Tõrva 100 ooperipäevad

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Tõrva 100 Opera Days will take place on July 3–4, 2026, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the town of Tõrva. Over two summer evenings, Tõrva Central Square will transform into a unique concert venue where opera, the power of a symphony orchestra, choral music, and iconic melodies from film classics come together.

The festival will feature world-class soloists from several continents alongside Estonia’s leading ensembles and performers. A highlight of special significance is the return of George Gershwin’s opera “Porgy and Bess” to Tõrva — a work first performed here in 1998, when it became the largest open-air opera event in Estonian history.

All concerts will take place in Estonia’s largest temporary indoor concert hall, specially built for the occasion, ensuring a weatherproof experience with excellent acoustics and high artistic standards.

Tõrva 100 Opera Days offer two contrasting musical worlds across two evenings:

• July 3: Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and the opera Porgy and Bess

• July 4: James Bond Film Music Gala

The experience does not end with the final applause. On both July 3 and 4, the evening continues in jazz rhythms at Tõrva Central Square.

For the anniversary weekend, the internationally acclaimed Philly Joe’s Jazz Club — usually located at Freedom Square in Tallinn — will relocate to Tõrva, bringing a special atmosphere and late-night celebration vibe.

DJ Reigo Ahven will be selecting the finest tracks to keep the summer night alive and the music going long after the concerts have ended.