The autumn of culture invites you to enjoy a range of experiences
This October, Jyväskylä is offering new exhibitions, workshops for the whole family, concerts, theatre and visits from authors.
The free Aalto Works – UNESCO World Heritage Visitor Centre has opened its doors.
This cultural round-up brings together the city’s diverse range of things to do this autumn.
The Aalto Works visitor centre at Aalto2
Aalto Works – the new UNESCO World Heritage visitor centre at the Aalto2 Museum Centre, free exhibition showcases Aalto sites listed on the World Heritage List, as well as other World Heritage sites in Central Finland.
On display from Jyväskylä are the Aalto Campus, the Säynätsalo Town Hall and the Muuratsalo Experimental House.
Latest news
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8.10.2026The pupils to the Jyväskylä Children's Parliament has been elected
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2.10.2026Registration for First Grade in Specialized Language Education, Jyväskylä Steiner School and Jyväskylä Christian School Opens on 21 October 2026
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1.10.2026The 2026–2027 term of the Jyväskylä youth council began at the summit meeting held on 29 September
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1.10.2026A free visitor centre for Aalto and UNESCO sites opens in October in Jyväskylä the City of Culture
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29.9.2026Update your skills through open higher education studies
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29.9.2026Veturitallien Musamessut music fair return on 3 October
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