Music
One of the most important symbols of music culture in Estonia is the song festival tradition which began in 1869 and remains a powerful expression of national unity to this day. Concerts and festivals with international performers are also popular. Estonia’s diverse and high-quality music, renowned composers, conductors, performers, and music event organisers have gained recognition around the world. According to the Cultural Participation Survey, one in two persons in Estonia goes to a live music event each year.
The Cultural Participation Survey tells us
- how often Estonian people attend concerts;
- how many residents of Estonia are active in music;
- which music genres are most popular among concertgoers.
Data from ticketing companies (Piletilevi and Piletimaailm) tell us
- the number of concert organisers in Estonia;
- the number of concerts organised in a year;
- how many concertgoers there are in Estonia.
Since 2019, Statistics Estonia uses data from two ticketing companies: Piletilevi and Piletimaailm. These data give an idea of the scope of the music sector but do not provide a complete picture of what is happening on the Estonian music scene. It should be noted that there are several other ticketing platforms operating in Estonia that are not reflected in the statistics published by Statistics Estonia.
Persons aged 15 and over who attended a concert at least once, 2023
Unit: thousand
| Alternative/pop/rock music | 402.1 |
|---|---|
| Classical music | 154.2 |
| Folk music | 120.2 |
| Electronic music | 57.0 |
| Jazz | 56.5 |
| Religious music | 32.9 |
| Other | 11.6 |