ADDED PERFORMANCE! RAIM – Musical Summer Production about Raimond Valgre 2027

RAIM – Musical summer production about Raimond Valgre, 28 July–8 August 2027 / in the courtyard of Pärnu Kuursaal

In July and August 2027, the summer production RAIM will once again bring the story of Raimond Valgre to the courtyard of Pärnu Kuursaal. Raimond was a pop star before the word even existed. A deeply moving story, live music and energetic dancing take you back in time through his summers in Pärnu (1939–1949), from bitterness to great dreams. An enchanting theatrical experience awaits you on a summer evening in Pärnu.

The production reveals Raimond Valgre’s story as we have never seen it before. The venue is the present-day Kuursaal—the former Rannasalong, where Valgre could be seen playing the piano, guitar, accordion or drums, and where his music first swung through liberal summer nights.

The summer production follows Raimond Valgre’s summers in Pärnu—from 1939 to 1949—but moves backwards through time. The journey thus becomes a poetic retrospective: the audience sees Raimond’s life not fading away, but bursting into brilliance.

In Kaili Viidase’s production, young actors, musicians and dancers of today’s generation take the stage, helping to keep alive an idealistic belief in a better tomorrow. Across three acts, the artists combine live music, dance and drama to bring to the stage both legendary songs and the person behind them—contradictory, vulnerable, passionate and tender.

RAIM is the story of a composer whose songs are an inseparable part of Estonian culture, and of a city that gave those songs the undying light of an endless summer.

CAST: Sander Roosimägi, Simeoni Sundja, Hardi Möller (Eesti Noorsooteater), Mihkel Kuusk, Johannes Richard Sepping (Rakvere Teater), Hele Palumaa (Tallinna Linnateater), Luisa Lõhmus, Saara Kaljujärv, Silva Pijon (Must Kast), Hardo Adamson, Harriet Toompere (Eesti Draamateater), Carmen Mikiver (Endla Teater), Indrek Taalmaa, Argo Aadli (Tallinna Linnateater), musicians, dancers

Tickets until the end of August: €55 (rows 8–14), €65 (rows 1–7)
NB! From 1 September, ticket prices are €70 (rows 8–14) and €80 (rows 1–7)
VIP ticket €149 (VIP rows are located in front of the first row of the grandstand)

Experience RAIM as a VIP experience

A RAIM VIP pass offers an unforgettable and tasteful summer evening in Pärnu. A limited number of VIP passes allow guests to enjoy the production from seats with the best view, directly in front of the stage in the courtyard of Kuursaal. VIP guests also have access to a private lounge area, where they can enjoy period-inspired gourmet catering and a carefully selected range of drinks before the performance and during the intervals—a small culinary journey into Valgre’s era.

The performance has 3 acts. The performance lasts 4 hours and 15 minutes, including two intervals. Audience seats are on chairs on a grandstand with rising rows. The performance takes place outdoors in the courtyard of Kuursaal. Please dress according to the weather.

We recommend the production for audiences aged 12 and over. Pets and infants cannot attend the performance. Tickets cannot be returned or exchanged.

Wheelchair users are kindly asked to contact info@varblanekatusel.ee in advance. For group ticket purchases, please write to info@varblanekatusel.ee.

Parking is subject to Pärnu’s standard parking regulations. See more: Parking in Pärnu. We recommend coming on foot or by bicycle.

The outdoor cafés are open one hour before and after the performance and during the intervals.

Just 10 enchanting performances in Pärnu’s sultry summer evenings—in July and August 2027!