Kultuurikompass: „Is This the European Capital of Culture We Dreamed of?”

We will explore the stories, challenges, and insights shaping the cultural landscape of Tartu and Southern Estonia – with lessons for other cities and regions in Europe.

During the forum we will explore:

✔ Key numbers and impacts of Tartu 2024 – we’ve gathered the data – but do the figures match the feelings?

✔ Moments of brilliance & blind spots: what worked, what did we miss? Which ideas could spark lasting change, and which lessons must we learn?

✔ Measuring the immeasurable: can we truly capture cultural impact? How do we move beyond data to understand real transformation?

✔ What’s next for Tartu & Southern Estonia? How do we sustain the synergy, creativity, and connections that ECoC ignited?

💡 More than just presentations!

Kultuurikompass forum is also a chance to connect, collaborate, and celebrate. We have planned an evening programme that blends culture, conversation, and a bit of well-earned fun. Join us for discussions, reflections, and future planning.

We will present the Tartu 2024 final report

The Tartu 2024 final report tells the story of a long journey divided into three stages: winning the ECoC title, preparing and delivering the programme, and the legacy.

We aim to answer three key questions:

1. What was done within Tartu 2024?
2. How did it go and what did we achieve?
3. What are the benefits: what changed in Tartu and South Estonia, what changed across different fields, and what is likely to happen next?

Date: September 18–19, 2025
Venue: Heino Eller Music College (Lossi 15, 51003 Tartu)
Language: English and Estonian
Participation: participation is free, but pre-registration is mandatory. In addition we offer one dinner and a discount on accommodation

We look forward to welcoming you in Tartu. Let’s shape the legacy of Tartu 2024 together!