Estonian Music & Art News - Week 2, September 2025

Recent Cultural & Music News (Early–Mid September 2025)

Arvo Pärt Turns 90 – “Pärt Days” Festival UnderwaySeptember 2025 marks the 90th birthday of Estonia’s composer Arvo Pärt. To celebrate, a series called “Pärt Days” is taking place, featuring concerts in churches and concert halls across Estonia—from Narva to Hiiumaa, Viljandi to Viimsi. Works such as Adam’s Lament, Stabat Mater, Te Deum, and In principio are on the program. The opening took place in Tartu on September 2, with a full house, followed by a performance in Tallinn at the Estonia Theatre. Source: ERR
Tallinn Fringe Festival: A Month-Long Celebration of Unfiltered ArtThe 9th edition of Tallinn Fringe Festival runs from August 18 to September 18, 2025. Its program includes theatre, dance, music, comedy, circus, and more—many performances use “pay what you want” or similar flexible ticketing. Highlights among local acts include Rene Paul’s theatrical-storytelling, Triinu Upkin’s ballet-dance work, and Sille-Kadri Simer’s stand-up piece “Happy Condolences!”. Some shows explore social themes like immigration via stand-up, or circus-theatre fusion (e.g. Sasha Paris-Carter). Source: Fringe
More Concerts Across Estonia for “Pärt Days” Expect further concerts until mid-September, with performances in different cities. For example, Narva will host a significant concert including Te Deum in Alexander’s Church on September 6. Source: ERR