Theatres, music & stand-up

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Jyväskylä is famous for its active amateur theatre scene, which brings joy to the locals and tourists around the year. It is also home to the Jyväskylä City Theatre and many professional theatre companies as well as numerous summer theatres. The impressive theatre building of Jyväskylä was planned by the world famous architect Alvar Aalto.

The Jyväskylä Region also provides you with a diverse range of living music, in terms of concerts, gigs and festivals. For example, the Paviljonki Fair and Event Centre, the ballroom of the main building of the University of Jyväskylä along with the premises of the Finnish Music Campus provide you with an opportunity to enjoy yourself the great musical experiences. Jyväskylä Sinfonia has its concerts mainly in the Jyväskylä City Theatre/the Theatre House.

The stage of the widely known rock club, Dancehall Lutakko, are crowded both by the Finnish and foreign artists and bands. This atmospheric and intimate place for gigs is known as a favourite place of performance and playing among several Finnish artists. Also many pubs and bars provide you with an opportunity to enjoy and experience your evening with live music. The main places for arranging outdoor events are the Lutakonaukio Venue Centre, the Jyväskylä Harbour (known also as the Lutakko Harbour) and the Lounaispuisto Park. The well-known events are, for example, the Jyväskylä Summer Festival, combining different art forms along with the Suomipop Festival, driving people wild every summer with the Finnish artists starring the Festival.

In addition to music, you can have a good laugh and enjoy yourself with a stand-up comic art. The stand-up entertainment in Jyväskylä has a long tradition and the Paviljonki Fair and Event Centre along with the Club Ilokivi Seisomapaikkaklubi have the most popular stand-up comedians in Finland performing on the stage.Come and experience the rich variety of entertainment in Jyväskylä!

Explore local events from the Event Calendar and check the current events in the Event Compilation of the Jyväskylä Region.

Theatres, music and stand-up in the Jyväskylä Region
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