Estonia’s XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Celebration “Iseoma” (“Kinship”)
July 2 – July 6 Tallinn
The XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Celebration “Iseoma” (“Kinship”) will take place from July 3rd to 6th, 2025. This acclaimed traditional national event features over 40,000 choir singers, orchestral musicians, folk dancers, and folk musicians. More than 100,000 spectators gather to witness three dance performances, one folk music concert, and two concerts of the song festival.
The procession of the song festival, which takes place on July 5th before the opening concert, is also very popular. The procession follows a 5-kilometer route from the center of Tallinn to the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds.
EANC is proud to be a supporter of various Estonian-American choirs and dance groups taking part in this treasured tradition!
Song & Dance Celebration Schedule:
July 3, 2025
XXI Dance Celebration’s 1st performance at Kalev Central Stadium at 19:00 (approx. end at 22:00)
July 4, 2025
XXI Dance Celebration’s 2nd performance at Kalev Central Stadium at 11:00 (approx. end at 14:00)
Folk Music Concert at Vabaduse Square at 14:00 (approx. end at 17:00)
XXI Dance Celebration’s 3rd performance at Kalev Central Stadium at 18:00 (approx. end at 21:00)
July 5, 2025
Grand procession of all participants from Vabaduse Square to Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 13:00 (approx.end at 19:00)
XXVIII Song Celebration’s opening concert at Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 19:30 (approx. end at 23:00)
July 6, 2025
XXVIII Song Celebration’s main concert at Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 14:00 (approx. end at 21:00)