The PÄRNU HARMONICA FESTIVAL is the largest music festival in the Nordic and Baltic countries, where the main instrument is the harmonica. The international traditional music event will be held for the twenty- third time in Pärnu and Tallinn (Estonia) on June 13-15, 2025 as well as the harmonica competition Baltic-Nordic OPEN with prize fund €500. The festival days include a gala concert at the Elizabeth Church and a concert “Harmonica Fireworks” in Pärnu and special concert at the Jaani Church in Tallinn. In addition, there will be consultations and a Fair of Music (instruments, discs, sheet music). We welcome professional and amateur harmonica players from all over the world together with their families and friends. In addition to the festival, everyone will have the opportunity to enjoy one of the best-known holiday destinations in the Nordic countries with great music.
Time and location
The festival will take place in Pärnu on June 13-15, 2025 and an additional concerts will be held in Haapsalu Cathedral on June 13 and at the Jaani Church in Tallinn on June 15
Main performers
The main performers of the festival are duo Mikael Fall & Fredrik Karlsson from Sweden and duo Nami Miyata & Yves Pelras from France. Magnificent musicians, participants and guests will be from over 10 countries.
Competition BALTIC-NORDIC HARMONICA OPEN 2025
The international jury consists of 5 members and evaluates players in four categories. 10-points scoring system will be used in the competition, so the competitor can get a maximum of 50 points from the jury. The best performers of each category will receive the Baltic-Nordic Champion title. The overall winner will be awarded a Grand Prix of € 500.
NB! To apply for the festival competition, the registration form must be sent by June 1, 2025 at the latest.
You can find the registration form here: https://www.piccolo.ee/en/register/
Price list
A wristband of the registered the participant: 30 € (till May 1, 2025); 40 € (from May 2, 2025)
The price includes admission to the competitions and all festival events.
Pre-sale of tickets
Single tickets to concerts can be purchased from Piletimaailm and Piletikeskus websites or from their sales points all over Estonia.
Tickets can also be purchased on site of the event.