Shibari Expo 2: a weekend of rope art

Shibari Expo is a weekend that opens the door to a new experience. Have you ever been curious about the world of shibari but not known where to start? Shibari Expo gives you a unique chance to step into this fascinating, many-layered world exactly as deeply as you wish. It is more than an event: it combines aesthetics, trust, presence and deep connection between people, and gives you the chance to get answers to all your questions.

On Friday evening there is an introduction with shibari performances, in which Reeli & Marko and Olavi & Maria show openly and honestly what a session between people with long experience and complete trust can look like. It shows how small details that you know about a partner come into play, how well you can read and guide their reactions, and how earlier shared experiences can sometimes be brought back in the moment.

On Saturday and Sunday you can take part yourself or watch from the side. Pre-registered participants take part in two-hour tying sessions led by Köieparadiis teachers and experienced binders who trained there. Sessions run in parallel and start at 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 and 18:00, so the rhythm is easy to follow. You can also talk with all the binders when they are not in a session.

When and where: 4–6 December 2026, in the new hall of Köieparadiis, Paadi 4, 2nd floor, Tallinn.