25.6.2024

Don't miss these summer festivals in Jyväskylä!

Leffapiknik Villa Ranan pihalla Jyväskylän Kesässä. Image Roosamaria Kauppila

For many, a summer without festivals is no summer at all. What kind of music events and festivals take place in Jyväskylä in the summer? Take a look at Jyväskylä's festival offerings here, where you'll find options to suit all tastes.

Photo: the Jyväskylän Kesä summer festival hosts the traditional Leffapiknik. The courtyard of the Villa Rana on the University of Jyväskylä campus in Seminaarinmäki provides an atmospheric setting for a movie night. Admission to the event is free. Photographer Roosa-Maria Kauppila.

Jyväskylän Kesä

There really is something for everyone at Jyväskylän Kesä festival. The oldest city festival in the Nordic countries takes place from 3 to 9 July, and the event can be seen and heard all over the city.

The event offers a huge range of music, debates, courses, exhibitions and much more. The programme is very varied and full of surprises: how about a knitting festival, Finncon for sci-fi and fantasy lovers or the Finnish air guitar championship? Some events are free of charge, read more on the Jyväskylän Kesä website.

Puistojuhlat

Have you experienced the Puistojuhlat Festival yet? This two-day music festival brings 10 hot pop, rap and indie artists to the Lounaispuisto stage! This year, Emma & Matilda, Vesta, Antti Autio, Costi, Lauri Haav and others will be performing at the event.

The event will be held in the Lounaispuisto area in Uptown Jyväskylä on 4-5 July. Read more and buy tickets on the event website.

Festivaaliyleisöä Jyväskylän Kesän Puistojuhlilla. Image Roosa-Maria Kauppila

The Puistojuhlat Festival is an event organised by Jyväskylän Kesä and a part of the Jyväskylän Kesä programme. Photographer: Roosa-Maria Kauppila

Suomipop Festival

On 11-13 July, Lutakonaukio will once again be the venue for the Suomipop Festival, which has been held in Jyväskylä since 2008. The festival is sure to have something for everyone, featuring a wide range of the best-known Finnish artists. BEHM, Apulanta, Haloo Helsinki, Kaija Koo, Samuli Putro and others will perform at the three-day festival. See all the artists and the event schedule on the festival website.

Harjurokki

A newcomer to the Jyväskylä Summer Festival is Harjurokki, which will take place on 24 August. This rough festival will take place in Jyväskylä's Harju, or more specifically, Harju Stadium. The event will feature Maija Vilkkumaa, Neljä Ruusua, Elastinen and Oliver & Harjun Iltasoitto band.

The event was sold out last year. Check out last year's aftermovie on the event website, see the programme and grab your tickets!

Not into festivals? Check out these sporting events!

Didn't you find an event you liked from the previous ones? If you're more of a sports fan, check out these events:

For baseball lovers: the East-West baseball match will be played in Jyväskylä on 27-30 June.
The Jyväskylä World Rally Championship will be held in Central Finland from 1-4 August.
Something completely different: the Kuninkuusravit will be held in Jyväskylä's Killeri on 26-28 July.