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UNESCO City of Music Tallinn will commemorate Estonia’s Restoration of Independence Day with a traditional concert at Harjumägi’s 20th of August Square. The concert will take place on Tuesday, August 20, at 14:00 and is free for all. Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski will greet fellow citizens on this festive day.

On Friday, August 30, starting at 18:00, the streets of Tallinn will come alive with the vibrant "Kultuuriöö (Culture Night)" festival, themed "Ääretud silmapiirid (Boundless Horizons)" this year. Now in its eighth year, the festival highlights cultural forms from the periphery and brings to the stage young and lesser-known cultural creators. The event will feature music, art, film, performances, exhibitions, movement, discussions, and various workshops.

Tõnu Kaljuste has been awarded the title of Honorary Conductor of Tallinn, recognizing his long-term dedication to music. The award was presented yesterday, August 11, at the closing concert of the Birgitta Festival.

From August 1 to 11, the Birgitta Festival will present a diverse program, featuring breathtaking emotions, unique and premiere performances, and captivating artists.

Yesterday, the international sailing training regatta, Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024, concluded with a historic maritime parade in the three harbors of Tallinn. Both the Tall Ships Races vessels and those participating in the Muhu Väina regatta joined forces for an impressive display on the bay of Tallinn.

Yesterday's Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024 maritime festival delighted visitors with Grillfest’s fish grilling competition, a tugboat dance, and a well-attended night song festival where everyone could to sing along.

The second day of the international sailing training regatta, The Tall Ships Races Tallinn, offered visitors an exciting parade of sailing trainees and ship crews, along with performances by well-known Estonian artists across all three harbors.

On Thursday morning, 60 large and small sailing ships of the international sailing training regatta Tall Ships Races arrived at three ports in Tallinn. The event opened with the concert "Lainel" („On the wave“) which was specifically created for this opening.

This week, from July 11 to 14, the Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024 maritime festival will highlight accessibility for people with special needs. Various performances, tours, and other events have been specifically adapted to be accessible. Additionally, a guide will be developed to ensure accessibility at future cultural events.

This year, Tallinn hosts and organizes the world's largest sail training regatta, Tall Ships Races, taking place from July 11-14 at Lennusadam, Noblessner Harbour, and the Old City Harbour Cruise Area. The grand maritime festival features a rich and varied children’s program.