At the opening ceremony on January 21 2023, EU Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius and 2022 European Green Capital Grenoble Mayor Éric Piolle handed over the European Green Capital title to Tallinn. The creative team of the opening ceremony is made up of the actors of the Tallinn City Theater: Mikk Jürjens is the artistic director, Sandra Uusberg and Kaspar Velsberg are the evening hosts. Acclaimed musicians Vaiko Eplik and Eliit, Puuluup, Andres Kõpper, JT Conception will perform at the ceremony.