(eestikeelse sündmuse leiad SIIT)
As nature awakens from its winter slumber, so does the Gallery Night event series. We invite you to spend a vibrant spring evening in the Aparaaditehas quarter – exhibitions will open, glasses will clink, visitors will wander through the factory’s endless corridors, enjoy music, and create something beautiful themselves.
The event is supported by the City of Tartu
AG47 & EKSPERIMENTAALTOOTMINE
18–23
Exhibition of new graphic works by Raul Keller.
Door 7, 2nd floor
KOGO GALLERY
18–23
Sabīne Vernere’s (LV) solo exhibition “Femme forte”.
Courtyard
TYPA GALLERY
18–23
2026 linocut contest exhibition.
Kastani 48f
BALCONY GALLERY
18–23
Exhibition of graphic works by resident artist Lidiia Holosko (UA).
Door 7, 2nd floor
REDWALL GALLERY
18–23
Exhibition “Common Line” by Edgar Tedresaar and Regina-Mareta Soosein, and “Hiding and Boundaries” by Moona Saul and Pia Martin.
Door 2, 2nd floor
SOFA OFFICE GALLERY
18–23
The most beautiful culture posters of the past decade from Aparaaditehas.
Door 2, 3rd floor
KARUD JA POJAD STUDIO SHOP
18–23
Maris Aare’s solo exhibition “But I Knew You”.
Courtyard
KETT GALLERY
18–23
Duo exhibition “Wishing Well” by Irmak Semiz (TR) and Jana Ribkina (LV).
Kastani st
LAUDA GALLERY
18–23
Lauda Gallery pop-up at the Hall of Love. Music by Rouge Ruuž, drinks by Tammuri Farm.
Door 6, 1st floor
HAAB GALLERY
18–23
Exhibition “Moonlight Oasis” by Ukrainian artist and art therapist Hanna Davidova.
Door 2, 3rd floor
PUHVET GALLERY
18–23
Viktoria Berezina’s exhibition & sale in support of the KolkjART Gallery opening.
Door 1 & 9, 1st floor
CORRIDOR GALLERY
18–23
Portrait exhibition “Voices from the Heart of Crises. Stories of Migrants” by the Estonian Refugee Council.
Door 2, 2nd floor
SAMELIN FACTORY
18–23
Group show “InHoovia: The Last Hurrah” by Polywerk3D, Tartu Art School and other young artists.
Samelin Factory, 3rd floor
BUILDING TOUR “IN KALPIN’S FOOTSTEPS”
18:30
Building Tour “In Kalpin’s Footsteps” / Explore familiar and lesser-known corners of Aparaaditehas where former factory artist Mart Kalpin has left his mark. Tour will be led by Aparaaditehas programme manager Karmen Otu. In Estonian / Start in the middle of the courtyard at 18:30
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GALLERY TOUR
19:30
Gallery Tour / Visit all art galleries at Aparaaditehas and get a closer introduction to the current exhibitions. Tour will be led by Gallery Night founder and Tartu Art Museum curator Stella Mõttus. In Estonian / Start in the middle of the courtyard at 19:30
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APARAADITEHAS TOUR (EN)
20:30
Aparaaditehas Tour / During the tour, visitors will learn about the fascinating history of the factory and how one of Tartu’s largest industrial sites became a modern cultural hub. The tour includes a walk through the building, a view from the roof, and a peek into the basement. Tour will be led by Hall of Love programme manager Pärle Punger. In English / Start in the middle of the courtyard at 20:30
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HAAB GALLERY
18:00
Opening of a new gallery.
Door 2, 3rd floor
KOGO GALLERY
18:15
Artist tour at the exhibition (EN).
Courtyard
REDWALL GALLERY
18:30
Opening of two duo exhibitions.
Door 2, 2nd floor
PUHVET GALLERY
19:00
Exhibition opening.
Door 1 & 9, 1st floor
BIBLIOTEEK BOOKSHOP
19:00
Word Art Night: 19:00 Riste Sofie Käär, 20:00 Sveta Grigorjeva, 21:00 Tanel Mällo. Bar and bookshop open.
Door 1 & 9, 1st floor
EXOTIC SOUL STUDIO
19:00
Free Exotic pole dance and aerial hoop trial classes. Pre-registration required. –> REGISTRATRION HERE
Kastani 64a, 2nd floor
TYPA GALLERY
19:30
Deepdance Company performance “To Adapt or to Scream?”.
Kastani 48f
LAUDA GALLERY
20:00
Opening of the pop-up gallery and bar.
Door 6, 1st floor
BALCONY GALLERY
20:30
Exhibition opening.
Door 7, 1st floor
TYPA GALLERY
21:00
Exhibition opening.
Kastani 48f
KUNSTITUTSIOON STUDIO
18–21
Stop by Kevin Loigu’s studio and get three photo portraits taken (20€).
Door 2, 2nd floor
STUDIO SHOP NAGUMUISTE
18–21
A vintage home goods studio shop, usually operating online, opens its doors to visitors.
Door 2, basement
PHOTO STUDIO SÄRA!
18–23
Photo studio of photographer and journalist Anna Viaznikova from Eastern Ukraine.
Door nr 2, 2nd floor
TENEBRIS TATTOO STUDIO
18–23
Come and discover the day-to-day life of a tattoo studio and the exhibition there.
Kastani 64a, 1st floor
KOLM ELU WUNDERKAMMER
18–23
Anti Saar’s pop-up studio with drawing machines, marble games and fine literature.
White greenhouse
TYPA GALLERY
18–23
“The real fake tattoo parlor” workshop by resident artist Joost Halbertsma (NL).
Kastani 48f
KARUD JA POJAD STUDIO SHOP
18–23
Visit the studio behind the shop, with artists Maris Aare and Jaanus Kaasik.
Courtyard
MOBISPACE HUB
18–23
Create a unique leather accessory with N-20 Studio (13–25€).
Door 2, 1,5 floor
KUUES PLANEET STUDIO
19–22
Silk-screen printing Stina Leek’s design on T-shirts (free). Bring your own or buy one on site.
Door 2, basement
SÕÕR LAB
18–23
ÖÖLABOR: bio-based 3D printing demo and vintage flea market.
Kastani 50
SAIKO SHOP
18–23
Saiko’s silk season opening with bubbly.
Kastani st
TARTU ART MUSEUM
18–23
Pop-up: art books and merch from the Leaning House.
Door 2, 2nd floor
KETT GALLERY
18–23
At the exhibition “Wishing Well”, take part in a lottery with the artists (10€).
Kastani st
ROOFTOP
21–23
Audiovisual outdoor installation “Random Particles” by Lovisa Luka.
Door 8, 4th floor
SÕÕR LAB
18–23
DJ Metamorf00s and a speculative bar.
Kastani 50
KRABI X GAFFER BAR
20–00
Afterparty bar with DJ collective Sümbioos.
Courtyard
AG47 & EKSPERIMENTAALTOOTMINE
22:00
Experimental electronic duo Post Horn by Raul Keller and Hello Upan.
Door 7, 2nd floor
KETT GALLERY
23:00
Experimental live by Spāre (LT). Warm-up set by DJ Paul Lepasson.
Kastani st
SAMELIN FACTORY
23–03
InHoovia: The Last Hurrah techno and DnB party on 2 floors and in 3 halls. Performing: Hanayama, ORXRO, KRNL, Rawla, SSS, Robu & Siilike and others. Tickets via Fienta or at the door.