Your Tallinn hit list: the top 5 events this week

16 March 2026 – 22 March 2026

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.

Beer & paint night – make your own luck

Put a creative spin on St Patrick’s Day at Make Your Own Luck, a laid-back painting night inspired by clover fields and the notion that luck is sometimes something you make for yourself. Settle in with friends, slow the pace and create a simple clover-themed landscape that nods to growth, good fortune and fresh starts.

No experience is needed: the session is beginner-friendly, with step-by-step guidance throughout. All materials are included, along with your choice of beer or wine, plus a non-alcoholic option. Expect an easygoing evening of colour, conversation and maybe even a little luck.

Fotografiska Blackout Dinner

When the lights go down at Fotografiska, dinner becomes something far more fascinating. The much-anticipated Blackout Dinner is back, inviting guests to experience an evening where the kitchen works without a single watt of artificial energy. No electricity, no shortcuts – just fire, ingenuity and carefully sourced ingredients.

Curated by head chef Gerli Travkin, this is no ordinary dinner. The menu is built around one striking idea: every ingredient and cooking method must follow the same rule, with the journey from field to plate kept as electricity-free as possible. It’s a clever challenge to the modern kitchen, where power quietly drives almost every step.

So what happens when you switch it all off? Expect a deeply considered dining experience that rethinks how food is prepared, served and savoured.

Cooking experience with Carlo – Chiacchiere!

Flour, fun and a touch of Italian Carnival spirit come together at this hands-on cooking workshop for young food lovers. Aspiring chefs aged 9 to 18 can join returning Italian guest chef Carlo for a festive session centred on chiacchiere – the light, crisp pastries made by rolling dough paper-thin, frying it until golden and finishing it with a generous snowfall of icing sugar.

Along the way, Carlo will share stories behind the tradition, including one charming Italian superstition: the more bubbles that appear while the pastry fries, the more luck you’ll have in the year ahead. The workshop is held in English, all ingredients are included and participants can tuck into their creations on the spot – though bringing a food container for extras is a smart move.

Richard’s Magic Case – Family Magic Show in English

Get ready for 50 minutes where the impossible starts to look oddly convincing. Estonian magician Richard Samarüütel, one of the country’s most entertaining illusionists, takes to the stage with a lively family-friendly show full of laughs, surprises and tricks that will leave both children and adults doing a double take.

Performing since 2006, Richard mixes sharp illusions with playful humour, striking that sweet spot between clever spectacle and pure fun. At the heart of the show is his mysterious Magic Case – a well-travelled box packed with secrets, unexpected mishaps and plenty of magical mischief. What comes out of it next is anyone’s guess, which is exactly what keeps the whole thing so delightfully unpredictable.

Big Games Month

Throughout March, Proto Invention Factory becomes a playful time machine as The Big Game Month brings retro fun to every corner of the house. From classic video games and nostalgic board games to dolls, paper crafts and detailed model worlds, the programme is a celebration of games that have delighted generations.

Visitors can kick back in a retro gaming lounge packed with legendary consoles, rediscover screen-free favourites from the pre-digital age and try out the futuristic VR STEAM game Mission Airship. Whether you’re here for a dose of nostalgia or simply to see what all the fuss is about, this is a month of hands-on fun for kids and grown-ups alike.

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