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. Tours are limited to 20 people and are 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 House is part of Aalto’s 1960s plan for Jyväskylä’s administrative quarter. The other buildings in the plan are the Police Station (1971) and the Office Building (1978).

The Theatre House 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 various events, celebrations and seminars. The main stage has 506 seats and the small stage has 176. The grand foyer can accommodate gatherings of a few dozen to several hundred people, and offers a view of Kirkkopuisto.

Founded in 1961, Jyväskylä City Theatre is the largest professional theatre in Central Finland, producing five to seven premieres each year. It presents more than 200 performances annually and welcomes around 40,000 visitors. 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 works to smaller, intimate performances.