Jazzkaar

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MusicTallinn
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration8 daysListed event span
CrowdSmallAbout 40,000 people
Best forLive music, late nightsThe concrete distinguishing fact is the 1990
Language["et"]Currency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Jazzkaar in Tallinn

Running in Tallinn every spring since 1990, Jazzkaar pairs Estonian jazz musicians with international touring acts across concert halls and clubs citywide, spreading roughly a week to ten days of performances each spring that have broadened over the decades into adjacent contemporary and world-music styles alongside straight jazz.

Jazzkaar has run in Tallinn since 1990, making it one of the longer-standing jazz festivals in the Baltic region and a fixture of the city's spring calendar.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The concrete distinguishing fact is the 1990 founding date, placing Jazzkaar's origins in the years around Estonia's re-independence and giving it a longer continuous run than most Baltic music festivals, with decades to build both an Estonian jazz scene and an international touring relationship

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival's deliberate pairing of local Estonian jazz musicians alongside international headliners on the same bill, rather than importing a purely international lineup, gives it a role in sustaining a national jazz scene that has limited other performance platforms

03

The city starts moving

Its multi-venue spread across Tallinn, rather than concentration in a single hall, also means the festival functions as an informal tour of the city's music venues across a single spring week

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Jazzkaar is documented as a recurring music festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Tallinn, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The concrete distinguishing fact is the 1990 founding date, placing Jazzkaar's origins in the years around Estonia's re-independence and giving it a...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Comfortable shoes for moving between indoor venues, plus a warm layer for cool spring evenings in Tallinn since temperatures drop quickly after sunset even in late April; concert-hall shows...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Tallinn you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["et"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map59.44 N, 24.73 EOpen in Google Maps

Tallinn, Harju, Estonia

Nearest airportTLL — Lennart Meri Tallinn
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Tallinn you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tallinn via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tallinn, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable shoes for moving between indoor venues, plus a warm layer for cool spring evenings in Tallinn since temperatures drop quickly after sunset even in late April; concert-hall shows lean slightly smarter than club sets, but neither requires formal dress.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Estonia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Jazzkaar?

Jazzkaar is listed for Past edition: 25 April–2 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jazzkaar take place?

The festival is listed in Tallinn, Estonia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

8 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Tallinn, Harju, Estonia

How big is it?

Small: 40000

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLjazzkaar.ee
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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