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This year, Tallinn will welcome the new year with a concert and light show, foregoing fireworks as part of the celebration. On New Year’s Eve, January 1, early hours, several lines will run longer to ensure partygoers can get home using public transport.

This year, Tallinn will celebrate the new year with a concert and light show, skipping fireworks.

The school holiday from December 23 to January 5 offers exciting workshops ranging from crafting to cultural programs and winter camps.

Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024 has earned international recognition, receiving the Host Port of the Year 2024 award from Sail Training International and the Maritime Act of the Year title from the Estonian Ministry of Climate. These accolades highlight Tallinn's contribution to organizing the international regatta, engaging young people, and promoting maritime culture.

The Tallinn Education Department has announced the citywide student music competition “Tallinn Talent 2025”, which will culminate in two competition rounds and a grand final concert at the Estonia Concert Hall. Registration is open until February 6, 2024.

The first phase of renovation works has been completed at the historic House of the Blackheads, managed by the Tallinn Philharmonic Society. The building now boasts upgraded technical systems and modern automation. A ceremony was held on November 28 to honor those who contributed to the renovations.

Today, November 28, an extraordinary sight greeted visitors at Freedom Square as two bookmobiles appeared side by side. Tallinn Central Library, now rebranded as Tallinna Raamatukogud (Tallinn Libraries), officially retired its beloved bookmobile, Katariina Jee, after nearly 17 years of service. At the same event, the library introduced its modern successor bearing the same name, which will continue to deliver mobile library services to the city’s residents.

The City of Tallinn has joined the President Kaljulaid Foundation’s campaign to raise awareness about the severity of domestic violence and work together to improve the situation. Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, several buildings across Tallinn have been lit in orange, symbolizing collective efforts to create a violence-free future.

Among Tallinn’s most significant investments in the 2025 city budget is the completion of the Tallinn City Theatre complex on Lai Street. At the same time, work will begin on designing the city's next major cultural project—the Tallinn Open Collections Facility. A total of €56.5 million has been allocated for operating expenses and investments in the cultural sector.

On September 30, Tallinn held its City of Music Focus Day, summarizing its third year as a UNESCO City of Music and celebrating International Music Day, observed today, October 1. The event reviewed the city’s accomplishments as a City of Music, introduced future plans with partners, and discussed issues related to the music industry and policies.