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KESKfEST tickets
Sun, Aug 23KESKfEST Festival TentUued Tuuled brings young Estonians together for an open conversation about where we go next. With voices from across defence, tech, culture and the global diaspora, this event is a chance to share ideas and connect about how to keep our KESKfEST momentum going!
Sun, Aug 23KESKfEST TentThin, golden and best enjoyed with your favourite toppings—Estonian pancakes are worth waking up for! Join us for a breakfast and start your day with a beloved taste of Estonia, topped with delicious Canadian maple syrup!
Multiple DatesSun, Aug 23Tartu College Event SpaceJoin renowned sustainable fashion designers Reet Aus and Eva-Karlotta Tatar for a hands-on upcycling workshop transforming old jeans into a unique tote bag with leather handle, while exploring local reuse and textile waste in fashion. Pick from 2 dates!
Sat, Aug 22Tartu College Event SpaceComing from Lõpupidu/Atomic Heeringas? Keep the night going at Salakõrts / Speakeasy! Head across the street for drinks, dancing and a live set from Roland Campbell - bring your musical instrument and join Ukulele for a jam session! Ticketed entry, and cash bar once you're in. 19+.
Sat, Aug 22KESKfEST TentMark the homestretch of KESKUS with Lõpupidu, KESKfEST’s Closing Party, featuring a live performance from Atomic Heeringas. Dance to a mix of classic rock from the 1970s and 1980s, grab a drink, reconnect with friends and celebrate how music continues to bring Estonians together!
Sat, Aug 22Tartu CollegeCome straight from Valguspidu and keep the performance high going with Ukulele! This event is free for all - kick off the night with traditional tantsumuusika! Cash bar on site, bring your own dinner!
Sat, Aug 22Mattamy Athletic CentreExperience the power of Estonian culture through song and dance! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon featuring performances by over 300 dancers and gymnasts on stage with the voices of a 300-strong choir.
Sat, Aug 22KESKfEST Festival TentExperience fashion from a rare behind-the-scenes perspective through a live editorial fashion shoot, inspiring conversation and a gourmet lunch. Join The Kit's Annika Lautens, Dr. Reet Aus, and Sarah Jay to discover how Estonian designers are rethinking fashion through circular innovation.
Multiple DatesSat, Aug 22NW corner Dupont & SpadinaJoin your host Christina Prozes on a walking tour of one of Toronto's venerable neighbourhoods, one that is deemed a Top 40 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World by Time Out Magazine and where Estonians have made their architectural mark. Welcome to the Annex !
Fri, Aug 21Tartu College Event SpaceHead to Salakõrts for a late-night mix of requested favourites that Estonians across our diaspora know and love. Grab a drink, request a song, and get ready for a night of music, memories, and lots of singing along. $10 ticketed entry, with a cash bar once you’re in. 19+ only.
Fri, Aug 21KESKfEST Festival TentSet within the spectacular KESKfEST tent, high-energy live music that will rock well into the night. After an energetic pop-funk show from Estonia’s own Arg Part, the party continues across the street at Salakõrts, with an afterparty & Beer Pong Tournament / “Õlleturniir”
Fri, Aug 21Tartu CollegeJoin your fratres and sorores from all over the world for a cantusõhtu, an evening of song. It'll be a unique gathering of each korp! or selts, and of us all, together. Strictly for members of Estonian academic organizations.
Fri, Aug 21Alliance FrancaiseNorth American premiere screening: “Mis värvi on paradiis?” Forced into WWII at 16, Elmar escapes to Sweden, only to be extradited to Estonia SSR. Sweden's betrayal of the seven young men so extradited shattered trust, driving thousands of Estonians to North America.
Multiple DatesFri, Aug 21NW corner Dupont & SpadinaJoin your host Christina Prozes on a walking tour of one of Toronto's venerable neighbourhoods, one that is deemed a Top 40 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World by Time Out Magazine and where Estonians have made their architectural mark. Welcome to the Annex !
Fri, Aug 21KESKfEST TentEnjoy lunch and a thought-provoking conversation with KESKUS architect Alar Kongats and Estonia's first State Architect Tõnis Arjus, moderated by Elsa Lam (Canadian Architect magazine). Explore how our built environment creates identity and belonging—is it urban or national?
Multiple DatesFri, Aug 21Tartu College Event SpaceJoin renowned sustainable fashion designers Reet Aus and Eva-Karlotta Tatar for a hands-on upcycling workshop transforming old jeans into a unique tote bag with leather handle, while exploring local reuse and textile waste in fashion. Pick from 2 dates!
Fri, Aug 21KESKfEST TentJoin us for a thought-provoking discussion exploring how music, diaspora and cultural exchange can build resilience and strengthen connections between Canada, Estonia and beyond. Free event, open to all.
Thu, Aug 20Tartu College Event SpaceAfter FÖÖRST BLÄÄST, make your way to Tartu College for late-night sets from Le Brünk, drinks, sing-alongs and a packed room of fellow KESKfESTonians keeping the night alive! $10 ticketed entry and cash bar once you're in. See you there! Please note that Salakõrts is only for those 19+
Thu, Aug 20KESKfEST TentLaunch KESKfEST with FÖÖRST BLÄÄST! The Kalevipogues are bringing the perfect soundtrack for an unforgettable opening celebration. Doors at 7pm, band at 8pm
Thu, Aug 20Taddle Creek ParkBefore Valguspidu fills the arena, catch three of its groups up close. Malmöflickorna, TERR Kungla and Jõgevahe Pere bring gymnastics and folk dance to Taddle Creek Park for a free KESKfEST opening-night preview! Bring your own dinner and enjoy the show.
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