Culture

Arvo Pärt, the internationally acclaimed composer, is to receive the Goethe Medal, one of Germany’s most prestigious cultural honours, becoming the first Estonian to be

There is a particular kind of ambition that does not announce itself loudly; in the case of Vitali Kozmin and Valeria Milova – husband and

The Viljandi-born former San Francisco Ballet principal dancer, whose career began at the Estonian National Ballet, will take over as artistic director of Sacramento Ballet

On 5 June, Tallinn will give one of Estonia’s most cherished literary figures the sort of birthday party usually reserved for real national treasures: music,

The alternative music and club culture festival Kauge returns to Tartu, Estonia, on 16 May, transforming a former factory complex into a four-stage meeting point

11 May 2026 – 17 May 2026 Not sure where to be this week? Every week, in partnership with Gamma, we present a hand-picked selection

At the 2026 Venice Biennale, Merike Estna transforms the Estonian pavilion into an open studio, inviting visitors to watch painting unfold as labour, care and

04 May 2026 – 10 May 2026 Not sure where to be this week? Every week, in partnership with Gamma, we present a hand-picked selection

Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi has been awarded one of Japan’s highest honours, recognising his contribution to music and the cultural links he has helped forge