There are several annual literary festivals in Tartu, the biggest and oldest festival, Prima Vista took place for the first time iin 2004

There are several long-term literary projects lead by different organisations and institutions in Tartu

There are many literary events taking place regularly in Tartu. Some of them have a long history, some are initiatives of the recent years.

Residencies for writers and translators are a rapidly evolving aspect of Tartu City of Literature.