Estonian Music & Art News - Week 5, July 2025

Cultural & Music News (July 26 – August 1, 2025)

🎶 Viljandi Folk Music Festival Wraps UpEstonia’s largest folk and world music festival took place in Viljandi from July 24–27, welcoming over 25,000 attendees. The program featured a mix of Estonian and international artists, with performances hosted across the atmospheric ruins of Viljandi Castle and the town center. The festival highlighted evolving collaboration between traditional folk and modern interpretations. Source: The Baltic Review
🎭 Baltic Theatre Meets at Baltoscandal FestivalThe BALTOSCANDAL Festival’s final performances took place in Rakvere into mid‑July, closing around July 20. The international theatre festival showcased avant‑garde, political, and site‑specific productions from Estonia and abroad, continuing its reputation as the country’s leading experimental theatre showcase. Source: The Baltic Review
🎨 KiKuMu Festival DebriefFollowing its July 11–13 run, organizers reported strong engagement and praise for KiKuMu’s immersive mix of music, visual art, film, and eco-conscious installations in Jäneda. Though the festival concluded earlier, its innovative rural programming continues to resonate. Source: The Baltic Review

🎸 Augustibluus – Blues Festival in Haapsalu (August 1–3)Held in the stunning Haapsalu castle courtyard, this open-air blues festival will host international and Estonian artists, including collaborations with jazz and folk musicians. Source: VisitEurope
🌿 Viru Folk Festival in Käsmu (August 8–10)The annual folk festival returns with its theme-year dedicated to North America, blending traditional Nordic and American folk influences in a coastal village setting. Source: VisitEurope
Persian Tunes (August 9) A concert by Arashk Azizi held in Heldeke, Kalamaja, Tallinn, where he performs famouse Iranian melodies on piano.