Otepää Winter Night Song Festival

Otepää Winter Night Song Festival 2027

Experience an authentic Estonian winter, music and singing traditions in the heart of Otepää!

Otepää is Estonia’s Winter Capital, where winter landscapes, sports and culture come together to create unforgettable winter experiences. On one January evening, when winter is at its most magical, Otepää’s central square transforms into a vibrant open-air stage, inviting everyone to experience one of Estonia’s most cherished traditions — singing together.

Friday, 22 January marks the arrival of guest choirs from Finland and Latvia. Throughout the day, participants will take part in joint workshops, learning each other’s folk songs and dances and discovering Estonian food culture and heritage.

Saturday and Sunday, 23–24 January, offer participants and visitors a chance to enjoy a variety of winter activities in the picturesque Otepää region, as well as take part in fascinating creative workshops.

THE WINTER NIGHT SONG FESTIVAL
Saturday, 23 January, 19:00–20:30, followed by an open-air afterparty.

Nearly 1,000 singers from Estonia, Finland and Latvia will gather in Otepää’s central square to fill the winter evening with music, singing and joy. The repertoire features songs inspired by sports and wintertime, celebrating sledging, skiing and beautiful winter weather. Beloved Estonian singers will join the Estonian and international choirs as soloists. The songs will be performed in Estonian, with English translations of the lyrics available on a digital screen, so international visitors can follow along and join in the singing.

Festival soloists: To be announced.