concert18:00in 5 days
A New York-based jazz ensemble led by world-class banjo soloist Cynthia Sayer, performing hot jazz and swing from the 1920s-40s.
lecture12:00in 5 days
Workshop on how responsible action builds wisdom, using Hellison's responsibility model. Experts from the University of Jyväskylä and Laurea discuss responsibility in decision-making and interaction.
cinemain 5 days (2 days)
A classic Jamaican film at Villa Ranan garden: Perry Henzell's The Harder They Come (1973) with reggae and funk music from Gals Dem Sound. The film starts at midnight, free entry.
exhibition12:00in 5 days
Over 30 artists showcase their work in the Old School exhibition at Jyväskylä's Lyseum annex, featuring indoor galleries, graffiti on courtyard walls, and three rotating exhibitions.
theater15:00in 5 days
An improvised storytelling theatre performance in the garden about soil's importance for life, where the audience participates alongside the actors.
theater15:00in 5 days
AdAstra Theatre's classic production of Pekka Töpöhäntä brings beloved cat characters and their adventures to the stage. Suitable for families and cat lovers.
market10:00in 5 days
Flea market at Sepänaukio where vendor spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is weather-dependent and includes a small café.
other12:00in 5 days
The observation tower on Matti Nykänen's mountain offers a 360° panorama of Jyväskylä and its surroundings. The café serves hot and cold drinks, pastries, and ice cream during the first week of August.
other11:00in 5 days
Summer shuttle bus running weekends from Jyväskylä to South Konnevesi National Park, where you can paddle, hike, or explore the waterways.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
concertin 4 days (2 days)
SMA Show brings K18 audiences VBZ and Jami Faltin performing at Kulttuurisuoja in Jyväskylä.
musicalin progress
Astrid Lindgren's classic becomes the children's musical "My Brother Lionheart" at Laajavuori summer theatre in summer 2026. An ensemble of 25 children and young people performs this Finnish premiere.
festival(7 days)
The Nordic region's oldest cultural festival offers a week of music, theatre, exhibitions, films and activities for the whole family.
exhibition(31 days)
Anniversary exhibition from a nature photography club showcasing Central Finland's landscapes through members' photographs.
exhibitionin 2 days (29 days)
Photographer Valtteri Mulkahainen showcases beautiful images of young bears and the winter landscape. The exhibition is open at the adult section of Jyväskylä City Library.
theaterin progress
Teatterikone's summer version of Wivi & Hanna is presented in the garden of Villa Rana. The play portrays architect Wivi Lönn and Hanna Parviainen, whose partnership faced opposition but remained steadfast.
lecture(29 days)
Guided tour through Art Nouveau architecture designed by Wivi Lönn, Finland's first female architect. Explore the Seminaarinrinne villa district and discover her life and work in Jyväskylä.