Your Tallinn hit list: the top 5 events this week
by Giulia Galbiati · Estonian World2 November 2026 – 8 November 2026
Not sure where to be this week? Every week, in partnership with Gamma, we present a hand-picked selection of the five most compelling events taking place in and around Tallinn – it’s time to plan your week with purpose.
Manu Delago & Max ZT: Soundscapes
Niguliste museum, Tallinn
Monday, 2 November, from 7pm
On All Souls’ Day, Grammy-nominated musicians Manu Delago and Max ZT bring an evening of adventurous sound to Niguliste Museum. Delago, an Austrian composer and percussionist who has worked with Björk and Anoushka Shankar, joins the American dulcimer virtuoso for an intimate meeting of their instruments.
Expect intricate compositions, nimble improvisation and atmospheric soundscapes that shift from meditative to full of movement. The duo released their debut album, Deuce, in early 2026 and are now touring internationally. Their music draws on sounds that feel at once ancient and entirely fresh.
Make Friends Tallinn
Heldeke!, Tallinn
Tuesday, 3 November from 7.30pm
BlaBla Language Exchange & Make Friends is a relaxed mingle for anyone keen to meet new people, practise a language or simply have a good chat. There are no assigned tables or awkward introductions: join a conversation in English, Estonian or any language you share with someone else. Looking to practise something less common? Ask an organiser or find a fellow speaker in the room.
Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death
Telliskivi Comedy Club, Tallinn
Thursday 5 November, from 6pm
British comedian Emmanuel Sonubi brings Life After Near Death to Tallinn after a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run and an international tour. The show finds the funny side of a frightening experience: Sonubi was performing on stage when he suffered heart failure. He looks back on what followed, from confronting mortality and fatherhood to the indignities of a hospital gown.
A nominee for the Edinburgh Comedy Award and Chortle Award, Sonubi has appeared on Live at the Apollo, QI and Have I Got News for You. Expect candid storytelling, sharp jokes and an unexpectedly uplifting night.
Frankie Marcos: Euro Step Tour
Telliskivi Comedy Club, Tallinn
Friday 6 November, from 9pm
California-based comic Frankie Marcos brings his sharp stand-up to Tallinn. Winner of the 2024 San Francisco International Comedy Competition, he has performed at the New York and Melbourne comedy festivals and the Edinburgh Fringe, and is a regular at Don’t Tell Comedy and Hollywood’s Chocolate Sundaes. His Adelaide Fringe show earned a five-star review and sold out, while his online comedy reaches more than 10 million viewers a month.
Expect a comedian with festival pedigree and a fast-growing following.
Tallinn Diwali 2026
Tallinn College of Music and Ballet
Saturday, 7 November from 5.30pm
Diwali lights up Tallinn with an evening of Indian culture, music and food, organised by the Indian Association of Estonia. Expect glowing diyas, colourful performances and sounds from Bollywood to Bhangra, plus a food bazaar serving Indian dishes and festive snacks (available to buy separately).
Whether it’s a familiar celebration or your first Diwali, come for the music and stay for the food. Festive dress is encouraged – a chance to brighten up the Nordic autumn.
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