Additional programme
THURSDAY, July 25
CHILDREN’S AREASt John’s churchyard / moat
THU 25.07 at 13.00–22.00
Activities guided by the Päikesekillu Perekeskus every day at 15.00–16.30
Read more HERE.SÕPRADE HOOV
Lossi 6
THU at 13.00–23.00
The historical õlleõu (beer yard) has morphed into Sõprade Hoov (friends’ yard), where good friends and musicians meet. Come and experience this delightful old-time village buzz. Entry is free.
Read more HERE.
HANDICRAFT YARD
St John’s churchyard
THU 25.07 at 14.00–18.00
In the Handicraft yard, both adults and children can spend time crafting before and between the concerts.
Workshops are for a fee.
NB! We remind parents that the Handicraft yard does not offer babysitting services, and you must keep an eye on your little ones yourself.
Read more HERE.
KARMOŠKATEEK (Garmonteque)
The valley of St. John’s Church
THU 25.07 at 16.00–23.00
Karmoškateek (garmonteque) is a meeting place for everyone who has caught the garmon bug so that they can enjoy playing music together. The schedule for workshops and joint performances will be revealed on site.
Read more HERE.
DANCE HOUSE
Traditional Music Centre
THU at 00.00–04.00
The Dance House starts at midnight and is full of vibrant, energetic music, guaranteed to get everyone dancing! From Thursday to Saturday, various wonderful folk musicians take the stage and play dance music for four hours. Come and dance!
Artists playing at the Dance House: Tallinn Dance House Musicians, SaJaKa trio, Rasmus Kadaja, Ott-Mait Põldsepp, John Silver Mitt, Martin Arak, Aivar Arak, Kalle Vassila, Sänni Noormets and Liisa Koemets, Hypnosis Negative, Estpipes trio, Duo Mänd/Krüsban, Duo Mann & Juula, Alamakstud Härrad.
FIRDAY, July 26
KARMOŠKATEEK (Garmonteque)
The valley of St. John’s Church
FRI 26.07 at 11.00–23.00
Karmoškateek (garmonteque) is a meeting place for everyone who has caught the garmon bug so that they can enjoy playing music together. The schedule for workshops and joint performances will be revealed on site.
Read more HERE.
St John’s churchyard
FRI 26.07 at 12.00–18.00
In the Handicraft yard, both adults and children can spend time crafting before and between the concerts.
Workshops are for a fee.
NB! We remind parents that the Handicraft yard does not offer babysitting services, and you must keep an eye on your little ones yourself.
Read more HERE.
CHILDREN’S AREA
St John’s churchyard / moat
FRI 26.07 at 12.00–22.00
Activities guided by the Päikesekillu Perekeskus every day at 15.00–16.30
Read more HERE.SÕPRADE HOOV
Lossi 6
FRI at 13.00–23.00
The historical õlleõu (beer yard) has morphed into Sõprade Hoov (friends’ yard), where good friends and musicians meet. Come and experience this delightful old-time village buzz. Entry is free.
Read more HERE.
SAKALA CHAT STAGE
The valley of St. John's Church
FRI 26.07 at 14.00 and 17.00
At the festival, you often encounter the same people every few hours. Even if you don't know them personally or speak to them, they start to feel like old friends. Some faces are already familiar from before. Sakala finds well-known festival goers, puts a microphone under their nose and asks them why they keep coming back to the Viljandi Folk Music Festival.
SPORTING EVENTS
Lake Viljandi beach
FRI 26.07 at 16.00 Folk petanque aka petanque tournament for pairs
Read more HERE.
SUNSET SPRING HIKE
in front of the Kondas Centre
FRI 26.07 at 20.00
The hike is guided by the man of nature Peep Tobreluts.
Read more HERE.
AFTERPARTY
Õues (Tartu 24/26)
FRI 26.07 at 22.00-3.30
Tickets on spot:
regular ticket 15 €
with the festival pass 10 €
DANCE HOUSE
Traditional Music Centre
FRI at 00.00–04.00
The Dance House starts at midnight and is full of vibrant, energetic music, guaranteed to get everyone dancing! From Thursday to Saturday, various wonderful folk musicians take the stage and play dance music for four hours. Come and dance!
Artists playing at the Dance House: Tallinn Dance House Musicians, SaJaKa trio, Rasmus Kadaja, Ott-Mait Põldsepp, John Silver Mitt, Martin Arak, Aivar Arak, Kalle Vassila, Sänni Noormets and Liisa Koemets, Hypnosis Negative, Estpipes trio, Duo Mänd/Krüsban, Duo Mann & Juula, Alamakstud Härrad.
MIDNIGHT HIKE
starts in front of the Kondas Centre
SAT 27.07 at 01.00 (on the second festival night after the Friday programme has ended)
Read more HERE.
SATURDAY, July 27
KARMOŠKATEEK (Garmonteque)
The valley of St. John’s Church
SAT 27.07 at 11.00–23.00
Karmoškateek (garmonteque) is a meeting place for everyone who has caught the garmon bug so that they can enjoy playing music together. The schedule for workshops and joint performances will be revealed on site.
Read more HERE.
HANDICRAFT YARDSt John’s churchyard
SAT 27.07 at 12.00–18.00
In the Handicraft yard, both adults and children can spend time crafting before and between the concerts.
Workshops are for a fee.
NB! We remind parents that the Handicraft yard does not offer babysitting services, and you must keep an eye on your little ones yourself.
Read more HERE.
CHILDREN’S AREA
St John’s churchyard / moat
SAT 27.07 at 12.00–22.00
Activities guided by the Päikesekillu Perekeskus every day at 15.00–16.30
Read more HERE.SÕPRADE HOOV
Lossi 6
SAT at 13.00–23.00
The historical õlleõu (beer yard) has morphed into Sõprade Hoov (friends’ yard), where good friends and musicians meet. Come and experience this delightful old-time village buzz. Entry is free.
Read more HERE.
The valley of St. John's Church
SAT 27.07 at 14.00 and 17.00
At the festival, you often encounter the same people every few hours. Even if you don't know them personally or speak to them, they start to feel like old friends. Some faces are already familiar from before. Sakala finds well-known festival goers, puts a microphone under their nose and asks them why they keep coming back to the Viljandi Folk Music Festival.
SPORTING EVENTS
Lake Viljandi beach
SAT 27.07 at 12.00 Folk boatsman aka rowing competition (you can find a partner at the beach), registration on spot.
Read more HERE.
AFTERPARTY
Õues (Tartu 24/26)
SAT 27.07 at 23.00-3.30
Tickets on spot:
regular ticket 15 €
with the festival pass 10 €
Read more HERE.
DANCE HOUSE
Traditional Music Centre
SAT at 00.00–04.00
The Dance House starts at midnight and is full of vibrant, energetic music, guaranteed to get everyone dancing! From Thursday to Saturday, various wonderful folk musicians take the stage and play dance music for four hours. Come and dance!
Artists playing at the Dance House: Tallinn Dance House Musicians, SaJaKa trio, Rasmus Kadaja, Ott-Mait Põldsepp, John Silver Mitt, Martin Arak, Aivar Arak, Kalle Vassila, Sänni Noormets and Liisa Koemets, Hypnosis Negative, Estpipes trio, Duo Mänd/Krüsban, Duo Mann & Juula, Alamakstud Härrad.
SUNDAY, July 28
KARMOŠKATEEK (Garmonteque)
The valley of St. John’s Church
SUN 28.07 at 11.00–18.00
Karmoškateek (garmonteque) is a meeting place for everyone who has caught the garmon bug so that they can enjoy playing music together. The schedule for workshops and joint performances will be revealed on site.
Read more HERE.
Lake Viljandi beach
SUN 28.07 at 12.00 Beach aerobics. Real energy boost before the last day of the festival! Coach Malle Meiesaar.
Read more HERE.St John’s churchyard / moat
SUN 28.07 at 12.00–20.00
Activities guided by the Päikesekillu Perekeskus every day at 15.00–16.30
Read more HERE.St John’s churchyard
SUN 28.07 at 13.00–16.00
In the Handicraft yard, both adults and children can spend time crafting before and between the concerts.
Workshops are for a fee.
NB! We remind parents that the Handicraft yard does not offer babysitting services, and you must keep an eye on your little ones yourself.
Read more HERE.
SÕPRADE HOOV
Lossi 6
SUN at 13.00–23.00
The historical õlleõu (beer yard) has morphed into Sõprade Hoov (friends’ yard), where good friends and musicians meet. Come and experience this delightful old-time village buzz. Entry is free.
Read more HERE.