Events in Estonia from 16–18 January 2026: where to go and in which language?

Mid-January does not have to be grey and dull. From 16–18 January 2026, dozens of concerts, performances, exhibitions, family events and parties will take place across Estonia – from museums and ice shows in Tallinn to concerts in Tartu and a contemporary music festival in Pärnu.

To make it easy for you to plan your weekend, we’ve gathered a selection of the most exciting events in different cities in one article. The language is indicated for each event, and a direct link is provided, where you can find the latest information and ticket options.

If you want to search for all these events and smaller events in your area in one place, also use the portal Easyfind – a convenient way to find services and events throughout Estonia without having to click through dozens of pages.

TALLINN AND HARJU COUNTY

Exhibitions and museums

1. Art Of The Brick – LEGO®-kunstinäitus

• City: Tallinn (Eesti Näituste messikeskus)

• Dates: 16.–18.01 (open daily, see website)

• Language: visual, texts EST/ENG

• Target audience: the whole family

• More information: aotb.ee

2. “Neanderthal’s Beauty Salon”

• City: Tallinn (Eesti Tarbekunsti- ja Disainimuuseum)

• Dates: 16.–18.01 (exhibition 24.10.2025–22.02.2026)

• Language: EST (partly ENG)

• Target audience: adults, older young people

• More information: etdm.ee – exhibition

3. International bookbinding art exhibition “Köidetud mõttemaastikud / Bound Thoughtscapes”

• City: Tallinn (glass gallery of the TalTech Library)

• Dates: 16–18.01 (exhibition period, opening 17.01)

• Language: EST/ENG

• Target audience: adults, art enthusiasts

• More information: Eesti Köitekunstnike Ühendus

4. Eesti Jalgpallimuuseum at A. Le Coq Arena

• City: Tallinn

• Dates: 16.–18.01 (open on several days, see schedule)

• Language: EST/ENG

• Target audience: the whole family, especially children and football fans

• More information: huvi.tallinn.ee – Jalgpallimuuseum

5. Lastemuuseum Miiamilla – permanent exhibition

• City: Tallinn (Kadriorg)

• Dates: 16.–18.01

• Language: EST (simple language for children)

• Target audience: children 3–10, the whole family

• More information: linnamuuseum.ee – Miiamilla

Children’s and family events in Tallinn

6. “January Bloomers at the Botanical Garden” (guided tour)

• City: Tallinn

• Date: Sat 17.01, 12:00–13:30

• Language: EST

• Target audience: the whole family, plant enthusiasts

• More information: huvi.tallinn.ee – tour

7. Winter workshop at the library (Nõmme)

• City: Tallinn

• Date: L 17.01

• Language: EST

• Target group: children + parents

• More information: huvi.tallinn.ee – workshop

8. Pisikeste PoCo – art morning for toddlers

• City: Tallinn (PoCo, Rotermanni)

• Date: Sat 17.01 morning

• Language: EST/ENG (programme explanations), the art is visual

• Target group: ages 1–3 and older

• More information: Fienta – PoCo events

9. Täpiklubi – family morning at PoCo

• City: Tallinn (PoCo)

• Date: Sat 17.01 at noon

• Language: EST

• Target group: approximately ages 3–8 and families

• More information: Fienta – PoCo events

10. “Cosmic Sensory Play”

• City: Tallinn (Kaja kultuurikeskus)

• Date: Sat 17.01, 10:30–11:40

• Language: EST (little talking, lots of experiences)

• Target group: toddlers and families

• More information: huvi.tallinn.ee – event

11. Nukuteatrimuuseumi game “Alice and the Museum Wonderland”

• City: Tallinn (Nukuteatrimuuseum)

• Dates: 16.–18.01, morning times

• Language: EST

• Target group: children aged 3–6 and families

• More information: Eesti Noorsooteater / museum

12. “FROZEN or a magical adventure into the world of ice” – in Estonian

• City: Tallinn (Salme kultuurikeskus)

• Date: weekend evening (exact date in the programme)

• Language: EST

• Target audience: children and the whole family

• More information: Piletilevi – in Estonian

13. “FROZEN or a magical adventure in the ice world” – in Russian

• City: Tallinn (Salme kultuurikeskus)

• Date: the same weekend, daytime

• Language: RUS

• Target group: Russian-speaking families

• More information: Piletilevi – in Russian

14. “Väljamõtlejad / Фантазёры” – Vene Noorsooteater

• City: Tallinn (Vene Noorsooteater)

• Date: Sat 17.01, 11:00–11:40

• Language: RUS

• Target group: children 5+

• More information: huvi.tallinn.ee – Väljamõtlejad

15. Montessori playtime – Montessori perekeskus

• City: Tallinn

• Dates: 16.–18.01 (time slots daily, see website)

• Language: EST (the child can manage even without knowing the language)

• Target group: ages 0–6 and older

• More information: huvi.tallinn.ee – playtime

16. Pirita snow town 2026

• City: Tallinn (Lillepi park, Pirita)

• Date: Sat 17.01, 11:00–15:00

• Language: information in Estonian, activity language-independent

• Target audience: the whole family

• More information: huvi.tallinn.ee – Pirita snow town

17. Outdoor Activities with Children: “Explore Space in Rotermann”

• City: Tallinn

• Date: Sat 17.01, 11:00–12:00

• Language: EST

• Target group: school-age children + parents

• More information: huvi.tallinn.ee – Outdoor Activities with Children

18. Toddler Hour – Eesti Lastekirjanduse Keskus

• City: Tallinn (Vanalinn, Pikk 73)

• Date: Fri 16.01, 11:00–12:00

• Language: EST

• Target group: ages 2–4 and older

• More information: huvi.tallinn.ee – Toddler Hour

19. Ghost hunt in Tallinn Old Town

• City: Tallinn (Old Town, self-guided trail)

• Dates: 17.–18.01 (flexible start)

• Language: EST, visual and playful, also suitable for non-Estonian speakers

• Target audience: families, young people, tourists

• More information: huvi.tallinn.ee – Ghost Hunt

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Sports and exercise events in Tallinn

20. Free volleyball training for ages 65+

• City: Tallinn (Sõle Spordikeskus)

• Date: Fri 16.01 morning

• Language: EST

• Target audience: seniors aged 65+

• More information: huvi.tallinn.ee – volleyball training 65+

21. Dance and gymnastics for seniors (MODUS)

• City: Tallinn (MODUS, Tatari 64)

• Date: Sun 18.01, 10:30–11:30

• Language: EST

• Target audience: middle-aged and older people

• More information: huvi.tallinn.ee – Dance and gymnastics for seniors

Parties and shows for adults (Tallinn)

22. Hour of Wiggle @Heldeke!

• City: Tallinn (Heldeke!)

• Date: Fri 16.01, 21:30–22:30

• Language: ENG (show, not a “talk event”)

• Target audience: adults (18+)

• More information: Fienta – Hour of Wiggle

23. Heldeke! Burlesque – “Nude Day”

• City: Tallinn (Heldeke!)

• Date: Fri 16.01 evening

• Language: ENG/EST, focus on the visual show

• Target audience: adults (18+)

• More information: heldeke.ee – tickets

24. G5 & 67: TRIIBUPASTA + JOOSEPRO & LENNU

• City: Tallinn (Club Hollywood)

• Date: Fri 16.01, 18:00–23:00

• Language: EST (rap), audience often bilingual

• Target audience: adults, young adults

• More information: Fienta – G5 & 67

25. Rock event “Koosoleng 3”

• City: Tallinn (Rockclub Tapper)

• Date: Fri 16.01, 19:00–02:00

• Language: bands EST/ENG, spoken segments EST

• Target audience: adults, rock and metal fans

• More information: Tapper – Koosoleng 3

TARTU AND SOUTHERN ESTONIA

26. “Eesti filmimuusika kullafond” – film music gala

• City: Tartu (Teater Vanemuine, the Grand Building)

• Dates: Fri 16.01 and Sat 17.01, 19:00

• Language: EST (linking text), music is universal

• Target audience: adults, music lovers

• More information: vanemuine.ee – film music gala

27. Anna-Liisa Sääse’s solo exhibition “Taltsutades musta”

• City: Tartu (Aparaaditehas, Balcony Gallery)

• Dates: from 16.01 (open on weekends)

• Language: visual, texts EST/ENG

• Target audience: adults, art enthusiasts

• More information: aparaaditehas.ee – exhibition

28. Texture Painting and Acrylic Pouring Workshop (Paintbar)

• City: Tartu (Aparaaditehas, Paintbar Stuudio)

• Date: Fri 16.01 evening

• Language: EST (instruction), visual practice

• Target audience: adults, young people

• More information: Paintbar – booking

29th Tartu Marathon anniversary hike with Jan Uuspõld

• City: Elva / Tartumaa tervisespordikeskus

• Date: Sun 18.01, approx. 11:00–15:00

• Language: EST

• Target audience: adults, athletic families

• More information: kultuuriaken.tartu.ee – hike

30. Workshop “Mending Heritage”

• City: Tartu County (Emajõe-Suursoo keskus, Luunja Parish)

• Date: Sun 18.01, 12:00–15:00

• Language: EST

• Target audience: adults, young people, handicraft enthusiasts

• More information: kultuuriaken.tartu.ee – workshop

31. Sound journey with shamanic drums and singing bowls

• City: Elva (Männihaldja majake)

• Date: Sun 18.01, 17:00–19:00

• Language: EST (focus on sound and experience)

• Target audience: adults

• More information: kultuuriaken.tartu.ee – sound journey

32. Liisi Jääts's curator-led tour of the Estonian National Museum exhibition “The Colours of Our Clothes”

• City: Tartu (Eesti Rahva Muuseum)

• Date: Sun 18.01, 13:00–14:00

• Language: EST

• Target audience: adults, students, design and folk costume enthusiasts

• More information: kultuuriaken.tartu.ee – curator tour

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PÄRNU, PÕLVA, VÕRU, HIIUMAA

33. Pärnu Keskraamatukogu 117 – a fun family day

• City: Pärnu

• Date: Sat 17.01, 11:00–15:00

• Language: EST (RUS/ENG also available on site if needed)

• Target audience: children and families

• More information: Pärnu Keskraamatukogu – family day

34th Pärnu Nüüdismuusika Päevad 2026

• City: Pärnu

• Dates: starts Sat 17.01 (the programme runs until 25.01)

• Language: EST/ENG, music mostly without lyrics

• Target audience: contemporary music enthusiasts

• More information: kultuur.parnu.ee – festival

35. Salon Evening at Sindi Community Centre // Andres Roots

• City: Sindi (Pärnumaa)

• Date: Fri 16.01, 19:00–21:00

• Language: EST, instrumental music

• Target audience: adults

• More information: Tori Kultuurikeskus – event

36. Speed dating for ages 30+ at Kurgo restoran

• City: Pärnu

• Date: Sat 17.01 evening

• Language: EST (often also RUS/ENG among participants)

• Target audience: adults aged 30+

• More information: Kurgo restaurant's Facebook

37. “Metsluiged” – a concert for the whole family

• City: Kärdla (Hiiumaa)

• Date: Sat 17.01, 17:00

• Language: EST

• Target audience: children and families

• More information: Piletimaailm – Metsluiged

38th Lõõtsapealinn Põlva Birthday Party “Youth Special”

• City: Mooste (Põlvamaa)

• Date: Sat 17.01, afternoon/evening

• Language: EST (folk music)

• Target audience: the whole family, dance enthusiasts

• More information: Fienta – simman

39. Indrek Kalda concert dinner at Kubija hotell-loodusspaa

• City: Võru (Kubija)

• Date: Fri 16.01 evening

• Language: EST

• Target audience: adults, couples, groups of friends

• More information: Piletitasku – Indrek Kalda Kubijas

How can you make all of this work for you?

The weekend of 16–18 January is surprisingly packed:

• For families: Pirita snow town, Miiamilla, FROZEN (in Estonian or Russian), a children's morning at the ice rink, the January bloomers tour and Pärnu family day at the library.

• For culture lovers: “Neandertallase ilukabinet”, “Spordipealinn”, Art Of The Brick, Vanemuise filmimuusika gala, Endla teatri productions, Aparaaditehase exhibition.

• For nightlife seekers: G5 & 67 at Hollywood, a big retro party with Regatt, ENNU RATAS with Caater, a rock event at Tapper, Heldeke! burlesque shows.

• For those who want peace and quality time: an Indrek Kalda concert in Kubija, a salon evening in Sindi, and a nature-themed tour at the botanical garden.

You can also find all these events via the Easyfind portal – giving you one place for both events and services (transport, accommodation, catering) that help you plan your weekend from start to finish.

Summary

If it seems that there is “nothing to do” in January, then 16.–18. proves otherwise. One weekend includes:

• a grand film music gala in Tartu,

• contemporary music festival in Pärnu,

• children's favourite FROZEN productions in two languages,

• winter days at the ice park and snow town in Pirita,

• cabaret shows in Rotermanni kvartal,

• and peaceful concerts and family days in smaller places.

Choose a combination of family time, culture and nightlife that suits you, click the links directly, book tickets and actually put the weekend in your calendar. That way, it won’t remain just a “we could go” idea, but will become one of your most memorable weekends in January.