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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. Paid workshops can be paid for at the info point next to the Distillery (Viinaköök).

Main Stage (Pealava)

19-20 / Regina Mänd & Andre Maaker
20-20.15 / Lighting of the bonfire
20.15-21.30 / 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.

Market area

Food vendors

Starel OÜ / Sheriff Saloon
Viis Päeva OÜ / Peipsimehe maitsed
Risana OÜ / Däp kohvik
Hola Grill OÜ
Luchador Churro OÜ
Mullika Tänavatoit OÜ
Väike-Vahtra Koda OÜ / Torditoimetus
Tormalised OÜ

Drink vendors

Raskeveok OÜ / UBA kohvibaar
Anderson Beer OÜ
Ollõluuja Pruulikoda OÜ
Adargo OÜ
Mull & Maik OÜ

Handicrafts and more

Eesti Ehe OÜ
Kekaa Õmblus OÜ
Killavoor OÜ
Jõeniidu OÜ
Kütkes OÜ
Siberi Sammar OÜ
Ene Rinne
Lasteraamat MTÜ

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.

For those arriving by bike, there is a bicycle parking area near the A-entrance of the Estonian National Museum, as well as an additional area for city bikes and Bolt scooters (see area map). There is also an official bike-share parking station nearby. Please do not bring bicycles or scooters into the event area.
Public transport is a convenient option, with buses No. 7 and 25 running on the weekend schedule during Midsummer.
Those arriving by car can park in the A and B parking lots of the Estonian National Museum (see area map), following on-site instructions. Please leave the driver’s contact information on the windshield so organizers can reach you quickly if needed.