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Tartu, together with the Estonian Centre of Folk Culture, invites locals and friends of Tartu to celebrate Midsummer’s Day on June 23 from 12 PM to 1 AM at the outdoor grounds of the Estonian National Museum by the shores of Lake Raadi.

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The longest day of summer and the magical Midsummer night. A day filled with a folky atmosphere, new encounters, traditional Midsummer games, creative workshops, and friendly competitions for guests of all ages. Dancing, singing, and live music until the late hours of the night.

The event is free for everyone!

Program

The main act for Midsummer’s Day is Curly Strings!

In the market area (Laadaala): food, drinks, and local handicrafts!

Play area (Mänguala)

13-14 / Singing and Dancing Games
14-15 / Midsummer Games
15-16 / Singing and Dancing Games
16-17 / Midsummer Games
17-18 / Singing and Dancing Games

Distillery (Viinaköök)

14-20 / Midsummer Workshops: flower crown making, sauna whisk crafting, community-woven rag rug, getting to know traditional instruments and jamming, trying on Southern Estonian folk costumes, and weaving wristbands, headbands, and garters

Take a closer look at the workshops.

Main Stage (Pealava)

19-20 / Regina Mänd & Andre Maaker
20-20.30 / Lighting of the bonfire
20.30-21.30 / Tintura
21.30-22 / Midsummer Games
22-23.30 / Curly Strings
23.45-00.45 / MeisterJaan & Normaalsete Inimeste Klubi

The day will be hosted by Kethi Uibomägi.

Integration

Tartu Midsummer’s Day is part of a project promoting integration. The goal of the event is to bring together people from different backgrounds living in Tartu, as well as friends who are temporarily in the city, to experience and discover Estonian Midsummer traditions together. People of all languages and cultures are welcome – Tartu Midsummer’s Day is a place where everyone can feel like home.

The event is part of the Estonian Centre of Folk Culture’s activities within the European Social Fund and Ministry of Culture (ESF-KUM) program “Supporting Community Activities that Promote Integration”.

Transport and Parking

We encourage everyone to come to Tartu Midsummer’s Day in an environmentally friendly way – by bike, public transport, or on foot. This way, you do good for both yourself and the environment.

Cyclists will find a bike parking area near the A-entrance of the Estonian National Museum, as well as an additional zone for rental bikes and Bolt scooters. Nearby, there is a separate parking area specifically for rental bikes.
Those using public transport can conveniently reach the event by bus numbers 7 or 25, which operate on a weekend schedule on Midsummer Day.
Car drivers can park in the A and B parking lots of the Estonian National Museum, following the on-site instructions. Please leave the driver’s contact information at the entrance so that the organizers can quickly get in touch if needed.

Program

Ponies and carriage rides

Eesti Rahva Muuseumi väliala

23. June

12.00 - 20.00

Singing and Dancing Games

Mänguala

23. June

13.00 - 14.00

Midsummer Workshops

Viinaköök

23. June

14.00 - 20.00

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