Events

Competitive dance festival with performances and workshops suitable for student dancers and enthusiasts from Tartu universities.​ April 16–19, 2026.​ Tartu venues; https://visittartu.com/tartu-events-in-2026/.​

Contemporary music festival featuring student premieres by EMTA Sinfonietta, young composer competition final, and performances by ensembles like Quiet Music Ensemble.April 18–19, 2026.

Major literature event with readings, discussions, and workshops appealing to university students interested in arts and humanities. May 11–16, 2026.​ Various venues in Tartu; https://visittartu.com/tartu-events-in-2026/

Junior researchers' conference on "Learning in Transition: Science, Society and the Challenges of Tomorrow," hosted by University of Tartu for early-career academics and students. July 6–10, 2026. University of Tartu; https://www.earli.org/events/jure2026.

Music and culture festival with live performances, food, and drinks in a relaxed setting popular among Tartu students. July 2–4, 2026.​ Tartu venues; https://visittartu.com/tartu-events-in-2026/.

Multi-day music festival featuring diverse genres and international acts, drawing student crowds for concerts and workshops. July 9–14, 2026.​ Various Tartu locations; https://visittartu.com/tartu-events-in-2026/.

Largest student festival in the Baltics with nearly 150 events like pancake breakfasts, quizzes, sports competitions, music, and city takeover on Walpurgis Night equivalent. September 21–27, 2026 (based on prior pattern). Various locations across Tartu; https://studentdays.ee/en/

Major running event with student categories, fun runs, and post-race parties; part of the university community's fitness culture.​ October 3, 2026.​ City center and surrounding areas in Tartu; https://visittartu.com/tartu-events-in-2026/.