Tartu Folk

Tartu Folk is an international heritage festival that brings together folklore communities, traditional musicians, folk dancers, and cultural enthusiasts from Tartu County and elsewhere in Europe. The festival focuses on songs, instrumental pieces, dances, and traditions passed down through generations. Tartu Folk creates opportunities to meet, share knowledge and experiences, and form new friendships.

The festival program includes concerts, dance and music workshops, and various events where both young and old, beginners and experienced heritage enthusiasts can participate. The festival focuses on youth, intergenerational connections, and strengthening the local community.

Tartu Folk takes place in the November twilight, when memories of ancestors are particularly meaningful. Songs, instrumental pieces, and dances bridge the past and the present, bringing warmth and light to the darkest time of the year.