GALLERY NIGHT VOL. 19 + APARAADITEHAS OPEN DOORS
(eestikeelse programmi leiad SIIT)
There’s something special about an August night…
On 28 August, we invite everyone to once again wander the creative paths of Aparaaditehas and explore the hidden corners of the Aparaaditehas Quarter as part of our beloved Gallery Night.
In addition to galleries and artists opening their doors, this year many of the creative businesses and studios based at Aparaaditehas will also welcome visitors inside, offering a rare opportunity to discover the people, spaces, and stories that make the quarter so unique.
Gallery Night Vol. 19 takes place as part of the Aparaaditehas Festival 2026.
The full programme will be announced in August.
Gallery Night is supported by the City of Tartu.
AG47
18–22
Taavi Eelmaa’s Simple Plaster Cats Pop-Up Exhibition
Door 7, 2nd floor
KOGO GALLERY
18–00
Anna Mari Liivranna’s Solo Exhibition “The Allure of Curving Paths”
Courtyard
TYPA GALLERY
18–23
“Constellations in Metal: Charting Typographic Identities of the Interwar Baltics”
Kastani 48f
BALCONY GALLERY
18–23
“Open Print Exchange” project featuring 99 artists
Door 7, 2nd floor
PILDIMASIN
18–23
Rasmus Põllu’’s Photography Exhibition “Little People in a Big World”
Door 7, 1.5th floor
REDWALL GALLERY
18–23
Mirjam Siim’s Solo Exhibition “Portable Home” + Maris Tammer and Helmi Arrak’s Duo Exhibition “Maris & Helmi: Out of Office”
Door 2, 2nd floor
SOFA OFFICE GALLERY
18–00
The most beautiful cultural posters of the past decade from Aparaaditehas
Door 2, 3rd floor
KETT GALLERY
18–00
Rakastaja Robert’s (FI) Solo Exhibition “Bad to the Boner – The Perfect Being”
Kastani St
LAUDA GALLERY @ KASTANI PÕIK
18–00
Kastani Alley transforms into a surreal gallery space featuring paintings by Mia Melanie Saar
Kastani St
HAAB GALLERY
18–00
Exhibition “Moonlight Oasis” by Ukrainian artist and art therapist Hanna Davõdova
Door 2, 3rd floor
CORRIDOR GALLERY
18–00
neiumaarja Painting Exhibition “Despite everything”
Door 2, 2nd floor
Tenebris Tattoo Studio
18–00
Virgylia Soosaar’s Solo Exhibition “Noir”
Kastani 64a, 1st floor
KÄÄR
18–00
Hair Salon Owner Ruslan Varavin’s First Photography Exhibition
Courtyard
TUNNEL GALLERY
24/7
Tartu Illustration Festival Exhibition
Tunnel
PAINTBAR STUDIO
18–22
Painting Exhibition “Sounds of Art”
Door 2, 4th floor
PUHVET
18–22
Liia Leppik’s Solo Exhibition “Towards the Sun Vol. 2”
Door 1 & 9, 1st floor
IN-HOUSE ARTIST TOUR
18:00
During the tour, we’ll visit both familiar and lesser-known corners of Aparaaditehas where former in-house artist Mart Kalpin has left his mark. The tour will be led by Aparaaditehas programme manager Karmen Otu. The tour is in Estonian / The tour starts from the centre of the Courtyard at 18:00.
Registration
Gallery Tour EE
19:00
The tour visits all of Aparaaditehas’s art galleries and offers a closer look at the current exhibitions. The tour is led by Gallery Night founder and Tartu Art Museum curator Stella Mõttus. The tour is in Estonian / The tour starts from the centre of the Courtyard at 19:00.
Registration
Artist Tour UA
19:30
Ukrainian artist Viktoria Berezina, who works at Aparaaditehas, will take visitors on a tour introducing them to her favourite places and people in the building. The tour will be held in Ukrainian/ The tour starts from the centre of Tasku Park at 19:30
Registration
“Street Art Unlocked” Tour EN
20:00
Forget the history books – this is your chance to discover the wall art of Aparaaditehas. From Soviet-era murals to contemporary local graffiti, we’ll explore the stories behind artworks you’ve probably walked past countless times without noticing. Tour is led by Aparaaditehas ESC volunteer Marianna Bratani. The tour is in English / The tour starts from the centre of the courtyard at 20:00
Registration
Aparaaditehas Tour EE
21:00
A special journey into the secret spaces of Aparaaditehas that are not normally accessible. Pärle Punger, programme manager of Armastuse Saal, will share stories about the history and unique features of the former factory. The tour is in Estonian / The tour starts from the centre of the courtyard at 21:00.
Registration
NB! SOME WORKSHOPS REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION! YOU CAN DO THAT HERE!
PENINUKI
17:00
Guided Tour of Estonia’s Most Awarded Distillery with a Welcome Drink (€5) EE
Filosoofi 3
MOVING SPACE
18:00–21:00
Contact Improvisation Movement Laboratory (pre-registration required)
Door 2, ground floor
LAURUS CERAMICS
18:00
Ceramic Cup or Bowl Decorating Workshop. Pre-registration required (€25)
Kastani 50
TYPA GALLERY18:00
Exhibition opening
Kastani 48f
KOGO GALLERY18:15
Exhibition opening
Courtyard
KETT GALLERY18:30
Artist Talk and Book Launch
Kastani St
KATUS18:30–20:30
Drink & Draw, featuring pole dancers from Exotic Soul Studio as models. Bring your favorite drink!
Door 8, 4th floor
REDWALL GALLERY18:45
Exhibition opening
Door 2, 2nd floor
CORRIDOR GALLERY19:00
Exhibition Opening and Artist Tour
Door 2, 2nd floor
PENINUKI19:00
Guided Tour of Estonia’s Most Awarded Distillery with a Welcome Drink (€5) EE
Filosoofi 3
WHITE GREENHOUSE19:00–21:00
DIY synthesizer workshop with Pipe & Pallet (IE). Pre-registration required (€70)
Courtyard
TYPA GALLERY19:00–21:00
Printing workshop for your own bag or a new bag (€5)
Kastani 48f
BIBLIOTEEK BOOKSHOP19:00–22:00
Word Art Night – Joonas Veelmaa, Mari-Liis Müürsepp and Luulur
Door 1 & 9, 1st floor
GERDA RETTER STUDIO19:00–22:00
Leather accessories workshop with a ticket. Pre-registration required (€45/€55).
Door 7, 2nd floor
HAAB GALLERY
19:15
Artist Tour
Door 2, 3rd floor
PUHVET
19:45
Exhibition Opening
Door 1 & 9, 1st floor
HAAB GALLERY
20:00–00:00
Join the Watercolour Workshop (€5)
Door 2, 3rd floor
SÕÕR MAKERLAB
20:00
Biomaterials Library Display Opening and Demo
Kastani 50
KÄÄR
20:15
Exhibition Opening
Courtyard
KOGO GALLERY
20:30
Artist Tour
Courtyard
TENEBRIS TATTOO STUDIO
21:00
Exhibition Opening
Kastani 64a, 1st floor
LAURUS CERAMICS
21:00
Ceramic Cup or Bowl Decorating Workshop. Pre-registration required (€25)
Kastani 50
PENINUKI
21:00
Guided Tour of Estonia’s Most Awarded Distillery with a Welcome Drink (€5) EE
Filosoofi 3
SOFA OFFICE
21:15
Live Recording of the Podcast “Sumin” by Art Collective Multinektar.
Door 2, 3rd floor
LIVIDA RESIDENT
21:30
Lovisa Luka Hiiop’s Outdoor Video Installation.
Kastani St
NB! SOME WORKSHOPS REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION! YOU CAN DO THAT HERE!
STUUDIOPOOD NAGUMUISTE
18:00–21:00
Open Doors, Vintage Sale
Door 2, basement
VÄIKE MÖÖBLISTUUDIO
18:00–21:00
Open Doors, Vintage Furniture Sale
Door 2, basement
TARTU ASHTANGA YOGA SCHOOL
18:00–21:00
Open Doors, Yoga
Door 2, basement
PHOTO STUDIO SÄRA!
18:00–00:00
Open Doors
Door 2, 2nd floor
TENEBRIS TATTOO STUDIO
18:00–00:00
Open Doors, Flash Tattoos
Kastani 64a, 1st floor
KOLM ELU WUNDERKAMMER
18:00–22:00
Open Doors, Boardgames
Door 7, 2nd floor
KARUD JA POJAD STUDIO SHOP
18:00–00:00
Open studio, ART + KITCHEN
Courtyard
MOBISPACE HUB
18:00–00:00
A 15-Minute Mini Workshop to See Your Ideas from a New Perspective
Door 2, 1st & 5th floor
SÕÕR LAB
18:00–00:00
Open Doors, Biomaterials Library
Kastani 50
SAIKO SHOP
11:00–23:00
The most wonderful second-hand clothing store is open for 12 hours!
Kastani St
PAINTBAR STUDIO
18:00–22:00
Open Doors, Art Sale
Door 2, 4th floor
ALISA VASINA STUDIO
18:00–21:00
Open Doors, Art Sale
Door 2, 2nd floor
KITCHEN ACADEMY
18:00–23:00
The Art of Dumpling Making. Join the Workshop (€15)
Door 2, 3rd floor
PENINUKI
19:00–21:00
For the first time ever, Lihuniku Äri brings a lavish dinner buffet to the Peninuki Courtyard for one night only! (€35/€42)
Filosoofi 3
PILDIMASIN
18:00–00:00
Open Doors, Vintage Cameras and Photography Exhibition
Door 7, 1st & 5th floors
LAURUS CERAMICS
18:00–00:00
Open Doors, Ceramic Sale
Kastani 50
STUDIO 100
18:00–22:00
Open Doors, Pop-Up Exhibition
Door 7, 2nd floor
KRABI BAR POP-UP
18:00–00:00
Step into a replica of Krabi Bar at Ajuokse Avangaar
Kastani 48e
PUHVET CAFE
18:00–22:00
The café will stay open until late for Gallery Night, serving coffee and cinnamon rolls
Door 1 & 9, 1st floor
HAAB STUDIO
18:00–00:00
Open Doors, Art Sale
Door 2, 3rd floor
SÕÕR LAB
18:00–00:00
DJ Eichenbaum
Kastani 50
TYPA GALLERY
19:00–21:00
DJ Collective Symbiosis and PRESSFEST Opening
Kastani 48e
AJUOKSE AVANGAAR
21:00–00:00
Zahir, GØK2, Halb Päev Tartus Live and Krabi Bar Pop-Up
Kastani 48e
AG47
22:00–23:00
Apparatus & Apparata live
Door 7, 2nd floor
PAINTBAR STUDIO
22:00–02:00
DJ Pisuhänd, a bar, and the best view over the Aparaaditehas courtyard
Door 2, 4th floor
KRABI BAR
19:00–00:00
DJ Collective Sümbioos
Courtyard
LAUDA GALLERY @ KASTANI ALLEY
18:00–00:00
Great DJ sets, Tammuri Farm wines, and a selection of beers and soft drinks
Kastani St
KONK VINYLS & BAR
18:00–00:00
Skiesonwax Live + DJ Zen Pauser + Kink Konk DJs: Jaanus, Sammal, Tuljak & Anton F. Malm
Kastani St
PENINUKI
22–…
Official Gallery Night Afterparty, DJ Marti Viilu