11 August – 17 August 2025
Not sure where to be this week? Every week, in partnership with Gamma, we present a hand-picked selection of the five most compelling events taking place in and around Tallinn – it’s time to plan your week with purpose.
Ukrainian contemporary photography – final tour
Fotografiska, Telliskivi 60a/8, Tallinn
Tuesday 12 August, from 6pm
This summer, Fotografiska’s ground floor has been home to a striking exhibition of contemporary Ukrainian photography, part of the first UKUfest – a new Tallinn-wide festival uniting galleries and art institutions in support of Ukraine and its culture.
On show are works by artists including Tania Ruda, Taras Bychko and Vera Verseau, each capturing deeply personal responses to the upheavals in their homeland. The exhibition wraps up on 12 August at 6pm with a guided tour by Tallinn-based Ukrainian street photographer Andrii Mur, who will offer a window into Ukraine’s vibrant contemporary art scene.
Entry is free (registration recommended). The exhibition runs until 13 August, with all works available to buy on-site and online.
Climbers’ Hangout: grill, chill, climb and sauna
Hipodroomi 13, Tallinn
Wednesday 13 August, from 6pm
Grill, game, climb, repeat. Hipodroom’s Climbers’ Hangout is your chance to swap beta, make friends and indulge in a little climbing banter (OK, a lot). The grillmeister supplies the grill, seats, tableware and icebreaker games; you bring your own food, drinks and good vibes. Mild alcoholic beverages are welcome – just save the “liquid courage” for after the wall, unless your only ascent is up the social ladder.
The hangout’s free, but you’ll need a gym ticket if you plan to boulder or hit the sauna. The event is part of the Baltic Bouldering Championship satellite series by the Estonian Climbing Association. Warning: climbing chat will be relentless.
Aperitivo Night at Luxardo Spritz Garden
The Able Butcher, F. R. Kreutzwaldi 23, 2nd floor, Tallinn
Thursday 14 August, from 6pm
La dolce vita comes to Tallinn at the Hilton’s Luxardo Spritz Garden. Sip your way through refreshing Luxardo Spritzes, savour vibrant flavours and let Italian singer Tommaso Primavera set the soundtrack to your summer night.
Snap up the special: buy two Luxardo Spritzes and get a complimentary aperitivo board. With live music, delicious drinks and the golden glow of an Italian evening, it’s the perfect excuse to gather friends and toast the art of aperitivo. Seats are limited – book ahead.
Luude live
Patarei Merekindlus, Kalaranna 28, Tallinn
Friday 15 August, from 10pm
Get ready, Tallinn – Australian dance music phenomenon Luude is bringing his bass-heavy magic to Patarei Sea Fortress. Famous for global bangers Down Under and Big City Life – tracks that can loosen even the stiffest hips – Luude has gone from the Aussie club scene to festival main stages worldwide. Expect huge drops, slick production and a night you’ll feel in your bones.
Don’t miss one of electronic music’s hottest rising stars, live.
Kanamaja Fest ’25
Hundipea Kakaoladu, Paljasaare 20,Tallinn
Saturday 16 August, from 2pm
Dive into a vibrant mash-up of music, art and culture with two stages, 12 bands covering just about every genre, plus art exhibitions, tattoos, a buzzing craft market and a dedicated kids’ area – so everyone’s in. Whether you’re here for the tunes, the creativity or simply to bask in the summer vibes with friends, Kanamaja Fest is the spot. Don’t miss one of Tallinn’s best celebrations of friendship, artistry and sunny days.
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