XIX TALLINN WINTER FESTIVAL 10.-22.02.2026
For many years, the festival has brought light and musical joy into the month of February and once again welcomes concert audiences to Tallinn Town Hall, the Swedish St. Michael’s Church and the Jaan Poska House.
PLMF has the exceptional honor that the Tallinn Winter Festival has been awarded the
European Festivals Association (EFFE) quality label for 2026-2027.
Among the performers are leading Estonian soloists as well as musicians from Ukraine, the Czech Republic, and Italy.
Programme
Swedish St. Michael’s Church
February 10 at 3 PM
FESTIVE TRUMPET SOUNDS
Neeme Ots and young trumpet talents:
Nikita Sednev, Tõnu Markus Rõõmussaar, Irina Mincheva,
Triin Ustav, Jan Marius Laur, Kaarel Luikmel, and Eerik Bahovski
Organ: Tiia Tenno
Piano: Meeli Ots and Piret Randal
Programme: Handel, Bach, Vivaldi, Charpentier, etc.
Free admission
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Tallinn Town Hall
February 11 at 6 PM
Petr Nouzovský (cello, Czech Republic), Andreas Lend (cello)
Programme: Martinů, Schumann, etc.
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Tallinn Town Hall
February 14 at 6 PM
VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT
Kristina Vähi (soprano), Diana Liiv (piano)
with Marii Heleen Matesen (piano)
Programme: Schumann, Strauss, Dvořák, Ojakäär, etc.
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Tallinn Town Hall
February 17 at 6 PM
STRING VIRTUOSOS
Johanna Vahermägi (viola), Yevgeniy Kostrytskyy (violin, Ukraine)
Programme: Schumann, Strauss, Dvořák, Saar, etc.
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Jaan Poska House (J. Poska tn 8 )
February 18 at 6 PM
OUTSTANDING ESTONIAN EDUCATORS AND THEIR STUDENTS
Kristel Eeroja-Põldoja (violin) and her students
Piano: Ebe Müntel
Programme: Prokofiev, Zimbalist, Puur, etc.
Host: Pille Lill
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Tallinn Town Hall
February 19 at 6 PM
Riivo Kallasmaa (oboe), Virgo Veldi (saxophone), Maila Laidna (piano)
Programme: Schumann, Poulenc, Schmitt, etc.
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Tallinn Town Hall
February 20 at 6 PM
Monika-Evelin Liiv (mezzo-soprano), Ralf Taal (piano)
Programme: Mahler Rückert Lieder, Lemba, Kapp, Tobias, etc.
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Tallinn Town Hall
February 22 at 6 PM
FESTIVAL FINAL CONCERT
OPERA GALA – PUCCINI OPERAS AND TURANDOT
Opera soloists participating in Simone Maria Marziali’s masterclass
Programme: Highlights from Puccini’s operas
Announcement of the “MUBA Talent 2025” award
Host: Pille Lill
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Tickets priced at 12/20€ are available on-site before the concerts and from Piletilevi
NB! A festival pass is also available: 100/€50
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Tallinn, Estonia
