Thursday,
15:00–20:00 Information desk open at Western Courtyard of Narva Museum
17:00 Public BAZAR discussion “I Feel (Un)Safe”
Location: Rondeel Gallery, Narva Castle (Peetri Square 7)
Friday,
September 6
11:00–16:30 Future Day
Location: Narva Creative Incubator OBJEKT (Linda 2)
Participation is free, pre-registration required HERE
More info and panelists on Facebook
11:00 Doors open and welcome speeches
11:15 Inspirational speech: Kaarel Sein, promoter and artist manager at PS Music Agency, festival organizer, and manager of nublu
11:30 Future-proof career
12:00 Future design
12:30 Future creative economy
13:00 Break
13:25 Irene Käosaar, Director of NERGi
13:30 Welcome speech: Ivan Sergejev, Just Transition Coordinator for Ida-Viru County
13:30 Workshop on creating future scenarios “New Horizons: Preferred Futures for Ida-Viru County”
Before the workshop, there will be a presentation by the Estonian Green Movement, followed by group exercises and sharing of results
15:30 Maria Gratschew, Head of the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Office in Estonia, feedback and reflection
Summaries and networking
16:00 ShootShorts short film screening
17:30 Opening of the group exhibition “B&W Gold” by Ida-Viru artists
Location: Rondeel Gallery, Narva Castle (Peetri Square 7)
Artists: Eduard Zentsik, Vovan Kaštan, Alex Bitskov, Liza Fogel, Vladimir Kopylov, Tatjana Sonina, Lena Tõsjatova, Oleg Trofimov
DJ: Pasha
More info and description on Facebook
17:00–17:30 Opening of the music festival at Narva Museum’s Western Yard
Free city stage concert by Puuluup
19:00–20:15 Sunset tour to Narva Venice
The bus departs at Peetri Square 5 (near the entrance of Narva Museum)
Ticket €17: shop.tmw.ee
More info on Facebook
Kulgu area, located by the Narva reservoir, also known as “Narva Venice,” is more than just a row of boat sheds. The bus, along with a guide, will take you on two evenings at sunset to explore both the authentic local garage-dacha culture and the NART “Venice Embassy.” You’ll hear stories about the area’s origins and the lives of international artists who have stayed there, as well as encounters with the “Venetians.” If you’re lucky, you might even get a taste of something stronger!
18:00–00:30 Music Programme
Location: Narva Museum (Peetri Square 7)
Performers: Spiritualized (UK), Puuluup, Kate NV, Sven Grünberg & Ensemble of the Estonian Society of Electronic Music, Singer Vinger, Belle Chen (UK), maria kallastu
Festival guests will also have access to the museum’s exhibits and visitor rooms.
The festival cinema will be open, featuring films with music by Sven Grünberg, along with a discussion with the composer.
Admission with a festival pass or day ticket, available online at shop.tmw.ee or Piletilevi.
00:00–04:00 Afterparty
Location: Art Club Ro-Ro (Jõe 3)
Inside: Tabloited, MEGAMEGA Superstar
Outside: Surf to the Beat DJs
Admission with festival pass, day ticket, or afterparty ticket sold on-site (€10).
Saturday,
September 7
11:00–13:00 Narva-style Breakfast
Location: VitaTiim (Tuleviku 7)
Ticket: €20 at shop.tmw.ee
The traditional festival Narva-style breakfast at the informal education center VitaTiim offers a chance to start your day just like the locals – with local food and stories. But the main thing is the cozy morning atmosphere of Narva, which encourages heart-to-heart communication and making new acquaintances.
12:30–14:00 and 15:30–17:00 boringnarva photo tour
Start: Paul Keres Monument, Pushkin Alley. End: Kreenholm Quarter
Ticket €15 at shop.tmw.ee
Visited Narva and took photos of the castle and promenade again? Boring! You can do better. Join the author of the Instagram account boringnarva for a walking tour and learn how to look 360 degrees around you and discover photo-worthy spots where you might not notice them at first glance. You might see nothing new. Or maybe you will. Nobody knows.
13:00–14:00 Guided tour of Narva Art Residency house and exhibitions
Location: Narva Art Residency (Joala 18)
In English, free of charge
14:00–15:30 Authentic Ukrainian Lunch
Start: Narva Art Residency (Joala 18)
Ticket €25 at shop.tmw.ee
In Ukrainian and Russian, with English translation
More info on Facebook
Banosh, borscht, kulish… and who hasn’t heard of the Kherson watermelon that cracks just at the sight of a knife? NART welcomed hundreds of transit refugees at the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, cared for by volunteer Olena Bojarchuk, herself a war refugee, who has now settled in Narva. As a passionate cook, she will treat Station Narva guests with the help of Katja and Marina. Expect something entirely new and, of course, authentic Ukrainian borscht.
15:00–00:00 “Narva Venice Annuale” Late Summer Art Party in Narva Venice
Location: Remmelga Road 8
Free admission, special events and food stalls for a fee
More info on Facebook
The Narva Art Residency’s summer project “Narva Venice Embassy” celebrates the end of the season with a cozy party – the first “Venice Annuale” of its kind!
The party takes place in a unique creative dacha, created on the territory of the former pumping station of Kreenholm, which has hosted artists from England, Denmark, and Hungary throughout the summer. DJs will play music (including Narva’s own DJ Bassofsky), and there will be tours in the creative dacha. The tours will also take you through the garages to explore various art pieces.
The Embassy’s youthful team offers boat and canoe tours on the Narva Venice canals, where you can see the specialness of this place up close! Boat tours are ticketed and require pre-registration.
Of course, the Venice Embassy will also offer Venice-style drinks and refreshments during the party.
14:00 Free city stage at the NERG courtyard
Location: Narva Estonian Gymnasium (Hariduse 3)
Performance by Alika
17:00 Free city stage at Narva Museum’s Western Yard
Location: Peetri Square 7
Performance by NOËP
19:00–20:15 Sunset tour to Narva Venice
The bus departs from Peetri Square 5 (near the entrance of Narva Museum)
Ticket €17 at shop.tmw.ee
More info on Facebook
Kulgu area, located by the Narva reservoir, also known as “Narva Venice,” is more than just a row of boat sheds. The bus, along with a guide, will take you on two evenings at sunset to explore both the authentic local garage-dacha culture and the NART “Venice Embassy.” You’ll hear stories about the area’s origins and the lives of international artists who have stayed there, as well as encounters with the “Venetians.” If you’re lucky, you might even get a taste of something stronger!
18:00–00:30 Music Program
Location: Narva Museum (Peetri Square 7)
Performers: Flowdan (UK), NOËP ja külalisesineja Alika, GO_A (UA), Tacobitch (NO), Pelkkä Poutanen (FI), ODIN, Modulshtein ft. MariQ, Työmik Bassofsky b2b itsmebruh
Festival guests will also have access to the museum’s exhibits and visitor rooms.
The festival cinema will be open, screening the documentary “NOËP: First Stadium.”
Admission with a festival pass or day ticket, available online at shop.tmw.ee or Piletilevi.
00:00–04:00 Afterparty at Art Club Ro-Ro (Jõe 3)
Inside: mariin k., Buzhold
Outside: Sizeoptimal, Mazd, Sound In Noise, Station Narva team DJs
Admission with festival pass, day ticket, or afterparty ticket sold on-site (€10).
Sunday,
September 8
11:00–15:00 Narva Town Hall Market
Location: Narva Town Hall (Raekoja Square 1)
More info on Facebook
Handicrafts, design, flea market, music, food, and drinks.
The event takes place in a historic location – the cellars of Narva Town Hall – and brings together handicrafts, design, flea market items, music, and good food and drinks. Here you’ll find unique handmade items, design products, exciting antique finds, and a rich selection of various items with their own stories and special value. The market is free for both vendors and visitors.
13:00–14:00 Guided tour of Narva Art Residency house and exhibitions
Location: Narva Art Residency (Joala 18)
In Estonian, free of charge
14:00–15:30 Authentic Ukrainian Lunch
Location: Narva Art Residency (Joala 18)
Ticket €25 at shop.tmw.ee
In Ukrainian and Russian, with English translation
More info on Facebook
Banosh, borscht, kulish… and who hasn’t heard of the Kherson watermelon that cracks just at the sight of a knife? NART welcomed hundreds of transit refugees at the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, cared for by volunteer Olena Bojarchuk, herself a war refugee, who has now settled in Narva. As a passionate cook, she will treat Station Narva guests with the help of Katja and Marina. Expect something entirely new and, of course, authentic Ukrainian borscht.
14:30–17:00 Ellie Pritchard’s Workshop in Kreenholm Community Garden
Location: Narva Art Residency (Joala 18)
Free of charge
Next to NART, in the Kreenholm Community Garden, an interactive and sensory mapping workshop will be led by Ellie Pritchard, a creative community gardener living in London. She leads a social enterprise called Arbo Projects London, which aims to build stronger communities, and her workshops are often inspired by and focused on the magic of plants.
In the workshop, we will observe the community garden more closely than usual. Participants will create a zine that captures their experiences of the garden. You’ll need to use all your senses and document your feelings and impressions through words, drawings, photos, and collages. You can also simply come and enjoy a peaceful gathering.
Narva Museum Tours
Tickets 5–25 € only available for pre-sale on the Narva Museum website
Hermann Castle Tour
Narva Museum ticket office (Peetri Square 7)
Fri, Sept 6 at 15:00 in Estonian and English
“Kreenholm: The History of the Textile Giant”
Kreenholm Old Gate (Joala 32)
Fri, Sept 6 at 17:30 in Estonian and English
Sat, Sept 7 at 14:30 in Estonian and English
Sun, Sept 8 at 12:00 in Estonian, Russian, and English
Western Courtyard and Half-Bastion Kristervall
History of Narva Castle and visit to the Swedish Bastion
Narva Museum ticket office (Peetri Square 7)
Fri, Sept 6 at 17:30 and 19:00 in Estonian and English
Sat, Sept 7 at 13:00 and 17:00 in Estonian and English, and at 14:00 in Russian
Extreme Tour in Kreenholm: “Joala Factory: From Basement to Tower”
Additional equipment, helmet, and light provided.
Kreenholm Old Gate (Joala 32)
Sat, Sept 7 at 17:00 in Estonian and English
Exhibitions at Narva Art Residency
Thu 15:00–19:00
Fri 15:00–21:00
Sat 13:00–21:00
Sun 13:00–19:00
Ticket: 1 € on-site
“Happiness Compost”
Young artists: Aasa Ruukel, Karolina Peterson, Marc Léger Sauvageot, Pavel Dodatko, Valerija Oja, Lisette Lepik
“CTRL + ALT + REPEAT”
Solo exhibition by Jordan Vinyard (US)
“A City Within a City. The Story of Kreenholm”
Models and installations by Fjodor Shantsyn, Deniss Girenko, Artyom Bassovski, Maria Kopytova
Group Exhibition of Ida-Viru Artists “B&W Gold”
Rondeel Gallery, Narva Castle (Peetri Square 7)
Artists: Eduard Zentsik, Vovan Kaštan, Alex Bitskov, Liza Fogel, Vladimir Kopylov, Tatjana Sonina, Lena Tõsjatova, Oleg Trofimov.
Fri 17:00–00:00
Sat 12:00–00:00
Sun 12:00–17:00
Station Narva Festival Cinema
Reconditorium
Friday, September 6
18:00–20:30
Films with music by Sven Grünberg
“Hukkunud Alpinisti hotell” (1979) (Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel) (80 min)
“Klaabu” (1979) (10 min)
“Naksitrallid” (1990) (Three Jolly Fellows) (60 min)
20:30–21:00
Talk with Sven Grünberg
Interviewed by Tõnu Karjatse
21:00–23:30
“Hukkunud Alpinisti hotell” (1979) (Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel) (80 min)
“Klaabu” (1979) (10 min)
“Naksitrallid” (1990) (Three Jolly Fellows) (60 min)
Saturday, September 7
18:00–00:00
Documentary “NOËP: esimene staadion” (2024) (NOËP: The First Stadium) (60 min)