Tartu's Winter Dance Day

Every December, Tartu's Town Hall Square fills with music, dance, and a joyful Christmas atmosphere as Tartu Winter Dance Day brings together hundreds of folk dancers from across Estonia.

The audience is treated to a programme of traditional dances, offering fun for folk dancers and everyone who comes to watch and cheer. Colorful striped skirts, cheeks reddened by the winter cold, and lively music bring Christmas joy to the heart of the city, a joy you can experience only on this special day in Tartu.

Winter Dance Day continues with a cozy party at the Gunpowder Cellar Restaurant, where you can enjoy music, dance, and good company.

All friends of Tartu, enthusiasts of traditional culture, and guests from near and far are warmly welcome to the Winter Dance Day to celebrate Estonia’s folk dance traditions together and enjoy the festive winter atmosphere in the heart of Tartu!