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Summer brings one of our most beloved traditions \u2013 Midsummer bonfires. Here on Saaremaa, Muhu and the small islands, Midsummer celebrations are especially special: the sound of the sea, a crackling bonfire, folk songs and a strong sense of community create a unique atmosphere you won\u2019t find elsewhere.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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On this page you\u2019ll find a clear overview of all the Midsummer celebrations on Saaremaa, Muhu and the small islands – where and when the bonfires are lit, what the programme includes, and who will be performing. Whether you\u2019re looking for a quiet village gathering or a larger public celebration, you\u2019ll find everything you need here to plan your Midsummer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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19. JUNE
\n19.00<\/strong>\u00a0Vana-K\u00f5ljala village bonfire\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

20. JUNE
\n20.00\u00a0<\/strong>Pihtla bonfire<\/a>
21:00<\/strong>\u00a0Kure bonfire and football games<\/a><\/p>\n

21. JUNE
\n15.00\u00a0Village bonfire for kids (Eikla)<\/a>
\n20:00\u00a0<\/strong>Kaarma bonfire<\/a><\/p>\n

22. JUNE
\n<\/strong>17:00<\/strong>\u00a0Abaja harbor bonfire in Kihelkonna
\n<\/a>18.00<\/strong>\u00a0Suur-Randvere bonfire<\/a>
19:00\u00a0<\/strong>Salme bonfire<\/a>
19:00<\/strong>\u00a0V\u00f5hma village bonfire<\/a>
20.00<\/strong>\u00a0Bonfire in K\u00f5ljala<\/a>
20.00 Bonfire in Valjala<\/a>
\n20.00\u00a0N\u00f5mmk\u00fcla bonfire<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

23. JUNE
\n18:00<\/strong>\u00a0Saaremaa bonfire in Kuressaare<\/a>
18.00<\/strong>\u00a0Laimjala bonfire<\/a>
19.00<\/strong>\u00a0V\u00e4tta bonfire<\/a>
19:30<\/strong> Muhu bonfire in Hellamaa
20:00<\/strong>\u00a0Midsummer evening in Orissaare<\/a>
21:00<\/strong>\u00a0L\u00fcmanda bonfire<\/a><\/p>\n

24. JUNE
\n<\/strong>19:00<\/strong>\u00a0Leisi bonfire<\/a>
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We\u2019ve put together an overview of the Midsummer bonfires taking place in 2026 on our beautiful islands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":21326,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[123,199],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inspiration","category-various"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nMidsummer bonfires 2026 - Visit Saaremaa<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Summer on Saaremaa wouldn\u2019t be complete without plenty of Midsummer bonfires. 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