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You’ll get it
Circus, dance, music, burlesque and visual theatre work across languages. Many comedy and theatre shows are also performed in English.
18.08.–18.09.2026Tallinn, Estonia31 days of shows
Why you(yes, you)should tryTallinn Fringe Festival
A month-long city festival packed with theatre, comedy, circus, music and performances you did not know you were looking for.
A city break with a twist
Pick a show. Build a night around it.
Start with the performance that catches your eye. Then use this page for programme, accommodation and practical visitor information.
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Days of Culture
47
Unique Shows
111
Total Performances
One month. One city.
Tallinn Fringe is a 31-day multi-genre city festival.
Music, theatre, circus, dance, comedy, burlesque and everything in between.
It is not a one-main-stage festival. You choose the show that interests you, arrive at the venue and let the city surprise you.
That is why it is a good reason to see Tallinn differently, even if you think you already know the city.
Why Fringe?
Low barrier. High chance of surprise.
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It happens all over Tallinn
Shows happen in theatres, bars, clubs and unexpected city spaces. You discover places a regular weekend trip might never show you.
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See many shows
Fringe is not a one-main-stage festival. Build your evening around one show, or see several performances on the same day.
Plan your Fringe night
Start with one show and let the city do the rest.
Tallinn Fringe works whether you have one free evening, a long weekend or a full festival week. The programme is spread across the city, so every route can become its own small discovery.
Come for theatre, comedy, circus, music or something harder to define. Around the shows you will find the Old Town, restaurants, bars, saunas and late-summer evenings.
Three steps
How to begin
- 1Open the programme and choose a date.
- 2Pick the show that sounds interesting.
- 3Book your ticket and plan the rest of your night around it.
Festival offers
Stay in Tallinn
Unique Hotels and GoHotels offer Fringe visitors four accommodation options close to the city centre and Old Town.
Von Stackelberg Hotel Tallinn
Toompuiestee 23, Tallinn
A four-star boutique hotel in a renovated 19th-century manor next to Toompea and the Old Town. The hotel has a restaurant, Zen Spa and 54 individually designed rooms.
Use code FRINGE15 for 15% off the daily rate.
Kreutzwald Hotel Tallinn
Endla 23, Tallinn
A four-star hotel around ten minutes on foot from the Old Town. The historic building has 68 rooms, Zen Spa and an Italian restaurant.
Use code FRINGE15 for 15% off the daily rate.
Centennial Nexus Hotel Tallinn
Endla 15, Tallinn
A modern four-star hotel with 81 rooms, coworking spaces, a 24/7 deli corner and contactless check-in and check-out.
Use code FRINGE15 for 15% off the daily rate.
Go Hotel Shnelli
Toompuiestee 37/1, Tallinn
A practical base next to Balti Jaam station and the Old Town, close to many festival venues.
Use the festival booking link for 10% off.
Nordic Hotel Forum
Viru väljak 3, Tallinn
A modern 4-star superior business and conference hotel, Nordic Hotel Forum welcomes you in the very heart of the capital of Estonia, in a prominent location on the edge of Tallinn's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. All our rooms are spacious and elegantly designed, guaranteeing that even the most demanding guests are satisfied. The hotel's Leisure Center is located on the eighth floor with spectacular views over Tallinn's historic Old Town. You can enjoy an indoor pool, saunas, steam room, and hot tub, and 24-hour access to the fitness area. High-quality entertainment venues, excellent cafes, and restaurants are all very close. Located next door, the vibrant Rotermann Quarter combines historic architecture with modern design and a lively lifestyle, while Tallinn's biggest indoor shopping mall, Viru Shopping Centre, is just across the street. We believe in meaningful cultural partnerships, acting as a proud key partner for the organizers of the leading cultural events in Estonia. We are an eco-friendly hotel, recognized with the Green Key eco-label since 2010. We wish you a warm welcome!
Programme and tickets
Build your own Tallinn Fringe route.
The programme is published in stages. Browse shows, choose your date and get early bird tickets at the best price.
Explore the programme →In the city
Getting around Tallinn
Public transport
Buses, trams and trolleybuses connect different parts of the city reliably. Visitor tickets and up-to-date guidance are available from Visit Tallinn.
Walking
You can often walk between venues in the city centre and Old Town. Still check the map, because the programme takes place across Tallinn.
Electric scooters
Ride and Bolt operate in Tallinn. Install both apps if you want the best chance of finding a scooter nearby.
By car
For short-term needs, Citybee and Bolt Drive offer app-based car rental with pick-up and drop-off zones around the city.
See something unexpected
Tallinn Fringe in pictures
What is Fringe?
Tallinn Fringe Festival began in 2016 as Boom Chika Wau Wau in the Telliskivi area. In 2026, the festival takes place for the tenth time.
The programme is not curated by a festival team or cultural board. Performers agree shows directly with venues, and venues bring confirmed performances into the programme.
That is why the programme is diverse, colourful and genuinely fringe. Tallinn Fringe is part of the World Fringe network.
Ready to try it?
Browse the programme, choose a show and come see something you would not have known to search for in advance.
See the programme →