In preparation for the XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Celebration 'Iseoma', the city is implementing several changes to traffic and public transport arrangements to guarantee a safe and convenient experience for all participants.
Tallinn will increase public transport capacity around the Song Festival Grounds during major summer events to improve access and ensure convenient travel to and from concerts and festivals. Night bus services will also run more frequently on weekends with large events.
This year marks the 777th anniversary of the day Tallinn received Lübeck city rights. This important historical milestone will be celebrated for the 24th time with Tallinn Day, taking place from 12–18 May. A full week of events and activities awaits all residents and visitors.
On Saturday, May 17, the LHV Maijooks running event will take place, causing partial or full closures of certain streets in the city centre and Pirita district between 12:30 and 15:00. The event will also affect the operation of bus lines no. 1, 5, 6, 8, 34, 38, and 49.
As part of Tallinn’s participatory budget initiative “A City Created Together,” 314 original ideas were submitted and will be introduced during public discussions taking place in all city districts from 21 May to 5 June.
This year, 28 Highland cattle have been brought to the Paljassaare conservation area to help manage its species-rich meadows. Thanks to these cattle, the area will develop into a semi-natural coastal meadow with low grass coverage – an ideal habitat for many birds and insects.
On the weekends of 10–11 May and 17–18 May, the City of Tallinn will once again organise collection rounds for hazardous household waste and reusable items. These rounds allow residents to conveniently, safely, and sustainably dispose of hazardous materials and give new life to items they no longer need.
The public discussion on the draft design conditions for the Pelguranna tramline will take place on 6 May at 17:30 at Tallinna Pelgulinna Riigigümnaasium. Experts will present feedback received on the draft, outline future plans, and answer participants' questions.
The Tallinn City Government has submitted the city’s 2025 supplementary budget proposal to the City Council, which would increase the total city budget by approximately €8.2 million. If adopted, the revised budget for 2025 will amount to €1.3 billion.