Viljandi Folk Music Festival

Viljandi Folk Festival (Estonian: Viljandi pärimusmuusika festival ) is held annually since 1993, forming, multi-day event in the Estonian town of Viljandi. The event is known beyond the country's borders.

The Festival is the biggest annual music event in Estonia and one of the larger of its kind in Europe. His focus has shifted over the years away from a regional event for the Estonian traditional folk music, to an international meeting of European folk music. Even the music of domestic draft horses of the festival falls now often more in the genre Folk Rock or Folk Metal. These influences have made the festival increasingly attractive for young audiences, supporters of the traditional Estonian folk music contact the festival in Võru to.

The Viljandi pärimusmuusika festival lasts four days and is held every year in late July. In the castle ruins, churches, squares and courtyards of the city of more than 100 concerts.

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