Viljandi pärimusmuusika festival (Viljandi Folk Music Festival) is Estonia’s flagship celebration of traditional and contemporary folk music, held each late July in Viljandi, Estonia, where the castle hills, parks, and town centre become a walkable festival landscape of concerts, workshops, and spontaneous jam sessions, known for its warm, communal atmosphere and a lineup that blends Estonian heritage with international folk influences.
Start with a quick trip form. Weekend in Viljandi or an Estonia route—we’ll plan headline folk concerts & stages, smart tickets & timing, easy walking routes between venues, and a walkable stay near the lake/old town.
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DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Thursday, July 23–Sunday, July 26, 2026. Official dates.
• Concert and event times vary by day and stage—check the official schedule/program as it is published. Main programme.
LOCATION
• Viljandi, Estonia — festival area spans Viljandi Castle Hills (Viljandi lossimäed) and the city center. Open in Google Maps.
• Organizer/center point: Estonian Traditional Music Center — Tasuja pst 6, 71011 Viljandi. Official site · Map.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Official ticketing: Piletikeskus (festival passes, day passes, and add-ons). All ticket options.
• Ticket types typically include a festival pass and single‑day passes (plus youth/senior variants where offered). Festival pass · Day passes.
• For practical attendee rules (wristbands, entry notes, etc.), use the official ticket information pages. Ticket info.
ACCOMODATIONS
• Official festival-affiliated options are sold as separate passes (limited capacity):
• Campsite (tent camping) — Viljandi Pauluse Church area (Kiriku tn 5). Campsite pass.
• Caravan Park — Ranna pst 7 (Viljandi). Caravan Park pass.
• Glamping — Ranna pst 7 (Viljandi). Glamping.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Getting there (official guidance for arriving by bus, car, etc.). How to get here.
• Festival updates and announcements are posted on the official news page. News.
• Organizer contacts: Contacts.
Tell us your dates, who’s coming, and what else you’d like to see. We’ll suggest an Estonia route that includes the Viljandi Pärimusmuusika Festival at the right moment, with realistic travel days and comfortable home bases.
Prefer to start with a call? Book a free intro call.