Ethno Estonia 2026 – 30th anniversary edition!

Ethno Estonia 2026 – 30th anniversary edition!

Welcome to the 30th ETHNO ESTONIA!

ETHNO is an international music camp for participants aged 18-30 years, where traditional music from different countries is learned by ear in workshops led by the participants themselves. Learning and arranging the tunes is led by artistic mentors. Ethno Estonia is one of the biggest and oldest Ethnos in the world. Usually, we have 4-5 artistic mentors and around 50 participants, of which half are locals and half international. So double the amount of joy is guaranteed!

Our Ethno takes place in a beautiful manor in a small village called Kõpu. It lasts for 14 days, of which the last 4 we spend at the legendary Viljandi Folk Music Festival, where we give 1-2 concerts and get to enjoy many more. At the camp, you can enjoy collective workshops, dance and bonfire nights, open mic concerts, road trips, special guests, creative co-work, etc. Whether you sing or play melody, harmony, or percussion instruments, you are welcome!

NB! Participants will be selected according to the availability of places in different instrument groups and the level of playing skills. If you’ve been to ETHNO Estonia three times in a row, then others with less experience are given priority this time. However, you are very welcome to apply!

Additional information: eestietno@gmail.com

COSTS AND REGISTRATION
Participation fee for the camp is 340€.
The costs include:
– transport for the duration of the Ethno
– food for the duration of the Ethno from 14th to 23rd July (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two light meals) NB! Viljandi Folk Music Festival is not included!
– Accommodation for the duration of the Ethno and Viljandi Folk Music Festival (23rd to 26th July)
– performer’s card of the festival that gives free access to all the concerts

To apply, fill in the registration form. The confirmation of acceptance to the Ethno will be sent in two weeks after the registration, or by the 14th May, at the latest.

Registration closes on the 1st of May.

Ethno Estonia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EthnoEstonia/