As part of “Estonia 120”, a wide range of special events will take place, celebrating the theatre, its people and its history. The programme includes make-up workshops, pre- and post-performance talks, photo opportunities, lectures, rehearsal visits, guided theatre tours and special “My Estonia” tours created for the anniversary and hosted by well-known members of the Estonia theatre family.
30 August 2026
12.00–15.00 Season opening event Estonia Theatre Fair, the “Estonia 120” anniversary concert in the main auditorium and the theatre fair. Free admission!
4 September 2026
19.00 Vana Tallinn Baltic Opera Gala. Tickets at opera.ee
5 September 2026
17.30–18.30 Guided theatre tour in English. €10
18.30–18.55 “Anna Karenina” pre-performance talk in the main auditorium. Admission with a performance ticket. (in Estonian)
19.00 Ballet “Anna Karenina” in the main auditorium. After the performance, meet the leading dancers in the auditorium. The discussion will be hosted by Linnar Looris, Artistic Director of the Estonian National Ballet. Tickets at opera.ee
6 September 2026
12.00–13.30 Tour with Voldemar Kuslap at Tallinn’s Metsakalmistu Cemetery. Meeting point: the main gate of Metsakalmistu. 5€ (in Estonian)
13.00–14.00 “A Peek Behind the Curtain” before the performance. Admission with a performance ticket. (in Estonian)
13.00–14.00 Jaak Jõekallas presents a journey through Estonia’s history, “Colourful Personalities and Memorable Stories from Estonia Theatre Through the Years”, at the Estonia Restaurant. €10 (in Estonian)
15.00 Opera “Charon” in the main auditorium. Tickets at opera.ee
10 September 2026
17.45–18.45 Make-up department workshop outside the White Hall. Audiences can see how the stage make-up for the musical “Cabaret” is created. Admission with a performance ticket.
19.00 Kander’s musical “Cabaret”. Tickets at opera.ee
11 September 2026
13.00–19.00 Job Shadowing Day at Estonia. €5, advance registration required.
17.30–18.30 Guided theatre tour in Estonian. €10
12 September 2026
12.00–13.30 The Estonia Society Art Collection. The paintings will be introduced by Arne Mikk. €10 (in Estonian)
17.00–18.00 “A Peek Behind the Curtain” before the performance. Admission with a performance ticket. (in Estonian)
17.30–18.30 Guided theatre tour in English. €10
19.00 Opera “Charon” in the main auditorium. Tickets at opera.ee
13 September 2026
11.30–11.55 “Anna Karenina” pre-performance talk in the main auditorium. Admission with a performance ticket. (in Estonian)
12.00 Ballet “Anna Karenina” in the main auditorium. Tickets at opera.ee
12.00 performance of “Anna Karenina”, two guests will have a unique opportunity to experience the production from two different perspectives – both from the auditorium and from the side of the stage. After the performance, guests are invited to the White Hall for a meet-and-photo opportunity with the principal characters.
The special package includes:
- a ticket to the performance of “Anna Karenina”;
- an opportunity to watch part of the performance from the side of the stage;
- Estonia’s house cake during the interval, with coffee or tea and water;
- a photo opportunity with the principal characters in the White Hall after the performance.
The special package costs €99 per person. The experience is available for two guests only and advance registration is required at estonia@opera.ee. The package cannot be booked in advance.
15.00–16.00 “My Estonia” theatre tour with Juuli Lill. €10 (in Estonian)
17 September 2026
18.30–20.00 Watch a rehearsal of “Othello” in the main auditorium. The event includes an introduction and the opportunity to watch Act I. You find 5€ tickets HERE
19 September 2026
12.00–13.00 “My Estonia” theatre tour with Kaie Kõrb. 10€ (in Estonian)
17.30–18.30 Guided theatre tour in English. €10
18.00–18.55 “La Fille mal gardée” photo opportunity outside the White Hall. Admission with a performance ticket.
19.00 Ballet “La Fille mal gardée”. After the performance, meet the leading dancers in the main auditorium. The discussion will be hosted by Linnar Looris, Artistic Director of the Estonian National Ballet. Tickets at opera.ee
20 September 2026
13.00–14.00 Jaak Jõekallas presents a historical perspective on Kander’s musical “Cabaret” at the Estonia Restaurant. €10 (in Estonian)
13.00–14.00 “My Estonia” theatre tour with Heldur Harry Põlda. €10 (in Estonian)
13.45–14.30 Make-up department workshop before the performance, outside the White Hall. Audiences can see how the stage make-up for the musical “Cabaret” is created. Admission with a performance ticket.
15.00 Kander’s musical “Cabaret”. Tickets at opera.ee
24 September 2026
19.00 Ballet “La Fille mal gardée”. After the performance, meet the leading dancers in the main auditorium. The discussion will be hosted by Linnar Looris, Artistic Director of the Estonian National Ballet. Tickets at opera.ee
25 September 2026
17.30–18.30 Pre-Premiere Talk at the Estonia Restaurant. A discussion with the creative team accompanied by dinner. €49
19.00 Premiere of Verdi’s opera “Othello”. Tickets at opera.ee
26 September 2026
18.30–18.55 “Anna Karenina” pre-performance talk in the main auditorium. Admission with a performance ticket.
19.00 Ballet “Anna Karenina”. After the performance, there will be a photo opportunity with the leading dancers in the White Hall. Admission with a performance ticket. Tickets at opera.ee
27 September 2026
14.00–14.50 Audience introduction to Verdi’s opera “Othello” at the Estonia Restaurant. Free admission.
15.00 Second premiere of Verdi’s opera “Othello”. Tickets at opera.ee