Tartu Punch 2026

Tartu Punch 2026

This summer, something long‑awaited is coming to Tartu’s festival scene.

On 3–4 July 2026, a fresh and ambitious international alternative pop music festival Tartu Punch will debut at Tartu Song Festival Grounds. The festival brings together internationally recognised and currently relevant artists, alongside some of the most outstanding names from Estonia.

Tartu Punch features a carefully curated and genre‑defying music programme. The lineup includes contemporary pop, indie, R&B, electronic, soul, post‑punk and several other styles, creating a diverse yet cohesive musical experience.

The vision of Tartu Punch is to become an international calling card of Estonian festival culture and a defining symbol of the Tartu summer. It is a festival where the spirit and vibe of Tartu meet.

The festival is supported by the City of Tartu.ArtistsHU? (EE) – the only public concert this summer The legendary Estonian electronic pop flagship HU? returns after a ten‑year hiatus and will perform only one public show this summer – exclusively at Tartu Punch. The band consists of Hannaliisa Uusmaa, Bert Prikenfeld (DJ Critikal) and Leslie Laasner (Leslie Da Bass). ▶️ HU? – Absoluutselt ​https://youtu.be/QYRiaU5b8Zo

Viagra Boys (SE) Viagra Boys is one of the most distinctive and provocative names in the Swedish post-punk scene, blending raw energy with social satire and dark humor. Their breakthrough album Street Worms (2018) brought them wide international recognition. Tracks like “Sports”, “Ain’t Nice” and “Punk Rock Loser” have cemented their status as one of the boldest and most memorable acts in contemporary alternative music. ▶️Viagra Boys – Sports ​https://youtu.be/QjL7D33xpS4​

Jack Garratt (UK) A British multi‑instrumentalist whose music blends emotional intensity, electronic elements and soul. ▶️ Jack Garratt – Breathe Life ​https://youtu.be/ZqtvrsNLFMs​

Baxter Dury (UK) A distinctive alternative pop artist known for sharp character writing and dark humour. ▶️ Baxter Dury – Allbarone ​https://youtu.be/Q0JAy4Fa9HA​​

EiK (EE) Pushes the boundaries of alternative hip-hop and experimental pop, with a strong focus on lyrics. ▶️ EiK – NO FILLERS ​https://youtu.be/6pZidKP4Xcg

Night Tapes (EE/UK) London-based alternative pop and electronic dream pop collective Night Tapes featuring Estonian singer Iiris Vesik. ▶️ Night Tapes – Drifting ​​https://youtu.be/mEf0xM0FIg0​​

​Yin Yin (NL) A band blends Southeast Asian sonic influences, groovy rhythms, and retro-inspired production. ▶️ Yin Yin – Tokyo Disko https://youtu.be/nIEw06_8dbk

maria kallastu (EE) A singer-songwriter and producer emerging as a fresh voice in the local art-pop scene. ▶️ maria kallastu – hüsteeria https://youtu.be/4XQv4ceU7Dg​

​Oscar Jerome (UK) One of the most exciting voices in contemporary London music, combining soul, jazz, funk and indie influences. ▶️ Oscar Jerome – Sun For Someone https://youtu.be/msaDkCvnRM4​

Frankie Animal (EE) One of the brightest names in Estonian alternative pop and rock, known for infectious melodies. ▶️ Frankie Animal – you, i need you ​https://youtu.be/H9GcQ_jjYYs​

Rick Feds (LV) An internationally recognised finger‑drummer and audiovisual artist. ▶️ Rick Feds – INCREMENTUM ​https://youtu.be/YZVg7hHlx_c​​

Holy Motors (EE) A band creates a sound defined by reverb-soaked guitars, slow rhythms, and a dreamy, timeless atmosphere. ▶️ Holy Motors – Road Stars (featuring Craig Dyer) https://youtu.be/onQeb3JvvUs

… and more.🎟 TicketsFestival Pass – from €69 Access to the festival on both days.

Youth Pass – from €49 Age: 16–22 Access to the festival on both days. Visitors aged 17 and under may enter only when accompanied by an adult ticket holder.

Children’s Pass – €39 Age: 6–15 Access to the festival on both days. Entry permitted only with an accompanying adult ticket holder.

Children up to 5 years old (incl.) enter free of charge.

All two‑day passes will be exchanged for a wristband at the festival gate. Piletitasku service fees will be added to ticket prices.ℹ️ Age PolicyThere is no age limit at the Tartu Punch festival.

All visitors under 18 years of age are allowed to enter and stay at the festival area only when accompanied by an adult aged 25 or older. One adult aged 25+ may be responsible for up to two minors.

The organiser reserves the right to require an underage visitor to leave the festival area immediately if they are found without the required adult supervision.