Visitor info

Getting there

Theatre building and box office | Lai 37, Tartu

piletid@uusteater.ee
5675 5977

Open one hour before event and on request.
Tartu New Theatre is located in the Old Town, next to the Botanical Garden.
Entrance is under the theatre flags, unless stated otherwise.

Accessibility

Short-term stopping is permitted in front of the theatre building for passenger drop-off and pick-up (after that, parking is available in the city’s paid parking areas).

When entering through the main building, please note that there is a short flight of steps. Step-free access via a ramp is available through the theatre courtyard; for courtyard access, please inform the theatre in advance. Independent wheelchair access to the Small Hall is currently not available, but assistance can be provided. Accessibility may vary between halls.

For performances with available seating, visitors with visual or hearing impairments have the opportunity to reserve seats in the front rows. Additional information from the box office.

We want the theatre to be accessible to everyone. If you have specific access needs, please let us know in advance at piletid@uusteater.ee | 56755977.

Arrive on foot or by bike

Bicycle parking is available in front of and next to the building.
The nearest Tartu city bike stations are on Rüütli Street (by the Sports Museum) and near Ujula Konsum, about a 3-minute walk away.

Tartu smartbike Bolt scooter rent

Arrive by bus | 6, 7, 13

Nearest public bus stops: Lai, Palmihoone, Vabadussild. All a few minutes away.

Information for innercity bus transportation in Tartu

Arrive by car, if there's no other way

The theatre is located in Parking Zone A (3€/h, first 15min free on Mon-Fri 8:00-19:00 and Sat 11:00-17:00). The nearest parking spaces are on Magasini Street, Lai Street, and Munga Street in marked areas.

Information for parking in Tartu

Tickets

Tickets

Tickets are available in advance on Fienta
and an hour before the event on site, if available

Ticket prices 

The current price is shown on the event page

  • new productions: dynamic prices, adjusted 2 weeks before the performance run
  • performances premiered in previous seasons: lower price range, unless special project
  • on-tour performances: depending on the location
  • special projects (e.g. TAPTY1985. Descent into the Valley): special pricing, which may change during campaigns
  • supporter tickets: guarantees a seat like a regular ticket, with a larger portion of the price going directly towards supporting the theatre’s activities

Discounts 

  • discounted tickets for students, pensioners, ISIC/ITIC card holders (excluding special projects)
  • 50% discount for visitors with disabilities and their accompanying support person
  • group discounts for groups of 10 or more — to receive the discount, please contact piletid@uusteater.ee
  • “Aitan Lapsi” theatre support for children from low-income families for selected productions — to apply for the discount, please contact piletid@uusteater.ee
  • club member discount — for details, follow our newsletter or contact piletid@uusteater.ee

Group discounts  

For groups of 10 or more. Reserved tickets must be purchased within two weeks. Please contact piletid@uusteater.ee | 53007522

Kinkepiletid

Kinkepiletid kehtivad aasta alates ostukuupäevast. Fienta kinkekaarti saab kasutada korduvalt, kuni selle väärtus on kasutatud, kuldse kinkepileti jääk on kasutatav teatrikohvikus. Juurde saab alati maksta.

"Aitan Lapsi" charity campaign

The campaign helps children and young people from low-income families attend the theatre. You can support the campaign by donating your bottle return deposit at a recycling machine, placing your deposit bottles in the "Aitan Lapsi" collection box at the theatre, or by making a donation to the Aitan Lapsi Charity Foundation.

Theatre contact piletid@uusteater.ee | 53007522 More about the campaign on the EETEAL website (in Estonian)

Children at the theatre

Please assess whether a production is suitable for your child before purchasing tickets — the theatre’s recommendations are provided with the production information when applicable. Every child occupying their own seat requires a ticket, regardless of age. Infants in arms are welcome only at children’s performances.

Latecomers can’t join the performance after it begins

During the performance, the theatre building is closed to other visitors in order to ensure a safe environment and an atmosphere appropriate for the performance.

Ticket refunds and exchanges

Under normal circumstances, the Theatre does not offer ticket refunds. Further details are available in the terms of purchase.