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13.4.2026The City of Jyväskylä honors individual, pair and team athletes from Jyväskylä who have won a Finnish championship or a medal at the Finnish Championships, European Championships, World Championships or Olympic Championships, or who belong to Jyväskylä-based sports clubs, twice a year, in the spring and autumn. The June celebration will honour athletes who have been successful between 1.10.2025 and 30.4.2026.
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14.4.2026The unofficial Finnish championship in lead and solo guitar playing will be decided for the first time in Jyväskylä, as the Tilumestari 2026 guitar competition reaches its final at Veturitallit on 25 April 2026. The competition is aimed at young guitarists aged 13–29.Image
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13.4.2026The City of Jyväskylä honors individual, pair and team athletes from Jyväskylä who have won a Finnish championship or a medal at the Finnish Championships, European Championships, World Championships or Olympic Championships, or who belong to Jyväskylä-based sports clubs, twice a year, in the spring and autumn. The June celebration will honour athletes who have been successful between 1.10.2025 and 30.4.2026.Image
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13.4.2026Soprano Emma Kajander has had to cancel her appearance in Jyväskylä Sinfonia’s Messiah concert on April 16 due to illness. The soprano soloist for the concert will be Kaisa Ranta, who received critical acclaim for her leading role in Lucia di Lammermoor with Jyväskylä Opera earlier this year.Image
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8.4.2026The Youth Council also decided, among other things, to take part in the Rauhafest event.
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8.4.2026Jyväskylä Sinfonia and the vocal ensemble Rajaton bring two evenings filled with the sparkle of disco’s golden era to the Paviljonki on Wednesday, April 22, and Thursday, April 23 at 18. The concerts feature unforgettable Bee Gees hits in new orchestral arrangements, where the rich sound of a symphony orchestra meets Rajaton’s dazzling vocal harmonies.Image
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8.4.2026For the first time ever, the monthly number of trips on Linkki public transportation exceeded one million. In March 2026, 1 031 031 trips were recorded.
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7.4.2026During the May Day week, work related to changing the exhibition as well as floor waxing will be carried out at the museum. The gallery exhibition Dialogues will continue after the break starting from Tuesday, May 5.Image
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2.4.2026Cycling on the Kuokkala Bridge will change this year, as separate lanes for pedestrians and cyclists are being built on the bridge, and cycling will become one-way.Image
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2.4.2026Do you have any questions or concerns about your housing situation? Are you worried about finding an apartment, housing costs, or changes in your life that affect your housing situation?Image
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2.4.2026The city asks drivers to be aware of maintenance vehicles performing snow removal and to maintain a safe following distance. Dangerous situations can arise from reckless passing or following too closely.Image
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2.4.2026Four of the bus shelters on the side of Linkkikeskus facing Asema Square on Vapaudenkatu in Jyväskylä are being renovated. Construction will begin after Easter, on April 7. The goal is to improve the area’s appeal, safety, and weather protection at the bus stops.Image
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2.4.2026What kinds of services would you like to see in the new building? Do you have any ideas for a service for which you might want to rent a space in the future? Let us know by filling out the survey by April 12.Image
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