Estonia’s Premier Border City Festival Returns for Its 8th Edition

September 4–7, 2025 | Narva, Estonia

For the eighth consecutive year, Station Narva will transform Estonia’s easternmost city into a vibrant hub of music, art, and community celebration. From September 4-7, 2025, this internationally acclaimed festival will once again fill the historic border city with sounds from Estonia and beyond, inviting visitors to live and breathe alongside Narva and its people.

A Musical Journey Through Medieval Walls

The heart of Station Narva’s 2025 music program beats within the historic Hermann Castle at Narva Museum on Friday and Saturday, September 5-6. This medieval fortress will host two distinctly different nights of exceptional music programming.

Friday Night Program – September 5, 2025

Friday’s lineup launches with Vaiko Eplik & Eliit at 19:00, setting the tone for an evening that seamlessly blends Estonian artistry with international sounds. The night features:

• 19:00-20:00 – Vaiko Eplik & Eliit (Pealava – Main Stage)
• 20:00-20:40 – Maryana Klochko (Sisehoov – Inner Courtyard)
• 20:15-20:45 – Wispels (Refectorium)
• 21:30-22:15 – OOPUS (Sisehoov – Inner Courtyard)
• 21:35-22:15 – Alexander Motovilov (Refectorium)
• 22:15-23:15 – The Orb (Pealava – Main Stage)
• 23:15-00:00 – Lu:k (Sisehoov – Inner Courtyard)
• 00:00-01:00 – nublu (Pealava – Main Stage)

The night continues at Art Club Ro-Ro with:

• 01:30-02:10 – VÜNEX (Sees)
• 02:30-03:10 – BEID (Sees)
• 00:00-04:00 – purpur afterparty (Väljas)

Saturday Night Program – September 6, 2025

Saturday opens with Pale Alison at 18:30, launching a night that celebrates both experimental sounds and crowd favorites:

• 18:30-19:10 – Pale Alison (Pealava – Main Stage)
• 19:10-20:00 – Duo Ruut (Sisehoov – Inner Courtyard)
• 19:20-20:00 – Tõnu Naissoo (Refectorium)
• 20:00-21:00 – Efterklang (Pealava – Main Stage)
• 21:00-21:45 – INGA (Sisehoov – Inner Courtyard)
• 21:10-21:50 – Naissoo Freeform Quintet (Refectorium)
• 21:45-22:45 – Tim Reaper (Pealava – Main Stage)
• 22:45-23:30 – German Superfin (Sisehoov – Inner Courtyard)
• 23:30-00:30 – Tommy Cash (Pealava – Main Stage)

Saturday’s afterparty at Art Club Ro-Ro features:

• 01:30-02:10 – Kristjan Glück (Sees)
• 02:30-03:10 – INES DAFERRARI (Sees)
• 00:30-01:30 – Adel Force (Väljas)
• 01:30-03:00 – Dancing Dragons (Väljas)
• 03:00-05:00 – Station Narva tiimi DJ setid (Väljas)

The festival opens Thursday, September 4, with a free concert by the award-winning vocal group Estonian Voices, and the musical program extends into the night hours at the legendary riverside Ro-Ro cultural club.

Beyond Music: A Complete Cultural Experience

Station Narva 2025 offers much more than exceptional music:

Cultural Highlights:

• BAZAR Discussion Day – Public conversations on current topics
• Art Exhibitions – Contemporary and experimental showcases
• Future Day – Youth-focused programming and workshops
• Community Breakfast – Traditional Narva-style morning gathering
• Experience Tours – Unique explorations of the city and surroundings

Special Programming:

• “TOTAL BLACK” Contemporary Art Exhibition – Opening at Rondeel Gallery
• Sunset Tours to Narva Venice – Scenic boat trips through local waterways
• boringnarva Photo Tours – Discover hidden corners with local photographers
• “Like a Local” Tours with ALIKA – Insider perspectives from a Narva native
• Traditional Finno-Ugric Lunch – Celebrating Narva as the 2025 Finno-Ugric Cultural Capital

Opening Night: September 4, 2025

The festival begins with a spectacular free opening concert:

17:00 – Doors open at Rugodiv Cultural Center
17:30-18:30 – Estonian Voices concert with mayoral welcome
19:00 – BAZAR public debate: “Candidates are Counted in Autumn”

Estonian Voices: A Musical Masterpiece

The award-winning vocal sextet Estonian Voices creates unique soundscapes where each voice contributes to perfect technical mastery combined with captivating playfulness. Their repertoire spans jazz, classical, pop, and folk arrangements, featuring selections from their latest album “Kallimale” (To My Beloved). Special guests from the local “Magic Land” vocal studio will join for select performances, and in tribute to composer Arvo Pärt’s 90th anniversary, the program will include works from his children’s song collection.

Ticket Information & Accessibility

Festival passes and individual tickets are available through the festival’s online store and Piletilevi:

• Youth passes (up to age 26) – Special discounted rates
• Senior passes – Reduced pricing for pensioners
• PLUS passes – Include special events and early access privileges

Important: Both the opening concert and BAZAR discussion are free for all attendees. We recommend arriving early to secure seating (limited capacity)!

The Youth Laboratory Initiative

Station Narva has launched an innovative Youth Laboratory program, creating a new generation festival team with strong regional identity. This two-year educational program, developed in partnership with kood/Jõhvi technology school and creative incubator OBJEKT, offers:

8 Educational Modules:

• Sustainable event organization
• Digital skills development
• Marketing and media communication
• Financial planning
• Hands-on experience at international festivals

Under the guidance of strategic designer and programmer Raik Ilves, participants will help create a next-generation festival digital platform reaching thousands of users.

A Legacy of Excellence

Over the years, Station Narva has brought renowned international artists to the border city, including Echo and the Bunnymen, Tricky, Actress, Roni Size, A Guy Called Gerald, James Lavelle, Gazelle Twin, Ivan Dorn, GusGus, Hatari, Spiritualized, and Flowdan, alongside beloved performers from across Estonia.

Political Engagement: BAZAR Discussion

Following the opening concert, join the BAZAR public discussion: “Candidates are Counted in Autumn” on Thursday, September 4, at 19:00 on the 2nd floor of Rugodiv Cultural Center.

With local government elections scheduled for October 19, 2025, this timely debate brings together representatives from various electoral lists to address questions collected from Narva residents. Topics will cover all aspects of city life – present and future – providing voters with essential insights before election day.

The Discussion Day BAZAR creates safe, comfortable conditions for exploring all areas of life: culture and education, social services and healthcare, architecture and urban planning, national issues, and local city matters.

Experience Narva Like Never Before

Friday, September 5 – Sample Schedule:

11:00-13:00 – Station Narva Future Day: Focus on Creative Sector (Narva College)
12:30-14:00 – boringnarva Photo Tour (Pushkin Alley)
14:00-15:00 – “The Joy of Being Human” Sculpture Series Pre-Opening (Stockholm Square)
17:00-17:30 – City Stage: OOPUS “Reivlender” (Narva Museum Western Courtyard)
17:30-19:00 – “TOTAL BLACK” Contemporary Art Exhibition Opening (Rondeel Gallery)
19:00-20:15 – Sunset Tour to Narva Venice
18:20-19:20 – Exclusive Castle Tour with Guide (English)
22:00-23:00 – Exclusive Castle Tour with Guide (Estonian)

Join the Celebration

Welcome to Narva! Experience days filled with contemporary music in a medieval fortress, art discoveries, sunset adventures in “Venice,” exciting excursions, bold future visions, and authentic Narva hospitality.

Most festival locations are within a maximum 15-minute walk from each other, making it easy to experience everything Station Narva has to offer.

Get your tickets now and be part of Estonia’s most unique cultural celebration!