This year marks the Song Festival’s 150th anniversary, and it’s only natural it be celebrated in its birthplace Tartu. Over 8500 singers of all ages, together with Estonian composers Arvo Pärt, Veljo Tormis, Gustav Ernesaks, Miina Härma and many others will come together at the Tartu Song Festival Grounds on June 22. On June 20, the Tartu Song Festival and the XXVII Estonian Song Festival will join forces for a very special concert at the St. Mary’s Church (Pepleri 1), where it all began 150 years ago. June 21 is a festival day and the programme will include concerts that listeners on a journey through time.
See full program list from Song Festival's website.