Program

Knit Festival 2026 – Program

Location: Toivola Old Courtyard, in the yard of Lankakauppa Titityy
Address: Cygnaeuksenkatu 2, Jyväskylä, Finland
Free entry to the event – workshops require a ticket

Please note that the stage programme will be mainly in Finnish.

Thursday 25 June 2026 – Festival Pre-Party

• 11:00–20:00 Titityy open
• TBA Reflexology sessions (20 min / €20)
• 18:00–20:00 Jyväskylä Knit Festival Pre-Party at Titityy / Laine Publishing. Featuring Ronja Hakalehto, Aleks Byrd and the Laine team.
• 17:00–22:00 DJ & Knit Night at Toivola Old Courtyard

Friday 26 June 2026

• 10:00–19:00 Titityy open
• 10:00–17:00 Workshops at the Cultural Hall of the Old Vicarage
• 10:00–17:00 Market (free admission)
• 10:00–13:00 Kalevala Bone Setting (15 min / €15)
• 13:00–17:00 Reflexology sessions (20 min / €20)

Stage Programme

• Stretching and movement breaks throughout the day.
• 11:00 Opening Speech, Tiina Huhtaniemi / Titityy & Jyväskylä Knit Festival
• 12:00 Knitting Trend Review & 10 Years of Laine, Jonna Helin / Laine Publishing
• 13:00 Movement Break
• 14:00 Interview with Knit Artist
• Juha Vehmaanperä
• 16:00 Movement Break
• 17:00 Pub Quiz

Knit Night and DJ Helmet immediately after the quiz until approximately 22:00.

Saturday 27 June 2026

• 10:00–19:00 Titityy open
• 10:00–18:00 Workshops at the Cultural Hall of the Old Vicarage
• 10:00–17:00 Market (free admission)
• 10:00–17:00 Kalevala Bone Setting (15 min / €15)

Stage Programme

• Stretching and movement breaks throughout the day.
• 11:00 Opening Speech, Tiina Huhtaniemi / Titityy & Jyväskylä Knit Festival
• 12:00 Sustainability Panel Discussion with: Teija Alanko, Tiia Reho, Anne Rintala, Henna Kvarnström, Anniina Nykänen
• 13:00 Movement Break
• 14:00 Fashion Show by Fashion Unit
• 16:00 Movement Break
• 17:00 onwards Knit Night
• 18:00 Hugo Bondfolk Duo

Sunday 28 June 2026

• 10:00–16:00 Titityy open
• 10:00–14:00 White Tree Brunch
• 10:00–14:00 Yle 100 Bus at the Upper Courtyard

The atmosphere will be festive around Yle’s anniversary bus, as Puoli Seitsemän hosts Helena Lappeteläinen and Ville Kilpeläinen will also be visiting Jyväskylä. Join them for games and activities, try your hand at sports commentary, take part in quizzes and competitions, or simply stop by for a chat and enjoy the festivities.

Wellbeing Compass Programme

Presentations and activities by the Wellbeing Compass entrepreneurs, including:

• Reflexology sessions (20 min / €20)
• A 15-minute talk and exercise session with a hypnotherapist
• A 15-minute talk and exercise session with a solution-focused coach
• Guidance on creating your own wellbeing workbook
• Services at Toivola Old Courtyard

Throughout the festival, visitors can also enjoy:

• Crafts Museum of Toivola Old Courtyard and Museum Shop Sparvin
• Valkoinen Puu Café
• Karkkikauppa Herttainen
• Meggua / Paja Restaurant
• Refreshment kiosk
• Art Gelato ice cream bar
• Breakfast, afternoon tea and fish bar at the Old Vicarage

Programme subject to change. Additional events and updates may be announced closer to the festival.