In 2022, Tallinn was named as one of the UNESCO Cities of Music. The capital of Estonia is a city deeply connected to music; it brings the nation together as both a thriving cultural hub, as well as the home to our beloved Song Festival, a UNESCO world heritage event.
Tallinn is home to outstanding musical events of all kinds, including several renowned international festivals that take place in unique venues and even on the streets. Jazzkaar has risen from humble beginnings in 1990, to one of the most important Jazz festivals in Northern Europe. World-class artists gather in Tallinn in the spring and showcase the best and the new in jazz music. The annual Tallinn Music Week, or TMW for short, is an international festival that combines a diverse range of concerts with an extensive conference programme. The Estonian Music Days showcase the best of contemporary Estonian music.
Every year, Tallinn also welcomes numerous large-scale concerts from world-famous international and domestic music stars.