CINEMA • ART • MUSIC
2.0
9.—12. july 2026
Jäneda Õppekeskus, Lääne-Virumaa
Artists
Music
More artists TBA!
Art
The KIKUMU 2026 art programme brings together Estonian artists from different generations alongside international provocateurs, whose work will shape the festival environment both inside and outside the Jäneda Training Centre.
Several art galleries will also be present with curated exhibitions, and the programme will feature highlights of video art, including films from Matthew Barney’s “Cremaster Cycle” series.
And this year, art isn’t just something to look at — it’s also something to make and talk about.
Further additions TBA!
Cinema
The film programme features cult films from different eras, alongside more recent works from major festivals such as Sundance and Cannes.
Further additions TBA!
KIKUMU Talks
Conversations and actions coordinated by the Estonian outlet Levila invite audiences to engage with questions of media, culture, society and technology.
More info when the time is right!
KIKUMU Kids
Workshops and activities for younger audiences and the whole family. By popular demand, the bouncy castle makes a return.
More info when the time is right.
KIKUMU Nature
Journeys along the wild Nelijärve hiking trails together with local guides.
More info when the time is right!
KIKUMU Running Club
Healthy body, healthy mind!
More info when the time is right.
Accommodation
Accommodation packages are available via Piletitasku!
Nelijärve Holiday Centre:
- Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00
- Breakfast included (09.00-11.30)
- Option to rent a sauna, swim in the lakes, hiking trails in the surrounding area
- Shuttle bus between the festival grounds and the accommodation
- Light traffic roads connect the accommodation to the festival site
Hostel
Double room (shower/toilet in room), 3 nights €234
Triple room (shower/toilet in room), 3 nights €351
- All rooms have shower/toilet, balcony, TV, WIFI, bed linen, towels.
Lakehouse
Double room (shower/toilet in room), 3 nights 324€
Double room (shower/toilet in corridor), 3 nights 288€
Single room (shower/WC in corridor), 3 nights €216
- All rooms have TV, bed linen, towels
Pääsu villa
Double room, 3 nights 342€
Double room with balcony, 3 nights 468€
Double room on the 3rd floor, 3 nights 468€
- All rooms have shower/toilet, TV, WIFI, mini fridge, kettle, bed linen, towels
Cabins
3 nights for up to five people 612€
- All rooms have shower/toilet, TV, fridge, microwave, bed linen, towels.
- 2 beds, sofa bed, and sleeping nook
Transport
Jäneda Training Centre (Jäneda Õppekeskus) is just an hour’s drive from the capital Tallinn, but can also be easily reached by train on the Tallinn–Tartu or Tallinn–Aegviidu line.
Info and rules
The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme.
Festival grounds are accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. Please note that the event takes place on a grassy field.
From 11:00 PM onwards, minors may only remain in the festival area if accompanied by an adult.
It is prohibited to bring your own food and drinks onto the festival grounds, including reusable glass containers, as well as any fire, cold, or other types of weapons.
The organiser reserves the right to deny entry to anyone who is visibly intoxicated.
Both cash and card payments are accepted at the festival.
By purchasing a ticket, you are supporting the KIKUMU festival with a donation. Donations are collected by the MTÜ (NGO) Must Käsi. Donations are eligible for income tax deductions in accordance with the law.
Festival Passes
A limited number of discounted festival passes are available via Piletitasku.
The festival pass grants access from Thursday through Sunday evening. The price includes seven stages of music, the art and film programme, tours and workshops.
Early Bird passes
- Four-day pass: 125€
- Four-day youth pass (17–21 years old): 75€
- One-day pass: 50€
- One-day youth pass (17–21 years old): 40€
- Four-day family pass*: 150€
*Two adults + two children up to 16 (incl.) years
Children up to 8 years old (incl.) enter free when accompanied by an adult.
Location
At the heart of the festival — and one of its main attractions — is the Jäneda Training Centre, designed by renowned architect Valve Pormeister and built in 1975 as an extension to the historic Jäneda manor house. Originally a Soviet-era agricultural school, it stands as one of the most significant architectural works of its time, breathing and flowing in harmony with the surrounding natural landscape.
Right next to the festival site you’ll also find the main Jäneda manor house built in 1915, along with a tranquil pond and a lush manor park. A few minutes further lies Lake Kalijärv, complete with a sandy beach waiting for swimmers.
The main building of Jäneda Manor, completed in 1915, will also be opened for the festival for the first time. This is the place where the father of science fiction H.G. Wells, and Estonia’s own Mata Hari, the Jäneda Manor House Lady Mura, have spent their summers.
