Guided Tour: Jyväskylä City Theatre

The tour focuses on the history of the theatre building and its material choices. It introduces the building’s public spaces, including the lower and upper foyers. Please note that the Museum Card cannot be used to pay for admission; tickets must be purchased in advance from the online shop. The guided part of the visit lasts about 30 minutes. The tour is limited to 20 people and is conducted in Finnish.

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Jyväskylä Theatre House was designed by academician Alvar Aalto. The building was completed in 1982, six years after Aalto’s death. The theatre is part of Aalto’s 1960s plan for Jyväskylä’s civic centre. The other parts of the plan are the Police Building (1971) and the Government Office Building (1978).

The theatre building underwent a major renovation project in 2024–2026. Over more than forty years, it has hosted thousands of theatre performances, concerts and operas, as well as a variety of events, celebrations and seminars. The main auditorium has 506 seats and the small auditorium 176. The festive foyer can accommodate gatherings ranging from a few dozen to several hundred people. It offers a view of Kirkkopuisto Park.

Founded in 1961, Jyväskylä City Theatre is the largest professional theatre in Central Finland. It produces five to seven premieres a year, with more than 200 performances annually and around 40,000 audience members. We offer high-quality, diverse theatre experiences with all our heart. The theatre’s own programme is complemented by visiting productions, ranging from popular large-scale shows to smaller, intimate performances.