A weekend built around local flavourTartu is preparing for a culinary-focused weekend as the Tartu Food and Wine Festival returns to the city centre on Friday and Saturday, 7–8 August 2026. Organised by the City of Tartu, the festival is positioned as one of South Estonia’s main food events. A wider Tartu weekendThe culinary festival coincides with other activities in Tartu, including the Tartu Summer Swing dance festival from 7–9 August. Access: The festival area is free to enter; food, drinks and selected programme items are purchased separately. The festival area is free to enter; food, drinks and selected programme items are purchased separately.