Pärnu bids to host Estonia’s planned multifunctional arena
Pärnu, Estonia’s seaside resort city and unofficial summer capital, wants the country’s planned multifunctional arena to be built there, arguing that its location between Tallinn and Riga, future Rail Baltica connection and strong tourism infrastructure make it a suitable host for major international events.
The Estonian Olympic Committee began the preparatory phase for the arena project in 2025, aiming to identify a suitable and economically viable solution for Estonia to host international sports events, concerts, conferences and other large-scale gatherings.
Pärnu City Council has formally expressed its interest in taking part in the development process and location selection – and has appealed to the Estonian Olympic Committee and the the country’s culture ministry to include the city as a candidate.
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5/18/2026 7:00:11 AM