Market Stall and Volunteer Applications Open for 2026!
Offer your own sales point
in the heart of Jyväskylä –
in the festival’s vibrant
and pulsating
Seminaarinkatu market area!
Seminaarinkatu festival market is full of food,
crafts, surprises and encounters on Saturday. Market stalls are available
for various vendors, organizations and producers –
it’s worth being early with the application form.
This is your opportunity to showcase your expertise or products
to thousands of festival visitors!
To Market Stall Application →
Be part of creating
the festival behind the scenes –
Yläkaupungin Yö comes to life
through collaboration.
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers for various tasks
both before and during the festival. You can participate in
distributing program booklets, technical production,
security, or construction work.
As a volunteer, you’ll gain experience in event production,
learn new skills, and network with others working in culture.
Become a volunteer →
Ajankohtaista
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New design and a record number of applications highlight the community of Yläkaupungin Yö
The performer search has closed. This year, a total of 472 applications were submitted, nearly a hundred more than in the record year of 2025. Executive Director Venla Mutanen shares her excitement: – This number of applications is incredible. It’s… -
Yläkaupungin Yö 2026 volunteers wanted!
Yläkaupungin Yö is created every year through collective effort, and once again we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s festival possible. There are many different roles available before and during the event. You can take… -
Festival market square on Seminaarinkatu on Saturday, May 16.
On the second day of Yläkaupungin Yö, the festival atmosphere can be seen, heard, and even smelled in the open air. The program and activities organized on the university campus area and in Lounaispuisto Park will attract large amount of people to the…
Pictures: Nelli Kiviluoma, Aliina Ruuttunen, Reko Rouvinen & Matti Hartikka
Yläkaupungin Yö 15.–16.5.2026 Jyväskylä
Yläkaupungin Yö is a multidisciplinary, free-of-charge city festival that has been held since 1992. The event is organized by Yläkaupungin Yö ry. Read more about the event here.
Become a member of Yläkaupungin Yö!
Becoming a member of Yläkaupungin Yö ry or ordering a fantastic festival T-shirt is a way to show your support for local culture. By joining our association, you will receive various benefits, discounts on advance club tickets and Yläkaupungin Yö merchandise. When you join, you pay an annual fee (minimum €5). You can also support the association with a larger donation of your choice!
Membership fee:
Annual membership fee for individual members 5€, or a larger amount of money of your choice
Community members and companies 50€, or a larger amount of money of your choice
By bank transfer to the support account: FI95 80001970021912
Reference number: 16007
