The City of Light 2026

Come and make your own paper lantern in the workshop space of Sparvin's house in the Toivola Old Courtyard.

Sparkle to hair with lightscrunchies!

Come and admire the city of light from the perspective of a golden eagle from the heights of Matti Nykänen Ski Jump from the top of Laajavuori.

Eight organists from Jyväskylä will each perform a 15–20-minute program inspired by the theme of light. You are welcome to stay for the entire evening or simply

Let’s sing together – come and join us! Music, light and people come together through gospel music and communal singing.

Wäinö the mobile library joins the City of Light event to share its light.

The Jyväskylä Dance Festival 23.-27.9.

A magical world of flowers has appeared in the Uptown area. You can imagine yourself as Alice in Wonderland when small suddenly becomes big.

The guided Light Kayaking take you out onto the water in illuminated kayaks to enjoy the evening atmosphere from a unique perspective

The Matara Market is a cozy autumn evening event open to everyone in Tourula on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 5 PM to 10 PM.

As part of the City of Light, this year you can admire the city lights from the water during the LakeLightRow rowing excursion!

Welcome to a free relaxation moment (20 min) enjoying the light of a candles and a guided relaxation exercise. The event is part of The City of Ligh Jyväskylä.

The chamber choir Cantinovum sings about reflections, light and wind in water.

A multidisciplinary performance inspired by and performed beside the Rainbow River light artwork

Könkkölä Farm have transformed into a magical forest, where trees dressed in autumn hues and other forest inhabitants delight visitors. Welcome to enjoy!

Sleeping Beauty appears in the tower of the Becker Gallery with her spinning wheel and spindle. Has she really been there for a hundred years?

Paint your own City of Light with UV paints! Plus glow-in-the-dark face painting, UV art, glowing jewellery and warm drinks.

On the Evening of Lights – Dinner Cruise, you will enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of an autumn evening as dusk falls, light art, live music and delicious food.

The Toivola Courtyard transforms into a summer club. The Beer Garden arrives from the Pappila Garden to entertain people in Toivola.

The Toivola Courtyard transforms into a summer club. The Beer Garden arrives from the Pappila Garden to entertain people in Toivola.

The Toivola Courtyard transforms into a summer club. The Beer Garden arrives from the Pappila Garden to entertain people in Toivola.

The Toivola Courtyard transforms into a summer club. The Beer Garden arrives from the Pappila Garden to entertain people in Toivola.

The Toivola Courtyard transforms into a summer club. The Beer Garden arrives from the Pappila Garden to entertain people in Toivola.

Arched windows glow, the courtyard bathes in light and old French music plays. An atmosphere from another age — hot apple juice and Valeja rain ladles.

A children’s event featuring a light disco, a dance party for little ones, an atmospheric light hall, and performances by students from the Dance School.

Arched windows glow, the courtyard bathes in light and old French music plays. An atmosphere from another age — hot apple juice and Valeja rain ladles.

The Glow Tunnel light labyrinth, created by Riikka Arten and Sir Michael Madness, is being built on the fourth floor of the Forum shopping center, and can be experienced even during the day!

💡 Cefmof invites you to experience hydrogen, light and power at Lutakko Square!

You are warmly invited to join us for the opening of the Aalto Works – UNESCO World Heritage Visitor Centre as part of the programme of the City of Light.