The Estonian Song Celebration

Laulupidu

First held in 1869, takes place every five years. In 2014, 35,000 choral singers gathered to perform for an audience of 90,000 people. It is recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Tickets go on sale in January for three dance festival performances and two song festival concerts.

Address: Lauluväljak - Narva mnt 95, 10127 Tallinn
Hours: early July
Website: laulupidu.ee (opens in a new tab)

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Song Festival Grounds
A huge Modernist structure where the All Estonian Song Festival, which is held every five years, features 34,000 singers and dancers in addition to a massive audience. The festival played an important role in Estonia getting free from the Soviet Union at its fall.
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National Art Museum KUMU
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Kadriorg Palace
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