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The Summer of Music in Tallinn
The summer of 2025 in Tallinn will be special. For one, it’s the year of the Song and Dance Celebration – listed in the UNESCO heritage list and bringing together nearly 30 000 choir singers, around 11 000 folk dancers and over 100 000 spectators to celebrate Estonian music, culture and unity.
But that’s not all – this year the concert stages of Tallinn will welcome more superstars in one summer than ever before!
If you’re here for one or many of these exciting concerts, or simply curious about how these events will affect your holiday, read on to find information and tips on how to make the most of your stay in Tallinn.
Major music events in summer 2025
Main venues and how to get there
Bus routes and timetables: transport.tallinn.ee
Song Festival Grounds
Hosting: Imagine Dragons, Justin Timberlake, Song and Dance Celebration, AC/DC, 50 Cent, Bryan Adams, David Guetta.
Buses from the city centre: 1, 5, 8, 34, 38, stop Lauluväljak; 29, 35, 40, 44, 60, 63, 66 stops Oruvärava or Lasnamägi.
Unibet Arena
Hosting: Kylie Minogue, Tallinn Rock Festival, Queens of the Stone Age
Buses 8, 25, 41,41B, 42, 46, stop Haabersti.
Ruins of the Bridgettine Convent (Pirita Kloostri varemed)
Hosting: Manowar
Buses 1, 5, 8, 34, 38, stop Pirita.
Make the most of your concert trip - stay longer and explore Tallinn
Take time to explore Tallinn during your stay because there is a lot more to experience in addition to an amazing concert.
Visit the magical Old Town of Tallinn – a UNESCO World Heritage site
Immerse yourself in the medieval history of Tallinn, a time of knights and ladies, merchants and jesters. Walk on the medieval city wall, climb towers for an amazing view, explore the catacombs beneath the city and stroll on centuries old cobblestone streets.
Explore the different areas of Tallinn
Although the Old Town is our medieval crown jewel, Tallinn a lot more to discover. Just across the Old Town is Rotermann, a former factory premises that has been transformed into a modern, bustling entertainment and cultural area. Noblessner is a picturesque seaside area with entertainment for the whole family. Kadriorg is a stylish district with the most beautiful park in Tallinn that boasts a baroque palace and the comprehensive Kumu Estonian Art Museum. Telliskivi Creative City has it all – entertainment, excellent food, and great shopping opportunities.
Make sightseeing easy with the Tallinn Card
Free entry to most museums and sights in Tallinn, free use of public transport in the city, additional discounts – all this is included in the Tallinn Card city pass. With the free Tallinn Card app, you’ll also get personalised recommendations and real-time notices about special offers, events and transport info.
Go on a culinary adventure
Tallinn is home to hundreds of amazing restaurants. We have something for everyone, including Michelin-star restaurants, creative street food, and exciting medieval meals.
Dance the night away
After all, you’ve come here to have fun and the nightlife in Tallinn is very generous. Live music, clubs and bars – whatever your taste, a variety of options is always close by.
