The largest design festival in the Baltics opens its doors in the industrially infused Krulli Quarter. Attracting over 10,000 visitors from Estonia and abroad, the week-long Tallinn Design Festival showcases the achievements of Estonian and international designers and initiates discussions on design’s position in today's society.
The pinnacle of the program, the international design conference will feature influential speakers like Patricia Moore (USA), Rama Gheerawo (UK), Jakob Rosin (Estonia) and accessibility specialists from across Europe. The forum is organised with EIDD - Design For All Europe and the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People.
In collaboration with the Estonian Academy of Arts, the Design Anthropology project will explore universal design solutions. International participation includes academies from Lithuania, France and the US – and Arts Thread, the global platform for design graduates. During the whole week the popular INTERIOR+ area will be open for interior and outdoor design projects. The weekend will add Design Street market to the equation.
In addition to the exhibitions and the conference, a heap of events enrich the festival's je ne sais quoi, including a thematic opening party of the anniversary-festival, PechaKucha flash talks, workshops, lighting installations and the children's area. One of the main events of the festival - DOM sustainable fashion and clothing design show - will bring the story of local brands to the stage in the form of a conceptual spectacle. Saturday will see the return of the Design Auction, which will be followed by a DesignNightParty!
Every year the festival extends its impact, featuring dozens of satellites across the city and, where possible, outside Tallinn. The aim is to popularise design and give creatives, museums and galleries the opportunity to showcase their work and exhibitions.
The international Tallinn Design Festival is a hub to find inspiration and new knowledge, to network with like-minded people in a relaxed atmosphere and to meet new partners.
Festival Area is open
Mon 16:00–21:00
Tue–Sat 11:00–20:00
Sun 11:00–18:00
The Republic of Estonia has been an independent state since 1918, which was interrupted by the half a century long Soviet occupation following the World War II. Estonia restored its independence in 1991, known as The Singing Revolution that was inspired by the more than century-old song festival tradition.
Today's Estonia is a thriving and forward-looking member state of EU and NATO, where you can vote online and start your own business in less than half an hour. Many have done so already, including the founders of Skype and Wise.
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