DESIGN FOR ALL
29.09–05.10

INFO



Festival Area is open

Mon 16:00–21:00

Tue–Sat 11:00–20:00

Sun  11:00–18:00


The largest design festival in the Baltics opens its doors in the industrially infused Krulli Quarter. Attracting over 10,000 visitors from Estonia and abroad, the week-long Tallinn Design Festival showcases the achievements of Estonian and international designers and initiates discussions on design’s position in today's society. 

The pinnacle of the program, the international design conference will feature influential speakers like Patricia Moore (USA), Rama Gheerawo (UK), Jakob Rosin (Estonia) and accessibility specialists from across Europe. The forum is organised with EIDD - Design For All Europe and the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People.

In collaboration with the Estonian Academy of Arts, the Design Anthropology project will explore universal design solutions. International participation includes academies from Lithuania, France and the US – and Arts Thread, the global platform for design graduates. During the whole week the popular INTERIOR+ area will be open for interior and outdoor design projects. The weekend will add Design Street market to the equation.

In addition to the exhibitions and the conference, a heap of events enrich the festival's je ne sais quoi, including a thematic opening party of the anniversary-festival, PechaKucha flash talks, workshops, lighting installations and the children's areaOne of the main events of the festival - DOM sustainable fashion and clothing design show - will bring the story of local brands to the stage in the form of a conceptual spectacle. Saturday will see the return of the Design Auction, which will be followed by a DesignNightParty!

Every year the festival extends its impact, featuring dozens of satellites across the city and, where possible, outside Tallinn. The aim is to popularise design and give creatives, museums and galleries the opportunity to showcase their work and exhibitions.

The international Tallinn Design Festival is a hub to find inspiration and new knowledge, to network with like-minded people in a relaxed atmosphere and to meet new partners.

PRACTICAL


You can get to Krulli Quarter on foot, by car, public transport and by bike!

There are two entrances: Kopli Gate and Volta Gate. If you use the Kopli Gate, you will have to walk quite a long way, but don't give up hope, because at the end you will find the Tallinn Design Festival area!

Taxi: we recommend using Bolt.
Public transport: trams 1, 2 and 5, the nearest stops are Krulli and Volta. Get public transport information here.
Bicycles can be parked in the immediate vicinity of the Kopli and Volta gates.
The festival area is wheelchair accessible.

Festival activities take place both indoors and outdoors!  The festival week falls in late September-early October: therefore, when dressing, please note that the weather can be quite inconstant. Also be sure to respect other visitors, the environment, and the work of the designers and the organisers.

TICKETS


The week-long festival program is dense and while most events are free for all, there are some paid events.

Please buy your tickets early to secure your place at the exciting events.

Tallinn Design Festival pass is available on Fienta.ee.

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The Republic of Estonia has been an independent state since 1918, which was interrupted by the half a century long Soviet occupation following the World War II. Estonia restored its independence in 1991, known as The Singing Revolution that was inspired by the more than century-old song festival tradition.

Today's Estonia is a thriving and forward-looking member state of EU and NATO, where you can vote online and start your own business in less than half an hour. Many have done so already, including the founders of Skype and Wise.

1) Estonia's capital Tallinn is the best-preserved medieval city in Northern Europe

2) Estonia is one of the least religious countries in the world

3) Estonia is a Digital Society

4) Estonia has a population of just 1.3 million but is larger than Denmark or Holland


+ 4th urban air quality in the world
+ 51% of mainland covered with forests
+ 22 % of farmland is certified organic, 2nd best
in Europe
+ 2nd best place for bird watching in Europe
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+ 3,800-km - long coastline for yachting
+ over 2,000 islands
+ five seasons
+ top 10 cleanest air in the world
+ Tallinn - European Green Capital 2023
+ top 5 country for sustainable tourism

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