The Shiftworks team once again had the honour and pleasure of helping the European Commission Representation in Estonia organise the Europe Day concert on Saturday, 9 May, at Narva Town Hall Square. On the stage set up in front of the Town Hall, the concert programme opened with bands from Ida-Viru County schools: Virland from Kohtla-Järve, The Rising from Jõhvi, and Between Two Stars from Narva. The main concert featured the Narva City Symphony Orchestra and star singers Ott Lepland and Tanja Mihhailova, performing a programme centred on the beloved repertoire of Jaak Joala. In the second half of the evening, the stage was taken over by NOËP, joined by singers from Narva’s youth vocal studio Magic Land. Narva DJ Työmik Bassofsky closed out the eventt. Welcoming remarks were given by European Commissioner Glenn Micallef, Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia Kristen Michal, and Mayor of Narva Katri Raik. The event was hosted by Jevgeni Timostsuk. A Europe tent, cafés and a children’s area were open on Town Hall Square. As part of Europe Day, visitors could also attend the Ida-Viru Future Fair, take part in a Europe-themed orienteering game, join the INSA community family day, and go on a city tour.
Client and main ograniser: European Commission Representation in Estonia
Organising partner: Shiftworks
Project manager: Helen Sildna, Shiftworks
Europe Tent main organiser: European Parliament Office in Estonia
Stage and technical production: Soundhouse OÜ
Security: Meeskond Security
Site interior design: Ott Kangur
The Europe Day 2026 event was organised by the European Commission Representation in Estonia, the Government Office, the European Parliament Office in Estonia, the Integration Foundation, the City of Narva, the State Shared Service Centre, and the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund.
Shiftworks’ areas of responsibility on the project:
- Creative concept for the event programme
- Agreements with performers and the host
- Creative concept, design, site plan and interior design for the concert area and Europe tent
- Co-organising the local youth bands’ competition
- Drafting the host’s scripts
- Agreements with service providers
- Ensuring security and site upkeep
- Obtaining the public event permit
- Project management and delivery
Project objective:
To organise a Europe Day concert and accompanying programme at Narva Town Hall Square, bringing together the Ida-Viru community and showcasing European values through culture and music
Project outcome:
A successfully delivered event featuring high-calibre performers and participants from the regional youth bands’ competition. The area design created an engaging and safe setting for coming together and showcasing European values. The event resonated with the Ida-Viru community and brought audiences of all ages to Narva Town Hall Square.
Europe Day 2026 photo gallery.
