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Opening festivities
August 20-23 2026
KESKfEST
Celebrate our unstoppable culture & spirit
Pre-KESKfEST
Planning
More about KESfEST & FAQs here
AUG 15 leadership donor preview & celebration (by invitation)
AUG 19 Niagara Falls
Departing 9 Madison Ave 0845, returning 2100. Stops: Niagara Falls Table Rock (cruise to under falls), Niagara-on-the-Lake Outlet Mall, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Travel itinerary can also accommodate butterfly conservatory, Shaw Festival (in lieu of Niagara Falls cruise portion) 54 seats available.
Accommodations
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Tartu College
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St. George Kimpton
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Royal Sonesta
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Ehatare Retirement Home (Scarborough)
Canada Strong pass
Valguspidu esinejale
NB! Valguspidu performer
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All times and activities in draft, durations approximated, location KESKfEST Festival Tent unless otherwise noted.
Throughout the day: KESKUS tour - free event with registration- (40 min)
1100 - Kick off KESKfEST! Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the restoration of Estonian de facto independence and the exclusive 'Veidi veel' unveiling as we approach the finish line of welcoming KESKUS to the world. Registration required for seating. Featured guests include Estonia's Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas, Tallinn Chamber Choir (Estonia), Ukulele (Estonia), and more! (1.5 hours)
1230 - Luncheon with Minister Kristina Kallas - ticketed event (1.5 hours)
1430 - Concert - Tallinn Chamber Choir, Estonia National Opera Boys' Choir & Mägi Ensemble - Trinity-St. Paul's United Church (220m from KESKfEST Festival Tent) - ticketed event - (1 hour)
1630 - Walking tour (1 of 3) - meet at Dupont Station (1km from KESKfEST Festival Tent), and walk back to KESKUS - ticketed event - (1.25 hours)
1700 - Theatre (Estonian with English surtitles) "Klarissa kirjad" - ticketed event, St. Volodymyr Institute (Ukrainian) 620 Spadina Ave. - 10 min. walk from KESKUS
1800 - Exhibition opening and reception (TBC) - Estonian Association of Designers showcase (401 Richmond St. W., 2.5km from KESKUS, straight shot down Spadina Ave. )
1900 - FÖÖRST BLÄÄST - feat. Kalevipogues who come on at 8pm 'til late - ticketed event
2300 - SALAKÕRTS - feat. Le Brünk - ticketed event