Culture

Legendary rock band Scorpions to perform in Tallinn next July

December 16, 2025

Legendary German rock band Scorpions have announced a show at Tallinn Rock Festival on July 31 next year. Since forming in Hanover, Germany in 1965, Scorpions have gone on to [..]

Culture

Estonia’s Christmas tourism surpasses pre-pandemic level

December 14, 2025

Tourism in Estonia is showing signs of improvement, and economists say this will be the best Christmas in years. But across the whole year, the number of foreign visitors has [..]

Culture

Estonia to participate in 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

December 11, 2025

Estonian Public Broadcasting plans to participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, and while European Broadcasting Union members remain divided over Israel’s participation, the contest will go ahead as planned, [..]

Culture

Over 20 countries took part in the Christmas Bazaar of the embassies at the T1 Center in Tallinn

December 1, 2025

The T1 Center in Tallinn hosted the International Christmas Bazaar, organized by the International Women’s Club of Tallinn (IWCT). The event’s 20th edition featured embassies and representatives from more than [..]

Culture

Finnish Christmas spirit brightens Helsinki streets for holiday season

November 28, 2025

By Tyler Walton. As the winter days grow shorter in Helsinki, the city bursts into light, and the Christmas season brings warmth, music and thousands of twinkling bulbs. Every year [..]

Culture

Eesti Laul 2026 final tickets go on sale as road to Eurovision begins

November 22, 2025

The grand final of Eesti Laul 2026 brings 12 unique artists to the stage of Tallinn’s Unibet Arena on February 14 to decide who represents Estonia at Eurovision. Tickets for [..]

Culture

Riga offers a diverse culture programme on National Day

November 18, 2025

On 18 November, the 107th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia, a wide programme of events is expected in the capital. This year, on 18 November, we [..]

Culture

Tastes and crafts of the world: International Christmas Bazaar to be held in Tallinn at the end of November

November 17, 2025

On Saturday, 29 November, the International Women’s Club of Tallinn (IWCT) will hold the 20th edition of the International Christmas Bazaar at the T1 Center in Tallinn. Embassies and representations [..]

Culture

Long-lost Estonian avant-garde painting fetches record sum in art auction

November 17, 2025

A Jaan Vahtra painting hidden for nearly a century — the Cubist “Harbor” — recently resurfaced, earning a record €200,000 at auction on Friday. “The painting went to a distinguished [..]

Culture

ZooExpo 2025 will take place in mid-November

November 4, 2025

The pet and zoo industry exhibition “ZooExpo 2025” will be held at the Ķīpsala International Exhibition Centre in mid-November, the event’s organizers informed LETA. More than 3,000 animals will be [..]

Culture

Top Estonian artists head to Latvia for first ever Riga Music Week

November 1, 2025

On November 5-6, the first ever Riga Music Week festival and conference takes place in the Latvian capital. Plenty of Estonian artists are on the bill with a special section [..]

Culture

World’s oldest surviving VW Beetle is back on the road

October 26, 2025

By Maurice Dirker, dpa. Only the chassis was left over from one of the first prototypes of the iconic VW Beetle car. A German collector has spent eight years restoring [..]

Culture

John Chef’s Hall and Max Cekot Kitchen keep their Michelin stars

October 22, 2025

The Michelin Guide 2026 features 34 Latvian restaurants, including three new additions, as well as John’s Chef’s Hall and Max Cekot Kitchen, which have each retained their one Michelin star, [..]

Culture

Artist representing Latvia at Larnaca Biennale 2025

October 17, 2025

By Marat Hasanov, Artist representing Latvia, Larnaca Biennale 2025. Responding directly to the Biennale’s theme “Along Lines and Traces,” my photographic series explores how lines form symbolic, physical, and emotional [..]

Culture

Mushroom pickers gather record haul at annual championship in southern Lithuania

September 16, 2025

By Rūta Ribačiauskienė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Mushroom hunters collected more than 250 kilograms of fungi during the annual mushroom-picking championship in the village of Zervynos, Varėna District, organisers said, marking [..]

Culture

Culture Night festival takes over the streets of Tallinn this Friday

August 25, 2025

According to Tallinn’s Deputy Mayor Kaarel Oja, the festival aims to provide a platform for as many different creative forms and artists as possible, inviting everyone to explore and discover [..]

Culture

Blogger shares her top 10 walking trails in Lithuania

August 25, 2025

Travel blogger Diana Gedeikytė-Jakutienė, author of Check In Lithuania, spends a lot of time exploring the country and has walked many of its nature trails. She has selected her ten [..]

Culture

Annual concert to mark Estonia’s Restoration of Independence Day on August 20

August 20, 2025

Today, Tallinn will celebrate Estonia’s Restoration of Independence Day with its annual concert at Harjumägi, August 20th Square. The concert will feature performances by Anett and Valter Soosalu, accompanied by [..]

Culture

Artur Smolyaninov releases an anti-war music video for the song “Krik”

July 28, 2025

Latvia-based actor and musician Artur Smolyaninov has released an animated music video for his latest song, “Krik” (“The Scream”) — another anti-war statement from the artist during this period of [..]

Culture

Tartu open-air film festival to show classic movies about love this August

July 10, 2025

This August sees the 20th edition of Tartu’s open-air film festival “Tartuff.” Over the course of 6 days, 10 movies will be shown in Tartu Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats) [..]

Culture

Eleven lighthouses in Estonia to open doors for free on July 1

June 30, 2025

July 1 marks the eighth annual celebration of the World Day of Marine Aids to Navigation. In Estonia, visiting 11 lighthouses on this day is traditionally free of charge. Last [..]

Culture

Baltic visual theatre takes the stage at the world’s leading puppet festival

June 20, 2025

This September, the world’s most influential contemporary puppet theatre event — the Festival Mondial des Théâtres de Marionnettes in Charleville-Mézières, France — will spotlight the vibrant and diverse world of [..]

Culture

Latvian central bank to issue commemorative coin

June 13, 2025

The Bank of Latvia, which is the country’s central bank, will be releasing a silver collector’s coin, “Sun and Wind,” on June 17. It is being released in honour of [..]

Culture

A dialogue between classical and contemporary works in Tartle’s new exhibition in Vilnius

June 10, 2025

A new exhibition, titled In the Shadow of Knowledge. Sculpture Pre-Context has been opened at the Lithuanian Art Centre Tartle, offering a fresh perspective on sculpture, not only as a [..]

Culture

Higher-capacity buses to serve Song Festival Grounds during major summer events in Tallinn

June 10, 2025

Tallinn will increase public transport capacity around the Song Festival Grounds during major summer events to improve access and ensure convenient travel to and from concerts and festivals. Night bus [..]

Culture

New Tallinn photo exhibition raises awareness about loneliness

June 9, 2025

On Monday, June 9, a new photo exhibition “Loneliness doesn’t ask for age” opened at the Kolme Puu (Three Trees) Gallery in Tallinn’s Telliskivi Creative City. The exhibition is part [..]

Culture

Tallinn to host the Tall Ships Races sailing regatta in 2028

June 4, 2025

The international sail training organization Sail Training International has confirmed the host ports for the 2028 Tall Ships Races regatta. One of the selected ports is Tallinn. According to Deputy [..]

Culture

New BBQ area opens at Tallinn’s Stroomi beach

June 3, 2025

A new barbecue area has opened on Tuesday in Stroomi Beach Park in Põhja-Tallinn. The idea won second place in last year’s participatory budgeting vote. Põhja-Tallinn District Elder Külli Tammur [..]

Culture

Austria triumphs at Eurovision 2025

May 18, 2025

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 concluded with a dazzling final in Basel, Switzerland, where Austria clinched victory with JJ’s powerful ballad “Wasted Love.” This emotionally charged performance captivated both the [..]

Culture

12 projects qualify for support in foreign film and major event programmes

May 17, 2025

The Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA) has received 14 applications this year under the Foreign Film Production Support Programme. Of these, ten projects from seven countries will be recommended [..]

Culture

The 1st Baltic Awards – a prestigious award that unites the achievements of the Baltic States in culture and science – was presented in Riga

May 16, 2025

On May 13, the solemn Baltic Awards ceremony was held at the Latvian National Museum of Art for outstanding representatives of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia for their contribution to the [..]

Culture, Europe

“Flow” wins 2025 LUX Audience Award

May 5, 2025

The film “Flow”, directed by Latvian Gints Zilbalodis, was awarded the 2025 LUX Audience Award at a ceremony on Tuesday in the European Parliament in Brussels. “Flow“, a Latvian, French [..]

Culture, Latvia

“Flow” animated film’s communication campaign wins two gold awards at Mi:t&Links Baltic Communication Awards 2025

April 17, 2025

On April 11, 2025, one of the most significant events in the Baltic communication industry took place – the Mi:t&Links Baltic Communication Awards 2025. The communication campaign for the animated [..]

Culture, World

New York’s Frick Collection reopens after $220 million makeover

April 15, 2025

By Christina Horsten, dpa. New York City’s Frick Collection on the Upper East Side is to reopen to the public on April 17 following a major renovation led by acclaimed [..]

Culture, Europe

Two major Yoko Ono exhibitions set to open in Berlin

April 10, 2025

Two exhibitions showcasing the work of Japanese artist Yoko Ono are set to open in Berlin on Friday. The 92-year-old multimedia artist has gained legions of fans across the world [..]

Culture, Lithuania, Sport

Kaunas: A “Pretty Fly” getaway for music lovers and sports fans

February 25, 2025

Flights to Kaunas offer swift access to a city that is increasingly attracting global music icons such as Justin Timberlake, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, and OneRepublic to their tour itineraries. [..]