Tallinn - European Capital of Culture

Throughout 2011 the Estonian capital of Tallinn will be hosting daily art, music, literature and cultural exhibitions, festivals and performances as the city takes on the role of European Capital of Culture, 2011.

During the year 251 different events are planned, with one large festival each month, such as the Jazzkaar jazz festival in April, Tallinn Old Town Days in June, the Youth Song and Dance Celebration and Tallinn Maritime Days in July, the Birgitta Festival for opera in August and the Black Nights Film Festival in November.

This, the largest cultural event in the history of Estonia, will attract some of the world’s biggest names in art, literature, music, film and culture. 

Ahead of 2011 key events include the 23rd European Film Awards, attended by European film makers, EFA Members, nominees and winners, in December 2010, and the opening ceremony of the European Capital of Culture on 31st December 2010, when a full day of events is topped by celebrations late into the night as the city welcomes in 2011.

A full programme of events has been scheduled and information about the daily events in the city can be found at www.tallinn2011.ee with a `What? When? Where?’ event planner and search engine to help visitors plan the date and itinerary of their visit to Tallinn.