Tallinn invites everyone to welcome the New Year at Freedom Square, where the celebration will feature a concert with performances by ensemble LAINE, folk-infused beats of Trad.Attack!, rapper nublu and an innovative light show titled “New Beginning.” Due to the concert, there will be traffic closures in the area and rerouted public transport lines to accommodate the festivities.

The evening kicks off at 21.00 with the ensemble LAINE, followed by Trad.Attack! at 22.00. The atmosphere will further intensify at 23.00 with the performance by nublu & gameboy tetris. As the clock strikes midnight, the event will be beautifully concluded with the mesmerizing light show “New Beginning.” Please note, the times are approximate and subject to change.
“We’re embracing a celebration that is not only spectacular but also more environmentally conscious. This light show, synchronized with exceptional music, exemplifies our commitment to celebrating in a way that respects our community and environment. We believe that this dynamic form of celebration will offer a immersive and memorable experience. We warmly invite everyone to join us at Freedom Square to experience this unique and festive event firsthand,” shares the City Centre District Governor Monika Haukanõmm.

The evening's concert will feature performances by notable Estonian artists, including ensemble LAINE, known for popularizing Estonian pop music since the 1960s, and the award-winning Trad.Attack!, which has been captivating audiences globally with their unique music. Rapper nublu, a phenomenon since his emergence in 2018, will also perform, bringing his distinctive style that has led to numerous music awards.

The light show, a visually stunning ode to the nature and land of Estonia, the green capital, and positivity, will utilize over 26 powerful laser projectors and Ayrton Cobra laser-based lights. The 18-minute performance, crafted by the Estonian Light Art Agency (EEVAA), is a tribute to Estonian music, featuring compositions from Eino Tamberg, Sander Mölder, Trad.Attack!, Kristjan Järvi, and other notable Estonian musicians, expertly woven together by music producer Sander Mölder. The artistic director and producer Caspar Lootsmann, along with laser light designer Kullar Laiapea and lighting designer Toomas Liiv, have synchronized the light show with the musical backdrop, creating a harmonious world of lasers, lights, and music.

Find the link to the Facebook event page here: https://fb.me/e/1IzRZ8pt2

To ensure everyone can enjoy the festivities and return home safely, public transportation in Tallinn will be extended until 03.00 on January 1.



Please be aware of traffic rearrangements and additional public transport departures on New Year’s Eve.

From 21.00 on December 31 until 02.00 on January 1, due to the concert on Freedom Square, traffic will be closed on Pärnu maantee between Suur-Karja and Sakala Street, on Estonia puiestee between Pärnu maantee and Kentmanni Street, and on Kaarli puiestee between Tõnismäe Street and Pärnu maantee.

Consequently, the routes for trolley lines 1 and 3 and bus lines 2, 3, 16, 21, 21B, 23, 24, 35, 40, 41, 41B, 42, and 67 will be temporarily altered. Tram services on lines 3, 4, and 5 will be suspended from 23.00 until the end of the day.

Additional services until 03.00 on January 1 will run on tram line 2, trolley lines 1 and 3, and bus lines 1, 5, 8, 18, 40, 42, 60, and 73.

Tram line 2 (departures from Hobujaama):
• To Kopli – at 00.40, 01.00, 01.20, 01.40, 02.00, 02.20, 02.40, 03.00
• To Suur-Paala – at 00:30, 00:50, 01.10, 01.30, 01.50, 02.10, 02.30, 02.50, 03.10

Trolley lines 1 and 3 (departures from Tõnismägi stop):
• Line 1 – at 00.45, 01.15, 01.45, 02.15, 02.45
• Line 3 – at 00.30, 01.00, 01.30, 02.00, 02.30, 03.00

Bus lines 1, 5, 8, 18, 40, 42, 60, and 73 (departures from the city centre):
• Line 1 – at 00.45, 01.15, 01.45, 02.15, 02.45 (from Estonia stop on Estonia puiestee)
• Line 5 – at 00.30, 01.00, 01.30, 02.00, 02.30, 03.00 (from Viru stop)
• Line 8 - at 00.45, 01.15, 01.45, 02.15, 02.45 (from Balti jaam stop)
• Line 18 – at 00.45, 01.15, 01.45, 02.15, 02.45 (from Viru stop)
• Line 40 – at 00.30, 00.40, 01.00, 01.20, 01.40, 02.00, 02.20, 02.40, 03.00 (from Estonia stop on Estonia puiestee)
• Line 42 – at 00.30, 00:45, 01.00, 01:15, 01.30, 01.45, 02.00, 02.15. 02.30, 02.45, 03.00 (from Estonia stop on Teatri väljak)
• Line 60 – at 00.30, 01.00, 01.30, 02.00, 02.30, 03.00 (from Hobujaama stop)
• Line 73 – at 00.30, 01.00, 01.30, 02.00, 02.30, 03.00 (from Viru stop)

Departures on the lines are expected to adhere to their scheduled timetables for both inbound and outbound journeys from the city centre.

Information on timetables, routes, and stops can be found on the website transport.tallinn.ee.