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Tartu’s famed Vanemuine Theatre (encompassing three houses) acts as an all-in-one cultural institution, handling the bulk of the city’s music, theatre and ballet events. For details on upcoming events, check our Events Calendar and the city’s culture portal at kultuuriaken.tartu.ee.

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Vanemuine Theatre
Vanemuise 6
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Tartu's premiere performance venue is every bit the cultural hotspot it has been since moving into this massive structure in 1967. Vanemuine is a 'theatre' in …
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Athena Cultural Centre
Küütri 1
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Built in the 18th Century, the beautifully restored Athena Centre is located in the historical heart of Tartu, just a stone’s throw from the University’s Main …
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Cinamon
Turu 2 (Tasku Centre)
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The central and high-tech Cinamon shows Hollywood blockbusters as well as Estonian and Russian productions.
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Ekraan
Riia 14
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Though it dates to another era, the two-screen, 3D-capable Ekraan is still a viable choice if you want to catch a mainstream flick.
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Elektriteater
Jakobi 1
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The Electric Theatre serves up an irregular menu of irregular films, i.e. off-beat, art-house offerings, in the former University of Tartu church building. …
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Galleries/Art exhibitions

Galerii Noorus
Riia 11
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Located just a short walk from the centre, the Tartu Art College's 'Youth Gallery' naturally showcases works by the best and the most promising of the student …
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Mikkeli Gallery
Tähe 39
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Ceramics, glass and porcelain, some made right on the spot.
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Nõunõu Studio Gallery
Jaani 14
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Contemporary ceramic art and design by Estonian artists in a Nordic-style gallery shop.
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Tampere Maja
Jaani 4
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The Tampere House hosts new exhibits every few weeks, everything from photos to graphics to textiles.
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Tartu Art House
Vanemuise 26
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Run by the Tartu Artists' Union, the Tartu Art House has gallery rooms on two floors. August 01 - 26: Kursi School 30. October 25 - November 18: TAVA. …
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Tartu Art Museum
Raekoja plats 18
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This museum in Tartu's famous 'Leaning House' hosts temporary exhibitions on its ground floor, while upper floors present works by great Estonian artists of …
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