Kalamaja Days program 2026
🇪🇪 PROGRAMM EESTI KEELES 🇪🇪
Sunday, May 17
KALAMAJA RECYCLE FESTIVAL
“SHARED USE” 11:00 – 17:00
Krulli 2B
12:00 – 16:00 Visit from Trash Wolf (Prügihunt)
Various workshops and sports activities will take place throughout the day
Recycling Fair “Treasure Chest”/Aarete Laegas
At the recycling fair, vendors will open their treasure chests, offering things they no longer need, artisans who make wonderful objects from these things, and providers of exciting food products
Workshops throughout the day
New life for packaging! (Mauna studio);
Making mosaics from old ceramics and glass (ïque mosaic studio);
Exciting seed cards (Kalamaja library) 12:00 – 14:00;
Pyramid of recyclers in nature (Estonian Museum of Natural History);
Are you ready for the unexpected? (MUPO emergency supply tent)
Krulli skate park POPUP park
Exhibition of works by schools in Northern Tallinn on the topic “When garbage conquers the world”
Children can also draw on site and add their pictures to the exhibition
11:00 – 17:00 Kalamaja Green Orienteering
11:00 – 17:00 Activity tent (Kalamaja Museum)
11:00 – 12:00 Garbage SHIRT (Kopli SÖRK)
12:00 – 13:00 An adventurous game for the whole family (Eesti Loodusmuuseum)
13:00 – 14:00 Excursion “Recycling in construction (Krulli ehitusjuht Sander Pajanen)
15:00 – 16:00 A fascinating discussion about off-grid living at Noëp Distillery SÜNK rooms
READ more about the festival activities:
Festivali programm
Children’s Run Kalamaja Day 2026
(Vabriku 18)
11:o0 – 13:10 Race participation is free of charge More and registration!
Flea Market – children to children, Premia’s delicious ice cream balls before the race
Contact Meelis Allikas 5565 0829
BALTIC STATION MARKET BIRTHDAY PARTY
Balti Jaam turns 9 years old Come to the Birthday Party!
KALAMAJA STREET GARDEN PLANTING WORKSHOP
11:00-13:00 workshops. Gathering next to Kalamaja Pharmacy
Exhibition House
(Kopli 2a)
EKA student Maia Maia Hellman invites you to the exhibition “Perfect Deception.”
The project is open to the public from May 30th, Thursday to Sunday, from 14:00 to 19:00.
Stop by! More works @eka_craftstudies
Cafe SESOON
(Kalma 9)
10.00 – 15.00 Special meny, good food and Kalamaja vibe
KALMA SAUNA
(Vana-Kalamaja 9a)
One of Tallinn’s oldest saunas was built at the beginning of the last century, in 1928.
A place with soul, rich architecture, and traditions awaits sauna lovers!
You can buy sauna whisks at the sauna! Check the options!
DRAGON and TREASURES
(Vana-Kalamaja 34)
Organic store Ökosahver
(Volta 1)
11.00 16.00 all products 15% off! Cafe corner and flea market open
LUMI representative store
(Volta 1)
11:00 – 18:00 Warehouse sale – 20%
Maru Karu Art Studio
(Tööstuse 43)
13:00-17:00 Kärbsepiitsatrükk ja võiku
Come with your parents and grandparents! Let’s talk about old times and make print and magic art. Illustrator Kertu Sillaste will twirl the pencil. Workshop is in Estonian
Paper Mill Coffee & Bakery
(Tööstuse 47d)
Freshly baked baked goods, delicious coffee, fun activities for kids.
All visitors will be entered into a raffle for a set of 250g coffee packets,
a thermos and a shoulder bag
ABANTU CULTURE
(Telliskivi 60a/A3, 3rd floor)
14:00 – 17:00 PM Delights of the world of taste!
Free tasting and live cooking demo from Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. Everyone is welcome!
Pinwheel Tiny Toy Shop
(Suur-Patarei 9)
11:00 – 17:00 come see a selection of more than 40 unique brands lovingly
crafted by small toy-makers around the world.
Enjoy a tasty cup of cappuccino and LaMUU ice cream
Awake Agency
(Kalaranna 8/9)
12:00-17:00 Awake Agency and Creativestate open house!
Come and enjoy the sea view and the festival vibe!
House music by Deejay K.O.
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More to come!
👉 More information in FB groups: Kalamaja päevad ja Kalamaja Avatud Hoovid ja Kalamaja Taaskasutusfestival
Saturday, 16 May
11:00 – 17:00 KALAMAJA OPEN YARDS
NB! Please note that this year, the yards and courtyard cafés in Kalamaja will be open on Saturday, not Sunday!
TEOTEATER
(Vana-Kalamaja 9a)
11:00 – 17:00 Teoteater backyard – café • exhibition • discounted theatre tickets • concert
KALAMAJA MUSEUM
(Kotzebue 16)
Rich program • Courtyard café • Museum Night
ESTONIAN NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
17:00 Exclusive curator tour of the new museum building – more info, registration
Päästearmee, Kino Lembitu
(Kopli 8)
11:00 – 16:00 Come eat soup and sweets, hear what the Salvation Army is doing
19:00 The movie night begins, we will travel through time with the Kalamaja Museum
KALAMAJA LIBRARY
(Kotzebue 9)
10.00 – 17.00 open for visitors
KOTZEBUE PARK
(Kalma 14)
11:30 – 15:30 During the customer day, the Kotzebue Park courtyard and available homes will be open. Guided tours take place every full and half hour, offering a detailed look at the available apartments.
Meeting point: show apartment at Kalma 14-3.
For a more convenient visit, register HERE
All tour participants receive a €10,000 purchase credit toward buying a new home!
PERTON LOUNGE
(Vana-Kalamaja 9, in front of Teoteater)
Information about Kotzebue Park homes • Bicycle raffle • Activities for adults and children • Pets are welcome
11:oo – 19:00 CULTURE FESTIVAL AT TELLISKIVI CREATIVE CITY
(Telliskivi 60a)
This year, the cultural program will not take place at Kalma Plats but at Telliskivi Creative City, with entertainment for the whole family.
The event is co-financed by the European Social Fund+, project no. 2021-2027.4.07.24-0017 “Supporting community activities promoting integration”
11:05 ÖÖ32 Quartet
11:35 Children’s singing studio Külliki Lauluaed
12:00 D7 Dance School
12:45 Dog Trick School
13:15 Kalamaja Mixed Choir
14.00 Tallinn University of Technology dance ensemble Savijalakesed
14:45 Robin Koljak
15:30 BonZoo Children of Singing
16:00 Rositas del Oriente, Bollywood Show Estonia
16:30 Free Flow Studio
17:00 Thank you! The pleasant atmosphere continues in the open air on the square and everyone can choose the afterparty venue at the Creative City’s food and beverage outlets: Von Krahl bar, Fotografiska, cafe, restaurant and rooftop bar, Nihe cafe, F-hoone, Fika — Leib ja kohv, La Muu, Chocokoo, Kivi Paber Käärid, Lendav Taldrik, Frenchy, Põhja Konn, Mr. Ouzo. Later in the evening, a joint Eurovision viewing at ETK and Põhja Konn
SUVA sokipood/ Sock Shop
(Vana-Kalamaja 11)
10.oo – 16.oo Sock shop doors open!
KALMA SAUNA
(Vana-Kalamaja 9a)
One of Tallinn’s oldest saunas was built at the beginning of the last century, in 1928.
A place with soul, rich architecture, and traditions awaits sauna lovers!
Please leave your car at home when visiting, as parking spaces will be occupied by festival activities that day!
You can buy sauna whisks at the sauna!
DRAGON and TREASURES
(Vana-Kalamaja 34)
Bus Excursion with Jaak Juske
(Niine 2)
All seats for the MTÜ Meie Kalamaja bus tour are full, registration has closed
Skizze Kalamaja
(Kotzebue 7)
11.00-12.30 ja 13.30-15.00 Studio workshops, price €15. Register
10:00 – 16:00 Free workshop for children in front of the shop
Café SESOON
(Kalma 9)
10:00 – 19:00 Special menu, great food, and Kalamaja vibes
KALJU CHURCH
(Kalju 1)
Pancake café, concert in the church
12:00 “Juhhei Children’s Choir” concert • introduction to the church’s history • ice cream taxi
Südameliiklus Heart Traffic Podcast
(Kalju 6)
12:00 Podcasti Public recording of the Heart Traffic Podcast. When was the last time you charged your heart?
Port de Noir
(Soo 30)
11:00 – 17:00 A courtyard cafe with a French vibe • good coffee • lemonades • hot dogs • French desserts and fruit-shaped cakes await you!
Open POP-UP hair salon!
Colab Cafe
(Soo 42)
Enjoy our coffee and snacks and 12:30, 13:30 ja 14:30 Metslinnu/ Forest Bird songs, accompanied by Marit Mõistlik-Tamm. Free consert!
Kalamaja Days Ride
(Velomarket, Tööstuse 43)
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We will gather at Tööstuse 43, in front of Velomarket from 3:30 PM and start the ride at 4:00 PM 
Maru Karu Art Studio
(Tööstuse 43)
11:00-17:00 Kärbsepiitsatrükk ja võiku
Come with your parents and grandparents! Let’s talk about old times and make print and magic art. Workshop is in Estonian
Paper Mill Coffee & Bakery
(Tööstuse 47d)
Fun activities Freshly baked pastries, delicious coffee, and fun activities for children for children. Event is here
VOLTA QUARTER
(Tööstuse 47f)
11:00 – 17:00 Volta Quarter x Kalamaja Days
11:00-13:00 Endover Volta Padel Americano Tournament
12:00 Volta homes and businesses open doors. Volta courtyard cafes. Volta music rhythms are selected by DJ Rain Tolk
12:30 – 13:30 ABC lecture on art collecting (Lilian Hiob and Kadi-Ell Tähiste) – where to start, how to choose and which art is right for your Volta home
13:00 History tour with Juhan Kangiklask – starting point in front of the Paper Mill café. The tour takes you on a journey into the Volta quarter’s past, revealing its heritage and stories that have shaped today’s Volta and its ambitious vision for the near future
14:00 Family art workshop in collaboration with the Estonian Academy of Arts
LUMI representative store
(Volta 1)
11:00 – 18:00 Warehouse sale – 20%
Organic store Ökosahver
(Volta 1)
11.00 16.00 all products 15% off! Cafe corner and flea market open
Flash Art Volta Studio
(Uus-Volta tn 9/1-32)
13:00 – 16:00 3D art workshop: in 30-40 minutes, create your own artwork at the intersection of sculpture and painting. Read more
VEETORNI AED
(Telliskivi 59a)
14:00 🌿 Season Opening – music, good people, and spontaneous moments!
14:00–19:00 Open Mic
20:00 Concert: Heleenyum & Säde Semper
The daytime program is free. The evening concert has a donation-based entry, with all proceeds going to the artists
Haruu Matcha Cafe
(Telliskivi 60/2)
10:00 – 17:00 cafe for a short break
19:00 – 00:00 a pleasant evening in Italian style
Pinwheel Tiny Toy Shop
(Suur-Patarei 9)
11:00 – 17:00 come see a selection of more than 40 unique brands lovingly crafted by small toy-makers around the world. Enjoy a tasty cup of cappuccino and LaMUU ice cream
Flash Art Kalaranna Studio
(Kalaranna 8-39)
11:00 – 13:00 Kinusaiga (Japanese textile art) workshop for children and youth aged 8-14. Read more
Awake Agency
(Kalaranna 8/9)
12:00-17:00 Awake Agency and Creativestate open house!
Come and enjoy the sea view and the festival vibe!
House music by Deejay K.O.
