26 January - Sahlene is selected to represent Estonia at the 2002 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Runaway". She is selected to be the eighth Estonian Eurovision entry during Eurolaul held at the Linnahall in Tallinn.
25 May - The 47th Eurovision Song Contest is held at the Saku Surrhall Arena in Tallinn. Latvia wins the contest with the song "I Wanna", performed by Marie N.
