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The band Daj Ognia (PL), who travel between Poland and Scandinavia, playing at village dances, at funerals and in sacred groves. Stopping at taverns that stand on the frozen Baltic Sea, creating music for both villagers and city dwellers — for dancing and contemplation. The band Daj Ognia is based in Kraków, Poland, and their music is often described as “dark folk” or “alternative folk”. Their work is born in “a village that never was”. Referring to old myths, they draw inspiration from both Polish and Scandinavian musical traditions. Using archaic instruments from these countries, the band weaves melancholic longing and wild dances into their theatrical expression. Daj Ognia’s original work brings back the fiery celebrations of ancient times.
The Prunus Armeniaca ensemble, consisting of Margarita Voskanyan, Liis Kibuspuu and Ingrid Hanst, performs Armenian and European early music on historical instruments. The instruments include the Armenian flute shvi and the hand drum dap and the large dhol, as well as the Swedish dulcimer, the medieval šalmei and flutes and finger instruments of various nations. The performance will feature instrumental pieces with a dance-like character, in which East and West are intertwined.
Reval Regnum is a hobby club from Tallinn that promotes LARP and medieval dance culture. The dancers perform lively medieval dances and then invite the audience to join in the dance circle.
The fighters of the Chamber of Warriors uphold the cultural heritage of their ancestors. If you are interested in how our ancestors lived and what weapons they used to defend their land, you can come and listen to lectures on historical weapons and armor, watch experienced warriors fight with iron weapons, try on copies of historical weapons with your own hands, or learn to fight yourself. The fighters’ armor and weapons are based on historical models, which have been adapted to the needs of modern sports fighting. Estonian fighters also participate in the World Championship of Medieval Fighting every year. The Chamber of Warriors will give a lecture on historical weapons and fighting techniques (2 hours) – different melee weapons and how they were fought with.
Health Museum
Public autopsies were popular in medieval Europe and offered the audience a rare opportunity to peek inside the human body and took medical science to a new level. In the first half of the science theatre, we recall how ancient scholars understood the human body and its functioning and see what anatomical drawings looked like.
In the second half, we will use the teaching doll Markus and plastinates from the museum collection. We will explore the shape and structure of internal organs, what they do and what they are needed for. A touch of humor, exciting stories and new knowledge – this is “Public Autopsy” at the Health Museum. The spectacle will take place in the cozy circular auditorium on the fourth floor. (in Estonian). With a ticket for the event, you can independently explore the permanent exhibition of the Estonian Health Museum “Openly About Your Body” and the annual exhibition “Goodbye, Youth” on the same day. The museum is open from 10 am to 6 pm.
Hortus Musicus is a distinctive musical ensemble founded by a group of enthusiasts who, despite the isolation of the Soviet era, joined their energies and forged their own path with only limited support from outside. A central role in shaping the ensemble’s vision has been played by Andres Mustonen, whose refusal to accept both the constraints of the prevailing regime and the rigid conventions of musical interpretation led the group on a journey into the then little-known world of pre-Bach music. The performances of Hortus Musicus are characterised by a creative and unprejudiced approach to music that, while distant from us in time, remains close in spirit and meaning. Over more than fifty years of activity, Hortus Musicus has performed in most European countries, as well as in the United States, Japan, Israel, and across the vast territories of the former Soviet Union. The ensemble has also recorded approximately thirty-five programmes on disc.
Musica Silentii is an ensemble that brings the magic of medieval music to listeners. People often talk about the “Dark Ages”, but we want to break this myth – the Middle Ages were rich in culture and sounds. We play music that is true to the era, adding nuances from the modern world of sound to create a unique and engaging musical experience.
Fire Theatre Kelfirius Since 2004, Kelfirius has brought together creative and energetic people from many different fields to create unforgettable performances and spectacular shows featuring fire and special effects. Based primarily in Tallinn, Kelfirius holds a special fondness for the Old Town and is well known for productions inspired by medieval and historical themes. This summer, they will once again delight visitors to the Medieval Days with their vibrant and dazzling displays of fire dance.
Traveling Caravan – Müstika Studio and Oriental Dancers
A proper medieval celebration cannot be complete without oriental dancers, who bring dances and songs from different cultures, including the wandering dancers Roma or Gypsies, to the audience. The dance performance has been put together by Berit Aicha Kalling from Müstika Studio.
Come and enjoy the dances with tambourines, veils and swords.
Medieval card divination.
Tarot cards arrived in Europe in the Middle Ages and went through an exciting development there. During the fairs of the Middle Ages, card divination offers the opportunity to have cards laid out for you and ask questions about tarot and card magic.
During the days of the Medieval Days, Tallinn can experience a flourishing Hanseatic atmosphere – a medieval market with traders and workshops takes place on the Town Hall Square, and on St Nicholas’ Hill you will find a village of craftsmen and a children’s area with workshops, a knight’s school and many other exciting things.