Estonian Song and Dance Celebration in 2009 Photo: Egon Tintse
Tallinn Music Week, Tallinn, . Spring. Showcase festival, aiming to stage the best and most outstanding Estonian talent on two nights in Tallinn's most vibrant live venues, as well as a networking event for the music industry professionals. �
Tallinn International Festival Jazzkaar, . April. In addition to Tallinn jazz concerts also take place in Tartu and Pärnu. �
Tallinn Old Town Days, Tallinn, . May/June. �
The Estonian Song Celebration (In Estonian: Laulupidu), . First held in 1869, takes place every five years. In 2009, 35,000 choral singers gathered to perform for an audience of 90,000 people. It is recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. �
Rabarock, Järvakandi, . A 2 day Music festival in Mid-June since 2005. �
Õllesummer Festival, (Tallinn), . July. Approx 70,000 people attend the festival each year over the course of 4 days. �
Viljandi Folk Music Festival, Viljandi, . July. Annual folk music festival in a small but picturesque town of Viljandi. Each year the festival draws over 20,000 visitors. �
Saaremaa Opera Days, Saaremaa, . July. �
Leigo Lake Music Festival, near Otepää, . August. Open-air concerts are held in completely natural venues on the hilly landscapes of the Otepää highland. The musicians' stage is on an island in the lake, surrounded by thousands of listeners on the sloping shore. �
Birgitta Festival, Tallinn, . August. Music and theatre festival, held at the ruins of the historical Pirita (St. Bridget's) convent. �
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