International Valga Military History Festival

THE BIGGEST MILITARY FESTIVAL IN BALTICS

VALGA MILFEST

International Valga Military History Festival is a unique festival in Baltics. Every year many history reenactment clubs travel to the Festival. We hold reenactment battles from different periods, have a military parade through the city with historical uniforms, and have a big fair. Also, at night there is a big concert where all quests can listen to Estonian best artists.

XVIII FESTIVAL OF MILITARY HISTORY

14.- 15. August 2026

  1. August 2026

Military history museum (Pikk 16, Valga)

14:00 – 14:30 Arrival to the conference room

             14:30 National anthem of Estonia

14:35 – 14:45 Opening of the XVIII International Festival of Military History by mayor of Valga, mr Mart Kase

14:45 – 15:00 A look back at the history of the festival from the main organizer and director of Valga War Museum, Maj. Meelis Kivi

15:00 – 15:30 Joint tributes by Valga War Museum and the Association of Estonian Former Forest Brothers (Meelis Kivi and Heiki Magnus)

15:30 – 15:45 Presentation of the 5th Valga War Museum yearbook

15:45 – 16:00 Break

16:00 – 17:00 Conference about the past and present. Moderated my Erkki Koort.

17:00 – 19:00 Presentation of the book about Estonian Forest Brothers, BETWEEN WAR AND PEACE. Discussion with the authors of the book – Meelis Saueauk, Meelis Maripuu, Peeter Kaasik, Martin Andreller. Moderated by Heiki Magnus. Opportunity to purchase an autographed book.

  Musical interludes by well-known musicians Vello Jaska and Thea Leitmaa.

Military theme park (Pikk 16a, Valga)

 20:00 Festival concert: Justament and Terminaator

Pre-sale tickets (at the museum and from Piletilevi): general admission 20€, child (<18y)/senior 15€.

Same-day tickets (at the gate): general admission 25€, child (<18y)/senior 20€.

  1. August 2026

 

Town Park (J. Kuperjanovi 65)

09:00 – 16:00 Introduction to the military equipment, weapons, and equipment of the Estonian Defence Forces and allies

Presentations by Estonian Rescue Service Agency, Estonian Rescue Service Agency EOD, Estonian Atlantic Treaty Association, Estonian Defence Resources Agency, Estonian Red Cross, Estonian Police and Border Guard Board, Estonian Defence League, Women’s voluntary defence organization (Naiskodukaitse), Young Eagles (Noored Kotkad), Home Daughters (Kodutütred), and others.    

14:30 – 15:00 Lecture about the war of 1812 with a mock battle

15:30 – 17:00 Introductory lecture about 1941 Summer War. A themed play and a mock battle, battle is led by MTÜ Front-Line Eesti.

 

Military theme park (Pikk 16a, Valga)

             06:00  Gates open to the sellers

08:00 – 16:00 Antiques and crafts market with other fair activities.
Adults 3€, children 2€. Price includes entry to the museum!

11:30 As part of the fair program, performance by Shukar Roma Group at the museum outdoor stage.

Valga St John’s Church/Valga Jaani Kirik (Kesk 22, Valga)

            17:30 Commemoration of those who lived and died for Estonia followed by an Ave Maria soundtrack evening at the church.

                      Closing of the XVIII International Festival of Military History

XIV INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MILITARY HISTORY