 48 Pärnu Ice Festival is Estonia s biggest winter family festival with more than 20 000 visitors. The 2013 festival surprises with a winter park and an ice castle built in the city centre, with a concert hall, an ice gallery, cinema, restaurant and a bar. The festival offers a hockey show and paintball on a snow arena. The festival is opened on 16 February with a mighty ice and fire show.

VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY Goethe-Institut Estland +372 627 6960 info@tallinn.goethe.org www.saksakevad.ee www.goethe.de/tallinn Photo: Turundustugi PÄRNU ICE FESTIVAL 4. 10.03., Tallinn LADYFEST TALLINN 2013 Brigitta Davidjants, Dagmar Kase, Aet Kuusik, Anna-Stina Treumund, Rebeka Põldsam, Helen Tammemäe, Maarja Kangro +372 5560 2747 omatuba@gmail.com www.ladyfesttallinn.blogspot.com 16. 17.03., Tallinn SIMPLE SESSION 13 Elamussport +372 524 5106 info@session.ee www.simplesession.net Simple Session has been around for 13 years and has become one of the biggest and best contests in the world of action sports, attracting the biggest names in the business. The festival is a celebration of everything that is amazing about BMX and skateboarding lifestyle, gathering a cheerful and supportive crowd each year. Simple Session 13 is one of the most anticipated events in the world BMX and skateboarding calendar. 13.04. 5.05., Tallinn GERMAN SPRING 2013 49 Through common history, culture, and thanks to the long-term political and economic relations, Estonia and Germany are closely linked. At the festival the image of Germany is presented as an innovative, creative and young country. There are different events: workshops, concerts, exhibitions, films and many more interesting undertakings. 19. 21.04., Paide HISTORY AND CULTURE FESTIVAL THE WINDS OF TIME Ajakeskus Wittenstein SA +372 5850 2001 info@wittenstein.ee www.wittenstein.ee The festival tries to convey the era of kings (16th - 17th centuries) through various activities: an open-air production, lectures, cultural programme, handicraft fair, workshops and many more fascinating undertakings.

Festivals in Estonia 2013 VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY 25. 27.04., Tartu 12TH DAYS OF SOUP TOWN Supilinna Selts info@supilinn.ee www.supilinn.ee 29.04. 5.05., Tartu TARTU SPRING DAYS 2013 Ülikooli Kultuuriklubi Katre Kipper +372 5815 0303 katre.kipper@studentdays.ee www.studentdays.ee Tartu Spring and Autumn Days invite all the people in Tartu, especially students, to relax and enjoy the diverse festival programme, including cultural, entertainment and sporting events. Tartu Student Days carry the spirit of student life, and people from all over Estonia and other countries are welcome to take a relaxing break together. 18.05., across Estonia MUSEUM NIGHT THERE ARE PEOPLE IN THE NIGHT Eesti Muuseumiühing +372 735 0412 emy@muuseum.ee oo.muuseum.ee www.muuseum.ee On the international Museum Day, hundreds of museums across Estonia open their doors free of charge, and people can enjoy a late visit, up to 11 p.m. and even later. This year s topic is There are People in the Night. Besides small and big museums, archives, manor houses, windmills, churches and other places are open as well. 18. 26.05., Jõgeva JÕGEVA TOWN DAYS Jõgeva Linnavalitsus Hele Kull +372 520 1520 hele.kull@jogeva.ee www.jogeva.ee The 2013 Town days once again offer a diverse programme, including a tennis tournament, museum night, school theatre, night library, vision conference, party, spring fair, spring run, children s competition, procession, etc. A party with a long table is organised in central Jõgeva. 50 24. 25.05., Narva BAROQUE IRONWORK Narva Muuseumi Põhjaõu +372 359 9242 pohjaou@narvamuuseum.ee www.narvamuuseum.ee Baroque Ironwork is the traditional opening event of the summer season. During three days, blacksmiths from Estonia and abroad exchange knowledge and demonstrate their skills. There is an exhibition of wrought iron, a blacksmiths competition, workshops for blacksmiths and visitors alike. 1.06., Kärdla HIIUMAA CHILDREN S FESTIVAL Maarja Liik +372 463 6073 maarja@kardla.ee www.kardla.ee/lastefestival The children s festival of Hiiumaa Island has become an annual opening event of the summer season. The diverse programme includes children s favourite characters and performers, games

VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY and other exiting events are organised. 1. 8.06., Tallinn 32ND TALLINN OLD TOWN DAYS EACH TOWER HAS A TALE TO TELL Tallinna Kesklinna Valitsus +372 645 7219 info@vanalinnapaevad.ee www.vanalinnapaevad.ee This is the time of year when medieval knights turn up in the streets of Tallinn old town and ancient legends come to life. The main characters in 2013 are the Tallinn towers, over twenty. Each tower has a tale to tell, offering much to discover during the Old Town Days. The streets also present art and handicraft, theatre and circus, games and songs. Discover the wondrous and mystical Tallinn for yourself. 6. 9.06., Valga VALGA-VALKA FESTIVAL OF TWIN TOWNS DAYS OF NARVA Merce Mäe +372 5345 3457 merce.mae@valgalv.ee www.valga.ee 7. 8.06., Tallinn FESTIVAL MAN BEHIND THE TREES Eesti Liikumispuudega Inimeste Liit +372 5620 1117 andri@maimets.ee www.puudetagaoninimene.ee www.facebook.com/puudetagaoninimene 51 This is the first family festival, bringing together talented musicians, artists, sportsmen and artisans, well known at home and abroad, regardless of their disability or a lack of it what matters is talent. 7. 9.06., Narva DAYS OF NARVA 2013 Narva Linnavalitsuse kultuuriosakond +372 359 9120 kultuur@narva.ee www.narva.ee The most colourful event in June in Narva is called Days of Narva, traditionally on the first weekend of the month. The programme is com- Photo: Narva Linna Arenduse ja Ökonoomika Amet

Festivals in Estonia 2013 VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY piled so that the residents and guests can take an active part in it, rather than just watch. The list of activities includes sports competitions, concerts, exhibitions, artisan fairs, a procession through the streets of the city, theatre performances, a festival of national culture societies, a walking tour, interactive programs, etc. 7. 9.06., Rakvere RAKVERE CITY DAYS Rakvere Linnavalitsus +372 5820 0429 linnavalitsus@rakvere.ee www.rakvere.ee The days celebrate the birthday of the town of Rakvere. During three days visitors can participate in various events, culminating in the handicraft market in the town centre. 7. 9.06., Viljandi VILJANDI HANSEATIC DAYS Viljandi Linnavalitsus +372 521 2802 ivi.lillepuu@viljandi.ee hansa.viljandi.ee For one weekend in June the town turns medieval. A market, concerts, workshops and sporting events offer delights of discovery for everybody. 9. 11.06., Saue 16TH CREATIVITY AND IMPROVISATION DAYS Kristiina Liivik +372 516 3128 saue.mk@mail.ee www.noortejazz.ee The participants are children from different parts of Estonia and from neighbouring countries. They learn about various styles of improvisation in workshops dedicated to music, art, singing, acting and other areas. Children are instructed by professionals. The festival ends with a concert presenting their own work. 14. 16.06., Viimsi FESTIVAL OF WHITE NIGHTS SA Rannarahva Muuseum +372 606 6941 festival@rannarahvamuuseum.ee www.rannarahvamuuseum.ee 52 During the lightest nights of the year the festival offers enjoyable film and music in unusual venues. 15. 16.06., Vastseliina COUNTRY FAIR Vastseliina Piiskopilinnuse SA +372 509 6301 vastseliina.laat@mail.ee www.vastseliina.ee/laat The fair, primarily meant for country people, offers entertainment, bargain hunt and diverse cultural programme for old and young alike. Visitors can buy handicraft and farm products. However, nobody will be disappointed as the extensive fair offers something for all tastes. 16.06., Jõesuu RÄVALA FEST Jägala Linnamäe MTÜ, Janek Šafranovski +372 503 2774 janek@rebala.ee

VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY Photo: Kadri Teor Rävala Fest is a cultural and hiking festival, introducing ancient Estonian landscapes, focusing on the Jägala hill fort in Jõesuu village. The history of various locations is explained and visitors can enjoy concerts in different venues. 21. 23.06., Pärnu WATER FESTIVAL WATERGATE Pärnu Festivalid OÜ info@watergate.ee www.watergate.ee SUNSET FESTIVAL IN KABLI The festival marks summer s arrival in the summer capital Pärnu, presenting concerts, water sport events, and simple jolly undertakings for both the old and the young. 28. 30.06., Pärnu PÄRNU HANSEATIC DAYS MTÜ Pärnu Hansa Kultuurikoda +372 522 4592 mart.parnust@gmail.com hansa.parnu.ee History is a storyteller of long-ago times. Pärnu Hanseatic Days provide us with a look back into the past, presenting medieval customs, ethnic crafts, ancient skills and spiritual wealth. People come to buy and sell, learn and teach. There are mysteries and tournaments, enchanting musical rhythms, crazy dances during a medieval celebration and much more. 29.06. 4.08., Kabli SUNSET FESTIVAL IN KABLI MTÜ Kabli Festival +372 528 3186 eveli.loorents@gmail.com www.rannatee.ee/kablifestival Kabli Sunset Festival takes place in a small coastal village Kabli and other villages nearby. During summer and the festival, the coastal villages become lively cultural and holiday places. The festival program offers events for four weeks. Different age and interest groups are welcome: there are concerts from classical music to jazz, sophisticated salon evenings, original village dance parties, activities on the beach, literature and film events. 53

Festivals in Estonia 2013 VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY 4. 7.07., Tallinn 14TH MEDIEVAL DAYS OF TALLINN Eesti Rahvakunsti ja Käsitöö Liit +372 660 4772 info@folkart.ee www.folkart.ee The Medieval Days recreate an atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A medieval market with workshops is organised on the Town Hall Square, musicians and dancers perform, and a medieval procession, theatre performances and excursions take place. A masters village, children s workshops and many more exciting things are set up on Niguliste hill. 5.07., Kuressaare NIGHT AT THE KURESSAARE CASTLE Saaremaa Muuseum +372 455 7541, 5343 7886 raul@muuseum.tt.ee www.saaremaamuuseum.ee The undertaking in 2013 is already the third Night at the Kuressaare Castle. It takes place in the evening of 5 July and continues into the night. 5. 7.07., Karksi-Nuia DAYS OF KARKSI TEUTONIC ORDER AND VILJANDI COUNTRYFOLK FESTIVAL Karksi Valla Kultuurikeskus Kai Kannistu +372 5198 1363 kai.kannistu@karksi.ee www.kultuurikeskus.karksi.ee 6.07., Põltsamaa PÕLTSAMAA TOWN AND CASTLE DAY Põltsamaa Kultuurikeskus +372 776 8579 irja@kultuurikeskus.eu info@kultuurikeskus.eu www.kultuurikeskus.eu The major summer event in Põltsamaa the Town and Castle Day takes place in the medieval castle yard already for the 19th time. The cultural programme spreads out of the castle walls; the park and garden cafes are open just for the day to welcome visitors. Handicrafts market focuses on genuine Estonian crafts. Runners can participate in the Castle Race. 11. 13.07., Paide 11TH LIMESTONE DAYS OF PAIDE Paide Kultuurikeskus Paide Linnavalitsus +372 384 9130 paide.kultuurikeskus@paide.ee paidekultuurikeskus.ee Professional sculptors produce limestone artworks. The limestone town (Weissentein) is already adorned by about one hundred sculptures made during previous festivals. There is also a diverse cultural programme: limestone workshops, lectures, exhibitions, concerts, films, city tours etc. 12. 14.07., Mooste MANOR CARNIVAL 54

VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY MANOR CARNIVAL Tartu Muusikafestival +372 736 1561 info@hansapaevad.ee www.hansapaevad.ee Photo: Heikki Leis MTÜ CHFD +372 5345 0825 birjuku@hotmail.com Manor Carnival takes place in Mooste manor park non-stop from July 12 to 14. In addition to music we offer you a diverse culture program, audio-visual odysseys through time and space, a great chance to dance, dance, dance... 12. 14.07., Tallinn TALLINN MARITIME DAYS Anna Murulauk +372 640 4780 anna.murulauk@tallinnlv.ee www.tallinnamerepaevad.ee 19. 21.07., Tartu AROMATIC TARTU HANSEATIC DAYS 55 During the party the whole town exudes most different aromas: different eras, roasts and bread, tea and sweets, plants and animals. For the second time, a sporting event called triathlon takes place. Visitors are welcome to attend the fair, a Science Town on Toome Hill, an Art City at the riverbank, a Children s Town near the Toy Museum, and many more fascinating events, and admire various theatre characters in the town centre. See you in Tartu! 20. 21.07., Haapsalu INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL MTÜ Joogafestival +372 5635 6329 merit@joogafestival.ee www.joogafestival.ee www.facebook.com/joogafestival The best yoga teachers from Estonia and other countries conduct workshops, lectures, and yoga

Festivals in Estonia 2013 VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY classes on various yoga styles from traditional to modern. The evening programme includes concerts of inspirational music and mantra chanting. You are also welcome to visit the health food market. The festival suits both beginners and experienced yoga practitioners, part of the programme is in English. 27. 28.07., Jäneda 22ND ESTONIAN FARM DAYS OÜ Jäneda Mõis +372 505 4495 info@janedaturism.ee www.janedaturism.ee Estonian farm days have been held for decades. Jäneda is a meeting place for old friends, farmers and townspeople. The event includes a market, exhibitions, concerts. August, Tallinn 9TH CULTURE FACTORY FESTIVAL MTÜ Kultuuritehas Polymer info@kultuuritehas.ee www.kultuuritehas.ee The annual festival aims to introduce the culture factory Polymer and various artists, musicians and other creative people working there. An exhibition presents art by locals and artists from abroad. A multidisciplinary series of events called Global Container is organised, as well as concerts, workshops, a night market etc. 2. 3.08., Pärnu PÄRNU 16TH GUILD DAYS Maarja-Magdaleena Gild +372 553 6321 info@maarjamagdaleenagild.ee www.maarjamagdaleenagild.ee The event offers genuine handicraft, introduces guild-type associations in Estonia and supports local handicraft traditions. The festival takes place in the Guild of Mary-Magdalene, the Steiner garden and in the smaller historical streets in the city centre. 3. 4.08., Kuressaare 17TH KURESSAARE MARITIME FESTIVAL Rutt Kõu rutt.kou@kuressaare.ee www.merepaevad.ee Kuressaare coastal area presents both old wooden boats and modern vessels. Visitors can admire them, take them out to the sea or purchase a boat on the spot. There is also a music and entertainment programme, a handicraft fair, a fish and a flea market, conferences on maritime topics and exhibitions. 8. 11.08., Lihula LIHULA CULTURE DAYS Lihula Kultuurikeskus +372 477 8191 kultuurimaja@lihula.ee www.lihula.ee 9. 10.08., Tõrva 20TH TÕRVA TOWN DAYS 56

VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY Photo: Narva Linna Arenduse ja Ökonoomika Amet Tõrva Kultuurimaja +372 766 5332, 553 8491 maie.kala@torva.ee www.torva.ee 9. 11.08., Narva NARVA HISTORY FESTIVAL NARVA BATTLE Narva Muuseumi Põhjaõu +372 359 9242 pohjaou@narvamuuseum.ee www.narvamuuseum.ee NARVA HISTORY FESTIVAL NARVA BATTLE In August, cannons and guns are fired, while the bastions are shrouded with clouds of powder smoke in Narva Castle. Narva Battle is on! The festival is a reconstruction of one of the major battles in the Great Northern War (1700-1721). The battle between the Russian and the Swedish troops takes place for the 10th time in 2013. The participants of military historical clubs from different countries reconstruct the events in Narva Castle. 10.08., Mahu 6TH REED FESTIVAL Viru-Nigula Rahvamaja Ervin Lember +372 527 8979 vnrahvamaja@hot.ee 10.08., Pärnu AUGUST INSOMNIA. NIGHT OF THE ARTS IN PÄRNU MTÜ Kastan Taskus +372 508 4397 august@augustiunetus.ee www.augustiunetus.ee Pärnu with the summer about to end invites you to take the most of warm August nights, starry skies and a cosy company. You can enjoy the buzz, arts and culture from downtown to the beach on one night of the year only: theatre, literature, music, dance, fashion, cookery and much more. 10.08., Tõrva TÕRVA MUSIC AND FIRE FESTIVAL SPELL Tõrva Linnavalitsus +372 766 5310 torva@torva.ee www.torva.ee 57

Festivals in Estonia 2013 VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY 10. 17.08., Pärnu PÄRNU INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL AUGUST MTÜ Arenduskeskus PRO MAGISTER +372 521 4210 teater@monomaffia.ee www.monomaffia.ee The new festival includes several fields of art. Some events in 2013: street festival Message on the Wall, a festival of new theatre and street theatre, and the week finishes with Monomaffia with 9 performances chosen by the festival s artistic team. The 2013 festival relies on young people. 15. 18.08., Põlva County 8TH ECO FESTIVAL GREENER LIFE 2013 SA Põlvamaa Arenduskeskus +372 506 6568 pak@polvamaa.ee www.ecofest.ee The festival introduces environmentally sustainable methods that we can use in our everyday life. In various places of Põlva County seminars, trips and workshops are organised plus some jobs are undertaken together. Everybody is welcome to the big family day at the Põlva Peasant Museum with its organic food market, workshops and a concert. 16. 17.08.,Tartu 8TH EMAJÕGI RIVER FESTIVAL Tiigi Seltsimaja +372 736 1561 info@tiigi.tartu.ee www.tartu.ee/emajoefestival Emajõgi River Festival is a wonderful meeting place for fishermen, swimmers, boat and ship captains for everybody related to Emajõgi and those who are interested in its well-being. 16. 17.08., Valga 5TH VALGA INTER- NATIONAL MILITARY HISTORY FESTIVAL 58 SA Valga Isamaalise Kasvatuse Püsiekspositsioon +372 512 1044 muuseum@isamaalinemuuseum.ee www.isamaalinemuuseum.ee 23. 25.08., Haapsalu WHITE LADY FESTIVAL Haapsalu Kultuurikeskus +372 472 4470 info@kultuurimaja.ee www.valgedaam.kultuurimaja.ee Between the mysterious walls of Haapsalu Episcopal Castle lives the most famous Estonian legend the legend of the White Lady. The White Lady Days, which always take place during the full moon dates in August, are dedicated to that legend. 6. 7.09., Karksi-Nuia 6TH KARKSI HONEY FESTIVAL Karksi-Nuia Aiandus- ja Mesindusselts

VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY Leili Nael, Kai Kannistu +372 5198 1363 kai.kannistu@karksi.ee www.kultuurikeskus.karksi.ee 6. 8.09., Haapsalu 9TH NOSTALGIA DAYS SEE Teater MTÜ +372 473 32035669 8144 see@seeteater.ee www.seeteater.ee The event has two aims: a get-together for the owners of old vehicles, and looking back and remembering old times by enjoying exhibitions, culture and film programmes. 6. 8.09., Paide 9TH PAIDE FESTIVAL COMMON CHORD MTÜ Ühendus Weissenstein +372 5814 5981 rubis.leho0@gmail.com www.kolmkola.ee festival.weissenstein.ee RESEARCHERS NIGHT FESTIVAL 22. 29.09., across Estonia RESEARCHERS NIGHT FESTIVAL 2013 Teaduskeskus AHHAA +372 745 6789 ahhaa@ahhaa.ee www.ahhaa.ee During one week everyone has a chance to see what exactly the scientists do, and learn about recent achievements in various fields of research. The festival contains almost 500 events; there are research laboratories 59 to visit, science cafes, film evenings, workshops on Town Hall Square, public debates, quizzes and a conference. 23. 24.09., Narva FESTIVAL OF ESTONIAN MUSEUMS Narva Muuseum, Aili Vester +372 359 9220 aili.vester@narvamuuseum.ee www.narvamuuseum.ee During the festival Narva becomes the capital of Estonian Photo: Kristina Kravets

Festivals in Estonia 2013 VARIOUS / INTERDISCIPLINARY museums. The Narva Castle offers a diverse selection of exhibitions compiled by Estonian museums. 14. 20.10., Tartu TARTU AUTUMN DAYS 2013 Ülikooli Kultuuriklubi, Katre Kipper +372 5815 0303 katre.kipper@studentdays.ee www.studentdays.ee TALLINN CHRISTMAS MARKET The Tartu Spring and Autumn Days invite all the people in Tartu, especially students, to relax and enjoy the diverse festival programme, including cultural, entertainment and sporting events. 23.11.13. 8.01.14., Tallinn TALLINN CHRISTMAS MARKET 2013 Diana Harusoo +372 508 9771 info@christmasmarket.ee www.christmasmarket.ee www.facebook.com/jouluturg The market offers a wide choice of exciting goods, local caterers prepare Estonian Christmas food, from black pudding and sauerkraut to gingerbread and various drinks. Christmas music sets the mood. The chief dwarf organises games and competitions for children. Every weekend offers a special Christmas programme. There is of course a real Father Christmas who arrives with real reindeer. 1. 24.12., Tartu CHRISTMAS CITY TARTU Tiigi Seltsimaja +372 736 1561 info@tiigi.tartu.ee joululinn.tartu.ee Photo: Sergei Zjuganov Christmas City Tartu offers an enjoyable Christmas season in cosy concert halls, in the churches and workshops. The city centre presents a nicely decorated Christmas tree, well-known Christmas songs come and be a part of the tradition. 60