Your Tallinn hit list: the top 5 events – week 44

27 October – 2 November 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.

Tommy Cash Live

Get ready for a Halloween spectacle that could only happen in Estonia. The country’s most outrageous export, Tommy Cash, is taking over Unibet Arena for a one-night-only show that promises to be as surreal, subversive and stylishly unhinged as the man himself.

From Glastonbury to Roskilde to Sziget, Tommy has built a cult following for his wild blend of music, performance art and fashion-world satire. He’s the lovechild of Eastern European grit and high-concept chaos, switching between parody and sincerity so fast it’ll make your head spin.

Since his Eurovision breakout with the viral “Espresso Macchiato” (yes, the one that landed him third place and about a million new fans), Tommy’s been busy bending the rules of fame – part cabaret crooner, part meme lord, part couture nightmare. His Instagram following now dwarfs the population of Estonia itself.

Now, Toomas Sularaha – as he’s affectionately known back home – returns to Tallinn with a live show that’s less concert, more fever dream. Expect shocks. Expect sequins. Expect the unexpected.

Great Festival of Inventors

The Great Inventors Festival is back at PROTO Invention Factory, turning the former submarine hall into a two-day playground of ideas, science and pure curiosity.

This autumn’s biggest celebration of invention brings together tinkerers, families and future Einsteins from all over Estonia – and beyond – for a weekend of experiments, workshops and wild discoveries.

This year, things go galactic. The Cēsis Space Discovery Center from Latvia lands in Tallinn, inviting visitors to train like astronauts, take on space missions and even launch their own mini rockets. Back on Earth, you’ll find solar and wind car workshops by Solaride, a Formula Student race car roaring into action, and a line-up of explosive (literally) science shows.

Bring your friends, your kids or your inner inventor – for one weekend, PROTO becomes the most creative lab in the country.

Tallinn Restaurant Week

Bring your appetite – Tallinn Restaurant Week is back, and it’s serving up the city on a plate. For seven flavour-packed days, more than 100 of Tallinn’s best restaurants roll out special menus, with two-course lunches from €15 and three-course dinners from €25.

Think Nordic elegance, modern Estonian twists, and global bites that push the boundaries of what “local” can taste like. It’s part food festival, part city-wide tasting tour – a chance to discover hidden gems or return to old favourites, this time with a little extra flair.

Whether you’re a lifelong Tallinn foodie or just passing through, this is the week to loosen your belt and follow your taste buds.

Booking is essential and must be done in advance here. Bookings made directly with the restaurants do not qualify for the special menus.

Estonian Music Week

Estonian Music Week hits the stage with a celebration of sound – from timeless classics to bold new compositions. For one week, music lovers can dive into Estonia’s rich sonic world through concerts in Tallinn, Tartu and Narva, where tradition meets experimentation in equal measure.

The programme pays tribute to greats like Heino Eller, Veljo Tormis, Arvo Pärt and Urmas Sisask, reimagined through fresh interpretations by today’s leading performers. Expect everything from intimate chamber concerts and solo recitals to avant-garde performances that push the boundaries of what “classical” can mean.

Whether you’re a seasoned listener or just curious, Estonian Music Week promises a journey through emotion, heritage and pure musical invention.

Many Halloween events!

This Halloween, Gamma has you covered with Tallinn’s spookiest hit list – a handpicked guide to all the tricks, treats and terrifyingly good times the city has to offer.

Whether you’re chasing jump scares, costume parties or family-friendly magic, our round-up serves up the best of it: haunted happenings, pumpkin-packed fun and eerie after-hours adventures across town.

From candlelit tours to all-night raves, from ghost stories to glow-in-the-dark fun for kids, Gamma’s Halloween Guide makes it easy to plan a night (or week) you won’t forget – however brave you’re feeling.

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