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Aalborg Aalborg Aarhus Guldborgsund Kolding Køge Næstved Vordingborg European Championship in Handball Denmark has been awarded the hosting of the men’s European Championship in January 2014. It is the first international handball event on Danish soil since the World Cup in 1978.
CONTACT: www.ehfeuro.com/MensEHF 1217 January 2014 EURO2014.5271.0.html More information: www.visitaalborg.com
Northern Winter Beat Festival Northern Winter Beat: a new music festival that will fill Aalborg with light and heat in a cold and dark time. There will be approximately 30 exciting concerts in the three days.
CONTACT: www.northernwinterbeat.dk 2325 January 2014
Aalborg MTB Marathon Saturday the 26th April 2014 Aalborg MTB Marathon will be held for the second time. The 100 km route takes you on a challenging journey through Aalborg's beautiful surrounding countryside. In addition, it is possible to run 50 km and 25 km.
CONTACT: www.aalborgmtbmarathon.dk 26 April 2014
Aalborg Carnival The largest carnival in the Northern Europe a time when the whole city bubbles with high spirits. The main event the carnival parade is without a doubt the most visited event in Aalborg throughout the year.
CONTACT: http://aalborgkarneval.dk/tag/aalborg 24 May 2014 carnival/?lang=en
Aalborg Harbour Fest In 2013 Aalborg held for the second time Aalborg Harbour fest. The event was very well received and must be considered a success.
CONTACT: www.aalborgevents.dk 2022 June 2014
Nibe Festival It is a yearly event that takes place in Nibe forest, called Skalskoven. The festival has grown throughout the years and has now become an event with big international and national artists.
CONTACT: www.nibefestival.dk/forside.aspx 25 July 2014
Nordic Sailing Nordic Sailing is a friendly race each year with the participation of traditionally rigged vessels from Norway, Denmark and Sweden.
CONTACT: www.aalborgevents.dk/forside/events 4–12 July 2014 2014.aspx
Green Concert Green Concerts take place 8 times every year in 8 biggest cities including Kolding inviting a variety of Danish artists to perform on stage. Green Concert is Nothern Europe's biggest concert tour of its kind.
CONTACT: www.groenkoncert.dk/spillesteder 20 July 2014 2014.aspx#aalborg
European Tour – Made in Denmark For the first time the European Tour tournament Made in Denmark at Himmerland Golf & Spa Resort from 1417. August. Already, many golf enthusiasts secured a ticket to see worldclass golf on Danish soil.
CONTACT: www.himmerlandgolf.dk 1417 August 2014
Aalborg in Red A variety of the city's cultural institutions arrange a wide selection of events and activities all over the city.
CONTACT: www.visitaalborg.dk/denmark/aalborgi 17 September 2014 rodtgdk798726 Main Page » Calendar » Denmark » Aarhus Denmark
Aalborg Aarhus Aarhus Guldborgsund Kolding Køge Næstved Vordingborg SPOT Festival A large music festival with a focus on new musical developments a rich profusion of music with a fantastic lineup of over 100 new trend www.visitaarhus.com setting Nordic and international acts.
CONTACT: www.spotfestival.dk 14 May 2014
Classic Car Race During a Summer weekend some of Europe's finest classic cars find their way to Aarhus where an international classic car race is taking place at one of Europe's most beautiful race courses.
CONTACT: www.craa.dk 1618 May 2014
Nykredit Aarhus City Half Marathon A great festivity with 8 10000 runners and thousands of enthusiastic spectators conquering the streets of Aarhus.
CONTACT: www.aarhusmotion.dk 8 June 2014
Northside Festival NorthSide Festival offers young music lovers a weekend with high quality music and its impressive lineup of both Danish and international artists.
CONTACT: www.northside.dk 1315 June 2014
Aarhus Jazz Festival Experience the unique atmosphere when jazz takes over music venues, squares and open spaces throughout the city.
CONTACT: www.jazzfest.dk 1219 July 2014
Tour of Denmark Spectators fill the streets to cheer for some of the world's best cycling teams when they make their way through Aarhus on Tour of Denmark.
CONTACT: www.postdanmarkrundt.dk 610 August 2014
The Aarhus Festival One of Northern Europe's largest and most respected arts and culture festivals featuring a unique program, including both modern and classical music, theatre, art, film, new technologies, food and more.
29 August 7 September CONTACT: www.aarhusfestival.com 2014 Food Festival Foodinterested consumers, children with a sweet tooth, prominent chefs from home and abroad, producers, writers, researchers, educators, commentators Food Festival is a popular and professional hub for all food enthusiasts.
CONTACT: http://foodfestival.dk/ 5 7 September 2014
Audi Challenge Aarhus Half Marathon The Audi Challenge Aarhus Half Marathon takes places in the central part of Aarhus. Marathons in Denmark are quite popular and both travelers and locals love to challenge each other, but most of all themselves.
CONTACT: http://www.visitaarhus.com/ln int/danmark/audichallengeaarhushalf 7 September 2014 marathongdk645930
Re-opening of Moesgård Museum The museum, its wellpreserved estate environment and beautiful surroundings, including Oldtidsstien – a prehistoric trail with reconstructed prehistoric houses and burial monuments, offer a year round range of attractions for visitors of all ages and are an obvious tourist destination, providing hours of enjoyment.
CONTACT: www.moesmus.dk/en/exhibitions/moesgaard 11 October 2014 museum/
Media Architecture Biennale 2014 Architects, designers and artists meet with academia and industry, when the world’s premier media architecture event takes place on 20 22 November in Aarhus, Denmark, with a preevent in Copenhagen.
CONTACT: http://www.mab14.org/ 20 22 November 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Denmark » Guldborgsund Denmark
Aalborg Guldborgsund Aarhus Guldborgsund Kolding Køge Næstved Vordingborg Falsters Minder - The Tsar's House The house of the tsar is situated in Nykøbing, viz as a historical half timbered building from the 1690's. Here, you will find a piece of the MORE INFORMATION town's civic history with its exhibitions of Falster's history.
www.visitlollandfalster.com CONTACT: www.museumlollandfalster.dk Open all year
The County Museum At Banegårdspladsen in Maribo you will find the old museum building from the year 1889 that contains the county museum. The large museum building was constructed for that purpose. It gives good possibilities for exhibitions on all 3 floors. The County Museum Banegårdspladsen 11 4930 Maribo. Tlf. 54 84 44 00 Email: [email protected]
CONTACT: www.museumlollandfalster.dk Open all year
Nykobing Medieval Centre It is an experimental museum where you can experience life in a reconstructed late 14th century market town. open all summer.
CONTACT: www.middelaldercentret.dk Open all summer
Fuglsang Museum of Art Fuglsang Museum of Art Exhibitions 2014
CONTACT: www.fuglsangkunstmuseum.dk Start 24 January 2014
The Open-Air Museum in Maribo The museum contains various angles on life in a rural village as the 13 houses have very diverse characters with different functions.
Open: 1 May – 30 CONTACT: www.museumlollandfalster.dk September + week 42
The Reventlow Museum Pederstrup The museum consists of three parts: The main building of Pederstrup manor house The surrounding park, A former riding school.
Open: 1 May – 30 CONTACT: www.museumlollandfalster.dk September
KulturKlash Festival Youth festival in Guldborgsund municipality with focus on youth, creativity and competences. CONTACT: culthus.dk 17 August 2014
Nykobing Falster FESTIVAL WEEK 2014
Nykobing Falster FESTIVAL WEEK 2014
CONTACT: www.festugen.dk 17 August 2014
Summer Music on Fuglsang Chamber music festival on Fuglsang Manor
CONTACT: www.chamberplayers.dk 2024 August 2014
South Sea Fruit Festival Denmark's largest festival of fruit and fruitrelated products, current experiences of the "New Nordic Food" with fruit. A folk festival for families and professionals. Admission is free.
CONTACT: www.frugtfestival.dk 2021 September 2014
The County Museum At Banegårdspladsen in Maribo you will find the old museum building from the year 1889 that contains the county museum. The large museum building was constructed for that purpose. It gives good possibilities for exhibitions on all 3 floors. Open: all year The County Museum Banegårdspladsen 11 4930 Maribo. Tlf. 54 84 44 00 Email: [email protected]
CONTACT: www.museumlollandfalster.dk Main Page » Calendar » Denmark » Køge Denmark
Aalborg Køge Aarhus Guldborgsund Kolding Køge Næstved Vordingborg Kultkino Kultkino. "KultKino" is Tapperiets mini cinema cult film. We put up a really cozy café, with movie viewing on a large screen, bean bags, free www.visitkoege.com popcorn and cake.
15 January, 26 February, 13 CONTACT: www.tapperiet.nu March 2014
Sondagsbazar In a Middle Eastern, exotic oasis, it will be possible to have a separate stand from which to barter or give her clothes away.
CONTACT: www.tapperiet.nu 26 Januar 2014
D-A-D The legendary rock boys DAD dragons in spring 2014 on an extensive tour of Denmark on the occasion of their 30th band anniversary.
CONTACT: www.tapperiet.nu 22 February 2014
Jazzbrunch Tapperiets "Bent Jazz" Committee presents an exquisite musical experience added a delicious brunch. This time it is in the company of one of the most exciting vocalists.
2, 23 February, 8 March CONTACT: www.tapperiet.nu 2014
Kulturkokken/Jacob Hold Come and have a both breathtaking, puzzling and provocative evening in the company of Holdt's personal and sometimes extreme experiences.
CONTACT: www.tapperiet.nu 6 March 2014
Rumpistol/Unkwon/Mikkel Meyer Tapperiets club fof electronic music, Electro Lazyland, presents an evening in the company of three of the most exciting and current acts on the Danish electronica scene, connected with visuals from Obscura which helps to give the audience an immersive whole experience!
CONTACT: www.tapperiet.nu 8 March 2014
Hymns from Nineveh Hymns from Nineveh is now current with relevant and beautiful hymns on the new album "Visions". The album has received great critical acclaim along the way.
CONTACT: www.tapperiet.nu 22 March 2014
Modern Jazz Days Modern and traditional jazzbands meet to an intensive music event. Young jazzmusicians battle the elderly and highly skillful oldies. A real swinging festival near the harbour site and in the city.
CONTACT: www.tapperiet.nu 78 June 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Denmark » Kolding Denmark
Aalborg Kolding Aarhus Guldborgsund Kolding Køge Næstved Vordingborg BØRGE MOGENSEN 100 Years Børge Mogensen (19141972) designed furniture for Danish homes. As a student of Kaare Klint’s, he continued the Danish tradition, achieving www.visitkolding.dk renewal by modifying historical furniture types.
CONTACT: www.trapholt.dk 23 January 5 October 2014
Da Vinci’s Inventions Leonardo da Vinci was 500 years ahead of its time. He invented the helicopter, glider, submarine, car and tank. And he described how a wide range of scientific phenomena could be used in science and the community service.
CONTACT: www.koldinghus.dk 1 February 4 May 2014
Royal Hunting Royal hunting
CONTACT: www.koldinghus.dk 822 February 2014
Winter Holiday for Children Winter holiday for children and other curious souls
CONTACT: www.trapholt.dk 10–14 February 2014
The Day of the Cake The Day of the Cake. Different bakers in Kolding compete to create the best cake in Kolding. You will get a sample of all the different cakes and the one with the most likes is announced the city's best cake of the year.
CONTACT: www.citykolding.dk 10 April 2014
Camellia in the Easter Holiday Camellia in the Easter holiday. The Geographical Gardens is a large botanical garden that covers an area of 12 hectares. The geographical aspect is that the trees, shrubs and herbs are all grouped by country of origin.
CONTACT: www.geografiskhave.dk 1721 April 2014
Design School Graduation Exhibition Kolding School of Design has produced a large and talented group of graduates. This exhibition suggests where new Danish design is headed in the fields of graphic design, interaction design, illustration, fashion, textile or industrial design.
26 June – 28 September CONTACT: www.koldinghus.dk 2014
Sommer by the Lake Sommer by the Lake 26/6, 3/7, 10/7, 17/7, 24/7, CONTACT: www.ssbad.dk 31/7 2014
Country Event & Roof Concert The city is open until 22 o’clock with varies special offers. The night culminates with a roof concert free of charge.
CONTACT: www.citykolding.dk 27 June 2014
Summer Activities at the Castle Activities for the families during the summer vacation: Fencing Schol, The Royal Bowling, Dressing Room and Treasurehunt.
CONTACT: www.koldinghus.dk 1 July 4 August 2014
Explore the Art Museum Explore the Art Museum – go treasure hunting during the Summer Vacation.
CONTACT: www.trapholt.dk 1 July – 10 August 2014
Green Concert Green Concerts take place 8 times every year in 8 biggest cities including Kolding inviting a variety of Danish artists to perform on stage. Green Concert is Nothern Europe's biggest concert tour of its kind.
CONTACT: www.groenkoncert.dk 17 July 2014
Wine Festival Is an annual event where German winegrowers present a wide selection of superb wines from the market stalls in Christiansfeld. Visit the German food market with a large selection of German specialties.
CONTACT: www.visitkolding.dk 31 July 2 August 2014
Light Fest Light Fest. Kolding Light Festival is a Festival of Lights, held for the first time on 12 to 14 December 2013 in the town of Kolding. The festival will be held December 2nd weekend each year.
CONTACT: www.geografiskhave.dk 8 August 2014
Culture Night 2014 The Culture Night is both a national festival and a show window for the city's cultural life. In Kolding culture is a serious business. The associations are the backbone of the Culture Night in Kolding.
CONTACT: Rikke Winther Revsholm, [email protected] 22 August 2014
The Royal Theatre at Skamling The Royal Theatre on Skamling is a great popular festival that build links between the finest in ballet, opera and drama combined with a unique historic location on Skamlingsbanken. CONTACT: www.operaskamling.dk 24 August 2014
The Triangle Area Celebration Week The Triangle Area Celebration Week
CONTACT: www.trekantomraadetsfestuge.dk 22 August 31 August 2014
Ecco Walkathon -Hike for Charity This is a cosy family trip and not a run. It is not about winning but about having fun. You can choose between 6 or 10 kilometers and for every walked kilometer ECCO donates money for a project of your choice.
CONTACT: www.citykolding.dk 11 October 2014
The Heritage Month in Christiansfeld For the third consecutive year the Moravian Church, the local history archive, the library and various associations in Christiansfeld offers a rich program related to the city’s special heritage.
CONTACT: www.christiansfeldcentret.dk November 2014
Santa's Arrival in Kolding City Santa Claus arrives by boat in Kolding Harbour and is transported to the city centre where the big Christmas tree is turned on. During December Santa’s House is open for children accompanied by an adult.
CONTACT: www.citykolding.dk 28 November 2014
Christmas Market at Trapholt Visit one of the cosy Christmas markets in Denmark. Here you will be inspired for Christmas at a traditional, organic or alternative Christmas market.
CONTACT: www.trapholt.dk 29–30 November 2014
Santa Claus’ House is Open Experience Santa Claus in his own home with plenty of elfs, Christmas adventures, decorated Christmas trees, stockings on the wall and “fire” in the fireplace.
CONTACT: www.citykolding.dk 123 December 2014
Christmas Market at Koldinghus Christmas equals time for cosyness, social activities and experiences full of light. Christmas markets focusing on taste, gifts, christmas athmosphere and lots of design.
CONTACT: www.koldinghus.dk 67 December 2014
Kolding Light Festival Festival's idea is to give visitors a new and different experience of Kolding city using light and sound. With exciting light settings, video light, interactive installations and light art will cityscape unfold from a new page.
CONTACT: www.koldinglightfestival.dk 11–13 December 2014 Christmas Market at Nicolai Christmas Market at Nicolai
CONTACT: www.nicolai.kolding.dk 14 December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Denmark » Næstved Denmark
Aalborg Næstved Aarhus Guldborgsund Kolding Køge Næstved Vordingborg New Year's Concert The New Year's Concert not only delights the audience in Næstved, but also enjoys great popularity in the region presenting a lively Travel Tips: Information on travel and programme consisting of entertainment music. accommodation at: www.visitnaestved.com More: www.naestved.dk
CONTACT: www.uraniamusik.dk 26 January 2014
Easter at the ZOOPARK Tons of fun and eastern activities for children of all ages.
CONTACT: www.zoopark.dk 12–21 April 2014
Gavnø Castle Tulip Exhibition Denmark's largest tulip exhibition. Enjoy more than half a million tulips in full bloom. No two seasons are alike.
CONTACT: www.gavnoe.dk May 2014
Cultural Festival for Children 'Culturenaturally'. The festival is addressing children aged 1,5 14. The festival presents concerts, workshops, theatres, etc.
CONTACT: www.naessi.dk 19–23 May 2014
Opera at the Park Enjoy opera and other music concerts in the park of Rønnebæksholm.
CONTACT: www.roennebaeksholm.dk 14 June 2014
Gavnø Classic Autojumble & Concours Denmark’s biggest vintage car show. Apart from fine cars, there are finely dressed persons for the Concours de Charme where driver/passengers must match the cars character and age.
CONTACT: www.gavnoe.dk 15 June 2014
World Ballet at Gavno Ballet stars from the royal ballet visit Scandinavia. Alina Cojocaru & Johan Kobborg bring their friends to Denmark.
CONTACT: www.gavnoe.dk 10 July 2014
Green Concert Green Concert creates room for differences. For more than three decades, the Green Concert every summer created celebration, joy and great experiences for thousands of concertgoers. CONTACT: www.groenkoncert.dk 26 July 2014
Nordic Folk Music Festival Nordic Folk Music Festival by Præstø Fjord. Enjoy folk music in the beautiful nature! The festival is for the whole family.
CONTACT: www.folkemusik.com 7–10 August 2014
Susaa Festival Three intense days featuring prominent soloists and ensembles from home and abroad, and a fascinating meetthecomposer event. The ensemble Ex Novo from Venezia will open this year´s Window on Italy.
CONTACT: www.susaafestival.dk 2931 August 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Denmark » Vordingborg Denmark
Aalborg Vordingborg Aarhus Guldborgsund Kolding Køge Næstved Vordingborg Vordingborg City Festival Traditional City festival with trade, entertainment, cultural events and live music performance within the genres of traditional rock and pop. MORE INFORMATION
CONTACT: www.vordingborgfestuge.dk 712 July 2014 www.visitvordingborg.com www.vordingborg.dk
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Elva Elva Haapsalu Hiiu Jõgeva Jõhvi Keila Kuressaare Snow Town Maardu Enjoy the winter season in Elva snow town. Narva Paide Pärnu 14 February 2014 CONTACT: www.elva.ee Rakvere Sillamäe Tallinn Children & Youth VIII No-Theatres Tartu Children & Youth VIII NoTheatres Festival is held in the Cultural Viljandi Center Sinilind. Võru
CONTACT: http://sinilind.elva.ee/ 2728 March 2014 MORE INFORMATION
www.elva.ee Elva Town Day [email protected] Elva anniversary celebration has generous cultural program, which is complimented with handcraft spring fair.
Elva is well known for its natural resources ozonerich pine forests parks, the clear CONTACT: http://sinilind.elva.ee/ 3 May 2014 watered lakes, picturesque banks of the river of Elva and its unique location 25km from Tartu and Otepdd. People come to Elva to recover or strengthen their health, enjoying the ions effects in the air International Business Twinning Conference and humin acid rich waters of forest lakes. Elva's unique location among lakes, rivers International Business Twinning Conference and pine forests is suitable for practicing active healthy lifestyle for every age group.
CONTACT: www.elva.ee 1116 May 2014
The South Estonia Strongest Man 2014
The South Estonia’s Strongest Man contest is the premier event in TOURIST INFORMATION strength athletics. Pargi 2 Elva 61507, Estonia Phone + 372 733 0123 i[email protected] www.elva.ee 17 May 2014 Timetables and journey searches: Train schedules: www.edel.ee Buses in Estonia: www.bussireisid.ee Grandmas and Grandpas Dance Festival The family event filled with music and dance.
CONTACT: www.sinilind.elva.ee 25 May 2014
Midsummer’s day in Elva Traditional Estonian midsummer’s celebration on the singing ground area with games, bonfire and ensemble HotShot.
CONTACT: http://sinilind.elva.ee 23 June 2014
Sports Shooting Championships Estonian Sports Shooting Championship will ascertain who is the best shooter in Estonia.
CONTACT: http://www.laskurliit.ee/ 2729 June 2014 Festival of Exotic Dances Dance workshops and performances at the lake Verevi.
CONTACT: www.sinilind.elva.ee 28 June 2014
Concerts in the forest parks For the second summer running there are three concerts on the 1st of every summer month.
CONTACT: http://sinilind.elva.ee 1 July, 1 August 2014
Clarinet Summer 2014 During the week lot of different clarinet music concerts are taking place in Elva.
CONTACT: http://muusikakool.elva.ee/ 812 July 2014
Estonian Song vol. 5 This gala concert is dedicated to Estonian performers and their repertoire.
CONTACT: http://sinilind.elva.ee 11 July 2014
Elva Cafes Day This year for a one day locals are opening their homes to give you home café experience.
CONTACT: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elva kohvikutep%C3%A4ev/618742944887627? 11 July 2014 fref=ts
Elva Cycling Marathon Estonian cup is the biggest mountain bike competition series.
CONTACT: http://estoniancup.ee/2013/en/ 26 July 2014
Month of Art November a traditional month of art is filled with different art exhibitions, music, literature, arts and crafts, lectures and workshops.
CONTACT: www.sinilind.elva.ee 130 November 2014
Christmas celebration opening With the lightning of Christmas lights on town Christmas tree the celebration begin.
CONTACT: http://sinilind.elva.ee 30 November 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Estonia » Haapsalu Estonia
Elva Haapsalu Haapsalu Hiiu Jõgeva Jõhvi Keila Kuressaare Haapsalu Early Music Festival Maardu Founded in Haapsalu in 1994, the annual Early Music Festival is one of Narva the most considerable festivals in its own genre in Estonia and has Paide caught the attention of many outstanding foreign artists. Pärnu Rakvere Sillamäe CONTACT: www.studiovocale.ee 913 July 2014 Tallinn Tartu Haapsalu String Music Festival Viljandi Võru The annual string music festival held since 1994, is a real summer music festivity primarily for the young.and called "Viiulimängud" (violin games). More information: 2124 July 2014 www.haapsalu.ee CONTACT: www.festivals.ee www.westest.ee Main Page » Calendar » Estonia » Hiiu Estonia
Elva Hiiu Haapsalu Hiiu Jõgeva Jõhvi Keila Kuressaare Hiiumaa Marathons Maardu Hiiumaa II ski marathon. Hiiumaa IV marathon running. Hiiumaa III Narva cycling marathon. Paide Pärnu February, June, August 2014 Rakvere CONTACT: www.maraton.hiiumaa.ee Sillamäe Tallinn Tartu 450th Kärdla Anniversary Viljandi The day for whole family filled with many interesting cultural and Võru sporting events.
TOURIST INFOCENTER Hiiu 1 (Central Square) CONTACT: www.hiiuvald.ee 1 May 2014 Kärdla 92413 Hiiumaa Phone +372 462 2232 [email protected] www.hiiumaa.ee Ristna Lighthouse 140th Anniversary Ristna Lighthouse 140 anniversary celebration is an event for the whole family.
CONTACT: www.hiiuvald.ee 17 May 2014
Kärdla Harbour Festival The opening of the first season of the new Kärdla marina constructed in 20122013.
CONTACT: http://marina.kardla.ee/ 24 May 2014
Garfish "Wind-Fish" Fest Day for different competitions at sea and on land, tasty fish dishes, music and dance.
CONTACT: www.hiiukala.org/cms/index.php? 31 May 2014 page=kontakt&hl=et_EE
Concerts at the Kõpu Lighthouse Concerts at the Kõpu Lighthouse.
CONTACT: http://www.tuletornikohvik.ee/ JuneAugust 2014
Hiiumaa Children's Festival Family Day: children waiting for the ponies, merry, trampolines, electric cars; dexterious ones can try the climbing wall and the ball and bow, etc.
CONTACT: www.kardla.ee/lastefestival 7 June 2014
Sõru Jazz Traditional music festival in SouthHiiumaa where will be the best jazz musicers from Estonia.
CONTACT: www.festivals.ee/?s=257 2122 June 2014 Midsummer fests in Hiuu Fun activities for the whole family, live music and bonfires.
CONTACT: https://gateme.com/rannapaargu/34761 2123 June 2014 singervingerhiiumaal/
Handicraft Fair in Kärdla Annual handicraft fair popular among both visitors and citizens of the island.
CONTACT: www.rookopli.ee 12 July 2014
The Moonsund Regatta The Moonsund Regatta (Muhu Väina) is both Estonian Open Offshore Sailing Championship as well as the oldest sailing regatta in Estonia.
CONTACT: www.muhuvain.ee/en 1314 July 2014
Hiiu Folk Festival Different concerts in Kärdla, Käina and Kassari.
CONTACT: http://hiiufolk.ee/ 1720 July 2014
Hiiumaa Homecoming IX Festival of leading international emerging musicians.
CONTACT: http://www.kultuur.info/syndmus/ix 2327 July 2014 muusikafestivalhiiumaahomecoming/
Kärdla Horse Days, Pallaadium Cup The equestrain sports celebration for the whole family.
CONTACT: www.ratsu.ee 13 August 2014
Kärdla Cafe Day Kärdla Cafe Day is an exciting event that opens 15 oneday cafes in people's gardens and public places.
CONTACT: www.kohvikutepaev.ee 2 August 2014
Hiiumaa Flat-Fish Fest Tasty fish dishes, drinks pleasing fisherman, familyfriendly activities on land and at sea, pretty music here and there, masters, journeymen, apprentices. Participation in workshops, exhibitions.
CONTACT: www.lestafest.ee 16 August 2014
Youth and entrepreneurship training Youth and entrepreneurship training, which will be held in the framework of the Baltic island network B7 Annual Conference.
CONTACT: www.b7.org 27 November 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Estonia » Jõgeva Estonia
Elva Jõgeva Haapsalu Hiiu Jõgeva Jõhvi Keila Kuressaare Race of self made sleighs Maardu Everybody is welcome to construct a funny sleigh of whatever material Narva available and to take part in competition. Paide Pärnu 8 February 2014 Rakvere CONTACT: www.pommiauk.ee Sillamäe Tallinn Tartu Jõgeva II Cycling Rally Viljandi Rally In beautiful terrain in Jõgeva county around the Kuremaa lake Võru (distances 107 or 47,5 km, and children competitions).
CONTACT: www.jogevarattaralli.ee 24 May 2014
JÕGEVA COUNTY TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
Jõgeva Town Days Suur 3, Jõgeva [email protected] www.visitjogeva.com The annual town day is celebration to mark Jõgeva's birthday. Rich cultural programme is supplemented with the spring fair and the fancy cake feast.
CONTACT: www.jogeva.ee 31 May 2014
Shortest Summer Nights Festival Different concerts take place in the gardens of Jõgeva.
CONTACT: www.jogeva.ee 20 June 2014
XXIII Jõgevatreff An international gathering of motorcyclists and motor enthusiasts in Kuremaa near Jõgeva that has attracted almost 2000 participants in recent years.
CONTACT: www.jogevamc.ee 31 July– 3 August 2014
Day of Collectors and Fair of Old Things Fair, where You cand find old original things from collectors all over Estonia (coins, tools, books, etc) and You can also visit Jõgeva Museum nearby.
CONTACT: www.pommiauk.ee 2 August 2014
Garlic Festival A fair focussing primarily on Estonian food and handicrafts. In addition to the fair, the festival has a diverse programme for the whole family to enjoy.
CONTACT: www.meelejahutaja.ee 23 August 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Estonia » Jõhvi Estonia
Elva Jõhvi Haapsalu Hiiu Jõgeva Jõhvi Keila Kuressaare Alutaguse 16th Ski Marathon Maardu Ski Marathon in Pannjärve. Narva Paide Pärnu 8 February 2014 Rakvere Sillamäe Tallinn Festival Laterna Magica Tartu The popular amateur movies festival “Laterna magica” for children, Viljandi youth and adults. The participants from different places of Estonia and Võru from abroad take part in the festival.
CONTACT: www.huvikeskus.info 617 April 2014 Tourist information of IdaVirumaa www.pohjaeestiturism.ee www.idavirumaa.ee
Handicraft Festival „Viru Woodcarver“ Information about Jõhvi It is one of the major handicraft events in IdaViru County. During the www.johvi.ee fair is possible to buy the handmade articles, to participate in various competitions, exhibitions, workshops and seminars.
CONTACT: www.huvikeskus.info 1213 April 2014
7th Ballet Festival The aim of the festival is development of Estonian balletic education in the frame of promotion the worldclass ballet dancing art in Ida Viru county.
CONTACT: www.concert.ee 911 May 2014
Grillfest 2014 Local teams of professional and amateur cooks are coming to Jõhvi to try their skills in cooking barbecue and other meals.
CONTACT: www.grillfest.ee 24 May 2014
Games Festival The festival is dedicated to the Children's Day. Different games, concerts, workshops and procession through the town will be held during the festival.
CONTACT: [email protected] 1 June 2014
The Creative Melting Pot 11th Cultural Festival of Ethnic Minorities iis dedicated to the Nation's Day and lets the members of different national societies introduce their cultural traditions.
CONTACT: www.johvi.ee 22 September 2014
Mihkli's Fair The traditional autumn fair with handicrafts items, agricultural and forest products. CONTACT: www.johvi.ee 27 September 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Estonia » Keila Estonia
Elva Keila Haapsalu Hiiu Jõgeva Jõhvi Keila Kuressaare Flea Market Maardu Clothes, kids stuff, dishes, books, furniture items and all kinds of bric Narva abrac. Paide Pärnu 8 February 2014 Rakvere CONTACT: www.keila.ee Sillamäe Tallinn Tartu Estonia Independence Day Concert Viljandi Celebration of the Independence Day of Estonia accompanied by Võru Cultural Award ceremony.
CONTACT: www.keila.ee 21 February 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Estonia » Kuressaare Estonia
Elva Kuressaare Haapsalu Hiiu Jõgeva Jõhvi Keila Kuressaare XXIII Saaremaa Mini Theatre Festival Maardu The festival gives a good overview of the level of Estonian youth Narva theatre groups. Paide Pärnu 1517 March 2014 Rakvere CONTACT: www.syg.edu.ee Sillamäe Tallinn Tartu The Moat Rally Viljandi The Moat Rally is a fun carnevallike boating event organised by local Võru students to open the tourism season. It takes place in and around the castle moat.
CONTACT: www.ametikool.ee 25 April 2014
The most common way to get to Saaremaa is by ferry from the Kuressaare 451 mainland: www.tuulelaevad.ee Anniversary celebrations of Kuressaare. The week is filled with Those who favour flying, can come by concerts, exhibitions, other cultural and sports events. plane from Tallinn: www.estonian air.ee; www.kuressaareairport.ee The two yacht harbours in Kuressaare are waiting for visitors who prefer 511 May 2014 sailing: Kuressaare City Harbour: CONTACT: www.kuressaare.ee www.kuressaare.ee/sadam/ Roomassaare Harbour: web.me.com/vahase/roomassaare/l.html Kuressaare has a regular bus connection with Tallinn, Tartu and Kuressaare Garden and Flower Show Parnu: www.peatus.ee, www.bussireisid.ee Kuressaare Garden and Flower Show is the first fair of the season, where plants, handicraft and art is sold.
2324 May 2014 Kuressaare is the capital of Estonia's biggest CONTACT: www.saartruu.ee island Saaremaa. It has been an important health resort since the 19th century. Seven great spahotels, attract tourists all year round. The picturesque historical centre accommodates a variety of lovely small cafes Children's Day and nice restaurants. An 18hole, par 72 On Children's Day there is a spirited procession through the town, a championship level golf course and local concert in the castle yard and other fun activities for all children. health parks are waiting for those interested in sports. KURESSAARE TOURIST 1 June 2014 INFORMATION CENTRE CONTACT: www.kuressaare.ee Tallinna st. 2, Kuressaare Phone: +372 4533120 [email protected] www.kuressaare.ee www.visitsaaremaa.ee www.saaremaa.ee Midsummer's Day celebrations www.facebook.com/saaremaainfo
People gather around a huge bonfire to enjoy a varied folklore MORE EVENTS: programme and dance on the seafront till dawn. www.kultuur.info
www.kuressaare.ee 23 June 2014 CONTACT: www.kultuurivara.ee www.kultuurivara.ee
www.kuressaarekuursaal.ee Future Music Festival "Juu Jääb" www.arensburg.ee Festival´s main programme is on Muhu island, but many of the exciting openair concerts and jamsessions take place in Kuressaare.
CONTACT: www.juujaab.ee 2629 June 2014
Organ Festival Festival „The Sonorous Sounds of the Organs of Saaremaa“ is a noted music event that introduces organs in the island´s churches and offers a wideranged musical programme. CONTACT: www.helisevadorelid.ee 812 July 2014
Kuressaare Castle Night Exciting historyfilled events in Kuressaare Castle and its courtyard. The Castle Night offers a unique chance to take a peak into the medieval ages.
CONTACT: www.saaremaamuuseum.ee 11 July 2014
Saaremaa Opera Days Saaremaa Opera Days have grown into a significant opera festival in the Baltic Sea Region. The featured guests of the 2014 festival are from Ukraine National Opera.
CONTACT: www.saaremaaopera.eu 2227 July 2014
Kuressaare Chamber Music Days The oldest international chamber music festival in Estonia is a popular event with exciting and varied concerts at different venues in Kuressaare. This year the festival celebrates its 20th anniversary.
CONTACT: www.kammerfest.ee 29 July2 August 2014
Summer Theatre For a period of time in summer Kuressaare City Theatre moves to an old building that once used to be a port storehouse.
CONTACT: www.kuressaarelinnateater.ee 31 July9 August 2014
Kuressaare Maritime Festival Kuressaare Maritime Festival diverse entertainment programme includes cultural and sport activities, good food and great music.
CONTACT: www.merepaevad.ee 89 August 2014
Restoration of Independence Day The traditional concert in the courtyard of Kuressaare Castle is like a song festival that unites many choirs and people on this very important day.
CONTACT: www.kuressaare.ee 20 August 2014
47th Saaremaa Rally The rally with the longest history in the Baltic countries has developed into a very popular international event. The start and the finish of Saaremaa Rally are in the Kuressaare city centre.
CONTACT: www.saaremaarally.eu 1011 October 2014
Operetta and Ballet Festival Estonian National Opera brings along operetta and ballett to add spark to autumnal Kuressaare.
CONTACT: www.opera.ee 1316 October 2014 Saaremaa 3-Day Running Marathon Hundreds of runners come to compete in this unique international running event that consists of three stages (10 km + 16,195 km + 16 km).
CONTACT: www.saaremaajooks.ee 1719 October2014
Kuressaare Film Festival A long weekend with a selection of the best films from European film festivals. Besides many film screenings it is also possible to enjoy different concerts in several places in Kuressaare.
CONTACT: www.kuressaarelinnateater.ee 47 December 2014
Christmas in Kuressaare Concerts, theatre performances for children, Christmas programme in Kuressaare Castle and handicraft fairs make December in 450yearold Kuressaare even more special.
CONTACT: www.kuressaare.ee December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Estonia » Maardu Estonia
Elva Maardu Haapsalu Hiiu Jõgeva Jõhvi Keila Kuressaare Tennis Tournament in Maardu Maardu Table Tennis Tournament, Maardu Series. Narva Paide Pärnu 2 February 2014 CONTACT: www.maardukool.ee Rakvere Sillamäe Tallinn Perch of Maardu 2014 Tartu A great competition for all fishermen! Fishing event will be held at Viljandi Maardu Lake. Võru
CONTACT: www.maardu.ee 22 February 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Estonia » Narva Estonia
Elva Narva Haapsalu Hiiu Jõgeva Jõhvi Keila Kuressaare X International Chopin Piano Competition Maardu The International Competition of young pianists from the Baltic Sea Narva countries is dedicated to the works of Frederic Chopin. Paide Pärnu 29 February 2014 Rakvere CONTACT: chopin.narva.ee Sillamäe Tallinn Tartu Golden Fish 2014 Viljandi In April 2014 Festival of Schooltheaters “Goldfish” comes to Narva. Võru There are just a handful of festivals that have had such an enriched lifetime! Narva “Goldfish” is a unique Festival that lasts 6 days. MORE INFORMATION Narva Municipality CONTACT: www.rugodiv.ee 16 April 2014 Departament of Culture Phone: +372 3599120 [email protected] www.narva.ee Yevgeny Mravinski Music Festival The Evgeny Mravinsky Festival was initiated in 1995 to remember the stay of this most outstanding 20th century conductor in Narva and NarvaJõesuu seaside resort.
CONTACT: www.narva.ee 25 May4 June 2014
Days of Narva 2014 The most colourful event in June in Narva is City Days. Traditionally this event falls on the first weekend of the month.
CONTACT: www.narva.ee 68 June 2014
Narva Energy Run Narva Energy Run (Narva Energiajooks) – the biggest sport event, which includes 7 km run, walking Nordic walking and 21.1 km run.
CONTACT: www.jooks.ee 15 June 2014
Folk Holiday St. John's Day Traditional theatrical celebration of St. John`s Eve.
CONTACT: www.narva.ee 23 June 2014
Narva Bike 2014 In July, Narva attracts bikers from all over the world: United States, Russia, Spain Sweden, Finland, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, and, naturally, Estonia together with some other countries.
CONTACT: www.narvabike.com 1820 July 2014
Narva Summer Fair On 16 August Narva Castle opens its gates to a traditional summer fair. CONTACT: www.narvalaat.ee 16 August 2014
Narva - Autumn Capital of Estonia 2014 An interesting programme packed with presentations, shows, concerts, picture and photo exhibitions, sport activities, visual arts, theatre and performances.
22 September – 21 CONTACT: www.narva.ee December 2014
The Battle of Narva In November, cannons are rumbling and gunshots are firing, while the bastions are shrouded with clouds of powder smoke in Narva Castle.
CONTACT: www.narvamuuseum.ee 15 November 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Estonia » Paide Estonia
Elva Paide Haapsalu Hiiu Jõgeva Jõhvi Keila Kuressaare The Winds of the Ages Maardu This time the topic of the history and culture festival will be Tsar Age Narva and the history will be revitalized by the craftsmen, musicians, Paide historians, actresses and of course “Estonian four kings”. Pärnu Rakvere CONTACT: www.wittenstein.ee Sillamäe www.paide.ee 2526 April 2014 Tallinn Tartu Järva County Song and Dance Viljandi Võru One of the most popular events held in summer.
CONTACT: www.paide.ee 31 May 2014
The nearest airport and harbor are in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. From 33 Paide-Türi Marathon Tallinn to Paide is 100 km which is This is the traditional event that is famous all over Estonia and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car. place every year attracting more than 2000 participants. More information about accommodation and travel organization will be found at: www.visitestonia.com
CONTACT: www.rahvajooks.ee 5 October 2014
MORE INFORMATION Järva County Tourism Centre Christmas Crown 2014 +372 3850 400 A big handicraft fair just before the Christmas brings together [email protected] hundreds of merchants and visitors. The keywords are fair, folk dance, [email protected] www.visitestonia.com www.jarva.ee/turism concerts, competitions, poetry and many activities for children.
CONTACT: www.paidekultuurikeskus; www.wittenstein.ee 6 December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Estonia » Pärnu Estonia
Elva Pärnu Haapsalu Hiiu Jõgeva Jõhvi Keila Kuressaare Christmas Market Maardu Christmas Market at Martens Square in front of Pärnu Keskus Shopping Narva Center. Paide Pärnu 1823 December 2014 Rakvere CONTACT: www.parnukeskus.ee Sillamäe Tallinn Tartu Concert series MUSICA SACRA. Autumn Viljandi MUSICA SACRA is a concert series of Pärnu professional musicians, Võru which aim is to perform Pärnu composers’ music, give Pärnu interpreters the opportunity to accomplish artistically vivid concert programs, engage highlevel guest musicians and bring concert projects out of Pärnu. The concerts take place on Saturdays at four The fascinating atmosphere of Pärnu seaside resort in WestEstonia is filled with o’clock in Elisabeth Church in Pärnu. love and with the joy of life. The beloved resort bearing the title of Estonia's summer capital is full of positive and healing energy. The historical surroundings add their charm CONTACT: www.ooper.parnu.ee September October 2014 to the modern holiday and treatment facilities.
Pärnu Ice Festival 2014 Come enjoy the winter in Estonia! More than 20 000 visitors! An adventure park of ice and snow, the opening show, a day of Estonian Pärnu Visitor Centre cuisine, fitness and health, an open airconcert ESTONIAN PARTY, Ice Uus Street 4, Pärnu, Estonia Music performance, concerts, partys and workshops. Phone: +372 4473000 +372 53304134 [email protected] [email protected] www.visitparnu.com
CONTACT: www.icefest.eu 1524 February 2014
Concert series MUSICA SACRA. Spring Pärnu Visitor Centre Uus Street 4, Pärnu, Estonia Concert series of Pärnu professional musicians, which aim is to Phone: +372 4473000 +372 53304134 perform Pärnu composers’ music, give Pärnu interpreters the [email protected] opportunity to accomplish artistically vivid concert programs. [email protected] www.visitparnu.com
CONTACT: www.ooper.parnu.ee 1 March 24 May 2014
XXI International Nude Art Exhibition The international nude art exhibition "MAN AND WOMAN" is as inspired part of the Pärnu summer as the golden sun and the sandy beach by the warm sea gulf.
CONTACT: www.mona.ee 1 June 31 August 2014
Good Food Festival – Grillfest The food culture festival Good Food Festival – Grillfest will take place on 67 June 2014 in the most beautiful Estonian summer resort Pärnu. You will enjoy the Good Food Fair, the national fishing championships and three food preparation competitions for young and old alike. There will be theme restaurants from different countries and exicting attractions for the kids in the festival's play area. Performances will be given by artists from Estonia and abroad.
CONTACT: www.grillfest.ee 67 June 2014
Pärnu Hanseatic Days After the International Hanseatic Days in 2010 Pärnu will continue the annual tradition of local Pärnu Hanseatic Days. The festival area in Vallikaar has got a new look and offers entertainment and trading both for residents and visitors. CONTACT: http://hansa.parnu.ee 2729 June 2014
Football Tournament 'Pärnu Summer Cup' This year's International Youth Football Tournament will be held on the stadiums of Pärnu, Paikuse and Sindi. Boys born in 19952002 and girls born in 19961998 are welcome to participate. Several traditional events will take place during the tournament.
CONTACT: www.summercup.org 2629 June 2014
Pärnu Harmonica Festival 2014 The largest and most famous harmonica festival in the Nordic and Baltic countries and the competition BALTICNORDIC OPEN. Participants includes amateur and professional harmonica players.
CONTACT: www.piccolo.ee 2729 June 2014
Pärnu Music Festival Järvi Academy 2014 International music festival features highly professional workshops for conductors as well as strings and winds workshops and fascinating concerts to remember performed by the varied sets of the participating musicians.
CONTACT: www.parnumusicfestival.ee 1420 July 2014
XVI Pärnu Guild Days The Guild Days showcase the vitality of the handicraft tradition. Genuine and true handicraft is sold downtown in Pärnu, and craftspeople from many local and international guilds demonstrate their work and skills.
CONTACT: www.maarjamagdaleenagild.ee 12 August 2014
Pärnu Fringe Festival The Pärnu Fringe Festival is two weeks of events each taking place separetly but all supporting one another. They bring together artists and performances from different fields, creating shared experiences for audiences and those involved.
CONTACT: www.parnufringe.ee 117 August 2014
Arts Street Festival Night 'Augustiunetus' Festival brings you a variety of (art) experiences in the open air: Supeluse Street, which stretches from the centre of city to the beach is the focal point of the festival, where street musicians, a night cinema, dance and theatre performances, park concerts and garden cafes will await you.
CONTACT: www.augustiunetus.ee 16 August 2014
Mono Theatre Festival 'Monomaffia' Theatre festival provides an intimate and special contact between the actor and the audience.
CONTACT: www.monomaffia.ee 1417 August 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Estonia » Rakvere Estonia
Elva Rakvere Haapsalu Hiiu Jõgeva Jõhvi Keila Kuressaare Rakvere Ballet Days Maardu For the fourth year in the row, the Ballet Days are arranged within the Narva frames of Jõhvi Ballet Festival. Paide Pärnu 10 May 2014 Rakvere CONTACT: www.rakverekultuurikeskus.ee Sillamäe Tallinn Tartu Days of Rakvere – Rakvere 712 Viljandi During three days, the citizens and visitors of Rakvere can enjoy Võru different cultural events.
RAKVERE TOURISM CENTRE Phone: +372 3242734 CONTACT: www.rakvere.ee 68 June 2014 [email protected] www.visitestonia.come/en
Night Run Estonia This year the aim is to get more than 10 000 runners to participate on the tracks of 5 km, 10 km and halfmarathon (21 km).
CONTACT: www.eestimaraton.ee 16 August 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Estonia » Sillamäe Estonia
Elva Sillamäe Haapsalu Hiiu Jõgeva Jõhvi Keila Kuressaare Cultural bridges of the Baltic Sea Maardu Days of folk culture “Cultural bridges of the Baltic Sea” is one of the Narva most bright and desired cultural event in Sillamäe, which is held in Paide order to improve cultural diolague betweeen different nationalities. Pärnu Rakvere Sillamäe CONTACT: www.sillamae.ee 2325 May 2014 Tallinn Tartu Children’s day “Hello, summer! Hello, milk!” Viljandi Võru Day, when all performances, venues, attractions are for children and their parents.
CONTACT: www.sillamae.ee 1 June 2014
Sillamäe Midsummer Eve, St. John's Day Midsummer Day (in Estonian Jaanipäev) is one of the most celebrated holidays in Estonia.
CONTACT: www.sillamae.ee 2324 June 2014
Sillamäe Town and Maritime Day 2014 During the day professional and amateur performers, societies of national cultures, sportsmen will perform at many venues around the town.
CONTACT: www.sillamae.ee 2729 June 2014
Sillamäe JazzTime The international Youth Jazz Festival "JazzTime" has become a traditional event in Sillamäe.
CONTACT: www.sillamae.ee June 2014
Festival “Music of Seven Towns” Seven days, seven concerts, seven towns.
CONTACT: www.sillamae.ee 13 July 2014
Sillamäe Youth Day All evens dedicated to the youth.
CONTACT: www.sillamae.ee 30 August 2014
High Jump Gala Best jumpers from Estonia and other countries. CONTACT: www.sillamae.ee August 2014
David Oistrahh festival David Oistrashh festival is the festival of the classical music. There are guests from Russia, Estonia and other countries.
CONTACT: www.sillamae.ee September October 2014
Evening of romances Evening of Russian romances.
CONTACT: www.sillamae.ee 14 December 2014
Books Autographs by the sea Performances by music school students and teachers.
CONTACT: www.sillamae.ee 28 November 2014
Snow White Secret Christmas Exhibition at Sillamäe Museum.
12 December 2014 10 CONTACT: www.sillamae.ee January 2015 Main Page » Calendar » Estonia » Tallinn Estonia
Elva Tallinn Haapsalu Hiiu Jõgeva Jõhvi Keila Kuressaare Old Town Christmas Market Maardu Christmas comes to the Town Hall Square with this charming market Narva where traditional gifts, food and drinks are sold. Various concerts Paide create the Christmas feeling for the people of Tallinn and our guests. Pärnu Rakvere 23 November 20138 Sillamäe CONTACT: www.christmasmarket.ee January 2014 Tallinn Tartu Chinese New Year Celebration Viljandi Võru Tallinn citizens and tourists welcome artists from Beijing, who will perform on stage with spectacular programme. TALLINN TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
1 February 2014 Kullassepa 4 / Niguliste 2, 10146 Tallinn, Estonia Viru vâljak 4, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia Tallinn Day 2014 [email protected] A day full of openings and happenings in the city. www.tourism.tallinn.ee
More events here CONTACT: www.tallinn.ee 15 May 2014
'Touched by Time. The Time to Touch" The 26th Estonian Song Celebration and 19th Dance Celebration is the story of time manifesting itself in our ancestors’ heritage and us shaping our time through our own touches, contacts, caresses and impacts.
CONTACT: www.2014.laulupidu.ee 46 July 2014
Tallinn Maritime Days Maritime Days that over the years have emerged as Tallinn’s largest sea and family related event.
CONTACT: www.tallinnamerepaevad.ee; www.facebook.com/tallinnamerepaevad 1820 July 2014
Birgitta Festival Birgitta Festival combines the dark charm of a medieval Pirita convent in Tallinn, Estonia with the latest in modern musical theatre in all its variety and richness.
CONTACT: www.birgitta.ee 818 August 2014
Tallinn Zoo 75 During Tallinn Zoo’s existence of a bit more than 70 years they have managed to assemble the most fascinating zoo collection in Northern Europe.
CONTACT: www.tallinnzoo.ee August 2014
Midwinter Night's Dream In 2014 the theater organizes the eighth international theater festival "Midwinter Night's Dream", a tradition that started in 2000 with the purpose of bringing „pearls“ of the world theater to Tallinn.
December 2014, to be CONTACT: www.linnateater.ee confirmed Main Page » Calendar » Estonia » Tartu Estonia
Elva Tartu Haapsalu Hiiu Jõgeva Jõhvi Keila Kuressaare Miss Valentine Maardu For the twentieth time already the glitter and grace is brought to the Narva wintry Tartu by the gymnasts and group gymnasts to participate in Paide gymnastics tournament “Miss Valentine”. Pärnu Rakvere Sillamäe CONTACT: www.vkjanika.ee 79 February 2014 Tallinn Tartu 43rd Tartu Ski Marathon Viljandi Võru Tartu Ski Marathon is one of the biggest of its kind in EasternEurope and professionals regard its track as one of the most picturesque and interesting in the whole world.
CONTACT: www.tartumaraton.ee 16 February 2014
BY BUS: Each day more than 40 express buses make the 2.5hour trip World Film from Tallinn's Central Bus Station. www.bussireisid.ee Anthropological and ethnographic documentaries are screened in the BY CAR: Driving from Tallinn is fairly Tartu festival of visual culture “World film” (“Maailmafilm”). simple. Head out of town along Tartu mnt. and pass the airport (on your left), then just drive along the same road all the way down to Tartu. CONTACT: www.worldfilm.ee 1522 March 2014 BY PLANE: There are international flights arriving at Tartu airport, departing from Helsinki. www.tartu airport.ee BY TRAIN: Trains to Tartu are scarce, with only five of them leaving Nordic Student Singers’ Summit from Tallinn every day. A ride takes The festival of Nordic academic choirs is a long tradition and this year about two hours. it will take place in Tartu. www.edel.ee
2427 April 2014 CONTACT: www.nsss2014.ut.ee tartu
Student Festival “Tartu Spring Days” The spring days that bear the student spirit are an opportunity for the participants and the audience to rest their spirit with the help of an intense entertainment and cultural programme.
CONTACT: www.studentdays.ee 28 April – 4 May 2014
Light in the City Among other things the Light in the City, an event consisting of several workshops and seminars, aims to provide ideas, tools and networks for development work at the practical level of urban lighting. www.visittartu.com
CONTACT: http://valonkaupunki.jyvaskyla.fi/english/projects/lic 79 May 2014
For more information see the Tartu Window of Culture Literature Festival “Prima Vista” www.kultuuriaken.tartu.ee In May, Prima Vista fills Tartu with literature.
CONTACT: www.kirjandusfestival.tartu.ee 710 May 2014
SEB Tartu Marathon SEB Tartu Marathon is the biggest crosscountry running marathon in the Baltic States with thousands of participants attending every year. CONTACT: www.tartumaraton.ee 11 May 2014
Festival of Archaic Art REGIÖÖ 2014 The 13th Regiöö is focused on the folklore of the Baltic Sea and the ancient Nordic peoples.
CONTACT: www.tartu.ee/regioo 1618 May 2014
Wind Band Festival “Mürtsub pill” “Mürtsub pill” fills Tartu with the music of wind instruments.
CONTACT: www.potartu.ee 48 June 2014
Tartu Song Festival “Then and now” Tartu Song Festival “Then and now” (“Enne ja nüüd”) is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Miina Härma, a celebrated Estonian composer, conductor and organist.
CONTACT: http://laulupidu.tartu.ee 7 June 2014
Music Festival Punk N Roll “Punk N Roll” is Estonia’s biggest and oldest punkrock festival in the open air.
CONTACT: www.punknroll.ee 1113 July 2014
Festival Glasperlenspiel Glasperlenspiel (Klaaspärlimäng) the name of the festival is inspired by the novel by Hermann Hesse.
CONTACT: www.erpmusic.com 1015 July 2014
Tartu Hanseatic Days A chapter from the ancient history of Tartu is brought to life during the Hanseatic Days, showing Tartu as a trading town and a meeting place of cultures on the border between the East and West.
CONTACT: www.hansapaevad.ee 1113 July 2014
Pop Choirs Party “The Pop Choirs Party” (“Popkooripidu”) is a form of expression of joint singing.
CONTACT: www.festival.tartu.ee 12 July 2014
Tartu Love Film Festival tARTuFF During “tARTuFF”, the Tartu Town Hall square is conquered for almost a week by a free openair cinema with the biggest screen in the Baltic States. CONTACT: www.tartuff.ee 49 August 2014
Tartu Music Week Tartu Music Week is an annual festival of new popular music which fills the public spaces of the university town with free concerts.
CONTACT: www.tartumuusika.ee 810 August 2014
Urban Festival UIT “UIT” (“Wandering”) is a festival, which explores the urban space of Tartu through performances, installations and concerts.
CONTACT: www.uit.ee 1416 August 2014
Estonian Theatre Festival Draama The ever popular “Draama” has become a meeting place for those interested in the Estonian dramatic art and in the way contemporary Estonian theatre addresses its time and society.
CONTACT: www.draama.ee 17 September 2014
ART IST KUK NU UT “ART IST KUKU NU UT” is a location and contextspecific contemporary art festival.
4 September26 October CONTACT: www.artistkukunuut.org 2014
SEB 17th Tartu Mountain Bike Marathon The mountain bike marathon which is third in size in the world provides joy of participation for cyclists of many age groups and different training level – some 7,500 cyclists ride the marathon.
CONTACT: www.tartumaraton.ee 21 September 2014
Orient et Occident International Early Music Festival is focused on Oriental culture and its relations with early European, primarily Medieval culture.
CONTACT: www.festivitas.ee 912 October 2014
IDeeJazz The Tartu jazz and rhythm music festival "IDeeJazz" brings into Tartu the Estonian music that is packed with creative power.
31 October2 November CONTACT: www.ideejazz.ee 2014
Frantic Tartu The festival “Frantic Tartu” („Hullunud Tartu“) brings together genres and joins writers, musicians and artists. CONTACT: www.kultuuriaken.tartu.ee 1415 November 2014
Film Festival Tartu PÖFF 18th PÖFF brings the best selection of international films to the audience of Tartu.
CONTACT: www.poff.ee 1530 November 2014
Battle of EST “Battle of EST” (BOE) is the oldest street dance competition with the most impressive list of performers in NorthernEurope.
CONTACT: www.boe.ee 13 December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Estonia » Viljandi Estonia
Elva Viljandi Haapsalu Hiiu Jõgeva Jõhvi Keila Kuressaare 85th Running Race Around Lake Viljandi Maardu One of the most popular running and Nordic walking races in Estonia. Narva Paide Pärnu 1 May 2014 CONTACT: www.viljandimaa.ee/jarvejooks Rakvere Sillamäe Tallinn Viljandi Hanseatic Days Tartu Concerts, workshops, handicraft fair and people walk in the streets Viljandi wearing historical costumes. Võru
CONTACT: www.viljandi.ee 47 June 2014
XXII Viljandi Folk Music Festival One of the largest festivals of its kind in the Baltic and Northern VILJANDI TOURIST countries. The theme of XXII Festival is “Play”. INFORMATION CENTER Vabaduse square 6, Viljandi 71020 Phone: +372 4330442 [email protected] Railways 2427 July 2014 timetable: www.edel.ee Buses in CONTACT: www.folk.ee Estonia: www.bussireisid.ee
Viljandi Guitar Festival The aim of the festival is to introduce and promote the musical style that synthesizes improvisational and traditional music.
CONTACT: www.viljandiguitar.ee 1419 October 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Estonia » Võru Estonia
Elva Võru Haapsalu Hiiu Jõgeva Jõhvi Keila Kuressaare Haanja Ski Marathon Maardu Part of the Estoloppet series. Narva Paide Pärnu 8 March 2014 CONTACT: www.estoloppet.ee Rakvere Sillamäe Tallinn Tartu Võrumaa Song and Dance Festival Viljandi Folk songs and dances. Võru
31 May 2014 More: CONTACT: www.werro.ee www.voru.ee
Tamula Vanake Open air volleyball tournament.
CONTACT: www.tamulavanake.ee 1314 June 2014
Võru Folklore Festival International folklore festival (songs, dances, food, handicrafts).
CONTACT: www.vorufolkloor.ee 1620 July 2014
Eduard Tamm Võru Brass Music Festival International performances.
CONTACT: www.voru.ee 1521 August 2014
Võru Town Days Town anniversary celebrations.
CONTACT: www.voru.ee 2023 August 2014
J.Gutmann's Volleyball Tournament International volleyball competition.
CONTACT: www.voruvk.ee 2224 August 2014
Võru Roller Summer skiing sprint competition in the streets of Võru. CONTACT: www.werro.ee/sport September 2014
First Advent Christmas celebration.
CONTACT: www.voru.ee 30 November 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Finland » Espoo Finland
Espoo Espoo Helsinki Jyväskylä Kemi Kotka Lahti Mariehamn April Jazz Pori April Jazz is the biggest international Jazz Festival in Helsinki Region. Porvoo Tampere Turku 22 27 April 2014 CONTACT: www.apriljazz.fi Vaasa
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Giro d'Espoo Innopoli 2, Tekniikantie 14, 02150 Espoo Cycling event. Cycle 111 km around Espoo in beautiful surroundings. You can participate in Giro d'Espoo either in the men's category (111 Tel. +358 9 8164 7230 km), or in women's category (111 km). [email protected]
www.visitespoo.fi CONTACT: www.girodespoo.com/fi/ 2425 May 2014
Organ Night & Aria Unique yökonserttifestivaali Organ Night and Aria offers a wide range of classical music throughout the summer every Thursday evening in Espoo in the medieval stone church.
CONTACT: www.urkuyofestival.fi 5 June 28 August 2014
Espoo Ciné An International Film Festival. Espoo Ciné film is plentiful a supply of supplements as well as rich range of events.
CONTACT: www.espoocine.fi 2231 August 2014
Serena Pop & Rock Festival The twoday Serena Pop & Rock Festival will be held in a unique environment in Espoo, Finland at the Serena Water Park’s outside area.
CONTACT: www.serenapop.fi 2830 August 2014
Espoo Day The open day of events was celebrated on 31 of August with more than 100 activities and performances all around the city.More than 35 000 citizens visited the activities last year.
CONTACT: www.espoo.fi 30 August 2014
Nuuksio Classic Trail Marathon Nuuksio Classic is a trail running marathon in the Nuuksio National Park of Espoo, near Helsinki, Finland.
CONTACT: http://nuuksioclassic.com/english/ 6 September 2014
Espoon Rantamaraton Running event in Espoo, compete in a halfmarathon and in a marathon on Saturday and in 10km on Sunday. CONTACT: www.rantamaraton.fi 2021 September 2014
Juuri Juhla - RotFest Folk Music Festival in Espoo.
CONTACT: www.juurijuhla.fi/en 611 April 2015 Main Page » Calendar » Finland » Helsinki Finland
Espoo Helsinki Helsinki Jyväskylä Kemi Kotka Lahti Mariehamn New Year’s Eve at Senate Square Pori Tens of thousands of people gather to celebrate the New Year at the Porvoo Senate Square. The evening consists of music performances, official Tampere greetings and fireworks.Photo by: Lauri Rotko Turku Vaasa
31 December 2013
www.visithelsinki.fi Lux Helsinki Lux Helsinki, the leading event of its kind in the Baltic Sea region, is a light installation event organised in the beginning of January that makes light of the darkest time of the year.
CONTACT: www.luxhelsinki.fi 48 January 2014
Musica nova Helsinki This festival is one of Europe’s most important contemporary music events. Under the artistic direction of Johan Tallgren and through the works of fascinating composers, Musica nova Helsinki takes a stand on the social phenomena of our times.
CONTACT: www.musicanova.fi February 2014
Restaurant Day Twice a year arranged food carnival when anyone can open a restaurant for a day.
CONTACT: www.restaurantday.org 16 February 2014
May Day Celebration The Havis Amanda fountain statue is washed by university students as the prelude to the city's May Day (Vappu) celebrations. The partying continues the next morning with traditional herring and champagne picnics in Kaivopuisto Park and Ullanlinna Hill.
CONTACT: www.visithelsinki.fi/en/whats on/eventsinhelsinki/maydaycelebration 30 April 1 May 2014
Ihana Helsinki Festival Ihana Helsinki Festival is a new city festival celebrating spring, summer and Helsinki. Different kinds of events invite people to enjoy the season. Flowers are the main theme flourishing all over the city centre.
CONTACT: www.ihanahelsinki.com 1418 May 2014
Cleaning Day Cleaning Day (Siivouspäivä in Finnish) is a new day of celebration for friends of recycling, secondhand, and urban culture. It transforms cities into giant flea markets, where anyone can sell or give away their needless stuff.
CONTACT: www.siivouspaiva.com 24 May 2014 World Village Festival The cultures of the world will come together in Kaisaniemi Park for a major free event offering a wealth of art and action for the whole family.Photo by:Inka Soveri/Kepa
CONTACT: www.maailmakylassa.fi 2425 May 2014
Helsinki Week The Helsinki Week, which has grown around the Helsinki Day, offers experiences and things to do to suit all tastes. The diverse programme can be seen, heard and tasted around Helsinki from the centre of the city to the most faraway neighbourhoods.Photo by:Lauri Rotko
CONTACT: www.helsinkiviikko.fi 715 June 2014
Seurasaari Midsummer Celebration Finnish midsummer is all about bonfires, dancing, games, swings and magic, the Finnish flag and the scent of birch trees. Seurasaari Island
CONTACT: www.seurasaarisaatio.fi/index.php? 2021 June 2014 id=5&ala=24
Tuska Festival The biggest heavy metal festival in the Nordic region.
CONTACT: www.tuskafestival.fi 2729 June 2014
Helsinki Pride Helsinki Pride consists of parties, meetings and discussions, highlight being the Pride Parade across the city centre.
CONTACT: www.helsinkipride.fi 2329 June 2014
Helsinki Cup Hundreds of young football players from around the world gather in Helsinki to compete for the Helsinki Cup over one week.
CONTACT: www.helsinkicup.fi/binary/file/ /id/11/fid/1658 712 July 2014
Flow Festival The music presented at Flow is a strong and varied selection of up and coming and established artists from indierock to soul and jazz and from folk to contemporary club sounds, both from the Finnish and the international scene.
CONTACT: www.flowfestival.com 810 August 2014
Helsinki Festival Finland's largest arts festival will provide a diverse programme of events throughout the city, with experiences ranging from classical to world music and pop, from drama to contemporary dance, and from visual art to film and children's events.
CONTACT: www.helsinkifestival.fi 1531 August 2014
Helsinki City Marathon The Helsinki City Marathon is Finland's biggest running event, attracting around 6500 runners from around the world. The course is particularly beautiful, following the coast of Helsinki.
CONTACT: www.helsinkicitymarathon.com 16 August 2014
Spring and Autumn Pop in a Shop Week The campaign is a biannual event for small local specialized shops, services, restaurants and cafes. The goal is to encourage visitors and locals alike to discover the many small companies that offer excellent services and unique products.
CONTACT: www.poikkeaputiikissa.fi 1924 September 2014
Helsinki Design Week Helsinki Design Week 2014 brings together the international design community and local artists.
CONTACT: www.helsinkidesignweek.com 414 September 2014
Love & Anarchy Film Festival This major film festival features internationally renowned filmmakers and their works.
CONTACT: www.hiff.fi 1828 September 2014
Helsinki Baltic Herring Fair Every autumn fishermen gather in the Market Square for the traditional Helsinki Baltic Herring Fair to sell their Baltic herring and other fish products.Photo by:Kimmo Brandt
CONTACT: www.portofhelsinki.fi 612 October 2014
October Carnival of Light Linnanmäki lights up again in the midst of autumn, during the schools’ autumn break. The Carnival of Light invites people of all ages to enjoy programme events, light and autumn atmosphere in the park.
CONTACT: www.linnanmaki.fi/index.php/ohjelma/valokarnevaali/ October 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Finland » Jyväskylä Finland
Espoo Jyväskylä Helsinki Jyväskylä Kemi Kotka Lahti Mariehamn Arctic Heat XV International Film Festival Pori Taking place in the magical Finnish winter scenery, this annual film Porvoo festival offers unforgettable experiences in different forms and genres Tampere of Nordic film. Majority of the films are presented with English Turku subtitles. Vaasa
1316 February 2014 CONTACT: www.arktisenupeeta.net jyvaskylanseutu.fi/travel/jsm
Easter at Toivola Old Courtyard During the Easter market time, the Toivola Old Courtyard dating from the 19 century, will be filled with a warm Easter atmosphere. Our Easter market will be celebrated one week before Easter and it will offer a warm way to cool down before the coming Easter week.
CONTACT: www.toivolanvanhapiha.fi 1113 April 2014
Jyväskylä Festival Going far beyond of music and dance, the oldest ongoing cultural festival in the Nordic countries offers a variety of theatre, circus, comedians, magic and lots more.
CONTACT: www.jyvaskylankesa.fi 813 July 2014
Neste Oil Rally Finland Known as one the best organized FIA World Rally Championships events, the rally draws hundreds of thousands of spectators to the Jyväskylä region every summer.
CONTACT: www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi 31 July 3 August 2014
Jyväskylä Housing Fair 2014 Äijälänranta The core of the Jyväskylä Housing Fair will consist of 37 lowrise houses to be built on the verdant shores of Lake Jyväsjärvi.
CONTACT: www.asuntomessut.fi/en/what housingfair 11 July – 10 August 2014
Time of Dance Festival The festival presents a wide overview on the Finnish contemporary dance. The varied program contains performances from new and experienced choreographers.
CONTACT: www.tanssinaika.fi 2427 August 2014
City of Light 2014 Event The sixday event will provide both residents and visitors with a chance to learn about, experience and enjoy the city’s lighting, including a number of special lighting installations.
CONTACT: www.valonkaupunki.jyvaskyla.fi/english 2527 September 2014 Christmas at Toivola Old Courtyard The Toivola Old Courtyard is a craftsmen’s garden dating back to the 1800s. During Christmas the garden of Toivola Old Courtyard is transformed into a magical Christmas yard.
27 November 21 CONTACT: www.vanhapiha.fi December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Finland » Kemi Finland
Espoo Kemi Helsinki Jyväskylä Kemi Kotka Lahti Mariehamn Icebreaker Sampo Cruises Pori The Sampo, the former icebreaker for the Finnish government, offers a Porvoo unique cruise experience on the Gulf of Bothnia. The union of the Tampere majestic steel, ice and the sea will be unlike anything else you’ve ever Turku experienced. Vaasa
CONTACT: www.visitkemi.fi/en/sampo 20 December 2013 21 April icebreaker 2014 KEMI TOURISM INFORMATION
Valtakatu 26 The SnowCastle - Opening Ceremony 94100 Kemi, FINLAND Phone:+358406803120 The SnowCastle offers wonderful experiences for both children and adults. New SnowCastle will be opened on January 25th 2014. [email protected] Welcome to stay and enjoy in Kemi. http://www.kemi.fi/matkailuinfo/eindex.htm
25 January 2014 CONTACT: www.snowcastle.net
Ice Sculpting Finlands Championship Ice Sculpting Finlands Championship.Organizer Suomen Latu, The Outdoor Association of Finland.
CONTACT: 31 January 1 February www.suomenlatu.fi/suomen_latu/en 2014
Satama Open Air Satama Open Air is a fastdeveloping festival which attracted over 7500 visitors in 2013!
CONTACT: www.satamaopenair.fi 12 August 2014
Cruises at Summertime by Oululines Cruises at Summertime by Oululines. Lift the anchor from your everyday life and the source of the sea to experience the breath of fresh air.
CONTACT: www.oululines.fi Summertime Main Page » Calendar » Finland » Kotka Finland
Espoo Kotka Helsinki Jyväskylä Kemi Kotka Lahti Mariehamn Kymi Grand Market Pori Local delicacies, handicraft, market sales in Kotka Sports Hall, Porvoo Ruonala. At the festivals, culture and business mesh with a public Tampere entertainment. Turku Vaasa
CONTACT: www.markkina.net 89 March 2014
Things to see and do: Kotka Fish Market Maritime Centre Vellamo www.merikeskusvellamo.fi/en/ Traditional event: market sales, fish products, handicraft, Sapokka Aquariumhouse Marearium market place, city centre. www.maretarium.fi/mare/index_uk.php Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge (1889) www.langinkoskimuseo.com/en/ Sapokka Water Garden www.southeast135.fi/en/venues/sapokka Kotka Archipelago www.southeast135.fi/en/wildlife/ Sunila CONTACT: www.merikala.fi 1718 May 2014 www.southeast135.fi/en/venues/sunila residentialareaalvaraalto
European Food Market European Food Market, Linden boulevard by Sibelius Park, city centre. MORE
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Kymijoen Lohisoitto Music Festival Keskuskatu 6 FI48100 Kotka Versatile and highquality music festival. Artistically rich and diverse Phone: +358 40 135 6588 event as a whole Lohisoitto enjoys increasingly significant national and international recognition. [email protected] www.southeast135.fi 4 8 June 2014 CONTACT: www.lohisoitto.fi
Finnish Championships in Golf Men’s and Women’s Finnish Championships in Golf. 18 holes guaranteed to be varied and interesting. Set in forested area with numerous water hazards. Beautiful course, suitably challenging for players of all levels.
CONTACT: www.kymengolf.fi 16–19 July 2014
Kotka’s 135-year Anniversary Kotka’s 135year Anniversary. Get to know the town of Kotka and enjoy different kind of ivents taking place during the celebration!
CONTACT: www.kotka.fi 16 July 2014
International Youth Camp Forest Festival To experience international atmosphere, to get to know Finnish culture, to enjoy the summer.
CONTACT: www.kotka.fi 1823 July 2015
Gangut Regatta in Kotka Competition of sailing ships, KotkaHankoTurku. Gangut Regatta brings together the coast of traditional sailing ships and large sailing ships in the Baltic Sea region.
CONTACT: www.gangutregatta.fi 22–24 July 2014
Kotka Maritime Festival Kotka Maritime Festival. Finland's largest sea festival gathers the people to celebrate the huge multisided table setting äärelle.
CONTACT: www.meripaivat.com 2427 July 2014
Nordic Cadet Meeting in Kotka Nordic Cadet Meeting in Kotka.
CONTACT: www.mil.fi 7–10 August 2014
The River Kymijoki Day The River Kymijoki Day. Events along the river Kymijoki. Kymi river is famous for fishing, you may catch salmon, pike, whitefish, perch, pikeperch...
CONTACT: www.kotka.fi/kymijokipaiva 9 August 2014
Fashion Night & Culture Event of fashion and culture in Kotka city centre.Fashion, culture, sports, music, promotions, competitions and art in the city centre!Kotka Fashion's Night & Culture event in the city of Kotka has expanded to the entire region.
CONTACT: www.fashionnightkotka.fi 56 September 2014
Kymi Grand Market Kymi Grand Market. Local delicacies, handicraft, market sales in Kotka Sports Hall, Ronalda.
CONTACT: www.markkinat.net 12 November 2014
Kotka Fish Market Traditional event: market sales, fish products, handicraft, Sapokka market place, city centre.
CONTACT: www.kaakko135.fi 1819 November 2014
Christmas Weeks in Kotka Christmas events, sales. Traditional christmas programme: concerts, christmas markets, exhibitions in different venues of Kotka.
20 November 2014 6 CONTACT: www.kotka.fi/in_english January 2015
Kotka Organ Week Traditional Kotka Organ week offers various organ concerts in Kotka Lutheran Church
CONTACT: www.kotka.fi/urkuviikko 2430 November 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Finland » Lahti Finland
Espoo Lahti Helsinki Jyväskylä Kemi Kotka Lahti Mariehamn Finlandia Ski Marathon 2015 Pori Some 7000 skiers including almost 1000 skiers outside Finland are Porvoo expected to start to the ridges and countryside sceneries of Lahti. Tampere Turku Vaasa CONTACT: www.finlandiahiihto.fi 2121 February 2015
Lahti Ski Games 2015 Lahti Ski Games is a FIS World Cup event. Lahti Ski Games is arranged next winter for the 90th time with overall 8 World Cup competitions in ski jumping, crosscountry and nordic combined.
CONTACT: www.lahtiskigames.com 6 March 8 March 2015
Classic Motor Show Classic Motorshow in Lahti is attended by over 19.000 visitors annually. The 8th Classic Motorshow will take place on 23 May 2015.
CONTACT: www.classicmotorshow.fi/en 23 May 2015
Summer Up Summer Up the biggest Finnish hip hop and reggae music festival in number of visitors continues the festival summer again in Mukkula Park, Lahti.
CONTACT: www.summerup.fi 34 July 2015
Lahti Organ Festival The Lahti Organ Festival was held for the first time in 1973. Since then the Festival has been a must for organ enthusiasts and music lovers.
CONTACT: www.lahtiorgan.fi 1016 August 2015
Environmental Week 2015 A regional environmental theme week, that aims to raise awareness and motivate people to act for the environment. It’s a great opportunity show off your Eco knowhow.
CONTACT: 31 August 6 September www.lahti.fi/suomi/ymparistoviikko 2015
Sibelius Festival In 2015 the musical world will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Jean Sibelius (1865–1957). The Lahti Symphony Orchestra will play its part in the celebrations by organizing its annual Sibelius Festival on a larger scale than usual, in terms both of the music played and of the artists taking part.
31 August6 September CONTACT: www.sinfonialahti.fi 2015 Main Page » Calendar » Finland » Mariehamn Finland
Espoo Mariehamn Helsinki Jyväskylä Kemi Kotka Lahti Mariehamn Concerts Pori A wide variety of concerts and dance performances arranged at Porvoo Alandica Congress & Culture Centre throughout the year. Tampere Turku Vaasa CONTACT: www.alandica.ax 2014
VISIT ALAND Storagatan 8 22100 Mariehamn Vera Filmfestival Phone:+358 1824000 The annual Vera is an international film festival for the best short and [email protected] www.visitaland.com documentary films from all over the world. The touching films widen up your horizon. Events in Mariehamn: http://www.visitaland.com/en/do/events
CONTACT: www.verafilmfestival.ax 1216 March 2014
Mariehamn Literature Days Mariehamn was founded in 1861 and the An opportunity for readers to meet and discuss with authors and poets town celebrated its 150th anniversary year at public gatherings or small intimate seminars. with events and activities throughout 2011. For the latest information visit: www.mariehamn.ax CONTACT: www.litteraturdagarna.ax 2124 March 2014
Easter Break Art circuit. Galleries, artists and craftsmen open their exhibitions, ateliers and workshops for guests.
CONTACT: www.visitaland.com 1921 April 2014
Midsummer Celebrations Traditional Åland midsummer celebrations with e.g. raising of the maypole in Mariehamn.
CONTACT: www.visitaland.com 2021 June 2014
Åland Organ Music Festival Åland’s oldest annual music event with highclass concerts by international artists.
CONTACT: www.alfest.org 2228 June 2014
Åland Sea Days Large maritime event with a gathering of traditional sailing vessels and farm boats held at the Maritime Quarter in the Eastern Harbour.www.
CONTACT: www.visitaland.com/en/search? q=sea+days 1620 July 2014
Rockoff Festival This annual music festival attracts wellknown Scandinavian artists and offers entertainment for all age groups. CONTACT: www.rockoff.nu 1826 July 2014
Kedja Mariehamn 2014 Dance events in Mariehamn within a NordicBaltic dance project Kedja.
CONTACT: www.kedja.net 69 August 2014.
Art Circuit Åland artists and craftsmen open their ateliers and workshops for guests.
CONTACT: www.konsten.ax 57 September 2014
Åland Harvest and Fish Festival A celebration of all that is good in life, a feast for all senses. Traditional autumn fish market in the old maritime quarters in Mariehamn.
CONTACT: www.sjokvarteret.com 1921 September 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Finland » Pori Finland
Espoo Pori Helsinki Jyväskylä Kemi Kotka Lahti Mariehamn Kirjuri Classic Pori Kirjuri Classic. Classical summer concert in the park. Kirjuri Classic this Porvoo year combines three events into one! The events will raise money for Tampere the ”Tukikummit” Sponsoring Foundation, to prevent marginalization Turku of young people. Vaasa
CONTACT: www.kirjuriclassic.fi 26 July 2014 Pori provides practical facilities for organising various major events, such as conferences or fairs. Everythingyou need is located Pori Jazz Kids Festival within walking distance. All conference, festival and concert facilities and premises as Pori Jazz Kids Festival. Music happening aimed at children and their well as other services are located in the very families. Most of the events are free of charge. centre of the city
CONTACT: www.porijazz.fi/kidsfestival 1416 July 2014
Pori Regional Tourist Agency MAISA Phone +358 26217900 [email protected] SuomiAreena Discussion Forum www.maisa.fi SuomiAreena is the largest summer event for the general public in Finland. The event is organized by TV station MTV3 and the City of Pori.
CONTACT: www.suomiareena.fi 1418 July 2014
49th Pori Jazz Festival Pori Jazz is a major international event with topnotch performers from around the world.
CONTACT: www.porijazz.fi 1220 July 2014
Football Pori Cup Football Pori Cup. Football tournament for children and youth. Pori Cup has reached the most important position in the Finnish junior tournaments.
CONTACT: www.poricup.fi 2427 July 2014
F.I.C.C. Rally 2014 F.I.C.C. Rally 2014. International event for campers, caravanners and motorcaravanners
CONTACT: www.ficcrally2014.fi 24 July 1 August 2014
The Finn horse Coronation Trot The Coronation Trot “Kuninkuusravit” is the greatest horse racing event in Finland.
CONTACT: www.kuninkuusravit.fi 23 August 2014
4th Porispere Festival 4th Porispere Festival. Rock festival in the park. CONTACT: www.porispere.fi 810 August 2014
XVl Pori Folk Festival There will be many concerts and happenings around the city of Pori from traditional folk music to more experimental.
CONTACT: www.pori.fi/kulttuuri/porifolk 2224 August 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Finland » Porvoo Finland
Espoo Porvoo Helsinki Jyväskylä Kemi Kotka Lahti Mariehamn Porvoo Christmas Fair Pori Annual Christmas market in Old Porvoo at Raatihuoneentori Porvoo Square.The timeless and unique atmosphere in Old Porvoo attracts Tampere travellers from all over the world. Turku Vaasa
CONTACT: www.porvoo.fi 1415 December 2013
Porvoo Spring Market An annual event that fills up the market place and the riverside with sale booths for different products. Many routes to Porvoo! There are many ways to get to Finland's second oldest city: by car or May 2014 bus, or in summer also by boat, ship, CONTACT: www.porvoo.fi train, motorcycle or bike. At fastest the journey from Helsinki to Porvoo takes less than an hour. More travel tips at www.porvoo.fi/tourism Avanti! XXIX Summer Sounds Annual music festival. Summer Sounds will offer unique and broad minded concert experiences from various eras to audiences of all ages.
CONTACT: www.avantimusic.fi 2014
Emäsalo Music Festival Annual music festival. The purpose of the association is to develop the interest in music activities in Porvoo and Helsinki.
CONTACT: www.porvoo.fi July 2014
Christmas market Christmas market
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Espoo Tampere Helsinki Jyväskylä Kemi Kotka Lahti Mariehamn Tampere Film Festival Pori International short film festival. Approximately 500 short films are Porvoo screened during the five days of the festival each year, and there are Tampere lots of seminars and other activities surrounding the festival. Turku Vaasa
CONTACT: www.tamperefilmfestival.fi 59 March 2014
GO TAMPERE Railway station Annikki Poetry Festival Rautatienkatu 25 A FI33100 Tampere, Finland The theme this year is Playtime, and the topics to be explored Phone: +358 356566800 include joy, humour and experimentation. Fax +358 356534629 [email protected] www.visittampere.fi
CONTACT: www.annikinkatu.net/runofestivaali/english.htm 7 June 2014
Tampere Guitar Festival An international guitar festival with worldclass concerts, master classes, workshops and seminars. Annually on week 23
CONTACT: www.tgf.fi 31 May 8 June 2014
Tammerkosken Sillalla A Tampere city festival for everyone. The Festival tent of Central Square and clubs all over the city central of present more then 30 events, half of which are free of charge.
CONTACT: www.sillalla.net 27 June 5 July 2014
Tammerfest Tammerfest is an urban city festival located in the Tampere city centre. For 4 days and 4 nights in July Tammerfest spreads the message of summer, joy, music and festival atmosphere to the whole town.
CONTACT: www.tammerfest.fi 1619 July 2014
Tampere Floral Festival Enjoy nine days of flora and free events in downtown Tampere. The Tampere Floral Festival with its diverse programme offers something for everyone: flowers, shows, culinary experiences and festive atmosphere.
CONTACT: www.kukkaisviikot.fi 26 July2 August 2014
Tampere Theatre Festival The festival programme will include 21st century drama, classics, performances, dance and street theatre. CONTACT: www.teatterikesa.fi/media/kuvapankki 410 August 2014
Blockfest Blockfest is an urban city festival dedicated to hiphop culture. Organised for the fourth time the event has already taken time to establish themselves in the Finnish festival summer, offering performances from domestic top artists all the way to foreign star guests.
CONTACT: www.blockfest.fi August 2014
Monsters of Pop Monsters of Pop is a threeday festival concentrating in indiemusic. Monsters of Pop concentrates on showing the freshest, most contemporary and intresting indiegroups.
CONTACT: www.monstersofpop.net 1820 September 2014
Lost In Music The aim of Lost In Music is to showcase a cornucopia of new and rising pop, rock, indie and metal bands, hiphop and world music – not forgeting the more experimental side.
CONTACT: www.lostinmusic.fi 1518 October 2014
Tampere Jazz Happening Every year the international programme of Tampere Jazz Happening gathers together top names of international jazz and pioneers of the future.
CONTACT: www.festivals.fi/en/festivaalit/tampere 30 October 2 November jazzhappening3/#.UsKWTe8SP_g 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Finland » Turku Finland
Espoo Turku Helsinki Jyväskylä Kemi Kotka Lahti Mariehamn Archipelago Market Pori The event takes place along the riverbanks of the River Aura, various Porvoo local fish products will be for sale. Tampere Turku CONTACT: www.visitturku.fi/en/turku Vaasa herringmarket_en 1113 April 2014 Turku Touring
For more information please contact Turku Turku Design Festival Touring directly on: Tel: +358 (0)2 262 7444 A design event with products made by local design companies. Fax: (0)2 262 7679 Email: [email protected] www.visitturku.fi CONTACT: www.turkudesignfestival.fi/en 1420 May 2014
Naantali Music Festival Chamber music events in Naantali.
CONTACT: www.naantalinmusiikkijuhlat.fi 314 June 2014
Medieval Market The Medieval Market is Finland’s largest medieval and historical event held at the Old Great Square.
CONTACT: www.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi 26–29 June 2014
Paavi Nurmi Games Turun Urheiluliitto organized the first Paavo Nurmi Games as a birthday gift to its legendary runner, Paavo Nurmi, for his 60th birthday in June 1957.
CONTACT: www.paavonurmisports.fi/en/paavo 25 June 2014 nurmenkisat
Paavo Nurmi Marathon Run in the footsteps of the legendary athlete of the 20th century. You can choose your distance from a marathon, half marathon or a 10 km run. Join the run and experience a fantastic, vibrant event in the heart of Turku and the beautiful island of Ruissalo.
CONTACT: www.paavonurmisports.fi 29 June 2014
Ruisrock Ruisrock is a rock festival held annually on the island of Ruissalo. Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe and the oldest in Finland. The festival has attracted worldfamous artists throughout its lifetime.
CONTACT: www.ruisrock.fi 46 July 2014
Down by the Laituri Down by the Laituri is Finland's oldest city festival. Focusing on pop and rock, but by no means rejecting other genres, the event spreads to the East shores of the River Aura, in the surroundings of the Turku City Theatre.
CONTACT: www.dbtl.fi 2327 July 2014
Turku Jazz Performers will be leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests, with concerts held in the restaurants and entertainment venues of the city centre.
CONTACT: www.turkujazz.fi 1417 August 2014
Gangut Regatta Magnificent historical ships come together near Hanko at the point of the sea battle on 27 July 2014. From there, the fleet will continue to Turku, where the regatta culminates in a large city festival.
CONTACT: www.gangutregatta.fi/ 31 July – 3 August 2014
Turku Music Festival This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family.
CONTACT: www.tmj.fi/en 823 August 2014
The Herring Market The market will take place along the riverbanks of the River Aura and traditional local herring products will be for sale.
CONTACT: www.visitturku.fi/en/turku herringmarket_en 2326 October 2014
Christmas in Turku Enjoy Christmas spirit, with its numerous events at museums, churches, theatres and many other places for a sixweek period.
end of November 2013 – CONTACT: www.turku.fi/christmas mid January 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Finland » Vaasa Finland
Espoo Vaasa Helsinki Jyväskylä Kemi Kotka Lahti Mariehamn Vaasa XXII Choir Festival Pori Celebration of the conclusion of the singing season which is open for Porvoo every choir. Choir music can be heard at churches, concert halls, Tampere schools, restaurants, etc. Turku Vaasa
CONTACT: www.vaasa.fi/choirfestival/ 1418 May 2014
Wasa Youth Football Cup Some 250 teams representing countries in Scandinavia and Europe, participate every year in junior soccer tournament. You can fly to Vaasa from four capital cities (Helsinki, Stockholm, Tallinn and Riga) and the drive from the airport 46 July 2014 takes only 10 minutes. By train you CONTACT: www.wasafootballcup.com arrive directly at the city centre. And the shortest shipping route to Sweden goes from Vaasa all year round. Everything in Vaasa is at walking or cycling distance. Under the market Korsholm Music Festival place in the centre you can find 840 Korsholm Music Festival From a Nordic Perspective. The festival parking places. brings its town mood to this coastal region as music resounds in concert halls, restaurants, museums and idyllic church buildings. Plus white nights a special magic VAASA TOURIST OFFICE Raastuvankatu 30 (Box 3] 65101 VAASA CONTACT: www.korsholmmusicfestival.fi 30 July 6 August 2014 Finland Phone: +358 63251145 Fax +358 63253620 [email protected] Vaasan Marssi Walking Event www.visitvaasa.fi Unique walking event in Finland. All walking routes start from the market place and end at the Hietalahden Villa. We are looking forward to meeting you again.
CONTACT: www.vaasanmarssi.fi 810 August 2014
Night of Arts The Night of Arts has been arranged since 1991 and is becoming more popular year by year. Theatre, performances, exhibitions, music and dance on the streets, in museums, restaurants and pubs.
CONTACT: www.taiteidenyo.vaasa.fi/? lang=en 8 August 2014
The Sjählö 9 Group Exhibition The artgroup familiarized themselves with the Island of Shälö and its history
CONTACT: 30 August 23 November http://www.visitvaasa.fi/en/Pages/home.aspx 2014
XXX Vaasa Marathon Welcome to Vaasa Marathon 2014! This is the 30th annual Marathon in Vaasa.
CONTACT: www.vaasanvasama.fi/fin/Maraton.6.html 7 September 2013
Vaasa LittFest Vasa The purpose of the event is to support and develop the knowledge of literature for the bilingual Ostrobothnia by offering the public a high level program free of charge. The program includes author visits, seminars and evening program.www.littfest.vaasa.fi/
CONTACT: Autum 2014
Homeland Exhibition Showcases contemporary artist with a link to the Kvarken region oin Sweden an Finland.
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Surreal Illusionism The golden age of photographic postcards in the early 20 th century.
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GREIFSWALD INFORMATION Phone: +49 (0)3834521380 Nordic Sound Fax: +49 (0)3834521382 Every year with the beginning of May the culture festival "Nordischer greifswaldinformation@tonline.de Klang" transforms the city of Greifswald into a smörgåsbord for North www.greifswald.de European events. Music, literature, exhibitions and films invite the www.greifswald.info visitors on a cultural journey from Reykjavík to Helsinki.
CONTACT: www.nordischerklang.de 2–10 May 2014
Open Art Hundreds of artists (painters, potters, wood cutters) open their studios and garages to contribute to the biggest exhibition in the state West Pomerania on the weekend of Whitsun.
CONTACT: www.kunstoffen.com 7–9 June 2014
68th Greifswald Week of Bach The work of Johann Sebastian Bach is the main motive of this festival of classical music. Since 1946 the festival has attracted more than half a million visitors to more than 1500 events.
CONTACT: www.greifswalder bachwoche.de 1622 June 2014
34rd Jazz Evenings of Eldena The monastery ruins of Eldena form an impressive scenery for one of the oldest jazz festivals in the North. German and international jazz musicians present contemporary jazz.
CONTACT: www.greifswald.de 45 July 2014
Fisher Festival - 'Gaffelrigg' Artists, showmen, trader, sportsmen, associations and many others shape the 3day long festival at the river Ryck. The highlights are the socalled "Gaffelrigg" a parade of old traditional ships.
CONTACT: www.hanse.org/en/events/article/GreifswaldFisher.php 1820 July 2014
Week of Romanticism The Week of Romanticism invites visitors to get to know the period of Romanticism more closely by e.g. visiting original places where the artists lived and worked as well as by different events and activities which make visitors perceive the world through the eyes of the painters.
30 August 6 September CONTACT: www.natuerlichromantisch.de 2014
polenmARkT Every year in November Greifswald immerses deeply into the fascinating world of Polish culture. For the 17th time the Polish culture festival will invite authors, musical acts and performers, who will make you forget the usual November dreariness.
CONTACT: www.polenmarktgreifswald.de 13–22 November 2014 Christmas Market It smells tempting, you hear the sound of children carousel, and the impressing gabled houses around the market place of Greifswald wear their nicest decoration of the year. Year after year!
28 November 21 CONTACT: www.greifswald.de December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Germany » Kiel Germany
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Kiel Marketing e.V. Tourist Information Kiel Christmas Market AndreasGaykStraße 31 Neues Rathaus, The city on the fjord radiates in a bright and cheerful Christmas groundlevel 24103 Kiel atmosphere. Traditional Christmas punch stalls, arts and culinary Hotline +49 431679100 delicacies form an invitation to a long Christmas stroll. A highlight is [email protected] www.kurskiel.de the covered ice rink on the Rathausplatz.
CONTACT: www.kielsailing city.de/veranstaltungen/innenstadt November 2013 January events/weihnachtsmarkt.html 2014
15. Stadtwerke Eisfestival One of the real christmas market highlights is the ice rink on the Rathausplatz, over 750 sqm large, which will be bustling with ice skaters, people playing ice hockey and a variety of shows.
CONTACT: www.kielsailingcity.de Until 12 January 2014
Kieler Umschlag (with Sunday opening) The winter’s city centre folk festival promises four fantastic days under the banner of tradition. Once ancient mayor Asmus Bremer and his wife Katharina have been awoken for the festivities, the mood turns festive.
CONTACT: www.kielerumschlag.de 27 February – 2 March 2014
Frühlingserwachen The winter is gone and the spring begins. Visitors are invited to use the opportunity for shopping and dawdling in the city. The shops will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
CONTACT: www.kielsailingcity.de/ 30 March 2014
Sailing Camp (Camp 24/7) “A taste of sailing” – trips and sailing courses for children, youths and guests of our city. The sailing camp, which is the only of its kind in Germany, invites you to optimist sailing courses, city tours by boat.
CONTACT: www.camp247.de 1 May 30 September 2014
»Unser Norden« Beach-Tour Germany’s beach volleyball elite will come again to Kiel’s Holstenplatz. The preliminary tournament of this year’s „Unser Norden“ BeachTour promises to keep spectators on the edge of their seats, uniting sports and a breezy beach atmosphere.
CONTACT: www.shvv.de/unsernorden beachtour 910 May 2014
Schleswig-Holstein KID’s Festival The Kiellinie turns into a free paradise for kids over a period of three days. Climbing walls, sporting events and many other activities on water and land do not only excite children’s hearts.
CONTACT: www.eventbuerokiel.de 911 May 2014 Festival of Beers During the weekend of Ascension Day, Kiel's Bootshafen will be transformed into a paradise for beer lovers over 180 different varieties of one of the world's most favourite beverages.
CONTACT: www.eventbuerokiel.de 29 May 1 June 2014
Kieler Woche and Balloon Sail Kieler Woche is the world's largest competitive sailing event and the largest summer festival in the north of Europe with its over 1000 events. And what's more, up to 70 hotair ballooning teams will be attending the eighth international Balloon Sail on the Nordmarksportfeld, casting their magical glow over the sports field as they float off on their evening flight.
CONTACT: www.kielerwoche.de 2129 June 2014
Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival The international classic music festival inspires every year the music fans. Some 120 concerts will take place at over 40 venues of very special ambiance. Among them noble country estates, castles, churches, grand manors, large barns and stables.
CONTACT: www.shmf.de 5 July 31 August 2014
Open air theatre - The Little Prince The open air theatre in the inner courtyard of the town hall inspires the whole family. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday the "Komödianten" entertain the audience with the staging of the wold famous story of "the Little Prince" (Antoine de SaintExupéry).
CONTACT: www.komoediantentheater.de 11 July 24 August 2014
Land Rover Sailing Cup Kiel 2014 The Land Rover Sailing Cup Kiel 2014 from 17th to 20th of July will be an event of high performance sailing and sensational racing! The new and extremely fast GC32 catamarans will be in action at this intense regatta on the Kiel fjord.
CONTACT: www.kielsailing city.de/veranstaltungen/segeln/landrover 17 20 July 2014 sailingcupkiel.html
Cheese Meets Wine During the day Kiel's Bootshafen invites the visitors to enjoy live music, small theatrical interludes and the possibility to go sailing and in the evening the "Zelt der Genüsse" (tent of delights), where typical national delicacies will be served, ensures that cheese fanatics won't be the only gourmets catered to.
CONTACT: www.kielsailingcity.de 1820 July 2014
Bootshafensommer A diverse cultural and aquatic programme at the Bootshafen: from 2 p.m. until the evening a floating stage will offer poetry slam, jazz dance shows, readings and live music in a relaxed maritime atmosphere.
CONTACT: www.kielsailingcity.de 25 July 30 August 2014
26. Förde Triathlon More than 800 athletics are involved in this sport event. Thousands of viewers observe the athletics by swimming, running and cycling in the city of Kiel. CONTACT: www.kieltriathlon.de 910 August 2014
Förde Festival Laboe Two days will be filled with entertaining performances of German music artists, covering a variety of music genres. With the beach in Laboe a unique festival venue promises a special maritime atmosphere and an unforgettable weekend!
CONTACT: www.foerdefestival.de/ 22 23 August 2014
Duckstein Festival - Kai City Kiel "Art, Culture & the Delicious", is once again the motto of the DucksteinFestival, which will be taking place at the HörnQuerkai featuring a varied concert programme on a water stage.
CONTACT: www.duckstein.de 1524 August 2014
Museumsnacht The Museumsnacht (night of the museums) will be celebrated at the 29th August featuring remarkable expositions, music, literature and dance in Kiel’s museums until midnight. There will be a shuttle service, which takes you from location to location. At the end you can enjoy the closingparty until dawn.
CONTACT: www.museumsnachtkiel.de 29 August 2014
NOK Romantica It will be romantic at the KielCanal: inhabitants, cyclists, tourists and many more are invitedto join the longest chain of lights with candles, torches and lanterns.
CONTACT: www.nokromantika.de 6 September 2014
Kiel.Lauf powered by Fördesparkasse This sports event with its beautiful course through the heart of the city and along the shores of the Kiel Fjord consists of a half marathon, a 10km popular distance and a 6km school pupil’s distance.
14 September 2014
Traditional sailing boat regatta Back to the roots! For the third time, the Kiel fjord is the venue of this sailing event. Around 30 traditional sailing ships are expected to take part. An exciting supporting entertainment programme with children animation an more.
CONTACT: www.kielsailingcity.de 1921 September 2014
Farmers' Market Including Sunday opening. A fresh countryside breeze sweeps the city on the fjord! Since ten years Kiel's farmers' and regional market is being held in the centre of Kiel.
CONTACT: www.kielmarketing.de 35 October 2014
Baltic Horse Show One of the year´s highlights for horse enthusiasts, Kiel´s Baltic Horse Show is also a treat for the whole family. This year´s horse event again boasts world class riders, international topranking horses.
CONTACT: www.baltichorseshow.de 912 October 2014
Scandinavian Days Now for the fifth year running we celebrate the Scandinavian Days in the city centre. Several market stalls offer original products and specialities from Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. The shops and boutiques are happy to revisit the Scandinavian topic as well and are open even on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
CONTACT: www.kielsailingcity.de 12 November 2014
16. Stadtwerke Eisfestival One of the real Christmas market highlights is the covered ice rink on the Rathausplatz, over 750 sqm large, which will be bustling with ice skaters, people playing ice hockey and a variety of shows. Relax and enjoy the little "wintervillage" just next to the ice rink and try a hot spiced wine.
14 November 2014 11 CONTACT: www.kielsailingcity.de/ January 2015
Christmas Market The city on the fjord radiates in a bright and cheerful Christmas atmosphere. Traditional Christmas punch stalls, arts and culinary delicacies form an invitation to a long Christmas stroll. A highlight is the covered ice rink on the Rathausplatz.
24 November 23 CONTACT: www.kielsailingcity.de December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Germany » Lübeck Germany
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Lübeck und Travemünde Marketing GmbH 23rd Brahms Festival ServiceHotline: +49 (0)4518899700 Academics and students present concerts of symphonies and chamber info@luebecktourismus.de music of Brahms and his contemporaries at the highest artistic stage. www.luebecktourism.de
CONTACT: www.luebeck tourism.de/events/highlights/brahms 26 April – 03 May 2014 festvial.html
International Day of the Hansa Those of a curious mind who like meeting new people will be able to choose from some varied and unusual opportunities of participation. The celebrations will start on May 22nd 2014 in front of the beautiful backdrop of Lübeck’s medieval Holsten Gate with the arrival and the welcoming of the city delegations.
CONTACT: www.hansetag2014.de 2225 May 2014
Duckstein-Festival Guests enjoy the DucksteinFestival on Lübeck’s banks of the Trave between Music and Congress Hall and Radisson Blu Hotel with artistic, cultural and culinary highlights. For 10 days there will be streettheatre, performances and comedy as well as jazz, blues and classical music. As setting for the performers serves a swimming stage.
CONTACT: www.ducksteinfestival.de 110 August 2014
Lübeck’s 14th night of open museums Each year Lübeck’s museums are open for nightowls. Also many cultural institutions such as the Brahms Institute, the Overbeck Society and St. Peter’s church open their doors until midnight. Many bars, restaurants and cafés offer surprises.
CONTACT: www.luebecktourism.de 30 August 2014
Lübecks Christmas Markets A relaxed walk through Lübeck‘s Christmas Market is one of the highlights in the preChristmas time. Thousands of fairy lights and the festive decoration in the streets and shop windows ensure a unique and impressive atmosphere, which delights visitors from near and far.
CONTACT: www.luebeck 24 November 30 weihnachtsmarkt.de/ December 2014
Lübecks craft’s market Lübecks craft’s market inside St. Peter’s church. Lübeck’s cultural church is beautifully decorated during Christmas time. Artisans from near and far present their wonderful crafts in the overwhelming ambience of the 800yearsold, bright and clear church hall.
CONTACT: www.luebecker 27 November 21 weihnachtsmarkt.de/en December 2014
Craftsmen’s Christmas Fair This arts and crafts market in the festively decorated church hall and in the small cabins of the long hall of the historic Hospital of the Holy Spirit is unique. The ambience of this medieval brick building with its beautiful wall paintings and art treasures is a perfect location for visitors to find superior arts and crafts made from ceramics, wood, glass, wool, silk and leather, gold and silver, iron.
CONTACT: www.luebecker 28 November – 08 weihnachtsmarkt.de December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Germany » Rostock Germany
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TOURIST BOARD OF ROSTOCK & WARNEMÜNDE Lighthouse Ablaze Tourist Information City Centre The New Year in Warnemünde kicks off with a spectacular New Year's Universitätsplatz 6 surprise. "Lighthouse ablaze" is the name of this romantic show of Phone: +49 3813812222 lights, lasers, fireworks and live performances that attracts thousands [email protected] www.rostock.de of people.
CONTACT: www.leuchtturminflammen.de 1 January 2014
Warnemünde Winter Fun To sit in a beach basket with a view of the Baltic Sea and having some hot mulled wine: The 5th „Warnemünde Winter Fun“ will once again prove that a Baltic Sea holiday is also attractive at winter temperatures.
31 January – 2 February CONTACT: www.rostock.de 2014
Easter Bonfire with a View of the Sea Every year on Easter Saturday, tourists and holidaymakers climb the lighthouse to enjoy the panoramic view from above. The traditional highlight in the evening is the Easter bonfire right on the beach.
CONTACT: www.rostock.de 16–23 April 2014
'River awakening' The summer season at the seaside resort Warnemünde starts with the "20th River awakening" (Stromerwachen). An extensive line of market stalls and culinary delights along the Alter Strom and around the lighthouse invite visitors to take a stroll.
CONTACT: www.warnemuendeverein.de 14 May 2014
796th birthday of the City Every year the Hanseatic City of Rostock celebrates its anniversary of the city law confirmation. In the year 2014 it is exactly 796 years.
CONTACT: www.rostock.de 24 June 2014
77th Warnemünde Week The 77th Warnemünde week promises topclass sailing in one of the world‘s most beautiful sailing areas. Every year, more than 2,000 regular sailors and surfers compete for world rankings in all Olympic boat classes.
CONTACT: www.warnemuender woche.com 5–13 July 2014
24th Hanse Sail Rostock Barques, brigs and schooners create a magical romantic atmosphere at Rostock’s quaysides during one of the greatest maritime festivals in the world.
CONTACT: www.hansesail.com 710 August 2014 “The River Festival” 21st Season finale with “The River Festival”. The Festival is a cheerful farewell bid to Warnemünde‘s summer season.Visitors to Warnemünde can experience the bustling market life at the Alter Strom.
CONTACT: www.warnemuendeverein.de 57 September 2014
Art Meets Cuisine Experience a close up of theater in the culinary ambience of various restaurants in Rostock. While you eat and enjoy, groups of artists (2 to 3 people) of the Volkstheater Rostock present different short programs of 5 to 8 minutes.
CONTACT: www.rostock.de 22 November 2014
The largest Christmas fair in the North Rostock’s historic city centre shines in a blaze of lights. The largest Christmas market in the north of Germany invites visitors for a stroll from Neuer Markt to Kröpeliner Tor and down to the city harbour.
CONTACT: www.rostocker 27 November 22 weihnachtsmarkt.de December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Latvia » Cēsis Latvia
Cēsis Cēsis Jēkabpils Jelgava Jūrmala Liepāja Riga Tukums Medieval Run Tasks are connected to history, literature, art, ingenuity and attention concentration. Route includes the most important historical sites in www.tourism.cesis.lv Cesis. A peaceful stroll can turn into an exciting adventure!
CONTACT: www.tourism.cesis.lv/en/what todo/?object=137 All year round 2014
Musical poetry show Musical poetry show
CONTACT: www.tourism.cesis.lv/lv/kas notiek/?object=1848 17 January 2014
The International Museum night Each year, International Museum Day gathers more museums from all around the world. In 2013, 35,000 museums from 143 countries on five continents. And now play on and share around the theme 2014 "Museum collections make connections"!
CONTACT: www.tourism.cesis.lv May 2014
Cesis Art festival 2014 In 2014 Festival will be held for the eight time. In three weeks high quality professional art exhibitions, films and theaters. Program includes a variety of concerts both indoors and outdoors.
CONTACT: www.cesufestivals.lv/eng 2014
Christmas Time in Cēsis Concerts and events every day, Christmas market, Christmas lights all around the town, workshops, charity events, winter sports and much more.
CONTACT: www.tourism.cesis.lv November December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Latvia » Jēkabpils Latvia
Cēsis Jēkabpils Jēkabpils Jelgava Jūrmala Liepāja Riga Tukums Winter Car Rally "Lynx 2014” Folk Race on the ice rink at Jēkabpils Forest Park. Rally takes place MORE each weekend if the weather is cold enough.Jēkabpils Forest Park, Society “SKN Sports”. Jēkabpils Tourism Information Centre 140/142 Brïvïas Street Jēkabpils Phone: +371 65233822 [email protected] CONTACT: [email protected] January March 2014 www.jekabpils.lv
Youth Day 2014 Already a traditional event for youth – ghetto basket, beach volleyball and many other activities. Stadium “Vārpa”.
CONTACT: www.jekabpilsjauniesi.lv 7 June 2014 Jēkabpils is located 140 km from Riga. Jēkabpils is a city of good changes always positively changing and growing to be a good place for living and visiting. To reach Performance before Līgo Night Jēkabpils take a train route Riga Krustpils, bus route Riga Jēkabpils or A performance on water raft few days before the traditional Latvian highway A6. event with a traditional songs, dance and major fireplace.
CONTACT: www.jkp.lv 20 June 2014
„Radio 1” 16th anniversary concert A great party celebrating the 16th anniversary of Jēkabpils “Radio 1” with participation of famous Latvian artists and DJ’s.Krustpils openair stage.
CONTACT: www.radio1.lv 5 July 2014
Jēkabpils City Festival Annual event taking place in Jekabpils City. During the event some major performances will take place –international folk song and dance festival, concerts, scenic night performance of burning fire sculptures on the river Daugava, etc.
CONTACT: www.jkp.lv 10–12 July 2014
Engine Festval 2014 Rallysprint along land roads, powerboat racing competition in the river Daugava, Riga Baja Latvia Stage etc. sports and entertainment activities.Jēkabpils city, Society “SKN Sports”.
CONTACT: [email protected] July 2014
Opera Days in Jekabpils St.Petersburg opera openair performance W.A. Mozart “Don Giovanni”. It has been widely regarded as the greatest opera ever composed. Mozart's opera is a brilliant combination of stark human tragedy and touching comedy, set to music of limitless genius.
CONTACT: www.jkp.lv 26 July 2014
Latvian National Ballet's “Le Corsaire” Latvian National Ballet performing “Le Corsaire” (music by Adolph Charles Adam). Le Corsaire (The Pirate) is a thrilling ballet about Conrad, a dashing pirate, and his love for Medora, a beautiful harem girl.
CONTACT: www.jkp.lv 9 August 2014
Internat. business forum of Twin cities Event organised by Jekabpils City Council with aim to develop economical and cultural cooperation between Jekabpils and its partner cities abroad – Poland, Balarus, Lithuania, Estonia, Azerbaijan, Germany. Business forum, contact fair, exhibition and wide culture program will take place.
CONTACT: www.jekabpils.lv 57 September 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Latvia » Jelgava Latvia
Cēsis Jelgava Jēkabpils Jelgava Jūrmala Liepāja Riga Tukums 16 International Ice Sculptures Festival Thousands of people from all over Latvia come to Jelgava to see the fragile sculptures shining in colourful spotlights to capture a moment of their short life and have fun at the concerts with a hot drink from an ice bar.
7–9 February 2014 Accomodation: CONTACT: www.visit.jelgava.lv www.jelgava.lv/places/tostay/ Transportation: www.jelgava.lv/transportation/ Tourism booklets: Easter Promenade www.jelgava.lv/sightseeing Every family is invited to take a stroll through the park of Jelgava palace, look for eggs that had been hidden by Easter bunny, listen to folklore group "Dimzens" dance and sing together with others and play all kind of games egg rolling, painting on pavement, pot hitting and darting eggs into a basket. Contact information:
20 April 2014 www.jelgava.lv CONTACT: www.visit.jelgava.lv www.visit.jelgava.lv www.twitter.com/VisitJelgava www.facebook.com/JelgavaTIC Jelgava City Festival The biggest festival of the year in Jelgava is the City Festival. Citizens and guests can enjoy a wide range of activities, including performances, shows, exhibitions, concerts and parades.
CONTACT: www.visit.jelgava.lv 30 May – 1 June 2014
Latvian Midsummer festival A great feast, song and dance, the shortest night of the year spent in front of a bonfire, mystical rituals and even a bit of romance. According to ancient tradition, the shortest night of the year must be spent by staying awake all night by the glow of the bonfire.
CONTACT: www.visit.jelgava.lv 21 June 2014
8 Sand Sculpture Festival 'Summer Signs' Amazing sand sculptures in the Summer Signs festival will make you look at sand in a whole different way. Here you can see art, read a story, even a history all made of sand.
CONTACT: www.visit.jelgava.lv 12–13 July 2014
The International Cat Show On 19th and 20st of July an international cat show "Jelgavas kaķis 2014", Jelgava will bringing together various popular and exotic breeds of cats from many European countries.
CONTACT: www.visit.jelgava.lv 19–20 July 2014
Festival of Milk, Bread and Honey Last Saturday of August is marked by festival that stresses importance of healthy lifestyle and significance of bread, honey and milk. One can enjoy many games, taste natural products, buy goods in a market and many more.
CONTACT: www.visit.jelgava.lv 30 August 2014 Torchlight procession On Lāčplēsis Day celebrated on the 11th of November, Jelgava will feature the traditional torchlight procession from Dambja Street to the Monument to the Liberators of Jelgava situated in the Station Park. The procession will conclude with a momentous occasion to commemorate the struggle for Latvia's freedom in 1919.
CONTACT: www.jelgava.lv 11 November 2014
Celebration of Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia Concerts in St. Anna Church and in Jelgava Culture House mark the beginning of celebration devoted to proclamation of the Republic of Latvia. Streets are full of families, students, elderly people – all of them willing to have a sensation of this important day and enjoy the most spectacular event – the fireworks near Jelgava palace.
CONTACT: www.jelgava.lv 18 November 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Latvia » Jūrmala Latvia
Cēsis Jūrmala Jēkabpils Jelgava Jūrmala Liepāja Riga Tukums New Year's celebrations New Year's celebrations Jūrmala is the largest resort city in the Baltic I States, wellknown for its natural www.jurmala.lv treasures mild climate, sea, healthy air, curative mud and mineral waters. The charm lives in its almost 33 km long white sand beaches, the vast pine forests and the natural border oof the city the Lielupe River. People come here to recover or strengthen their health enjoying the healing effect of mud bathing and mineral waters Winter Celebration in Latvian Traditions Every season here brings plenty oof events You are welcome to enjoy cheerful Latvian traditional dances and for everyone art exhibitions, local and participate in various exciting competitions, like throwing of hoofs, international events and concerts. Jurmala jumping in bags, building a snowman, photo orientating and more. is the city on the wave on the wave of change and success.
CONTACT: www.tourism.jurmala.lv 1 and 6 January 2014
JÜRMALA TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE 3rd Traveller Day in Ķemeri National Park Lienes iela 5, Majori, Jurmala, LV 2015 Cycling tours along the Ķemeri National Park, spring festival Phone:+371 67147900 celebration, creative workshops, nature school classes, stories about Fax: +371 67147901 ancient fishermen, boating trips, concerts etc. [email protected] www.jurmala.lv Skype: jurmala_tic
CONTACT: www.daba.gov.lv/kemeri 10 May 2014 MORE EVENTS www.tourism.jurmala.lv
Opening of Summer Season in Jūrmala Traditional Jomas Street procession from Majori to Dzintari and a rich programme of cultural activities for the whole day on Turaidas Street at the exit to Dzintari beach.
CONTACT: www.tourism.jurmala.lv 17 May 2014
Cycling Marathon for Professionals For one weekend in May, cycling fever will take over the Latvian resort city a professional "Grand Prix" cycling event takes place a 180 kilometer race on road bicycles.
CONTACT: www.maratoni.lv 5–8 June 2014
Opening of summer season Opening of summer season in “Līvu Akvaparks”
CONTACT: www.akvaparks.lv 7 June 2014
International forum of arts “Eurojurmala 2014” International forum of arts “Eurojurmala 2014” in Dzintari Concert Hall
CONTACT: www.dzk.lv 20 June 2014
Festival of children choreography Festival of children choreography “Arabesk”. Gala concert. This summer dance groups will show their most awesome performances in many different dance styles. Viewers will have the chance to enjoy different types of sport choreography.
CONTACT: www.dzk.lv 25 June 2014
Day of meadows in Ķemeri National Park Day of meadows in Ķemeri National Park
CONTACT: www.daba.gov.lv 29 June 2014
Jomas Street Festival The whole Jomas Street buzzes with different events on four stages, the largest of which is located in Majori parking place, the centre of Jūrmala's public events, namely concerts and performances.
CONTACT: www.tourism.jurmala.lv 46 July 2014
Night of bats in Ķemeri National Park Night of bats in Ķemeri National Park
CONTACT: www.daba.gov.lv 5 July 2014
International humour festival International humour festival “Jūrmala 2014”
CONTACT: www.dzk.lv 913 July 2014
Humour festival “Singing KVN” Humour festival “Singing KVN”
CONTACT: www.dzk.lv 17–20 July 2014
Contest of new popular music singers International Contest of new popular music singers “New Wave 2014”.
CONTACT: www.newwavestars.com 22–27 July 2014
Humour festival ”Comedy Club” Humour festival ”Comedy Club”.
CONTACT: www.dzk.lv 28–31 July 2014
Ķemeri Festival in Ķemeri National Park Ķemeri National Park, like a fragile jewel, contains natural values which have already become rare in Latvia and Europe – intact high moss marshes, damp black alder forests, floodplain meadows and seaside lakes rich in birds.
CONTACT: www.daba.gov.lv/kemeri August 2014 Festival “Ballet Stars in Jūrmala” Each year, the international ballet festival "Ballet Stars in Jurmala" introduces ballet lovers with wellknown dancers from all over the world, as well as with new and promising talents.
CONTACT: www.tourism.jurmala.lv 7 August 2014
Music festival “Summertime" International music festival “Summertime. Inese Galante invites…” During this week opera and jazz maestros, orchestras, folk groups and vocal groups from all over the world gather in Dzintari Open Air Concert Hall.
CONTACT: www.tourism.jurmala.lv 11–17 August 2014
Jūrmala’s summer season closing concert Jūrmala’s summer season closing concert
CONTACT: www.tourism.jurmala.lv 22 August 2014
CEV Beach Volleyball international tournament “Satellite” for men CEV Beach Volleyball international tournament “Satellite” for men
CONTACT: www.tourism.jurmala.lv 28–31 August 2014
Parade of antique cars “Retro auto” Parade of antique cars “Retro auto”
CONTACT: www.tourism.jurmala.lv 30 August 2014
Opening of autumn resort season Opening of autumn resort season in Jūrmala
CONTACT: www.tourism.jurmala.lv 3 October 2014
European bird watching days in Ķemeri National Park European bird watching days in Ķemeri National Park
CONTACT: www.daba.gov.lv/kemeri 45 November 2014
Light Festival and Christmas market Light Festival and Christmas market opening on Jomas street.
CONTACT: www.tourism.jurmala.lv 6 December 2014
Winter season opening Winter season opening, festival of light and lighting of a Christmas tree
CONTACT: www.tourism.jurmala.lv 6 December 2014 New Year’s Eve in “Līvu akvaparks” New Year’s Eve in “Līvu akvaparks”
CONTACT: www.akvaparks.lv 30 December 2014
Cabaret in Hotel Jurmala SPA Cabaret in Hotel Jurmala SPA
6, 13, 20, 25 December CONTACT: [email protected] 20014, 05 January 2015 Main Page » Calendar » Latvia » Liepāja Latvia
Cēsis Liepāja Jēkabpils Jelgava Jūrmala Liepāja Riga Tukums Liepāja City birthday events March is the month when Liepāja celebrates its birthday with diverse culture and entertainment events. The weekend from the 15th until Liepaja Region Tourism Information Office the 187th of March will feature several concerts and celebratory Rozu laukums 5/6, Liepaja events. Phone:+371 63480808 [email protected] www.liepajaturisms.lv 1518 March 2014 CONTACT: www.rietumuradio.lv MORE EVENTS: www.liepajaskultura.lv
Internat. Festival “Liepāja Jazz Days” Liepāja Jazz Days invites different jazz artists from different countries. There will be concert from popular Polish jazz singer Anna Maria Jopek. Without the songs concerts there will be provided also modern dance and ballet performances and concerts.
CONTACT: www.liepajaskultura.lv 416 April 2014
The International Piano Stars Festival In 2014 the Piano Star festival celebrated its 22year anniversary and will continue to nourish its strong traditions and feature piano players from all around the globe. During these years Piano Star festival has visited more than 150 pianists. Every year the glamour of Festival and World class sounds of Liepaja Symphony Orchestra is the reason why hundreds and hundreds visitors try to get tickets to the Festival.
CONTACT: www.lso.lv 2427 April 2014
„Culture Boiler” The international museum night in Liepaja is breaking itself free and will turn into a culture night that unites a broad scope of organizations and their ideas. On the 18th of May 2013 the culture night will scatter the city with concerts, light effects, projections, exhibits and diverse actions.
CONTACT: www.liepajaskultura.lv 17 May 2014
Hand craft and etno music festival On the 18th and 19th of May the promenade of the city will host the artisan festival “Līvas Ciems”. It is one of the most ambitious traditional culture events in Latvia. The event is a blend of traditional culture, arts and crafts. More than 200 craftsmen from Latvia participate every year.
CONTACT: www.liepajaskultura.lv 2425 May 2014
'Big-mouth Fricis and Big-mouth Marta' There are no other events like this in Latvia! Children and their parents can participate in creative workshops, sing together with the united choir, participate in the big dance and the parade, play games and have fun in the funfairs!
CONTACT: www.liepajaskultura.lv 30 May 1 June 2014
Liepāja Arts Festival Liepaja Art Festival will cover large spectrum of artsduring all summer sculpture, visual arts, theater, music etc. The smaller and larger performances will be all around the city – in parks, squares and other public spaces.
CONTACT: www.liepajaskultura.lv 1 June – 30 August 2014
Music Festival 'Summer Sound Liepāja' Summer Sound will take over the sandy Liepāja beach for the fourth year. The festival unites thousands of people to enjoy good music by an international selection of artists. The cheerful and warm atmosphere on the beach and park territory attracts visitors from Latvia and other countries.
CONTACT: www.summersound.lv 1112 July 2014
Electronic music festival „Shine Cafe” The international electronic music festival "Shine Cafe" will make its fourth appearance on the 18th and 19th of July 2014. By gathering artists and fans from Latvia and abroad, the festival will demonstrate the diversity and quality of electronic music.
CONTACT: www.shinecafe.lv 2527 July 2014
International Street Theatre Festival The International street theatre festival „Earth.Sky.Sea”. Street performances, living sculptures and diverse acrobatic shows will entertain the public on the 1nd and 3rd of August 2014
CONTACT: www.liepajaslelles.lv 13 August 2014
Fontaine Festival Rock music and freedom reigns over the „Fontaine Festival” that is celebrated in the „Fontaine empire” every year. The port district and the careless atmosphere gives the festival its charm.
CONTACT: www.fontaine.lv 810 August 2014
„Via Baltica” and the Ancient Lights night The festival “Via Baltica” will take place from the 16th until the 25th of August 2013. It is organized in honor of the historic event “The Baltic way”. The festival will feature chamber music concerts, lectures and exhibitions.
CONTACT: www.liepajaskultura.lv 2030 August 2014
13th International Organ Music Festival It is a panegyric for the biggest in the world mechanical organ that decorates the Liepāja Cathedral of St.Trinity and the city. This organ attracts artists from different countries and fascinates listeners with distinguished and unique sound.
CONTACT: www.liepajaskultura.lv 1220 September 2014
Children ballet and dance festival During the International Children Ballet and Dance Festival will be different concerts, workshops and other events celebrating art of ballet and dance.
CONTACT: www.liepajaskultura.lv 2026 October 2014 Winter Festival There are planned several different events starting from Christmas tree lightening in the City centre and finishing with marvellous New Year fireworks. Every year there are a lot of various events for each of visitor. Liepaja is real Christmas City during December because of rich decorations all around the City.
30 November 2014 – 1 CONTACT: www.liepajaskultura.lv January 2015 Main Page » Calendar » Latvia » Riga Latvia
Cēsis Riga Jēkabpils Jelgava Jūrmala Liepāja Riga Tukums Celebration Riga Captal of Culture 2014 City of Riga will be the European Capital of Culture in 2014. www.rigatourism.com
CONTACT: www.riga2014.org 18 January 2014
Riga wintering – Riga Carnival The whole day event will feature activities to conclude with Winter ball in the end: Opening of the Carnival with a presentation of Riga Wintering’s symbol the Beaver of the city channel, a masque parade, sportive entertainment and competitions, artisan workshops, music and dancing ‘conducted’ by the most popular DJs.
CONTACT: www.riga2014.org 15 February 2014
Re: Visited This project is aimed at bringing to Riga a selection of art works, which would allow the viewers to form impression about the latest tendencies in contemporary art. This large exhibition will feature prominent and notable artistic productions, selected in latest European biennales of modern art.
CONTACT: www.riga2014.org 6 March 6 April 2014
Riga Jazz Stage ‘Riga Jazz Stage 2014’ is international competition of jazz musicians founded in 2004. The idea of the project is to offer possibilities to test their talents in a contest of young artists. The award fund of the year 2014th competition will be 6000 euro and its laureates will be invited to perform in prestigious jazz festivals ‘Pori Jazz,’ ‘Rīgas Ritmi’ and others.
CONTACT: www.rigajazz.lv 35 April 2014
Bach Passion Riga Project ‘Bach Passion Riga’ will present the most significant Passions of the genre of sacred music. Participation of the most prominent European interprets of Baroque music in the project will highlight the placement of Riga as the European Capital of Culture in the historic cultural space of the continent.
CONTACT: www.radiokoris.lv 4, 11, 18 April 2014
Urban Viewfinders The program of 2014 will include 'Riga photo month 2014. Urban Viewfinders.' Its manyfold program consists of exhibitions, projects in the city environment, presentations of photographers and artists, discussions and other activities.
CONTACT: www.riga2014.org 8 May 22 June 2014
Concert cycle Born in Rīga The cycle of concerts ‘Born in Riga’ highlights Riga as connecting place – the unifying ground for the contemporary great stars in the musical world, the place where these outstanding artists have made their first steps in music, the place, which has given many wonderful musicians.
CONTACT: www.riga2014.org 17 May 2014
Nordea Riga International Marathon In 2014, when Riga becomes the European Capital of Culture, the annual marathon (Nordea Rīga) will be opened by Freedom Run, expected to take its route by the main street of Rīga–Brīvības or Freedom street.
CONTACT: http://www.nordearigasmaratons.lv/en 18 May 2014
Children’s carnival of Europe The ‘Children's carnival of Europe’ will be entertaining and educative event introducing children to diversity, culture, and traditions of Europe to feature a wide program, which, in engaging form, will allow to experience the children’s Europe – games, traditions, material culture, literature, cuisine, music etc. The event will take over two parks of Riga inviting maximum of guests.
CONTACT: www.riga2014.org 1 June 2014
Riga Opera Festival Riga Opera Festival marks the end of the Latvian National Opera’s season with an overview of the most successful performances of the previous year. Festival is highly anticipated by both Latvian audiences and operalovers from abroad.
CONTACT: www.opera.lv 315 June 2014
Summer Solstice On 21 June, 2014 European Summer Solstice and Latvian Solstice dance performance will be performed at Mežaparks Openair stage in Riga. In June, everyone will be able to experience different traditional customs and enjoy one of the largest summer Solstice celebrations in Europe with the people of Rīga.
CONTACT: www.iksd.riga.lv 2124 June 2014
World Choir Games The World Choir Games is the largest international choir singing event on the planet and, not without reason, is known as the choir singing Games. The next such event will take place in Riga as part of the program of Riga – the European Capital of Culture.
CONTACT: www.2014worldchoirgames.com 919 July 2014
Riga City Festival At endAugust Riga turns into a major location for festivities, where visitors of the city, the young and the old, enjoy a number of exciting events concerts, workshops, street fairs, theatre plays, art performances, and even a gourmet festival.
CONTACT: www.rigassvetki.lv 1517 August 2014
RE RE Rīga! Street Art and World Music Festival "RE RE Rīga!" will bring together more than 20 artist collectives: more than 100 participants from 12 countries. Riga city environment will be fulfilled with exciting new circus shows, world music, dance and street art. Professional emerging artists will take part at the festival gaining fast popularity around the world. CONTACT: www.riga2014.org 810 August 2014
Festival of Light STARO RIGA The “Staro Rīga” Festival (Beaming Riga) has become an inseparable part of the nation’s Independence Day celebration traditions in Riga. It is time when houses, parks, monuments and bridges become the playground of light.
CONTACT: www.staroriga.com 1418 November 2014
Festival ’’European Christmas’’ A new festival tradition ‘European Christmas’ was established in 2005 by the association ‘Latvia’s Concerts’ offering the uplifting part of the repertoire of Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Vivaldi and other classic composers as well as their contemporary counterparts and even jazz artists, in the beautiful fortnight around Advent, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, in the most prominent places of worship around Riga.
CONTACT: www.eiropasziemassvetki.lv 630 December 2014
European Film Awards Ceremony The European Film Awards ceremony will be one of the main highlights for Riga as the European Capital of Culture in 2014. The cities to host the European Film Academy awards are selected particularly, and it has been Riga’s role as a Capital of Culture in 2014, which marked it out to be chosen as the next to invite this event.
CONTACT: www.riga2014.org 13 December 2014
Christmas Fairs and Advent Concerts Christmas fairs a delight to both children and adults: decorated Christmas trees, scent of mulled wine, roasted almonds, Christmas tea and coffee; gingerbread men and houses. Peaceful Christmas time, Advent concerts everywhere in the city and the inimitable carefree bustling atmosphere of Christmas fairs.
CONTACT: www.iksd.riga.lv 231 December 2014
Opera New Year Gala Concert Opera New Year Gala Concert, Latvian National Opera
CONTACT: www.riga.lv 27, 28, 30 December 2014
Bernstein ‘Wonderful Town” Gala Concert of Latvian National Symphonic Orchestra, Bernstein ‘Wonderful Town”
CONTACT: www.riga.lv 28, 29,30 December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Latvia » Tukums Latvia
Cēsis Tukums Jēkabpils Jelgava Jūrmala Liepāja Riga Tukums Festival of Roses Concert of World Choir Games as a part of the program of Riga – the European Capital of Culture, wreath from the thousands of roses, www.tukums.lv decoration of balcony, artists street, the crazy ride of home made vehicles.
CONTACT: www.tukums.lv/homeenglish 4–6 July 2014
96 anniversary 96 Anniversary of the Republic of Latvia. Tukums Municipality Awards ceremony, concert, fireworks.
CONTACT: www.tukums.lv/ 18 November 2014
New Year’s Eve Festivities in Tukums Awarding ceremony of glittering decorated properties, speech of Tukums mayor, fireworks.
CONTACT: www.tukums.lv 31 December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Lithuania » Gargždai Lithuania
Gargždai Gargždai Kaunas Klaipėda Palanga Panevėžys Šiauliai Vilnius „In the Friends Circle 10“ Traditional National Children and Youth Modern Dance Festival. This modern dance festival is organized every second year in order to celebrate international dance day. Festival gathers dance groups from all over the Lithuania.
1 March 2014 The nearest airport is in Palanga (45 CONTACT: www.gargzdukc.lt km). Other: Kaunas (200 km), Vilnius International Airport (300 km). Passengers ferry terminal is in Klaipeda (18 km). Train or bus from 9th International Music Festival Vilnius, Kaunas, Riga to Klaipeda. This International Music Festival is the most significant event in MORE Klaipeda district. During the events audience acquaintances with www.klaipedadistrict.lt international professional classical music, theatre and other fields representatives.
CONTACT: www.gargzdukc.lt 14 April – 2 June 2014
We Are The World, We Are The Children This traditional children’s festival involves the best children and youth teams from the whole Lithuania to present their new performances.
CONTACT: www.gargzdukc.lt 31 May 2014
Bicycle Route 2014 Cycle route is a summer season opening event. It is an all day long trip with bicycles which main idea is to visit and collect all marked checkpoints all over the Klaipeda district.
CONTACT: www.klaipedadistrict.lt June 2014
Traditional Midsummer day Festival Traditional midsummer day festival (Joninės) reveals unique and interesting ethnic heritage of Lithuania regions (dialects, customs, crafts, culinary heritage).
CONTACT: www.gargzdukc.lt June 2014
,,On the Edge of the Lagoon" Traditional fishermen festival held in Dreverna village. Festival guests can participate in the theatrical festival’s opening ceremony, „Amber reed” awards to honour active local inhabitants.
CONTACT: www.gargzdukc.lt 12 July 2014
„Grew Up in Lithuania“ Traditional Folk Festival „Grew Up in Lithuania“. The main folk festival in the whole Klaipeda district gathering folk ensembles from all over Lithuania.
CONTACT: www.gargzdukc.lt 19 July 2014
Festival „Open the Gates Widely XII“ Festival of St. Anne’s day „Open the Gates Widely XII“. Oninės – is a traditional Lithuanian festival. Festivals‘ origins is related with religious event – an indulgence, which is held in Vezaiciai town since 1914 m. In 2014 it celebrates its 100th anniversary.
CONTACT: www.gargzdukc.lt 27 July 2014
8th Composers Creativity Festival Traditional 8th Composers Creativity Festival. Previously called “Sounds of a Guitar” is a traditional fest of singing poetry festival which is greatly looked forward by the young inhabitants of Klaipeda district. Festival guests are invited to attend events of singing poetry and other genre masterpieces events.
CONTACT: www.gargzdukc.lt. 1–8 August 2014
Minija Lowland Regatta 2014 Traditional water tourism event Minija River Lowland Reaches Regatta is held in Klaipeda district every year. It is a day long sailing tour in River Minija.
CONTACT: www.klaipedadistrict.lt August 2014
Humour Festival "Judrenjuokis" Traditional Humour Festival "Judrenjuokis". The biggest humor festival in Klaipeda district, which attracts many laugh lovers not only from Klaipeda district, but also from other regions.
CONTACT: www.gargzdukc.lt 28 November 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Lithuania » Kaunas Lithuania
Gargždai Kaunas Kaunas Klaipėda Palanga Panevėžys Šiauliai Vilnius XXIV International Jazz Festival The unique festival offers the performances of international jazz coryphaei for the lovers of music in various public areas of the MORE city. Kaunas Jazz remains one of the most important jazz promoting factors in Lithuania and an outstanding culture event www.kaunas.lt of the country. www.visit.kaunas.lt
CONTACT: www.kaunasjazz.lt April 2014
Festival KAUNAS CITY DAY 2014 Festival KAUNAS CITY DAY 2014 and festival HANZA KAUNAS. Medieval festival arranged in commemoration of the name of Kaunas first mentioned in the written chronicles. Plenty of concerts, dance projects, exhibitions, competitions, traditional craftsmen fair in the City centre.
CONTACT: www.tautosnamai.lt 16–18 May 2014
The 50th International Poetry Festival The 50th International Poetry Festival POETRY SPRING 2014. The traditional and most famous festival of literature is organised all over Lithuania and in several countries abroad: Ireland, Poland, Luxembourg, France, Russia, Germany and Switzerland.
CONTACT: www.kauno.rasytojai.lt May 2014
AMBER COUPLE 2014 The traditional event of Kaunas City attracts 500 couples of dancers, a number of famous international class judges from all over the world and charms with impressive concert programme.
CONTACT: www.tautosnamai.lt 1011 May 2014
Operetta in Kaunas Castle The first operetta festival in East Europe will open its stage for the most beautiful pieces of music performed by soloists, musicians and orchestras from all over Europe.
CONTACT: www.operetta.lt May – July 2014
The 90th Anniversary of Songs’ Festival The first Festival of Songs took place in Lithuania in 1924, on August 23, in Kaunas, the square of Petras Vileišis.
CONTACT: www.tautosnamai.lt 28 June 2014
XIX Pažaislis Music Festival The best worldwide known professional musicians and soloists will perform classical, ancient, popular, jazz music; various creative projects; a special performance of Lithuanian drama authors at Kaunas Castle on the occasion of Statehood Day. CONTACT: www.pazaislis.lt June – August 2014
KAUNAS IN ART International modern art festival KAUNAS IN ART. The festival takes place annually since 2008: in 2014 it will introduce a group of artists of various fields from Lithuania and abroad, and will invite the citizens and guests of Kaunas to enjoy contemporary art.
CONTACT: www.menoparkas.lt July and October 2014
International Dance Festival AURA‘24 The international contemporary dance festival will present the works of the acknowledged foreign choreographers and troupes joining different forms, techniques and traditions of art.
CONTACT: www.aura.lt October 2014
Festival IŠ ARTI International contemporary music festival IŠ ARTI. The festival introduces music compositions by contemporary Lithuanian and foreign composers; international exchange programmes, lectures, master classes, experiments.
CONTACT: www.isarti.lt 815 November 2014
Christmas Tree lightening and Town Christmas Tree lightening festival and Christmas Town. The cycle of Christmas events.
December 2014 January CONTACT: www.tautosnamai.lt 2015 Main Page » Calendar » Lithuania » Klaipėda Lithuania
Gargždai Klaipėda Kaunas Klaipėda Palanga Panevėžys Šiauliai Vilnius 39th Festival “Music Spring of Klaipeda“ The oldest festival of classical music in Lithuania. It introduces large form projects of classical music, initiates their premier performances. Klaipėda is one of the most dynamically developing cities in Lithuania with the highest European awards for international cooperation. It is a city with two universities, CONTACT: www.koncertusale.lt 28 March 30 April 2014 the largest port on the Eastern Baltic, surrounded by unrivaled nature: part of the city territory belongs to the UNESCO natura l heritage site. Klaipeda provides many of the services and attractions that maintain the House Building and Business Exhibition quality of restfor our visitors. XXII International House Building and Business Exhibition 'Individual www.klaipeda.lt House Building 2014''.The purpose of this biggest exhibition ever organized in Western Lithuania is to present the greatest news in house building and house innovation business.
CONTACT: www.statyba.expovakarai.lt 1013 April 2014
Parade of Ships Among the newest traditions of the city is the nightly parade of ships arranged on the last Saturday of May to mark the beginning of summer sailing season.
CONTACT: [email protected] 31 May 2014
The 20th Klaipeda Castle Jazz Festival The festival is widely enjoyed by the public due to performance of world famous jazz music stars and famous musicians from Lithuania, as well as a free democratic atmosphere. Since 1998 this festival is organized annually on the first weekend of June. The main concerts take place in the Theatre Square.
CONTACT: www.jazz.lt 68 June 2014
Day of Mourning and Hope Klaipėda Union of Political Prisoners and Deportees together with Culture Centre “ Žvejų Rūmai“ organize a commemorative march dedicated to Mourning and Hope Day.
CONTACT: www.zvejurumai.lt 13 June 2014
St. John's Night or Midsummer night Klaipeda John’s Hill (Jono kalnelis) a unique location near former protective fortifications of the city combines all the essential elements necessary for the St. John's celebration: water, grasslands and safe places for bonfires.
CONTACT: www.etnocentras.lt 23 June 2014
Carilon Festival Klaipeda city is proud to have a unique instrument a carillon. Bells’ music spreads a special mood around the city and creates a unique and colorful acoustic landscape.
CONTACT: www.koncertusale.lt 24 June 2014 Summer Concert Series Every year Summer Concert Series invites people to experience the delight of listening to live music in open air, surrounded by the natural greenery.
CONTACT: www.zvejurumai.lt 28 June 26 July 2014
The Lithuanian State Day The Lithuanian State Daythe King Mindaugas’ Coronation Day. Festive concerts in the city center: Atgimimo Square, the Dane river embankments, and in Summer Concert Hall in Pajurio park H. Manto St 77.
CONTACT: www.kaunas.lt 6 July 2014
Folklore Festival 'Parbėg Laivelis' It is one of the largest celebrations of ethnic culture in Western Lithuania. Concerts are held near the river Dane or right in it, in the waters of the Curonian Bay, onboard the moored ships in the quays.
CONTACT: www.etnocentras.lt 17 21 July 2014
Sea Festival The traditional Sea Festival is the main event of Klaipeda celebrated annually since 1934 on the last weekend of July. More than 100 various events are organized (concerts, fairs, exhibitions, artistic actions, ceremonies of seamen, etc.).
CONTACT: www.jurossvente.lt 2527 July 2014
The 762th Birthday of the City Traditional festival of the city, organized in the territory of the city castle. The City flag is being hoisted; various events are taking place at the Old Town and City Castle.
CONTACT: www.klaipeda.lt 1 August 2014
The 8th Blacksmiths’ Festival 'Four Winds' All attention is focused on demonstration of blacksmiths’ craft, equipment and technology. Moreover sculptural compositions created by teamwork becomes a new public attraction in the city.
CONTACT: www.lietuvoskalviusajunga.lt September 2014
International Festival of Contemporary Art "Platforma" The main idea of the festival "Platforma" is to combine forms of visual and performing arts, as well as attract artists from Lithuania and abroad on one cultural platform.
CONTACT: [email protected] 2224 Augustr 2014
PERMAINŲ MUZIKA - Music of Changes The most important highlight in Klaipeda Concert Hall’s season. The goal of the Festival is to present musical projects of Lithuanian and foreign artists.
18 September 3 October CONTACT: [email protected] 2014
Culture Day of Ethnic Minorities During the festival ethnic minority communities present various concerts and exhibitions. It takes place at Klaipėda Concert Hall, Center of National Cultures.
November 2014
Martynas’ Festival During the Martynas’ Festival children fairs are being held where visitors can enjoy roosted goose and congratulate someone on their nameday.
CONTACT: www.etnocentras.lt 11 November 2014
European Films Forum 'Scanorama' prresenting some of the most distinctive cultural autumn events Lithuania.“Scanorama” is well known for being a festival of high standards, aiming to show films that foster ethical and professional values.
CONTACT: www.scanorama.lt November 2014
Christmas and New Year Events Each year a cycle of Christmas events starts on the first weekend of December with enlightenment of Christmas tree and ends on the 31st with festive fireworks.
December 2014
Festival of Christmas Music 'Salve Musica' Dedicated to Christmas. The first chords of the Salve Musica Festival give the sense of blissful peace to the listener’s soul. Art that spreads a true beauty fills with light, joy and hope.
CONTACT: www.koncertusale.lt 31 December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Lithuania » Palanga Lithuania
Gargždai Palanga Kaunas Klaipėda Palanga Panevėžys Šiauliai Vilnius 'Palanga Smelt 2014' During this festival, guests can get asquainted with the fishing traditions, history and culinary heritage of the coastqal region. How to book accommodation „Palanga Smelt 2014“ is a fishermen‘s festival with traditional food for and travel tips, full info in: fishermen and guests. PALANGA TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE Kretingos str. 1, Palanga, Lithuania CONTACT: Phone: +370 46048811 www.palangoskulturoscentras.lt 15 February 2014 [email protected] www.palangatic.lt
St. George's Day The most beautiful time of the year in Palanga is spring when releases greenery. A folk music group creates an exceptional mood during the jolly celebration of nature waking up, loudly singing songs in all Lithuanian dialects.
CONTACT: www.palangoskulturoscentras.lt 2426 April 2014
Resort's Feast ‘Palanga 2014’ The traditional event in Palanga that signifies the beginning of summer tourism season was firstly organized in 1972, when Palanga became the official summer capital.
CONTACT: www.palangoskulturoscentras.lt 1618 May 2014
Music festival of M. K. Čiurlionis Lithuanian artist composer Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875 1911), a unique figure in the history of European arts, has left a profound imprint on Lithuanian culture. Public Institution "Klaiska LT"
CONTACT: www.klasika.org 12 16 July 2014
Concerts Cycle "Summer of Brass" The tradition of the wind music concerts in the park during the summer season has already existed for 110 years. The guests of the resort and all lovers of wind music can listen to the classical, popular and original wind music concerts in Palanga Birutė park every summer on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p. m.
CONTACT: www.palangoskulturoscentras.lt June September 2014
Festival "Palanga Table 2014" As the end of the summer season, Palanga invites its citizens and guests to enjoy its final activities and commemorate an international day of tourism. The people who are gathered here are invited to sit down with a neighbour, pal, friend or guests near the longest table in the country and not only taste traditional potato pancakes, cooked pig and fish soup cooked right here by the fishermen, but also to admire the craftworks of Palanga‘s artists.
CONTACT: www.palangoskulturoscentras.lt 27 September 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Lithuania » Panevėžys Lithuania
Gargždai Panevėžys Kaunas Klaipėda Palanga Panevėžys Šiauliai Vilnius Festival of Light and Fire Festival of Light and Fire. For the first time the city will be presented a special 3D video project, reflecting the cultures of the city and the www.panevezys.lt world.
CONTACT: www.panevezys.lt 31 January 2014
European Film Day and Night The Xth International Film Festival . It is a festival of intellectual film in the city.A festive opening of the event is foreseen on March 21st. A spectator will be invited to step to the world of films on the red carpet and spend almost the whole night.
CONTACT: www.garsas.lt 2128 March 2014
The Festival of Chamber Performances The Festival of Chamber Performances of Professional Theatres is the only such in Lithuania.
CONTACT: www.teatrasmenas.lt 114 April 2014
The Fairy Tales of H.K.Andersen International theatre festivals in the City of Theatres. Puppet Theatres from Lithuania, Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, France, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Byelorussia will take part in it.
CONTACT: www.leliuvezimoteatras.lt 29 April 2014
Theatre Festival 'Bonjour, Maestro' The spirit of Paris, a dream city of Maestro will start living in Panevėžys during the Festival 'Bonjour, Maestro!' In June, a legendary Theatre Director Juozas Miltinis will be remembered and found a new after 20 years.
CONTACT: www.panevezys.lt/en/welcome.html 15 June 2014
Midsummer Festival Thes festival with the most beautiful love songs and dances, mystery of water and fire, games is organised for the first time in the city.
CONTACT: www.paneveziomuziejus.lt 21 June 2014
Sculptural Ceramics for Outside The Art Gallery organises the XXth International Ceramics Symposium in Panevėžys where famous world and Lithuanian masters of ceramices will come.
CONTACT: www.arspanevezys.lt July 2014
Glassjazz The first International Art Glass Symposium ir organised by a famous artist Remigijus Kriukas. Creative educational and individual show evenings of the artists will mingle with jazz music.
CONTACT: www.glasremis.lt August 2014
Panevėžys City Days - 511th Birthday Each year in the beginnning of September a set of events dedicated to City Days takes place.
CONTACT: www.pankultura.lt 57 September 2014
International En Plein Air of Painters The whole summer lasting art fiesta with jazz sounds. City of Panevėžys and Gallery XX.
CONTACT: www.panevezys.lt/en/welcome.html September 2014
Panevėžys Literature Winter 2014 The festival of literature writers from Lithuania and abroad is the last big event belonging to the events' list of Lithuanian Capital of Culture.
CONTACT: www.pavb.lt 56 December 2014
International Christmas Fair This event will serve as the closing moment of the events dedicated to the Lithuanian Capital of Culture.
CONTACT: www.pankultura.lt 1213 December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Lithuania » Šiauliai Lithuania
Gargždai Šiauliai Kaunas Klaipėda Palanga Panevėžys Šiauliai Vilnius Easter Music Festival RESURREXIT It is one of the oldest festival in Lithuania, distinguished for an extraordinary abundance of foreign and Lithuanian performers.
CONTACT: www.polifonija.lt 2127 April 2014 TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE: www.siauliai.lt/tic
The direct flights are operated to Riga, 12th Media Art Festival ENTER Latvia, www.rigaairport.lv and Vilnius, Lithuania www. vilniusairport.lt. The festival will present contemporary video art, photography, International bus line Eurolines electrical music, sound, art forms and their synthesis with the connects Riga to Siauliai. traditional art. Domestic bus lines connect Vilnius to Siauliai www.autobusubilietai.lt. The train from Vilnius to Klaipeda via Siauliai goes daily www.litrail.lt. CONTACT: [email protected], www.siauliugalerija.lt April 2014
XI Chaimas Frenkelis Villa Festival XI Chaimas Frenkelis Villa Summer Festival. Outstanding artists, music virtuosos from Lithuania and foreign countries participate at the festival.
CONTACT: www.ausrosmuziejus.lt July August 2014
City Festivity Šiauliai City Days 2014 The city will celebrate its 778th anniversary. Different exhibitions, concerts, art workshops and fairs will be held at the festivity.
CONTACT: www.siauliai.lt September 2014
International Sports Games Šiauliai 2014 The event provides participating athletes with the opportunity to improve their prominence through excellent sporting achievements and to conserve all the traditional values of sports.
CONTACT: www.siauliai.lt September 2014
5th Big Band Festival Šiauliai 2014 It is an excellent initiative to brings together big bands from Lithuania and abroad as well to restore and continue the big band music traditions in the city.
CONTACT: www.saule.lt October 2014
19th Multi-Sectoral Exhibition 19th MultiSectoral International Exhibition. It is annual international trade and achievement exhibition where companies offer services, the newest products and business solutions, also find and strengthen their contacts with existing, new and potential clients, local and foreign companies.
CONTACT: www.rumai.lt November 2014
19th Contemporary Art Festival VIRUS It is a digital technology, art, virtual subcultures and informational society research laboratory where the projects, seminars, sounds of electronic music and digital images of young artists convey the essential tendencies of modern art and culture.
CONTACT: www.siauliugalerija.lt November December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Lithuania » Vilnius Lithuania
Gargždai Vilnius Kaunas Klaipėda Palanga Panevėžys Šiauliai Vilnius Day of Re-establishment of the State Commemoration of the Reestablishment of the State of Lituania. Public areas of the city. Vilnius Tourist Information Centre & Convention Bureau Vilniaus g. 22, LT01119 Vilnius Phone: +370 52629660 CONTACT: www.vilnius.lt 16 February 2014 Fax +370 52628169 [email protected], [email protected] www.vilniustourism.lt www.vilniusevents.lt International Vilnius Book Fair The biggest annual book fair in Vilnius – Vilnius Book Fair 2014 will invite to book into the space of reading and books.
CONTACT: www.vilniausknygumuge.lt 2023 February 2014
Traditional Carnival UŽGAVĖNĖS Užgavėnės – is a carnival, which escorts winter. This holiday is not associated with any church rituals. Its traditions clearly unify elements of culture before Christianity and during Christianity.
CONTACT: www.etno.lt 1 March 2014
Traditional Craft Fair KAZIUKO MUGĖ Each year in the first days of March, the Vilnius Old Town streets are flooded with the uproar of the weekend of Kaziukas. It is abound with the attendance of folk artisans and craftsmen.
CONTACT: www.etno.lt 79 March 2014
Day of the Restoration of Independence The Act of Reestablishment of the State of Lithuania was signed on 11 March 1990. On this day, the victims of fights for Lithuanian independence are honoured, the ceremony of hoisting the state flag takes place in the Nepriklausomybės Sq., and brass band parades, performances by various groups, and concerts are organised.
CONTACT: www.vilnius.lt 11 March 2014
Street Musicians Day Traditional festival held in May. Amateurs and professional musicians go out into the streets of Vilnius and play music.
CONTACT: www.gatvesmuzika.lt 17 May 2014
"Skamba Skamba Kankliai" Folk music festival.During the festival concerts of folklore groups take place in old town courtyards and concert halls.
CONTACT: www.etno.lt 29 May 1 June 2014
Culture Night: Let There Be Night! Music jingling all night long from an abandoned backyard in Vilnius Old Town, a movie show in the middle of a meadow by the White Bridge, concerts, performances, exhibitions, creative workshops, and more.
CONTACT: www.kulturosnaktis.lt 20 June 2014
Traditional event JONINĖS "Rasos" (Midsummer) Festival is held in Cultural Reserve of Kernavė according to the ancient Lithuanian customs that have been preserved by the old people of Lithuania.
CONTACT: www.pavilniaiverkiai.lt 23 June 2014
Cinema under the Stars Cinema under the Stars. Courtyard of Contemporary Art Centre (ŠMC)
CONTACT: www.kinopasaka.lt June August 2014
Bards' Summer Festival International singersongwriters’ festival "This is Me" ("Tai Aš") is held annually on the 3rd week of October. It’s a unique event of this kind which takes part not only in Vilnius, but also in other smaller or bigger Lithuanian cities and even in Latvia and Poland.
CONTACT: www.bardai.lt June September 2014
Song Celebration Lithuanian Song Celebration exalts the creative selfexpression of the human being, creative potency of artists, vitality of national culture, love to the native land and the solidarity.
CONTACT: www.dainusvente.lt 26 July 2014
Days of Live Archaeology in Kernavė The festival introduces the restored crafts of prehistoric and early medieval periods, ancestors' lifestyle. Visitors have an opportunity to strike the flint, throw pottery, mint a coin, and try their hand at archery.
CONTACT: www.kernave.org 56 July 2014
Coronation of King Mindaugas The celebration, dedicated to the coronation of Duke Mindaugas, the founder of Lithuanian State, is the national day. On 6th July 1253 the first and the only one Lithuanian king – Mindaugas was crowned.
CONTACT: www.vilnius.lt 6 July 2014
Evenings in Užutrakis Every Sunday in July and August Music Festival “Evenings in Užutrakis” . This series of popular concerts takes place at Užutrakis palace balustrade.
CONTACT: www.seniejitrakai.lt July August 2014
Galvė Jazz Fiesta Every Friday (July, August) Friday jazz boating adventure on the lake Galvė featuring live jazz music performed by the best Lithuanian and prominent jazzmen from other countries. Boat “Galvė”, leaves from the pier near to café „Kibinų šalis“
CONTACT: www.trakaivisit.lt July August 2014
Piano.lt Summer Festival Piano.lt Summer Festival. Public areas of the city
CONTACT: www.piano.lt August 2014
Craft Fair of St. Bartholomew During the fair the demonstrations and lessons of different crafts will be held. The craftsmen taking part are goldsmiths, sewers, weavers, shoemakers, tanners, woodworkers, hoopers, potters, stainedglass masters, blacksmiths, experts of the ancient medicine, food making, candle moulding, soap making, brewers and others.
CONTACT: www.amatugildija.lt 2223 August 2014
St. Jacob Sacred Music Festival The festival will present the Lithuanian and other secular choral sacred music that will convey the creative world of musical culture.
3 September 5 October CONTACT: www.jokubofestivalis.lt 2014
Sostinės dienos 2014 International Vilnius City Fiesta. Festival offers a wide range of high level entertainments from classical music and opera, to jazz, folk, pop, rock and world music, and also film programme, street theatre, fashion shows, carnivals, fairs, fireworks.
CONTACT: www.sostinesdienos.lt 57 September 2014
Nations’ Fair TAUTŲ MUGĖ From 12th to 14th September Nations’ Fair will take place in Gediminas avenue in Vilnius. The most active masters of crafts and culinary of national communities as well as virtuosos of songs and dances will come to the Fair.
CONTACT: www.tautumuge.lt 1214 September 2014
International Street Theatres Festival International Street Theatre festivals is organized in Vilnius since 2004. In 2014, this festival took place already the 10th time, took part street theater of Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Lithuania, performances attracted high viewers interest.
CONTACT: www.senamiescioteatras.lt 1921 September 2014
Gospel Music Festival Gospel Music Festival. Vilnius concert halls and churches
CONTACT: www.vilniusgospel.lt 79 November 2014
Christmas fairs in Old Town Christmas fairs in Old Town
CONTACT: www.vilnius.lt December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Norway » Arendal Norway
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International Market Some days in the summer, the charming southern city of Arendal changes to an international fete – where we can see, taste, smell and in all other ways feel that the whole world is here.
CONTACT: www.internasjonaltmarked.no 2728 June 2014
Hove Festival The Hove Festival is a festival for those who like the entire experience of festivals. Camping, community, relaxation and nature. You can spend the entire festival week at Hove.
CONTACT: www.hovefestivalen.no 28 June 3 July 2014
Canal Street - music festival In the course of 16 years, Canal Street has offered large musical events to the inhabitants of Arendal, tourists and other guests. About 2025 000 people visit this festival each year, and it takes place the last week of July.
CONTACT: www.canalstreet.no 2326 July 2014
Arendalsuka Arendalsuka (Arendal week) is Norways main political event, where politicians, organizations and ngo’s meet to discuss, debate, mingle and meet ordinary people.
CONTACT: http://www.arendalsuka.no/about 1116 August 2014 arendalsuka/
Skjærgårdstreffen Festival This accordion festival on Tromøy outside of Arendal has many times been honoured as Norway's best accordion festivals by the Norwegian magazine Trekkspillnytt. The audience as well as the orchestras come back year after year.
CONTACT: www.skjaergardstreffen.no 1417 August 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Norway » Bergen Norway
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Contemporary Music Festival 'Borealis' TOURIST Borealis is a festival of contemporary music. The program features a INFORMATIONStrandkaien 3 N5012 number of exciting concerts, opera, multimedia performances, Bergen installations, musical theatre, dance and electronic art. Phone: +47 55552000 Fax +47 55552001 [email protected]
CONTACT: www.borealisfestival.no 1923 March 2014
Bergen International Festival Musical melting pot containing a wondrous mixture of music from five continents, in a variety of styles and genres. The festival presents an exciting programme of music, theatre and dance.
CONTACT: www.fib.no/en/ 21 May 4 June 2014
Night Jazz The longest jazz festival in Northern Europe. Traditional jazz is presented along with world music. During the festival the borderlines between jazz, rock, ethno and electronica are explored and often wiped out. The children also get their share!
CONTACT: www.nattjazz.no 2231 May 2014
Lunch Concert at Troldhaugen Daily halfhour lunchtime concerts in Troldsalen, perhaps Norway’s most beautiful chamber music hall. In the midst of the Grieg Museum grounds, a concert in Troldsalen is an experience not to be missed.
CONTACT: www.troldhaugen.no 1 June – 30 September 2014
BERGENFEST Music Festival A starstudded bill ensures that this annual festival stamps its mark on Bergen. The festival focuses on folk music and authentic American blues in particular, as well as R&B, funk, gospel, rock, country and Cajun.
CONTACT: www.bergenfest.no 1115 June 2014
Grieg in Bergen Concert & Story Summer Festival. Chamber music in the intimate way, with a close relation between artists and audience.The festival presents highlights of Edvard Grieg and also focuses on other composers, mainly related to Grieg.
CONTACT: www.grieginbergen.com 16 June 23 August 2014
The Tall Ships Race 2014 For the fourth time, Bergen has the honour of being official host port and organizer of The Tall Ships Races. Almost 100 of the biggest and most beautiful sailing ships in the world will gather in the harbor, Vågen, with more than 3.000 crew members from more than 30 nations and over 500.000 visitors.
CONTACT: www.tallshipsbergen.no 2427 July 2014 Bergen Food Festival Food festival in the city centre. A number of companies are showing off their specialties and tempt you with delicious dishes and entertainment for the whole family.
CONTACT: www.matfest.no 57 September 2014
BIFF Bergen International Film Festival Presenting about 120 films from all over the world, the programme is consisting of both sneak premieres of films in theatrical distribution as well as amazing new discoveries within both fiction and documentaries.
24 September 1 October CONTACT: www.biff.no 2014
The International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition The competition has been a joint venture between European Piano Teacher’s Association, Oslo Music Teacher’s Association and Oslo Grieg Society. The level of the competitors has been extraordinary high every year, so has the number of participants.
CONTACT: www.griegcompetition.com 11 – 18 October 2014
October Dance – dance festival Norway's only international dance festival is organized every second year by BIT Teatergarasjen and presents exciting and creative performances from Norway and abroad.
CONTACT: www.bitteatergarasjen.no 1625 October 2014
Festival of Lights Traditional opening of the Christmas season, where families are invited to light torches and enjoy a magnificent display of fireworks. Torchlight procession round Lille Lungegardsvann lake in the heart of Bergen.
CONTACT: www.bt.no 29 November 2014
Gingerbread Town The world's largest gingerbread town. Miniature houses, trains, cars and ships made from real gingerbread.
CONTACT: www.bergensentrum.no December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Norway » Kristiansand Norway
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Kristiansand is situated on the south coast of Norway, facing the European continent and surrounded by water on three sides The The International Childrens Film Festival Kristiansand area is known for busy summer harbours, white wooden houses and a rocky This is the 18th time the 5day event is being held packed with coast with skerries. You can see lions at children's films, film activities, presentations, seminars and social Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park, visit events. VestAgder County Museum a cultural history museum and openair museum, Sorlandets Art Museum, Galleri BiZ or see one of the world's largest cannons at the CONTACT: www.barnefilmfestivalen.no 2126 April 2015 Cannon Museum. To the East and West, as well as to the North through the picturesque Setesdal Valley Kristiansand gives priority to safety for cyclists. Kristiansand is a pioneer town for a Aerosmith @ Odderøya Live network of separate paths for cyclists and walkers Kristiansand is easy to reach no Aerosmith's 2014 Global Warming World Tour heads to Europe and matter whether you travel by car, bicycle, beyond. The boys traveled through Australia, New Zealand, bus, train, ferry or plane Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, the US, South and Central America on their 2013 World Tour. Be sure to check out Aerosmith on their 2014 Tour Dates.
MORE: www.visitkrs.no CONTACT: www.odderoyalive.com 4 June 2014
Palmesus Beach Festival A legendary adventure filled with national and international acts, all served with sand under your feet, palms, Balinese lounge beds, refreshing drinks and brilliant sunshine.
CONTACT: www.palmesus.com 4–5 July 2014
Ravnebarn - Childeren festival Ravnebarn is a festival for childeren and their families in Ravnedalen naturepark. See program at their website.
CONTACT: ww.facebook.com/Ravnebarn 23 August 2014
Tribute to Pink Floyd, Fjæreheia, Grimstad "PULSE A Tribute to Pink Floyd" is the critically acclaimed tribute group of talented musicians from Vennesla who delighted more than 15,000 Southerners for several years now.
CONTACT: www.kilden.com 1119 August 2014
Måkeskrik Music Festival The last weekend in July there will be a music festival in Bendiksbukta at Odderøya in Kristiansand. A twoday alternative music festival in the genre of rock/pop/metal and with affordable ticket prices.
CONTACT: www.maakeskrik.no 2525 August 2013
Punkt Electronic Music Festival Punkt is a music festival in the city of Kristiansand in the south of Norway. The festival concept is centered around the concept Live Remix.
CONTACT: www.punktfestival.no 4–6 September 2014 Southern Discomfort Festival Every year it brings everything from big artists to local up and rising acts on stage. The 3 main acts perform at the main stage, which is Kick, every day. And the last 2 bands perform at the club venue.
CONTACT: www.southerndiscomfort.no 1213 September 2014
Christianssand Protest festival Christianssand Protest festival Ignorance is the enemy. The Protestfestival is a festival for engagement and enlightening of people; for fight against indifference, intolerance, standardization of thinking, apathy, singletracked market thinking and a weak tolerance concept.
CONTACT: www.protest.no 1219 September 2014
The International Childrens Film Festival This is the 17th time the 5day event is being held packed with children's films, film activities, presentations, seminars and social events.
CONTACT: www.barnefilmfestivalen.no 1621 September 2014
Dark Season festival Dark Season is a music festival with great musical variety. You will experience a wide range of international, national and local artists.
CONTACT: ww.darkseason.com 2325 October 2014
Sørveiv 2014 - Music from Southern Norway Sørveiv Live 2014 will consist of 4045 artists from various countries. The most promising bands in the region will also be playing.
CONTACT: www.sorveiv.no 78 November 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Poland » Chojnice Poland
Chojnice Chojnice Elbląg Gdańsk Gdynia Koszalin Krynica Morska Łeba Regatta For The Blue Ribbon Malbork The event is aimed at tourists and sailing amateurs. Each year over Międzyzdroje 300 participants take part in it. Because of its popularity the event is Mielno divided into two parts for different sailing classes. Pruszcz Gdański Reda 2527 April and 0911 May Słupsk CONTACT: www.chkz.pl 2014 Sopot Szczecin Days of Chojnice & St. John's Fair Ustka During these two days town becomes a place of activity of artists, craftsmen, musicians, farmers etc. During the event folk, dance and MORE rock bands act on stage. [email protected] www.turystykachojnice.pl
CONTACT: www.promocja.chojnice.pl 2729 June 2014
Chojnice Team Cup - Open Team Race Team sailing event for Optimist sailors in which best teams from the whole Europe take part. It will be held for the fourth time in Charzykowy near Chojnice.
CONTACT: www.chkz.pl 1920 July 2014
Chojnice's Night of Poets This openair event is a meeting of poets, actors and musicians who sing poetry. It consists of presentations of contest's participants and concerts of wellknown artists.
CONTACT: www.chdk.chojnice.pl 2 August 2014
The Chojnice Operetta Nights The Chojnice Operetta Nights are two days full of music performed by major Polish orchestras and singers.
CONTACT: www.promocja.chojnice.pl 910 August 2014
Christmas Fair Christmas decorations, illuminations, sweets, specialties of Polish cuisine, handicraft articles and all that is associated with the tradition of Christmas.
CONTACT: www.promocja.chojnice.pl 1214 December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Poland » Elbląg Poland
Chojnice Elbląg Elbląg Gdańsk Gdynia Koszalin Krynica Morska Łeba Elbląg 777 Anniversary Malbork Historical cconference devoted to Elbląg 777th anniversary. Numerous Międzyzdroje events will be held all year round. Mielno Pruszcz Gdański 6 April 2014 Reda CONTACT: www.elblag.eu Słupsk Sopot Szczecin World ParaVolley Championship Ustka Sittingball World Championships will be held in the Sport & Business Centre in Elbląg. TOURIST INFORMATION IN ELBLĄG Stary Rynek 25, 82300 Elbląg 1522 June 2014 Phone: +48 552393377 CONTACT: www.csb.elblag.pl [email protected] www.ielblag.pl
Elbląg Days 2014 This event combines the city's history with its present times. The open air concerts, shows, sport tournaments and boat races take place.
CONTACT: www.umelblag.pl 2022 June 2014
Bread Festival The event, referring to the legend of the Baker, is a street fair with bread as the main theme.
CONTACT: www.elblag.eu 2931 August 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Poland » Gdańsk Poland
Chojnice Gdańsk Elbląg Gdańsk Gdynia Koszalin Krynica Morska Łeba The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Malbork Held annually, this national telethon is organised by Jerzy Owsiak’s Międzyzdroje foundation to purchase specialist equipment for children’s emergency Mielno medicine and provision of good health care for the elderly. Pruszcz Gdański Reda Słupsk CONTACT: http://www.wosp.org.pl/ 12 January 2014 Sopot Szczecin Social Media Convent Ustka National conference on company and brand communication in the social media, focused on trends, good practices, summaries, forecasts and the problems and challenges of marketing and social media. www.gdansk.pl
CONTACT: http://socialmediaconvent.pl/ 21 February 2014
IAAF World Indoor Championships 2014 For the first time in the IAAF’s 100year history, Poland will hold its World championships with ca. 500 athletes from almost 160 countries in 26 events.
CONTACT: http://www.iaaf.org/home http://www.sopot2014.com/pl 79 March 2014
Amberif The world’s largest fair of amber, jewellery and gemstones, featuring jewellery collections, gemstones, Baltic amber jewellery, ornamental and functional items with amber, silver and gold jewellery with amber.
CONTACT: http://amberif.amberexpo.pl/ 1922 March 2014
Gdańsk Music Festival 2014 Gdańsk Music Festival 2014 is a continuation of a project which was realized for the first time in 2008. The form of the festival is open, however the influence on every edition has its message or an Artist in Residence.
CONTACT: www.gdanskifestiwal.pl/index.php/en 412 April 2014
Half-Price Weekend Campaign addressed to the people of Gdańsk and tourists alike.
CONTACT: www.gdansk.pl/rozsmakujsie 1213 April 2014
Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday and the opening of the Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre’s roof.
CONTACT: http://www.teatrszekspirowski.pl/ 23 April 2014
The 2014 Gdansk Siesta Festival Already for the forth time, Gdansk will be the world's capital city of fado, jazz intelligent pop and world music. This is owed to the festival coorganised and cocreated by Marcin Kydryński.
CONTACT: www.siestafestival.pl 2527 April 2014
Night of the Museums On this night, all the museums in Gdańsk are open until very late, with special attractions in store for their visitors.
CONTACT: http://gdansk.pl/ 17/18 May 2014
Opening of the Sailing Season in Gdańsk Official opening of the sailing season in Gdańsk, complete with a Yacht Rally at the quays of the Fish Market (Targ Rybny).
CONTACT: www.mosir.gda.pl 17 May 2014
IT & New Media Infoshare Conference Conference dedicated to new technologies, new media (online & social media, marketing), the startup market (founding and funding, success stories) and project management.
CONTACT: http://www.infoshare.pl/ 22 May 2014
Gdańsk Days A weekend of cultural and openair events to celebrate the anniversary of the Great Royal Privilege given to Gdańsk by King Casimir the Jagiellon.
CONTACT: http://www.gdansk.pl/ 2425 May 2014
International Organ Music Festival The International Organ Music Festival at the Oliwa Cathedral is the oldest event of its kind in Poland.
CONTACT: www.filharmonia.pl 1 July26 August 2014
XVIII Baltic Sail. Sail Gdańsk This annual international sail rally takes place in Gdańsk, Halmstad, Klaipeda, Karlskrona, Rostock and Lubeck and is dedicated to seafarers and sailing ships.
CONTACT: www.balticsail.pl 36 July 2014
FETA XVIII International Street & OpenAir Theatres Festival. For years now, theatre productions have been traversing our city, often to discover lesserknown cityscapes for their audiences.
CONTACT: www.feta.pl 1013 July 2014
World Gdańsk Reunion The World Gdańsk Reunion has been held every four years since 2002.
CONTACT: www.gdansk.pl 2527 July 2014 St. Dominic's Fair St Dominic’s Fair is an attraction for tourists and locals alike, combining a flea market with a huge agenda of cultural and sports events.
CONTACT: http://jarmarkdominika.pl/ 26 July 17 August 2014
Mozartiana International Mozart Festival is Poland’s only festival to present the music of W.A. Mozart in original interiors from the Classical era is now an important and highlyrated music event.
CONTACT: www.polskichorkameralny.pl 1723 August 2014
Launch of the European Solidarity Centre The European Solidarity Centre is running diverse activities to promote the heritage of the Solidarity movement in Poland and across Europe.
CONTACT: http://www.ecs.gda.pl/ 31 August 2014
Solidarity of Arts The festival’s flagship event is a highlight on Gdańsk’s musical map: the Space of Freedom concerts attract enormous crowds to the open air stage of the Polish Baltic Philharmonic.
CONTACT: www.gdansk.pl August/September 2014
Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2014 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship.
September 2014
Gdańsk Goldberg Festival The idea to hold a festival dedicated to J.G. Goldberg came about in 2006, on 250th death anniversary of the Gdańskborn harpsichordist and composer.
CONTACT: http://www.goldbergfestival.pl/ 514 September 2014
Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre Opening Ceremony.
CONTACT: www.teatrszekspirowski.pl 19 September 2014
Blog Forum Gdańsk The BLOG FORUM GDAŃSK is a national conference of free ideas and a place for the new media community to meet and debate.
CONTACT: www.gdansk.pl October 2014
Gdańsk Shakespeare Festival Held since 1997, the year of Gdańsk’s Millennium Celebration, the Gdańsk Shakespeare Festival is a return to the Renaissance tours of English theatre troupes to our city. 27 September 5 October CONTACT: www.teatrszekspir.gda.pl 2014
Jazz Jantar Festival International festival with international stars, showcasing both the avantgarde and the roots of jazz, held for many years now by Gdańsk’s famous ŻAK Club.
CONTACT: www.klubzak.com.pl 616 November 2014
Actus Humanus Festival Showcase of the most distinguished works of early music related to the Christmas Season played by the leading musicians in historically informed performance from around the world.
CONTACT: www.actushumanus.com 814 December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Poland » Gdynia Poland
Chojnice Gdynia Elbląg Gdańsk Gdynia Koszalin Krynica Morska Łeba 'Kolosy' Malbork 16th National Meeting of Travelers, Sailors and Mountain Climbers is a Międzyzdroje major forum of Polish travellers and explorers. Mielno Pruszcz Gdański 79 March 2014 Reda CONTACT: [email protected] Słupsk Sopot Szczecin 'CudaWianki' Ustka The summer starts in Gdynia with series of concerts featuring both local and international artists performing on the beach, art workshops and many other attractions. www.gdynia.pl
CONTACT: www.cudawianki.eu 2829 June 2014
Summer Stage of Theatre in Gdynia The only theater in Poland where the performances are held on the beach in the open air with the sounds of the waves in the background.
CONTACT: 29 June 11 September [email protected] 2014
Open'er Festival Music Festival that has become one of the most successful music events in the central Europe gathering over 50,000 people each day.
CONTACT: www.opener.pl 2 5 July 2014
Ladies Jazz Festival A truly unique event in Europe, which every year features great concerts of fantastic ladies jazz singers.
CONTACT: www.ladiesjazzfestival.pl 1214 July 2014
Red Bull Air Race The Red Bull Air Race is back in the skies in 2014 with a full seven race World Championship staged in six countries.
CONTACT: www.gdynia.pl/redbullairrace2014 2628 July 2014 www.redbullairrace.com
Globaltica Festival World Cultures Annual music and art event closely connected with world culture and traditions.
CONTACT: www.globaltica.pl 2527 July 2014
Operation Gdynia Sails Between 15 and 18 August Gdynia will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Tall Ships’ Races held in our city. ! CONTACT: www.gdynia.pl/zagle [email protected] 1518 August 2014
Festival of Rhythm and Fire FROG The biggest international fire show and drum music event in Poland. Concerts, shows and workshops a unique possibility to try your hand at the areas promoted during the festival.
CONTACT: www.froggdynia.pl 1718 August 2014
39th Polish Film Festival The most important film festival in Poland three competitions with Golden Lions and other prestigious awards to be won.
CONTACT: www.fpff.pl 1520 September 2014
International Festival of Sacred Music Series of concerts of baroque music performed by distinguished national and European musicians.
22 September13 October CONTACT: www.ckgdynia.pl 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Poland » Koszalin Poland
Chojnice Koszalin Elbląg Gdańsk Gdynia Koszalin Krynica Morska Łeba XII International 'St. Vladimir’s Passion' Malbork The lovers of V. Vysotzki artistic works have an opportunity to see the Międzyzdroje competition films about the artist to be presented at the festival for Mielno the first time. Pruszcz Gdański Reda Słupsk CONTACT: www.wysotsky.com 1820 January 2014 Sopot Szczecin Nordic Walking Pomeranian Cup Ustka The main objective of this event is popularization of sports through arrangement of fashionable sport discipline such as Nordic Walking.
CONTACT: www: www.tkkf.koszalin.pl 56 April 2014
www.itpomorze.pl International Wened’s Run & Cycling Race www.koszalin.pl The main objective of this event is popularization of sport and physical activity among inhabitants and runners from Poland and abroad.
CONTACT: www.tkkf.koszalin.pl 25 May 2014
'm-theatre' Youths Confrontation The „mtheatre” Koszalin Youths Confrontation is the first in Poland festival of professional theatres presenting artistic output of debuting Polish theatre directors.
CONTACT: www.btd.koszalin.pl 1015 June 2014
Young People and Film 33rd Koszalin Festival of Film Debuts Films will be presented in two competitions: FullLength Feature Film and ShortLength Film divided into following categories: animated, documentary and feature films.
CONTACT: www.mlodziifilm.pl 2326 June 2014
The Baltic Pearl X International Chess Tournament is held periodically with competitors from Poland and other countries participating.
CONTACT: www.hetman.man.koszalin.pl 29 June8 July 2014
International Organ Festival The concerts with participation of chamber orchestras, choirs, a symphony orchestra and organ virtuosos will be held.
CONTACT: www.filharmoniakoszalinska.pl July August 2014
Chess Testimonial Tournament XXIV Józef Kochan International Chess Testimonial Tournament is one of the biggest chess tournaments in Poland; it has been held in Koszalin for many years.
CONTACT: www.hetman.man.koszalin.pl 1012 August 2014
European Film Festival Integracja Ty i Ja Feature documentary and amateur films competition.
CONTACT: www.integracjatyija.pl 26 September 2014
Hanza Jazz Festival 2014 Hansa Jazz Festival is a common PolishGerman project allowing for cooperation of the jazzmen from both countries.
CONTACT: www.hanza.koszalin.pl 2225 November 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Poland » Krynica Morska Poland
Chojnice Krynica Elbląg Gdańsk Morska Gdynia Koszalin Krynica Morska Łeba Weekend on ice Malbork For the first time in Poland Snowkite Long slalom will take place. What Międzyzdroje is more the race for 10km has been planned.Please follow the website Mielno to check the exact date, which depends on the weather. Pruszcz Gdański Reda Słupsk CONTACT: www.weekendnalodzie.pl 1 or 8 February 2014 Sopot Szczecin Ustka Main Page » Calendar » Poland » Łeba Poland
Chojnice Łeba Elbląg Gdańsk Gdynia Koszalin Krynica Morska Łeba Łeba Days Malbork Town Holiday with Łeba's Principality Train Parade.The most colourful Międzyzdroje and fabulous annual event. Łeba Principality Representatives parade Mielno the whole town and stop at the central Łeba Fisherman Park where Pruszcz Gdański invite everybody to Principal Feast. Reda Słupsk
CONTACT: [email protected] 8 July 2014 Sopot Szczecin Ustka Łeba Safe Sea Days Marine military and civil emergency services show, placed on the coast and Łeba Ship Canal. Real sea rescue is simulated. Unrepeatable TOURIST INFORMATION happening with Polish Navy rescue helicopters and rescue planes and LOT ŁEBA wide range of rescue boats. ul. Kościuszki 121 84360 Łeba
CONTACT: [email protected] 2 August 2014 +48 504 247 615 www.leba.eu www.facebook.leba.eu XIV International Kite Festival www.twitter.com/MiastoLeba Participants will be taken photos of Łeba and surroundings using cameras installed on kites, balloons, etc. Event connected with lantern www.leba.eu happening.
CONTACT: [email protected] 2325 August 2014
XVI Cod Festival Traditional cod festival based on silver cod cult the very first symbol of the Old Łeba and Saint Nicholas reverence Leba's fishermen patron from the very beginning of the town's history. It is a cod dishes tasting time for every guest.
CONTACT: [email protected] 7 December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Poland » Malbork Poland
Chojnice Malbork Elbląg Gdańsk Gdynia Koszalin Krynica Morska Łeba The 23rd Festival 'Christmas in Arts' Malbork Venue – the concert hall in the Castle Museum, Malbork Centre of Międzyzdroje Education and Culture, churches. The organiser – The Organisational Mielno Committee of the “Christmas in Arts” Festival. Pruszcz Gdański Reda December 2013January Słupsk 2014 Sopot Szczecin Long May Weekend Ustka Long May weekend in Malbork looks very interesting. During which you can benefit from many attractions. TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER Kościuszki St. 54, Malbork 23 May 2014 Phone: +48 556474747 [email protected] www.visitmalbork.pl
Malbork City Days Annual City Celebrations Shows of Malbork music bands and a Saturday's Main Star. Venue municipal stadium. Organiser Malbork Centre of Education and Culture.
68 June 2014
The Malbork Siege An outdoors event, organised every third weekend of July;
CONTACT: www.oblezenie.zamek.malbork.pl 1820 July 2014
Magic Malbork Combination of several dance and acrobatic groups with laser, light and pyrotechnic effects and breathtaking acrobatics at heights make the several thousands of spectators hypnotized.
CONTACT: www.magicmalbork.pl 89 August 2014
Wielcy Nieobecni Another edition of the “Wielcy Nieobecni” Works of the Polish Poets Competition
CONTACT: http://www.visitmalbork.pl 89 November 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Poland » Mielno Poland
Chojnice Mielno Elbląg Gdańsk Gdynia Koszalin Krynica Morska Łeba Extreme Winter Swimmers Meeting Malbork Extreme Winter Swimmers Meeting 2014 in Mielno attract extreme Międzyzdroje sport funs. Swimming, competitions, other events. Mielno Pruszcz Gdański 1316 February 2014 Reda CONTACT: www.zlotmorsow.mielno.pl Słupsk Sopot Szczecin Ustka Main Page » Calendar » Poland » Międzyzdroje Poland
Chojnice Międzyzdroje Elbląg Gdańsk Gdynia Koszalin Krynica Morska Łeba International Festival of Choral Song Malbork The repertoire of the choirs includes works of Polish and foreign Międzyzdroje composers, ranging from the Renaissance to the presence. Mielno Pruszcz Gdański 2227 June 2014 Reda CONTACT: www.mdkmiedzyzdroje.com Słupsk Sopot Szczecin Festival of Stars Ustka Meetings with movie stars and entertainers. Presentations of theater and movies in the scenery of the beach. www.miedyzydroje.pl
CONTACT: www.mdkmiedzyzdroje.com 36 July 2014
Breakfest Run and Athletics Meeting In memory of Polish athlets W. Komar and T. Ślusarski. Family run through the city and on the beach and athletics meeting in outdoor disciplines.
CONTACT: www.miedzyzdroje.pl 17 August 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Poland » Pruszcz Gdański Poland
Chojnice Pruszcz Elbląg Gdańsk Gdański Gdynia Koszalin Krynica Morska Łeba The Night of Museums Malbork The sixth edition of this European event in Pruszcz Gdański. A unique Międzyzdroje opportunity to visit fully illuminated Faktoria. Mielno Pruszcz Gdański 17 May 2014 Reda CONTACT: www.faktoriapruszcz.pl Słupsk Sopot Szczecin XXV Days of Pruszcz Ustka Concerts, shows, contests for children and adults (canoeing, skateboarding, fishing for amber), fireworks, disco. Pruszcz Gdański is situated in the southern part of the Tricity agglomeration, only 10 km from the centre of Gdańsk. Nearby the 78 June 2014 Tricity bypass and the A1 freeway run. CONTACT: www.ckispruszcz.pl The nearest international airport is situated in Gdańsk.
MORE INFORMATION: Director of Culture and Sport Centre Piotr Circenses Flammantes Pułkowski The third anniversary of the opening of Faktoria. An event presenting piotr.pulkowski@pruszczgdanski.pl antic culture everyday life, Roman legions’ shows etc. www.ckispruszcz.pl www.pruszczgdanski.pl
CONTACT: www.faktoriapruszcz.pl 20 July 2014
Summer Stage of Wybrzeże Theatre Theatre performances, recitals and concerts presented in the amphitheater of Faktoria every Saturday in summer. There are also performances for children.
CONTACT: www.ckispruszcz.pl JulyAugust 2014
Summer Music Festival Concerts of classical music, sea shanties, rock, jazz, opera, operetta in the amphitheatre of Faktoria.
CONTACT: www.ckispruszcz.pl July August 2014
A series of historical events Holidays in Faktoria are devoted to historical and reconstruction events presenting old crafts, everyday life or military shows.
CONTACT: www.faktoriapruszcz.pl JulyAugust 2014
Light Festival Various types of installations designed by Polish artists, light shows, pyrotechnics, illuminations.
CONTACT: www.ckispruszcz.pl September 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Poland » Reda Poland
Chojnice Reda Elbląg Gdańsk Gdynia Koszalin Krynica Morska Łeba Polish Championships in Volleyball Malbork Tournament is addressed to the Polish local government workers. It Międzyzdroje will be held at Reda Sport Centre. Mielno Pruszcz Gdański 2427 April 2014 Reda CONTACT: http://www.mosir.reda.pl Słupsk Sopot Szczecin Family Feast Ustka A series of family events, e.g. sport competitions, tournaments, nordic walking.
CONTACT: www.moksir.reda.pl MayJune 2014
Reda Days A number of concerts and outdoor events accompanied by the School Sport Festival and canoeing.
CONTACT: www.moksir.reda.pl June 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Poland » Słupsk Poland
Chojnice Słupsk Elbląg Gdańsk Gdynia Koszalin Krynica Morska Łeba Indoor Football Tournament 'Amber Cup' Malbork One of the biggest events in Poland that combines sports and music. Międzyzdroje The Tournament gathers football stars, popular show business people Mielno and music artists. Motto of the event is: Music for fun, football for Pruszcz Gdański real!” Reda Słupsk
CONTACT: www.ziemiaslupska.pl January 2014 Sopot Szczecin Ustka Griffins Fair Griffin Fair is held in the summer in Slupsk, with the participation of the Museum of Central Pomerania. Main aim of this event is to TOURIST INFORMATION promote central pomeranian culture. CENTRE
Starzyńskiego 8 76200 Słupsk Phone: +48 598424326 [email protected] JuneSeptember 2014 CONTACT: www.muzeum.slupsk.pl www.slupsk.pl
Festival of Organ and Chamber Music Every year the most outstanding organ masters, chamber bands, soloists and choirs are presenting their virtuosity playing classical and early music.
CONTACT: www.stsk.eslupsk.pl JulyAugust 2014
Extreme Słupsk Aim of the event is to have fun with adrenaline in the centre of Słupsk.
CONTACT: www.slupsk.pl July 2014
Warsaw Uprising Reconstruction of the historical events that took place on 1 August 1944 in Warsaw. The event's aim is to commemorate the resistance of Warsaw's dwellers to German troops occupying the city during the war.
CONTACT: www.slupsk.pl 1 August 2014
Automotive Event – Night Power In that event everything is about legal car racing in the city centre.
CONTACT: www.slupsk.pl August 2014
Słupsk-Ustka and Fish Festival Celebration of Słupsk and Ustka cooperation combined with Fish Festival, which is an event that promotes local fish processing branch.
CONTACT: www.ziemiaslupska.pl August 2014
The Polish Piano Festival The Festival is the only music event of this kind in the country, during which the best Polish, as well as foreign pianists, present their artistry execution. CONTACT: [email protected] September 2014
Witkacomania Aim of the competition is to seek your own artistic expression inspired by philosophy, paintings, photography and the written word of one of the most outstanding Polish artists – Witkacy.
CONTACT: www.rondo.sok.slupsk.pl September 2014
Niemen Non Stop Young Talents The first and the only festival in Poland devoted to memory, legend and phenomenon of 'the Polish artist of all times', Czesław Niemen – has been taking place in Słupsk in the autumn months, since 2006.
CONTACT: www.emcek.pl October 2014
Komeda Jazz Festival The music of Krzysztof Komeda is presented in modern and innovative interpretations. Festival combines music, film and art actions.
CONTACT: www.komedajazz.com November 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Poland » Sopot Poland
Chojnice Sopot Elbląg Gdańsk Gdynia Koszalin Krynica Morska Łeba IAAF World Indoor Championships 2014 Malbork IAAF World Indoor Championships 2014. Międzyzdroje Mielno Pruszcz Gdański 79 March 2014 CONTACT: www.sopot2014.com Reda Słupsk Sopot ARTLOOP Festival Szczecin Fourth edition of the interdisciplinary festival combining numerous Ustka exhibitions, performances, concerts, etc. 2014 Artloop will be entitled "Relax+ Recreation".
www.sopot.pl
CONTACT: www.artloop.pl 47 September 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Poland » Szczecin Poland
Chojnice Szczecin Elbląg Gdańsk Gdynia Koszalin Krynica Morska Łeba Acustic January Festival Malbork A series of specially arranged music projects and concerts unplugged, Międzyzdroje representing a unique overview of the work of artists in acoustic Mielno versions. Pruszcz Gdański Reda Słupsk CONTACT: www.akustyczen.pl JanuaryMarch 2014 Sopot Szczecin Szczecin Music Fest Ustka The festival presents the most important phenomena of world music world music and jazz. Szczecin will host artists of many styles and kinds of music. www.szczecin.eu
CONTACT: www.szczecinmusicfest.pl FebruaryJuly 2014
The Cultural and Tourist Information Centre (The Castle) Digital_ia Digital Art Festival Phone: +48 914891630 [email protected] Digital_ia Festival aims to present the phenomena falling within the www.zamek.szczecin.pl/tourism mainstream of art and digital engineering, moving in the area of sound, visuals, action.
CONTACT: www.digitalia.13muz.eu 2023 March 2014
Little Theatrical Forms Kontrapunkt One of the oldest and largest theatre festivals in Poland, presenting latest theatrical trends and artistic challenges.
CONTACT: www.kontrapunkt.pl/ 413 April 2014
European Night of Museums A unique cultural event during which the Szczecin galleries and museums are open to the public until late at night.
CONTACT: www.szczecin.eu/en 17 May 2014
Floating Garden Szczecin Open Floating Garden Szczecin Open is the oldest professional golf tournament held continuously for 17 years.
CONTACT: www.szczecinopen.com 1821 May 2014
ME - BA Initially, International Jazz Festival was to be a series of jazz concerts performed by artists of Polish and Italian bands.
CONTACT: www.jazz.szczecin.pl May 2014
Oder Bank Picnic The festival with the Tourist Fair Market Tour featuring the latest travel agencies, language schools, hotels, resorts and spas, as well as the cultural attractions of Polish and the world’s regions. CONTACT: www.pikniknadodra.pl 1011 May 2014
Rose Garden Art ROSE GARDEN ART is the seventh edition of interdisciplinary artistic summer cycle.
CONTACT: www.szczecin.eu/en JuneAugust 2014
60th Janusz Kusociński Memorial The international athletics meeting has been the most important event in the national calendar for many years now.
CONTACT: www.szczecin.eu 14 June 2014
Sail Szczecin One of the largest outdoor events in Poland, accompanied by a rally of tall ships and oldtimers.
CONTACT: www.szczecin.eu 1315 June 2014
inSPIRACJE International Festival of Visual Arts Arts inSPIRACJE organized by 13muz is one of the most interesting events of this kind in Poland.
CONTACT: www.inspiracje.art.pl 1314 June 2014
Days of the Oder The annual festival, during which the regatta yachts, canoe rally and the Fleece Oder final water and land expedition moving through more than 500kilometer route from Brzeg to Szczecin take place.
CONTACT: www.szczecin.eu 1213 July 2014
Culture Bonds Festival International musical theater festival, featuring activities of creators from different cultural areas, including: urban actions, performances, concerts, video art.
CONTACT: www.kana.art.pl 35 July 2014
PYROMAGIC & Szczecin Music Live The biggest fireworks festival in Poland, where the best pyrotechnic companies from around the world compete agains one another.
CONTACT: www.pyromagic.pl 89 August 2014
Szczecin Firefighter Combat Challenge The competition for the toughest firefighters, involving both professionals and volunteers from all over Europe and the USA.
CONTACT: www.tfaszczecin.pl 89 August 2014 BAJA Poland Szczecin Baja is a round of the World Cup cross country rallying and was officially signed into the calendar of the FIA.
CONTACT: www.bajapoland.eu AugustSeptember 2014
Pekao Szczecin Open Tournament ATP Challenger Tour is one of the most prestigious projects in Poland courts.
CONTACT: www.pekaoszczecinopen.eu September 2014
dokumentART Overview of the most interesting debuts of young artists from Europe, presenting the most recent achievements in the field of documentary film.
CONTACT: www.dokumentart.pl October 2014
Westival - The Art of Architecture Westival is Szczecin original initiative. The aim of the project is a dialogue with the public on architecture, space and the urban environment.
CONTACT: www.westival.szczecin.art.pl OctoberNovember 2014
13 sphere In carrying out subsequent events 13muz gathers together such overcrowded energy and passion of activists, creating with them 13sphere.
CONTACT: www.13sphere.13muz.eu 2122 November 2014
City New Year's Eve New Year's Eve Fun for all citizens, within which there are concerts of Polish music stars and a unique fireworks display.
CONTACT: www.szczecin.eu 31 December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Poland » Ustka Poland
Chojnice Ustka Elbląg Gdańsk Gdynia Koszalin Krynica Morska Łeba Dancing Days Malbork Cyclic event. Dancing presentation and film screenings on the subject Międzyzdroje of dance. Mielno Pruszcz Gdański 1617 May 2014 Reda CONTACT: www.dk.ustka.pl Słupsk Sopot Szczecin XVII Baltic Childrens Song Festival Ustka The twodaylong national contest.
CONTACT: www.dk.ustka.pl 78 June 2014
XI Ustka Amateur Film Festival Cycling event. Film shows and competition ended with the award ceremony.
CONTACT: www.dk.ustka.pl 13 June 2014 Ustka is a seaside resort located on a Middle Coast characterized by unique, picturesque landscapes by the mouth of the Słupia river150 km west away from voivodship capital cityGdańsk and 18 km III Amber Regatta north away from Słupsk. Beautiful sandy Sailing regatta organized within the Project „Baltic Amber Coast. beaches, clear water, a great number of sunny days per year and many summer Development of crossborder area through building up and events make Ustka a popular spa for both modernization of tourism infrastructure” . health & leisure as well as holiday destination. Maritime air with lots of iodine and a scent with a pine aroma and also rich deposit of brine and therapeutic mud CONTACT: www.ustka.pl 21 June 2014 are natural merits of our town. Thanks to therapeutic properties of the climate , Ustka possesses a status of a health resort. Ustka resort is well known for the highest standards of management and Creatively active 50+ care. Meeting for all art enthusiast aged 50+, who want to develop their interest in art under the guidance of expert. Department of Promotion and Social Communication Town Hall of Ustka 3 Wyszyńskiego Street, 76270 Ustka 27 June 2014 Phone: +48 598154350, +48 598154378 CONTACT: www.balticgallery.art.pl Fax +48 598152900 [email protected] www.ustka.pl
Lech Fire Festival Ustka 2014 Tourist Information 87 Marynarki Polskiej Street, 76270 Ustka The most popular summer event in Ustka XIII Fire Festival. Concerts, Phone: +48 598147170 firework shows, etc. www.lot.ustka.pl
CONTACT: www.ustka.pl 12 July 2014
Go ahead Bielsko Biała and Beskidy Mountains folklore on the Baltic coast! In the programme you can find performance by the highlander bands and demonstrations of folk handicrafts.
CONTACT: www.ustka.pl 1920 July 2014
Sails ISSA Festival The regatta, with artistic programme. On stage: shanty performed by Ustka artists (Krzysztof Piechota, Muszelki) and cabaret LIMO.
CONTACT: www.ustka.pl 2526 July 2014 Amber Leaching Championships XIV Polish Championship in rinsing out of amber. Looking for the amber in the Baltic Sea, as the American trappers had done thousands years ago.
CONTACT: www.ustka.pl 16 August 2014
'Syrenalia' - Ustka Day The cyclic event that is organized during the Ustka's Day. The programme contains a number of concerts, outdoor games and competitions.
CONTACT: www.syrenalia.pl 15 August 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Russia » Kaliningrad Russia
Kaliningrad Kaliningrad St. Petersburg
"Rene Magritte. Treachery of Images " Kaliningrad Art Gallery invites you to an exhibition of lithographs "Rene Magritte. Treachery of Images "of the" Art Center "in St. Petersburg.
12 December 2013 11 CONTACT: www.newkaliningrad.ru January 2014
Trio "Paris" Expressive vocals combined with exquisite sounding guitar and accordion will satisfy discerning listeners of our city.
CONTACT: www.newkaliningrad.r 10 January 2014
Svetlana Kopylova Presentation of the new album "From the earth to the sky."
CONTACT: www.newkaliningrad.ru 10 January 2014
DDT "AKA" March 12 at the Sports Palace "Amber" with its new, visually impressive multimedia show will deliver one of the most famous Russian rock band DDT. Visitors concert musicians will present its new visual and musical show "other."
CONTACT: www.newkaliningrad.ru 12 March 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Russia » St. Petersburg Russia
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www.spbculture.ru/en/egroups.html Ice Sculpture Festival Beach Kronverksky Strait on Hare Island will turn into a real island of Russian fairy tales, the inhabitants of which will be the heroes of the literary works of famous writers and Russian folklore. The main character will be the creation of the New Masters 2014 Humpbacked Horse.
CONTACT: 28 December 2013 – 1 www.spbculture.ru/en/events/festivals.html March 2014
Festival 'Musical Olympus' 19th International Festival 'Musical Olympus'. An annual parade of the winners of major international music competitions provides music lovers with a priceless opportunity to hear the world's best young musicians.
CONTACT: www.musicalolympus.ru 22 May – 1 June 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Botkyrka Sweden
Botkyrka Botkyrka Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad “What can be described can also take place” Kristianstad “What can be described can also take place”. Artists: Dominic Stevens, Linköping Jorun Kugelberg, Elaine Reynolds, Mattias Åkeson and Ewa Axelrad in Luleå collaboration with Steve Press. Malmö Örebro Oskarshamn CONTACT: www.botkyrkakonsthall.se till 26 January 2014 Robertsfors Söderhamn Tierp Trelleborg Umeå Västervik Växjö Visby
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Hàgelbypark arranges events for the whole family. It offers playgrounds for the children, cheap accommodation, a fine restaurant and several cultural events. The estate was originally built in 1916 1918 by L M Ericsson, the famous telephone producer.
MORE [email protected] Phone: +46 859907100 www.hagelby.se Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Falun Sweden
Botkyrka Falun Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad Rockstad: Falun 2014 Kristianstad A 3 day open air hardrock festival in the heart of Sweden. We have Linköping one of Sweden’s most unique festival area, maybe even the best Luleå without a doubt!? Malmö Örebro Oskarshamn CONTACT: www.rockstadfalun.se 1416 August 2014 Robertsfors Söderhamn Tierp Trelleborg Umeå Västervik Växjö Visby Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Gävle Sweden
Botkyrka Gävle Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad Getaway Rock Festival Kristianstad Metal fans from all over Sweden go to Gävle to enjoy everything from Linköping hardcore and thrash metal to death metal and 70's rock. Luleå Malmö CONTACT: 79 August 2014 Örebro www.getawayrock.se/sv/english/ Oskarshamn Robertsfors Söderhamn Tierp Trelleborg Umeå Västervik Växjö Visby Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Halmstad Sweden
Botkyrka Halmstad Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad Sprintermästaren Kristianstad A major harness racing for one mile event held every year on the Linköping Swedish West coast. This actionpacked long weekend displaying the Luleå very best of Swedish trotting truly is a mustdo. Malmö Örebro Oskarshamn CONTACT: www.sprintermastaren.se/ 3 July 2014 Robertsfors Söderhamn The International Street Theatre Festival Tierp Trelleborg Featuring shows performed on lorries, in a container, on walls, in tents and much more, the festival promises to be a memorable and Umeå interesting experience. Västervik Växjö
CONTACT: August Visby www.arrivalguides.com/en/Travelguides/Europe/Sweden/Halmstad/events 2014
www.destinationhalmstad.se Swedish Beach Tour The final of the Swedish Beach Tour is considered to be the biggest event in Swedish beach volleyball.
CONTACT: www.swedishbeachtour.se/nyheter/2011/augusti/finalista August 2014 ihalmstadiytterligaretrear/ Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Kalmar Sweden
Botkyrka Kalmar Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad Wings for Life World Run Kristianstad Wings for Life World Run. Global event in which the entire world can Linköping race together, simultaneously. Luleå Malmö CONTACT: 4 May 2014 Örebro www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/ Oskarshamn Robertsfors Söderhamn Agility Festival Tierp Agility Festival.Sweden’s greatest dog agility event. You are invited to Trelleborg attend an exciting Agility Festival with judges from near and far. Umeå Västervik CONTACT: Växjö guldagility.se/english/information/ 3–6 July 2014 Visby
Kalmar Grand Prix Kalmar Grand Prix. Bike race. The Swedish elite makes up in central More Kalmar on a spectator friendly course. Each year the winner honored Lisa Gefvert with a bronze plate that is inserted in the paved surface at Larmtorget. Tel +46 (0) 480 45 34 04 [email protected] 2 August 2014 kalmarslott.se CONTACT: www.kalmargp.se/ kalmar.com
Kalmar Stadsfest. Kalmar Stadsfest. The annual city festival offers music, entertainment and other activities. Come and enjoy the celebration!
CONTACT: www.kalmar.com/stadsfest 79 August 2014
Ironman Kalmar Sweden Ironman Kalmar Sweden. International Ironman race with 50 qualifying slots to the Ironman World Championship in KailuaKona, Hawaii.
CONTACT: www.ironman.com/sv 16 August se/triathlon/events/emea/ironman/kalmar.aspx#axzz2nvHwZQlC 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Karlskrona Sweden
Botkyrka Karlskrona Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad Lyckå Chamber Music Festival Kristianstad Blekinge´s International Festival will take place in Karlskrona for the Linköping 31st time. Luleå Malmö 29 June 6 July 2014 Örebro CONTACT: www.lyckafestival.com Oskarshamn Robertsfors Söderhamn Naval Museum's new exhibition. Tierp Grand opening Naval Museum's new exhibition of Cold War submarine Trelleborg HMS Neptun! Umeå Västervik Växjö 6 June 2014 CONTACT: www.marinmuseum.se/en/ Visby
KARLSKRONA TOURIST OFFICE Lövmarknaden – The Leafmarket AB Arena Rosenholm Karlskrona Enjoy a festival with stalls, food and music! Enjoy a festival with Stortorget 2, S371 34 Karlskrona market, food and music. The Main Square and the surrounding streets www.visitkarlskrona.se are filled with stalls and people.. Welcome all! www.facebook.com/VisitKarlskrona www.twitter.com/visitkarlskrona www.youtube.com/visitkarlskrona
CONTACT: www.visitkarlskrona.se/en 19 June 2014
Karlskrona Archipelago Festival Karlskrona Archipelago Festival takes place for the second time. A festival where the world heritage's unique history meets the modern city life!
CONTACT: www.visitkarlskrona.se 29 July 3 August 2014
Pax Baltica 2014 Pax Baltica, Dialogue on Peace and Security, is a conference/seminar during two days with focus on peace and security in the Baltic Sea Region.
CONTACT: [email protected] 15–16 October 2014. Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Karlstad Sweden
Botkyrka Karlstad Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad WRC Rally Sweden Kristianstad Rally Sweden 2014 with start, finish and special routes in the city of Linköping Karlstad, is a part of the WRC, World Rally Championship, attracting Luleå hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world. Malmö Örebro Oskarshamn CONTACT: www.swedishrally.com 58 February 2014 Robertsfors Söderhamn Music Festival Putte I Parken Tierp Trelleborg One of Sweden’s best music festivals takes place in Karlstad 36 July. Famous artists always come and perform at this festival! Umeå Västervik Växjö CONTACT: www.putteiparken.se 36 July 2014 Visby
Lars Lerin Museum Sandgrund Lars Lerin is considered as one of the best watercolour painters in Scandinavia. You can look at his paintings in his museum Sandgrund, beautifully located next to river Klarälven. Open all year round www.destinationkarlstad.se
Every day a numerous flights, trains and busses head for Karlstad from Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oslo and CONTACT: www.sandgrund.org 2014 other big Nordic cities. Flights: www.skyways.se www.direktflyg.se www.ksdarprt.se Train: www.sj.se The Wermland Opera 2014 Buses: www.swebusexpress.se Wermland Opera was founded in 1975 with its own ensemble, www.gobybus.se symphony orchestra and touring group. During 2014 they will give a number of performances.
CONTACT: www.wermlandopera.com 2014
Sudstabadet Adventure Bath Karlstad has its very own adventure pool with waterslides, climbing walls, heated pools and their very own kid’s pool, just a short stroll from the town centre.
CONTACT: www.karlstad.se/sundstabadet 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Kristianstad Sweden
Botkyrka Kristianstad Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad Östra Skånes Konstrunda Kristianstad Art exhibition around the eastern Skåne.ÖSKG concerns itself with the Linköping artistic interests of it's members and issues regarding the state of the Luleå cultural life. week. Malmö Örebro Oskarshamn CONTACT: www.oskg.nu 1827 April 2014 Robertsfors Söderhamn Kristianstad 400 years – Celebration Tierp Trelleborg During three days Kristianstad celebrate its 400 years anniversary with a big party. Umeå Västervik Växjö CONTACT: www.kristianstad.se/c400 2224 May 2014 Visby
MORE Åhus Strand Beach Soccer Phone: +46 44135335 Come play in the world's largest beach soccer tournament. [email protected] www.kristianstad.se/en/Tourism Competition combined with sun, sand and great music at the wonderful Täppetstranden in Aahus.
CONTACT: www.ahusstrandbeachsoccer.com 28 June6 July 2014
Tändkuledagarna Antique machinary exhibition at the Artillery Museum in Norra Åsum. Swedish Artillery troop kind museum is part of the Swedish Military Heritage, SMHA.
CONTACT: www.artillerimuseet.se 56 July 2014
SommarKristianstad Music, entertainment, daytime and evening activities with several artists and events. Come and enjoy the atposphere of Kristianstad.
CONTACT: www.kristianstad.se/ 412 July 2014
Åhus Beachhandboll-Festival Beach Handball Tournament for all ages and levels. During the 9day long festival in sunny Åhus you'll get to experience the fantastic sports vibe and folk party it really is.
CONTACT: www.beachhandboll.com 1119 July 2014
Degeberga Marknad Great familyfriendly market in the traditionally spirit, known among other things for their craft street. Here in Mörkavadåns valley has created a wonderful park with about 10 old buildings and filled them with items.
CONTACT: www.hembygd.se/gards harads/ 1213 July 2014 O-Ringen ORingen is the world's largest adventure of orientation. The event celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2014 and takes place in the surroundings of Kristianstad.
CONTACT: www.oringen.se/orter/skane2014.652.html 1925 July 2014
Vilda Kristianstad 2014 Vilda Kristianstad. This part of a national scout camp Is located in a park in central Kristianstad. On Thursday 7th of August the camp is open for everyone with lots of scout activities to try.
CONTACT: www.kristianstad.se 39 August 2014
Kristianstad Bookfestival Lectures about famous authors, book fair, etc.The small festival in the large context, a scene for the entire world’s literature.
CONTACT: www.kristianstad.se 46 September 2014
Smakmånad The whole September focuses on food including harvest festivals and much more with the theme of food.
CONTACT: www.kristianstad.se September 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Linköping Sweden
Botkyrka Linköping Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad Linköping Stadsfest Kristianstad One of Sweden's oldest towns, Linköping shows its younger side during Linköping its annual Stadsfest, or city festival.The threeday event is held Luleå throughout the centre. Malmö Örebro Oskarshamn CONTACT: www.linkopingsstadsfest.se August 2014 Robertsfors Söderhamn Tierp Trelleborg Umeå Västervik Växjö Visby Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Luleå Sweden
Botkyrka Luleå Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad GUNHILD CARLING AND CARLING BIG BAND Kristianstad In January 2014, it is time again for Gunhild Carling and Carling Big Linköping Band to once again give their annual varieté performance. Luleå Malmö 23 January 2014 Örebro CONTACT: www.kulturenshus.com Oskarshamn Robertsfors Söderhamn LABERO - INFERNO Tierp In recent years, he “absorbed” a lot of Asia with his fingers skills. Now Trelleborg he's finally back with an explosive show that crackles on every corner. Umeå This time he challenge himself on trying to tame nature's perhaps the Västervik most powerful element. Växjö Visby
CONTACT: www.kulturenshus.com 23 March 2014
MARIE FREDRIKSSON (Roxette) Marie Fredriksson is one of the biggest and the most loved artists in Sweden. Now she's back with a new album and also a solo tour.
CONTACT: www.kulturenshus.com 18 April 2014
Barents Basketball Games Barents Basketball Games is an exciting international basketball tournament with teams from different countries and regions.
CONTACT: [email protected] 14 May 2014
Luleå Pride Luleå Pride is the most north hbtqfestival in Sweden. 2014 is the third year of the festival and it will take place in Stadsparken in the central part of Luleå.
CONTACT: www.luleapride.se June 2014
Christmas Gala -Christmas show! The Christmas spirit spread across Sweden, from Lulea in the north to Malmö in the south! Christmas Gala is a great evening with the full program. Highlight of the evening, the Big Show, offers top artists in a spectacular show and after show party continues into the wee hours.
CONTACT: http://www.julgalan.se/2014/stader/lulea/ 22 November 2014
Christmas on Ice 2014 Christmas on Ice in 2014 is a unique Christmas gala In Coop Arena on December 20 at 16.00. Live music on stage, worldclass figure skating on ice! Artists: Vera Winter; Fagervall Björkenvall; Lulea Gammelstads male chorus; Swedish fiddlers Daniel Wikslund and Fredrik Isaksson; opera singer Katarina Fallholm.
CONTACT: http://www6.idrottonline.se/LuleaKK 20 December 2014 Konstakning/ChristmasonIce/ Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Malmö Sweden
Botkyrka Malmö Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad Malmö open 2014 Kristianstad One of the world’s biggest handicap sport events. 14 different sports Linköping and more than 2500 participants. Luleå Malmö 79 February 2014 Örebro CONTACT: www.malmoopen.com Oskarshamn Robertsfors Söderhamn The 31st BUFF Filmfestival in Malmö Tierp The 31st BUFF Filmfestival in Malmö. BUFF strives to open the Trelleborg possibilities for more influences from Europe and the rest of the world by showing films that might never be screened otherwise. Umeå Västervik Växjö CONTACT: www.buff.se 1015 March 2014 Visby
MORE Malmö City Horse Show www.malmotown.com International Eventing in the City of Malmö. Some of the best riders in Europe compete in dressage, cross country and show jumping. Malmö Events For a comprehensive list of all events in Malmö, theater, film, concerts, art, sports etc. please consult: http://webapps2.malmo.se/evenemang/EventGuide August 2014
Summerstage This summer, the summerstage returns with free music, theatre and entertainment at some forty venues across Malmö.
CONTACT: www.malmo.se/sommarscen 14 June9 August 2014
The Malmö Festival 2014 With 1.4 million visitors every year, it is one of the landmark events in Malmö. A mix of people, activities, games, art, design, culture and entertainment. Don’t miss this fantastic city festival!
CONTACT: www.malmofestivalen.se 1522 August 2014
Malmö Midnight Run Malmö is arranging the first midnight run. Join the fun and festivities in the spirit of exercise and sports.
CONTACT: www.midnattsloppet.com 6 September 2014
The Gallery Night The Gallery night returns ones more with open art and cultural institutions, exiting exhibitions and performances. The event is always free for visitors.
CONTACT: www.konstframjandet.org 27 September 2014
Music Around The largest biennial of classical music on both sides of the Öresund. This year's theme is the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky.
9 October 26 November CONTACT: www.musicaround.nu 2014
InnoCarnival 2014 The largest Innovation Carnival in Europe is being held in Malmö the 1415 of November 2014. InnoConference is part of the event and is being arranged on the 1314 of November.
CONTACT: http://www.innocarnival2014.se/ 1415 November 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Örebro Sweden
Botkyrka Örebro Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad Hindersmässan Kristianstad Hindersmässan has a long tradition in the history of Örebro since 13th Linköping century. Except the big market places in the city it is also today Luleå exhibitions, conferences and seminars. Malmö Örebro Oskarshamn CONTACT: www.orebro.se/14764.html 2225 January 2014 Robertsfors Söderhamn Travel & Taste Tierp Trelleborg Travel & Taste. During the fair, visitors can take part in exciting destinations and flavorful culinary dining experiences from around the Umeå world. Västervik Växjö Visby CONTACT: www.traveltaste.se 1 February 2014
MORE Millencollin Music Prize www.orebrotown.com Millencollin Music Prize. Astarte + Stiletto + Tiger Bell will play at the gala 2014! Join in and enjoy the unique atmosphere!
CONTACT: www.orebrotown.com/sv/uppleva/evenemang/evenemang/evenemang 8 March orebro/20131216millencolinmusicprize.html 2014
Chateau Grand Cru Örebro Chateau Grand Cru. A trade with wine, cheese, chocolate and delicacies. Here you can find everything from small local producers to major import companies.
CONTACT: www.conventum.se/cgc 1415 March 2014
Metallsvenskan Hardrock festival. Metallsvenskan is a unique music and soccer event. The soccer tournament is between players of famous Scandinavian rock bands.
CONTACT: www.metallsvenskan.com 23 24 May 2014
Örebro Cup Örebro Cup, football. Each year, about 400 teams from Sweden, Finland, Norway and Estonia attend the tournament.
CONTACT: www.orebrocupen.se 2729 June 2014
Evening market Evening market, market which is open until 22.00 with about till 40 000 visitors.
CONTACT: June www.orebrotown.com/download/18.1468c9d013f4760864980003974/engelska_2013_web.pd2014
Örebro Pride festival Örebro Pride festival challenges heteronormativity and manifests human rights. It is a vivid event that leads to lasting change. CONTACT: www.orebropride.se August 2014
Live at heart With approximately 200 artists and 300 concerts at 20 venues over four days, Live at Heart is northern Europe’s biggest showcase festival, with a span over all musical genres.
CONTACT: www.liveatheart.se/festivalen 47 September 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Oskarshamn Sweden
Botkyrka Oskarshamn Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad Vehicle Meets Kristianstad The aim is to gather all vehicle enthusiasts to the same place – Linköping Brädholmen in Oskarshamn. Luleå Malmö June August 2014 Örebro CONTACT: www.oskarshamn.com Oskarshamn Robertsfors Söderhamn The Rödsle Cup Tierp This year it’s time for the 31st edition of the Rödsle Cup 7aside Trelleborg football competition! Umeå Västervik Växjö CONTACT: www.oskarshamn.com 2729 June 2014 Visby
Offshore Race A day for the whole family. Fast racing boats that fly over the water in the harbour area. Oskarshamn is one of the prime locations for Swedish boat racing
CONTACT: www.oskarshamnsmotorbatklubb.se/ 45 July 2014
Latitud 57 Latitud 57 is the event that has set Oskarshamn on the map. Summer party in the harbour area with many famous Swedish music artists.
CONTACT: www.latitud57.se 45 July 2014
Port Festival During four days you can enjoy musical artists, games and show dancing with different groups.
CONTACT: www.oskarshamn.com 2326 July 2014
Maritime Weekend Visit the Boat Museum in the harbour area. Fullrigged ships, brigs and other smaller ships will call on Oskarshamns Maritime Harbour.
CONTACT: www.oskarshamn.com 2627 July 2014
Geranium Day Large Geranium Exhibition. Winning Geranium Competition. Geranium Oscar is a nonprofit association of geranium interested based in Oskarshamn.
CONTACT: www.pelargonoscar.se 9 August 2014
Friluftsveckan Open Air week devoted to the outdoor life of Oskarshamn. CONTACT: www.oskarshamn.com 1320 September 2014
Solkustens art-tour The municipality's rich artistic life presented over two days.
CONTACT: www.oskarshamn.se 2122 September 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Robertsfors Sweden
Botkyrka Robertsfors Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad National Day Flags & Banners Award Kristianstad National Day Flags & Banners Award. There are three different Linköping categories: banners and flags to organizations, associations or Luleå equivalent and options to individuals. Malmö Örebro CONTACT: www.robertsfors.se/default.aspx? 6 June 2014 Oskarshamn di=4829&ptid=0 Robertsfors Söderhamn Tierp Trelleborg Umeå Västervik Växjö Visby Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Söderhamn Sweden
Botkyrka Söderhamn Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad Kristoffer Åström Kristianstad Kristoffer Åström. The former Fireside member and emorock breaker Linköping from Luleå is now one of the nation's premier singersongwriters. Luleå Malmö 28 Örebro CONTACT: February Oskarshamn www.soderhamn.se/upplevaochgora/evenemang/forkopbiljetter.106.b121ab912725ad650580002692.html 2014 Robertsfors Söderhamn Drums & Organ Tierp Drums & Organ Meet the twoman band that plays contemporary indie Trelleborg pop with 60s influences. Umeå Västervik 4 Växjö CONTACT: April Visby www.soderhamn.se/upplevaochgora/evenemang/forkopbiljetter.106.b121ab912725ad650580002692.html2014
Illumination Evening Illumination Evening the night of the archipelago filled by candlelight. Come and enjoy the unique and romantic atmosphere!
31 CONTACT: August www.soderhamn.se/upplevaochgora/evenemang/lyskvall.4.cd1771b11927f1f0c680001791.html 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Tierp Sweden
Botkyrka Tierp Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad Bug Run Classic Kristianstad BUG RUN CLASSIC. On the menu, of course, drag racing, exhibition Linköping ”aircooled only”, market, camping, food and music. A great summer Luleå weekend with VW and all friends! Malmö Örebro CONTACT: Oskarshamn www.en.bugrun.com/bugrunclassic/ 23 August 2014 Robertsfors Söderhamn Tierp Trelleborg Umeå Västervik Växjö Visby
More www.tierp.se Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Trelleborg Sweden
Botkyrka Trelleborg Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad Trelleborg Open Taekwondo Kristianstad Top level international taekwondo Championship held in Trelleborg, Linköping Sweden, in February every year. Arranged by Trelleborg's Taekwondo Luleå Klubb. Malmö Örebro CONTACT: Oskarshamn www.trelleborgstaekwondo.com 89 February 2014 Robertsfors Söderhamn Valborg at the Viking Fortress Trelleborgen Tierp Trelleborg Old Swedish tradition to greet spring, celebration with fire show and bonfire. Umeå Västervik Växjö CONTACT: www.soderslatt.com 30 April 2014 Visby
Here you will find a myriad of fascinating small shops, galleries, cafés, beautiful Fiddlers meet Smygehuk churches and charming Scanian Fiddlers meet Smygehuk (Spelmansstämma). Traditional gathering of longhouses with thatched roofs. Or make your way to Sweden's southernmost point folk musicians. Smygehuk. In the centre of Trelleborg the whole family can experience the Viking age at a genuine restored castle complete with 27 28 June 2014 museum. If you are a golfer four different courses each with its own character await you.
The Battle of Trelleborgen Vikings from whole Europe gather in Trelleborg for fighting and trading. Viking market with a real Viking wedding, traders, battles between Vikings, food, children's activities and much more. TRELLEBORG'S TOURIST AGENCY Kontinentgatan 2 231 42 Trelleborg, Sweden CONTACT: www.soderslatt.com/en 46 July 2014 Phone: +46 410733320 [email protected] www.soderslatt.com/trelleborg
Gislöv Market Fair Gislöv Market Fair. Food and fun can be found at Gislövs fair. Come and enjoy a market fair just by the sea with salesmen and carousels.
CONTACT: www.soderslatt.com 13 August 2014
The Palm Tree Festival Trelleborg's biggest festival. Musical entertainment and good food in the City Park and in the large Festival tents. Market stands along the streets, spinning funfair with exciting carousels, stalls and raffles.
29 30 August 2014
Exhibition – Bo Hultén ”Black paintings” Exhibition – Bo Hultén ”Black paintings” – Paintings and sculptures by Bo Hultén at the Museum of Trelleborg.
18 October CONTACT: 14 http://www.trelleborg.se/sv/aktuellt/evenemangskalender/okategoriserade/utstallningDecember blackpaintings/ 2014
Traditional and modern handcraft Exhibition – Slöjd I tradition och förnyelse “Traditional and modern handcraft”. A number of craft teachers show their skills with wood, textile and wrought iron at Garvaregården.
25 October CONTACT: 2 http://www.trelleborg.se/sv/aktuellt/evenemangskalender/okategoriserade/slojdutstallningNovember pagaravaregarden/ 2014
Christmas tour at Söderslätt Christmas tour at Söderslätt – visit local shops, restaurants and cafes in the countryside to get into the Christmas spirit.
CONTACT: http://www.godalivetpalandet.se/evenemang/julrundan 1516 November den1516november/ 2014
Exhibition – Eye to eye Exhibition – Eye to eye – come see the new exhibition of the prehistory of the people of Söderslätt. You will meet the celebrity Viking from Vannhög, the Queen from Vemmerlöv and a number of exciting people from Skateholm!
CONTACT: 22 http://www.trelleborg.se/sv/aktuellt/evenemangskalender/evenemang/utsallningNovember ogamotoga/ 2014
Hat museum Hat museum – The Borgquist Hat Museum is a crafts museum that shows how a local hat factory functioned in the last century. The museum is based around an actual hat factory started in 1866.
CONTACT: www.trelleborg.se/sv/aktuellt/evenemangskalender/evenemang/borgquistska Opened hattmuseetoppetforallmanheten Saturdays Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Umeå Sweden
Botkyrka Umeå Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad Rock Art in Sápmi Kristianstad Västrebottensmuseum shows a new exhibition about rock art – a Linköping tradition stretching back many thousands of years, which gives us an Luleå insight into the conceptual world of Stone Age man. Malmö Örebro CONTACT: umea2014.se/en/event/rock Oskarshamn artinspmi 13 January 2014 Robertsfors Söderhamn Inauguration weekend Tierp Trelleborg As winter, Dálvvie, the first of eight Sami seasons begins, this also marks the start of the Capital of Culture year 2014 in Umeå, Sweden. Umeå Västervik CONTACT: umea2014.se/2013/09/letsgo Växjö on31january2februarytheadventure 31 January 2 February begins/ 2014 Visby
UMEÅ TOURIST OFFICE Eight Sámi artists: Katarina Pirak Sikku Renmarkstorget 15 90326 Umeå During the capital of culture year Bildmuseet will showcase eight Phone: +46 90161616 [email protected] artists with Sami roots in eight different exhibitions – one for every www.visitumea.se season.
In Umeå there is a broad cultural life, CONTACT: www.bildmuseet.umu.se/sv/ 31 January 20 April 2014 ranging from bigger festivals to smaller events. The amazing culture and music scenes offer everything from small intimate musical evenings to large concerts. The Sámi Chinese project Umeå as a great cultural city was recognized when they were elected European Capital of Ancient Sami traditions meet contemporary Chinese aesthetics in a Culture in year 2014. search for global creation. You can find a list with more events at: www.visitumea.se/list/todo/events/ CONTACT: www.norrlandsoperan.se/eng/events/020112 February – 20 April 2014 samichineseproject/5623
Eugen Onegin Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s opera Eugen Onegin, which is being performed as an opera concertante at NorrlandsOperan in 2014, holds a special position as the most played and loved of Russian operas.
CONTACT: www.norrlandsoperan.se 8–15 February 2014
Grand opening: Guitars - The Museum Umeå brothers Samuel and Michael Åhdén holds one of the world's finest privately owned collection of guitars. Starting in 2014 the whole world has a chance to see it.
CONTACT: www.guitarsthemuseum.com 1 February 2014
Umeå snow-sculpting championships The highly imaginative snow sculptures along Rådhusesplanaden have become an extremely popular tradition. Working on a set theme, participating teams turn a snow cube into a sculpture.
CONTACT: www.visitumea.se 28 February 1 March 2014 Sámi Week Throughout Sámi week, the city is full of music, dance, theatre, exhibitions and talks revolving around and showcasing Sámi culture.
CONTACT: www.samiskaveckan.se 26 February – 9 March 2014
Made in Sápmi An exhibition displaying high grade Sámi handicraft, duodji, and contemporary Sámi design.
CONTACT: www.umea2014.se/en/event/madein 2 March – 18 May 2014 spmi/
International literature festival Littfest in Umeå is the largest literature festival in northern Sweden. Via seminars, presentations, exhibitions and performances, new forms are sought for exchanges between writers, publishers, critics, researchers and readers.
CONTACT: www.littfest.se 1415 March 2014
Umeå Open Grand Slam 2014 This year’s edition of Umeå Open is a part of Grand Slam 2014, a project that aims to establish Umeå as one of the world’s leading and most vibrant music capitals.
CONTACT: www.umeaopen.se 28–30 March 2014
The MADE festival MADE is an annual performing arts festival that offers an astounding mix of different forms of art and expression. It brings together high caliber international performers and artists.
CONTACT: www.madefestivalen.se 7–10 May 2014
The shape of Punk to come- Re(f)used The hardcore band Refused from Umeå had the world at their feet for most part of the 1990s. They were reunited in 2012 for a limited number of appearances around the globe and their last album The Shape of Punk to Come is considered a milestone that has inspired many a musician from near and far.
CONTACT: www.norrlandsoperan.se/eng 8 May 2014
Umeå Culture Night With hundreds of acts in and around the city centre, this is Umeå’s largest, regularly held cultural event. Throughout Culture Night, visitors cannot help but be drawn into the meetings and experiences prompted by exhibitions, performances, artistes and events all around the city. Entry is free.
CONTACT: www.kulturnatta.com 24 May 2014
Umeå International Choir Festival During the Swedish Midsummer Week in June 2014, Umeå's first international choir festival, A Choral Midsummer Light's Dream, will take place.
CONTACT: www.umeachoraldream.se/static/en/22/ 1721 June 2014 UxU Festival U x U is a music festival by the people for the people. U x U will take place 19? July 2014. At this point we do not know the duration of the festival, and neither do we know which artists we will book and how many stages there will be. All of this depends on how many tickets we are able to sell before November 30 2013
CONTACT: www.uxufestival.com 19 July? 2014
Holmön Song Festival Swedish artistes and many local singers perform in the idyllic setting provided by this song festival. The festival’s vision is to also give lesser known names an opportunity to show off their singing talents.
CONTACT: www.visfestivalen.nu 2527 July 2014
Umeå Summer Blues Umeå is one of Sweden’s strongest bastions of blues and roots music. Which is why, during our capital of culture year, Umea Rhythm & Blues Association and the restaurant Droskan are presenting a festival featuring the very best in today’s blues and roots music.
CONTACT: www.umea2014.se/en/event/umesummer 89 August 2014 blues/
Elektra NorrlandsOperan will create history when it presents a unique version of Richard Strauss’s Elektra. The opera is being performed for the first time ever in a fullformat outdoor performance involving over 250 participants.
CONTACT: www.umea2014.se/en/event/elektra/ 1423 August 2014
Contemporary Circus Festival Nycirkusfestivalen (the contemporary circus festival) is an inspiring, creative meeting place and a funfilled public event arranged by Umeå Teaterförening.
29 August 7 September CONTACT: www.umeateaterforening.se 2014
Food Festival For five days in autumn 2014 aficionados of good food will have several different ways to savour Umeå’s food culture. The food festival offers everything from themed tents and contests to markets for local ingredients. There will be a special focus on Sami food culture.
CONTACT: www.umea2014.se/en/event/matfest/ 1721 September 2014
Chamber Music Festival Crossborder music, innovation and development are the focus during the threedaylong Chamber Music Festival in september 2014.
CONTACT: www.umea2014.se/en/event/kammarmusikfestival 2628 September 2014
Blanche & Marie Blanche and Marie is a newly written opera by Mats Larsson Gothe and Maria Sundqvist that will premiere at NorrlandsOperan in 2014. CONTACT: www.umea2014.se/en/event/blanche 1025 October 2014 marie
Umeå Jazz festival Artistic innovation is the hallmark of Umeå Jazz festival. Since its start in 1968, it has developed into one of the most important platforms for live music in Swedish jazz.
CONTACT: www.umeajazzfestival.se 2225 October 2014
New Year sparkle over Umeå Rådhusparken (the town hall park) is the venue for Umeå’s public New Year celebrations.
CONTACT: www.visitumea.se 31 December 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Västervik Sweden
Botkyrka Västervik Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad Sweden Dance Kristianstad If you love to dance you don´t want to miss this great opportunity to Linköping join Sweden Dance this summer at Lysingsbadet in Västervik, just by Luleå the sea! Malmö Örebro CONTACT: Oskarshamn www.swedendance.se/Information+in+English__.html 2629 June 2014 Robertsfors Söderhamn Tierp Trelleborg Umeå Västervik Växjö Visby Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Växjö Sweden
Botkyrka Växjö Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad Culture Night Kristianstad Associations, institutions, galleries, churches, organisations and Linköping others participate in this event. One can find almost everything Luleå happening during this traditional festival. All evening and almost all Malmö night long. Örebro Oskarshamn
CONTACT: www.vaxjo.se 25 January 2014 Robertsfors Söderhamn Tierp Jesus Christ Superstar Trelleborg One of the most unforgettable performances in the history of musical Umeå theatre. Västervik Växjö CONTACT: www.viagogo.ie/Artsand Visby TheatreTickets/Musicals/JesusChrist Superstar/JezusChristSuperstarVaexjoe 78 February 2014 Tickets
Växjö has been described by the international media as "The Greenest City in Dance Band Gala 2014 at Växjö. Europe". It is the 37% reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases, per capita, It will be a great gala evening with Tony Irving ceremonies with guest that has echoed around the world. But artists. Växjö is green in many other respects too, for example, there are many fine parks and green areas to be enjoyed in the city. CONTACT: www.sibelle.se/en/evenemang vaxjo/item/833dansbandsgalan2014 5 April 2014
MORE Växjö Pride www.turism.vaxjo.se Växjö PRIDE invites to events, shows and venues in Växjö to highlight, expose, manifest and process LGBT issues.
CONTACT: http://www.vaxjocity.se/vaxjo pride/ 911 May 2014
City in Spring City in Spring, Festival with open markets and street entertainments.
CONTACT: www.vaxjoco.se 2324 May 2014
Diggiloo Diggiloo, Songs and Music by popular Swedish singers and orchestras. As usual,there will be generous shows with carefully selected mix of artists so that everyone gets to see his favorite.
CONTACT: www.turism.vaxjo.se 28 June 2014
Mondays in July Mondays in July, evening concerts in the Linnaeus Park.
CONTACT: www.turism.vaxjo.se July 2014
Boule-SM Växjö is arranging bouleSM 2014. Approximately 2,000 players are expected to participate.
CONTACT: www.sverigesradio.se/sida/artikel.aspx? programid=106&artikel=5432420 1319 July 2014
Karl-Oskar Days KarlOskar days two days of a popular regional festival for the whole family. Many concerts, dance, funfair and music in the town.
CONTACT: www.vaxjocity.se/karloskar dagarna/ 810 August 2014
Food market 2014 Food market 2014! Enjoy food from all around the region!
CONTACT: www.turism.vaxjo.se 56 September 2014 Main Page » Calendar » Sweden » Visby Sweden
Botkyrka Visby Falun Gävle Halmstad Kalmar Karlskrona Karlstad Idrottsgala 2014 Kristianstad Welcome to this year's Sports Fest! Welcome to a gala evening of Linköping entertainment, gala dinner and sports prize, dance, after party and Luleå much much more! Malmö Örebro CONTACT: Oskarshamn www.wisbystrand.se/idrottsgala2014 1 February 2014 Robertsfors Söderhamn Rockskallen 2014 Tierp Trelleborg Rockskallen is an award instituted by Gotland All kinds and is awarded each year to one or a few who have done something extra for the Umeå music scene on the island. Västervik Växjö Visby CONTACT: www.wisbystrand.se/rock14 8 February 2014
Hela Gotland Dansar! Great dance party at Wisby Strand.Last year's success will come back to Wisby Strand in March!
CONTACT: www.wisbystrand.se/gotlanddansar2014 1415 March 2014