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Duo Ruut are bringing Estonian folk music (magic) to Australia

Two musicians, one kannel and an extraordinary sound. Estonia's Duo Ruut returns to Australia for a summer tour across four states. We're excited!

Consular mission to Perth on 1–2 December 2026

Need to renew your Estonian passport or ID card? The Estonian Embassy is heading to Perth on 1–2 December 2026. Appointments are required, so book yours now!

Meet and taste Baltic Cider in Brisbane and Canberra this October

Discover Baltic ciders made from locally grown apples, meet the people behind the bottles and hear the stories behind their craft. Enjoy free community tastings and find your new favourite cider!

Melbourne’s Baltic Festival heads into the forest (Updated)

Singing choirs threatening to dance, folk dancers heading for the sauna and men abandoning their ladies to show off their moves. Melbourne's Baltic Festival returns on 18 October. Let the Baltic mischief begin!

Ulvi Haagensen brings art and everyday life together in Sydney

Estonian-Australian artist Ulvi Haagensen brings art, gardening and everyday life together in a North Sydney installation on display until 4 October.

Baltic Markets in Sydney turn five — palju õnne!

Three Baltic nations walk into a Latvian House… to sing, dance and share handmade treasures. Sydney Baltic Markets celebrate five years in Strathfield this Saturday. Come along.

The landscapes we carry — Bernadette Pilli in Melbourne

Bernadette Pilli’s exhibition "Departures" opens in Melbourne from 30 September to 11 October. Look closely. There are stories hiding in these landscapes.

Estonian cooking secrets are out!

Chef Margit Kirss-Elsayed promised to reveal a few Estonian cooking secrets in Melbourne. Four hours, several delicious dishes and one rebellious sausage casing later, HEIA has copious notes to share.

Reminder: Sõrve 2027 is nearly full

Sõrve Summer Camp returns to Lake Macquarie from 3–10 January 2027 — and organisers say it is nearly full. If Sõrve is part of your summer plans, now is the time to register.

Consular Mission to Melbourne on Tuesday, 20 October 2026

The Estonian Consular Mission to Melbourne will take place on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

Interview: Fairy Queen Margit brings an unusual adventure to Australia

Fairies, water spirits, ancient Estonian stories and edible art are touring Australia. HEIA meets Haldjaemand Margit to find out what exactly she has packed for the adventure.