concert19:00Helsinki-based glam-gothic rock band The 69 Eyes perform at Ohelanaukee in Jyväskylä. Local cover band Rockradio opens the night with Finnish rock classics and rarities.
concert19:00Pääesiintyjät perform rillumarei and rockabilly on a cruise across Lake Päijänne from Jyväskylä. Two 45-minute sets with the option of dinner on board.
festival12:00Alvar Aalto Museum and Central Finland Museum invite you to a free day featuring a workshop and discussion on architecture, society and cultural heritage.
exhibition12:00Over 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.
other12:00Explore everyday life in the past through an interactive workshop on building, food, laundry, and toys. A discussion on architecture and society runs simultaneously.
other12:00Jyväskylä's most iconic landmark atop Harju: Vesilinna observation tower offers 360-degree views across the city and lake landscapes. Entry is free, and the tower also houses a museum and restaurant.
lecture14:00Author Sanna Puutonen and urban planner Leena Rossi discuss Alvar Aalto's architecture and literature in connection with the exhibition "13 Stories of Humanistic Design".
market12:00A textile market at Villa Rana where sellers and buyers can participate freely without advance booking.
lecture14:00A guided walking tour through Jyväskylä exploring the city's history, Alvar Aalto's architectural legacy, and modern university culture. The tour concludes at the harbour on Lake Jyväsjärvi.
other10:00A city adventure in Jyväskylä's centre where you solve a mystery surrounding a fictional company. A 3.5 km route guides you through searching for clues, examining physical evidence, and following a story that spans two timelines.
other11:00Direct bus from Jyväskylä to Leivonmäki National Park on weekends in summer, with several hiking trails and mountain bike routes for different skill levels.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
festival(2 days)
Ghetto Party Festivaali brings over 12 artists to Jyväskylä for two days at Toivolan Old Yard. The event is primarily 18+, but Saturday also offers an age-restricted afternoon ticket.
festival(3 days)
Meet artists and explore art spaces along Jyväskylä Art Street. The event offers guided tours, film, dance, spoken word, and opportunities to create.
festival(2 days)
Vauhti Kiihtyy Jyväskylä 2026 is an event held in Jyväskylä in August.
lecture(22 days)
Artist-led guided walks in the footsteps of Yrjö Blomstedt in Jyväskylä. Summer 2026 offers walks under dancer Laura Suonperä's guidance and family activities at Villa Rana.
other(16 days)
The observation tower on Matti Nykänen's hill and café are open on August weekends. The tower offers a 360° panorama over city and nature, with covered platforms providing shelter from rain.