The Season Opening Festival of Vanemuine Theatre

We’ll already bid farewell to summer with the eagerly anticipated and previously held Vanemuise season opening festival, which has taken place twice before. This time, the festival has expanded into nearly a week-long event with various concerts, workshops, open house day, local cafés, MyFitness group training, orienteering, family day, and much more.

On August 21st, we welcome visitors to the open house day and workshops at the Vanemuise Theatre’s main building! Admission is free, we will open the registration in August!

On August 22nd, the Vanemuise ballet artists’ gala will take place.
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August 23rd is dedicated to classical music: after years, Mihkel Kütson will once again lead the Vanemuise Symphony Orchestra, joined by Vanemuise Theatre’s opera soloists Karmen Puis, Pirjo Jonas, Simo Breede, and Rasmus Kull. As a special guest, cellist Indrek Leivategija will bring colors to the August evening with performances of Camille Saint-Saëns’ “The Swan” and Cello Concerto No. 1.
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A special treat awaits on Saturday, August 24th, when the Vanemuise drama actors take over the Grand Building stage with Siim Aimla’s big band. Songs from both Vanemuise productions and the swing repertoire’s golden fund will be heard.
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Family Day will take place on Sunday, August 25th from 11 AM to 3 PM. At 12 PM, the Vanemuine Dance and Ballet School will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a performance. Following Family Day, in addition to performances by the Summer School of the Yellow Cats and the Vanemuine Ballet School, you might find yourself heading to the next party dressed in a costume worn by your favorite actor. Alongside the costume sale, we will also have an excellent selection of props from our warehouse. For the children’s delight, Bonycrone will be present.

On the festival evenings, the theatre halls will also open in August:
August 21st: “The Sunshine Boys” at the Vanemuise Small House
August 22nd: “Beauty Queen of Leenane” at the Harbour Theatre
August 23rd: “The Sunshine Boys” at the Vanemuise Small House
August 25th: “Bonycrone and Captain Drum” at the Harbour Theatre

From August 21st to 25th, 2024, at the Vanemuise Theatre buildings.

* The festival program will be updated continuously. Follow the information on our website.