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We invite you to chase away the autumn gloom through art!
The 17th edition of Gallery Night brings together all the exhibition spaces in Aparaaditehas and the surrounding district, offering fresh art experiences and an exciting program until late at night.
KOGO GALLERY
18–23
Maria Kapajeva’s solo show „By Losing Them, I Become a Whole”
Entrance from the courtyardTYPA GALLERY
18–23
„Artistic rediscovery of the hot metal typesetting”
Kastani 48fSOFA OFFICE
18–23
The most beautiful culture posters of the past decade from Aparaaditehas
Door 2, III floorSAIKO
18–23
Series of unidentified artworks
Entrance from Kastani stTYPA BALCONY GALLERY
18–23
Tero Puha’s solo show „Innocence ’93”
Door 7, II floorREDWALL GALLERY
18–23
Group exhibition „Bottom of the Drawer” by Multinektar art collective
Doors 2 and 3, II floorDEEPDANCE COMPANY
18–23
Photo exhibition „I Am Trash”
Door 2, basementCORRIDOR GALLERY
18–23
„Ukrainian National Costumes” by fashion illustrator Olga Rodzik
Doors 2 and 3, II floorHALL OF LOVE
18–23
Multimedia group exhibition „Art in a burning house: A good neighbour – a found treasure”
Door 6, I floorKARUD JA POJAD
18–23
Installation „Dream Factory” by Maris Aare and Jaanus Kaasik
Entrance from the courtyard
GALLERY TOUR
18:30
The tour visits all the art galleries at Aparaaditehas and gives a closer introduction to the current exhibitions. The tour is led by Stella Mõttus, founder of Gallery Night and program director of Kogo Gallery. The tour is in Estonian | Starts at 18:30 from the middle of the courtyard | Free | registration link
MARIA KAPAEJAVA ARTIST TOUR
19:00
Maria Kapajeva’s artist tour at Kogo Gallery’s exhibition “By Losing Them, I Become a Whole” (ENG)
Entrance from the courtyard. No registration needed.RESIDENT TOUR
19:30
Hairdresser, hobby photographer, vinyl enthusiast, and founder of the hair salon KÄÄR, Ruslan Varavin, will introduce his favourite spots in the factory during the tour. The tour is in Estonian | Starts at 19:30 from the middle of the courtyard | Free | registration link
TYPA GALLERY
20:00
Charlotte Biszewski’s “Monotype ABC” curatorial tour. The exhibition’s curator will give an in-depth introduction to the show and an overview of the functions and history of the monotype machine. The tour is in English| Free | registration link
Kastani 48f
KARUD JA POJAD
18:00
Opening of „Dream Factory” by Maris Aare and Jaanus Kaasik
Entrance from the courtyard
HALL OF LOVE
18:15
Artist talk with Azniv Tadevosyan
Door 6, I floor
REDWALL GALLERY
18:30
Opening of „Bottom of the Drawer” by Multinektar art collective
Doors 2 and 3, II floor
TYPA BALCONY GALLERY
19:30
Opening of residency artist Tero Puha’s „Innocence ’93”
Door 7, II floor
HALL OF LOVE
19:30
Katrin Tani performance „Hyperbole/a”
Door 6, I floor
HALL OF LOVE
20:00
Paul Lepasson, DJ-set
Door 6, I floor
HALL OF LOVE
21:00
Mysty, DJ-set
Door 6, I floor
TENEBRIS TATTOO
18–19
Guest tattoo artist Liisa Berezkin’s lecture „Traditions of Body Modifications Around the World”
Kastani 64a, I floor
TEAMCREATOR
18–20
Free consultation for employers and job seekers. An opportunity to ask for feedback and recommendations!
Doors 2 and 3, II floor
TARTU ASHTANGA YOGA SCHOOL
18:45–19:45
Deep guided relaxation as the practice of conscious rest (10€). Pre-registration: info@ashtangatartu.ee
Door 2, basement
TYPA
19–20
Scrap Artist Certificate Printing
Kastani 48f
GERDA RETTER DESIGN
19–21
Leather accessory workshop (45–70€). Under the guidance of Gerda Retter, previous experience is not necessary (pre-registration).
Door 7, II floor
SÕÕR
19–22
Collaborative 3D clay printing workshop
Kastani 50, I floor
BIBLIOTEEK
19–22
Night of Word Art: 19:00 Berit Kaschan, 20:00 Latvian Poetry Translators, 21:00 Joonas Veelmaa. Bar is open
Doors 1 and 9, I floor
N-20 STUDIO
19–23
Leather keychain workshop (13€). No prior experience required!
Doors 2 and 3, II floor
TARTU ASHTANGA YOGA SCHOOL
20–21:30
Moving Space workshop with Evelyn Tuul and Kadri Krips. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle (5/10€) | pre-registration and more info: et.tants@gmail.com
Door 2, basement
KETT GALLERY
19:30
Artist talk with resident artist Roberts Bāliņš
Entrance from Kastani st
KETT GALLERY
22–02
Sümbioos, DJ-set
Entrance from Kastani st
EXPERIMENTAL LAB
23–00
NON/OOM is a one-night gathering of sound and visual art
Door 7, II floor
TARTU ART MUSEUM + KONRAD MÄGI ATELIER
20–21:30
Muses and Wine. A figure drawing evening with models for all skill levels
Door 6, II floor
NAGUMUISTE
18–21
The retro home décor store/studio NaguMuiste is open
Door 2, basement
ALISA VASINA + SPIRIMAL
18–23
A creative fashion brand opens its studio doors to visitors to showcase a selection of its works
Doors 2 and 3, II floor
VIKTORIA BEREZINA
18–23
Come explore the works of the Ukrainian artist and her newly created 2026 calendar
Door 8, III floor
PILDIMASIN
18–23
Rasmus Põld introduces his photo studio and a mini-exhibition of large and small cameras
Door 7, 1.5 floor
TENEBRIS TATTOO
18–23
Come and discover the day-to-day life of a tattoo studio and the exhibition there. Also, Flash Day is taking place.
Kastani 64a, I floor
TARTU ART SCHOOL RGB CLASS
18–22
Come see the restored chairs exhibition, explore the school, and get hands-on in the origami or collage workshop
Door 2, IV floor
KARUD JA POJAD
18–23
Behind the gallery and shop, Maris Aare and Jaanus Kaasik’s studio will also be open exceptionally
Entrance from the courtyard
N-20 STUDIO
19–23
Visitors can explore the creations and activities of the leather studio
Door 2, II floor
KRABI x GAFFER
18–…
At the bar, a special Gallery Night cocktail awaits, and Szabo Rubin, master of Gaffer’s bicycle and precision mechanics workshop, will showcase his work around 18–21
Entrance from the courtyard
GERDA RETTER DESIGN
19–21
Come and see how leather accessories are made
Door 7, II floor
PAINTBAR
18–01
Studio with the most powerful view, offering a structural painting workshop (55€). Bar is open, music by DJ Pisuhänd
Door 2, IV floor
PUHVET
18–22
For Gallery Night, the café will be open late to serve exhibitions and cinnamon rolls
Doors 1 and 9, I floor
SÕÕR
19–22
The experimental test lab SÕÕR focuses on biodesign and prototyping of circular solutions
Kastani 50, I floor
KETT GALLERY
18–23
The gallery has been transformed into a pop-up studio by resident artist Roberts Bāliņš
Entrance from Kastani st
Gallery Nights are supported by the City of Tartu