Festivals in Estonia in August
Estonia has 15 local festival variants to explore in August, with date signals, places, traditions, foods, symbols, and a 3D map entry.
Open Estonia August festivals on the 3D map- Harju Midsummer Fire Festival · Harju · Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals
- Hiiu Midsummer Fire Festival · Hiiu · Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals
- Ida-Viru Midsummer Fire Festival · Ida-Viru · Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals
- Jarva Midsummer Fire Festival · Jarva · Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals
- Jogeva Midsummer Fire Festival · Jogeva · Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals
- Laane Midsummer Fire Festival · Laane · Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals
- Laane-Viru Midsummer Fire Festival · Laane-Viru · Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals
- Parnu Midsummer Fire Festival · Parnu · Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals
- Polva Midsummer Fire Festival · Polva · Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals
- Rapla Midsummer Fire Festival · Rapla · Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals
- Saare Midsummer Fire Festival · Saare · Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals
- Tartu Midsummer Fire Festival · Tartu · Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals
Festival search guide
This page answers searches for festivals in Estonia in August, including traditions, foods, and local variants.
- Festival cores in Estonia in August
- Local variants in Estonia in August
- Estonia festival map entry
What you can explore
Use this guide to compare Estonia festivals in August by tradition, food, local custom, and festival core.
- Festival cores
- Local variants
- Country festival map
Top festivals in Estonia in August: Dates and places
Use this 2026 guide to quickly scan the main festivals, places, date confidence, and map entry for Estonia in August.
| Festival | Place | Date confidence | Source | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsummer Fire Festival | Tallinn · Harju | Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season | Needs verification | Open |
| Midsummer Fire Festival | Kardla · Hiiu | Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season | Needs verification | Open |
| Midsummer Fire Festival | Johvi · Ida-Viru | Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season | Needs verification | Open |
| Midsummer Fire Festival | Paide · Jarva | Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season | Needs verification | Open |
| Midsummer Fire Festival | Jogeva | Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season | Needs verification | Open |
| Midsummer Fire Festival | Haapsalu · Laane | Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season | Needs verification | Open |
| Midsummer Fire Festival | Rakvere · Laane-Viru | Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season | Needs verification | Open |
| Midsummer Fire Festival | Parnu | Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season | Needs verification | Open |
| Midsummer Fire Festival | Polva | Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season | Needs verification | Open |
| Midsummer Fire Festival | Rapla | Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season | Needs verification | Open |
| Midsummer Fire Festival | Kuressaare · Saare | Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season | Needs verification | Open |
| Midsummer Fire Festival | Tartu | Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season | Needs verification | Open |
Traditions, food and symbols
- bonfire gathering
- herb wreaths
- waterside wishes
- all-night singing and dancing
- rye bread
- cheese
- festival beer
How to explore these festivals on MapDepth
Open the 3D map, start from Estonia, then filter by August, festival theme, and regional variant to compare these traditions.
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Regional highlights
- Tallinn · Harju: Harju Midsummer Fire Festival; Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals; Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season
- Kardla · Hiiu: Hiiu Midsummer Fire Festival; Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals; Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season
- Johvi · Ida-Viru: Ida-Viru Midsummer Fire Festival; Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals; Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season
- Paide · Jarva: Jarva Midsummer Fire Festival; Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals; Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season
- Jogeva: Jogeva Midsummer Fire Festival; Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals; Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season
- Haapsalu · Laane: Laane Midsummer Fire Festival; Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals; Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season
- Rakvere · Laane-Viru: Laane-Viru Midsummer Fire Festival; Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals; Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season
- Parnu: Parnu Midsummer Fire Festival; Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals; Usually around June 23 to 24 or the summer solstice season
FAQ
What festivals happen in Estonia in August 2026?
Estonia in August features Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals, with date confidence, places, customs, foods, and map routes on MapDepth.
What events and celebrations happen in Estonia in August?
This guide covers August festivals, events and celebrations in Estonia, including bonfire gathering, herb wreaths, waterside wishes, all-night singing and dancing.
Which regions have August festivals in Estonia?
Regional highlights include Tallinn · Harju, Kardla · Hiiu, Johvi · Ida-Viru, Paide · Jarva, each connected to festival cores and local variants.
Seasonal context
In August, Estonia has 1 festival core and 15 regional variants in season, led by Slavic and Baltic Midsummer Fire Festivals and grounded in customs and foods such as bonfire gathering, herb wreaths, waterside wishes, all-night singing and dancing.
Representative festival cores
Customs and foods
- bonfire gathering
- herb wreaths
- waterside wishes
- all-night singing and dancing
- rye bread
- cheese
- festival beer