Pärnu is set to host the ÖÖvalgel light theater festival from October 1 to 3, combining visual arts, theater, and music with modern lighting technology. The three-day event features open-air performances and concert productions across the city, utilizing light, sound, and projections to build the narrative.
St. Elizabeth’s Church Hosts Special Concerts
For the first time, the festival extends beyond outdoor locations to stage special concert productions inside the historic St. Elizabeth’s Church. The program includes the production “In the Name of Love,” which features well-known U2 tracks performed by the Pärnu City Orchestra, a chamber choir, and a rock band. Light projections, video, and laser effects accompany the musical performance. The interior architecture of the church serves as an active element of the staging, blending classical orchestral arrangements with rock music and visual technology. Alongside these concerts, free visual theater performances run repeatedly throughout the city center, allowing attendees to design their own viewing routes between multiple shows.
Bowie x Sukita Retrospective Arrives in Tallinn
Pop art museum PoCo in Tallinn opens the “Bowie x Sukita” exhibition on October 9, marking the first time the retrospective of Japanese photographer Masayoshi Sukita appears in Estonia. The collection features more than 100 photographs documenting David Bowie across various career stages, tracing a four-decade creative partnership that began in London in 1972. Sukita captured Bowie across Tokyo, Kyoto, Berlin, and New York.
Open House Tallinn Unlocks Restricted Architecture
The Open House Tallinn initiative opens nearly 40 normally restricted buildings and urban sites to the public from October 9 to 11. The program includes 13 new locations, among them the Ülemiste Water Treatment Plant, the Dominican Monastery Museum, and the Tallinn Courthouse. Volunteer guides lead free tours in both Estonian and English, explaining the architecture and history of spaces that remain closed during regular operations.
Runway Shows Set for Tallinn Fashion Week
Tallinn Fashion Week takes place from October 28 to 30 at the T1 Venue, showcasing established Estonian brands and emerging designers over three days. The event opens with the presentation of the Golden Needle (Kuldnõel) and Silver Needle (Hõbenõel) awards. Subsequent evening schedules feature standalone runway shows highlighting upcoming collections.
Are These Events Free?
Are the events at the ÖÖvalgel festival free to attend?
While the outdoor visual theater performances in the Pärnu city center are free of charge, special concert productions hosted inside venues like St. Elizabeth’s Church form part of the program.
How many photographs are displayed in the Bowie x Sukita exhibition?
The retrospective at the PoCo museum in Tallinn features more than 100 photographs chronicling the four-decade collaboration between David Bowie and photographer Masayoshi Sukita.
Is admission required for the Open House Tallinn architectural tours?
Visits to the nearly 40 participating buildings and structures are entirely free, with volunteer guides leading the scheduled tours in both English and Estonian.
Where does Tallinn Fashion Week take place?
The three-day fashion event is scheduled to run at the T1 Venue in Tallinn from October 28 to 30.
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