Alvar Aalto Week 2024 will take place in Alajärvi on 30.8–8.9.2024 in various locations. The theme of this eighth edition is “Humanity, harmony and organic life”.

Alvar Aalto Week is an open, interactive, interdisciplinary urban event with something for people of all ages. The Week seeks to draw attention to the local cultural heritage and to inspire local residents and visitors to appreciate and to want to conserve that heritage.

The programme for this varied week of events includes concerts, exhibitions, workshops and lectures, all set in the midst of Aalto’s architecture. There are programme items for those who are more familiar with architect Alvar Aalto’s work, as well as for anyone who is discovering the Aaltos for the first time. The event week is organised in collaboration with local residents, companies and other actors. 

Alajärvi offers a unique opportunity to explore the different stages of Alvar Aalto’s life and production spanning 70 years. Alajärvi, in South Ostrobothnia, is where Alvar Aalto spent his childhood summers and was the home region of his youth. Alajärvi’s beautiful scenery is the backdrop to a broad spectrum of Aalto’s production – from his earliest works to the last projects carried out by his architect’s office.

The Week is organised by the City of Alajärvi and the numerous event organisers and partners. Alajärvi is a member of the international Network of Alvar Aalto Cities and is chair of the Network for 2024. Alvar Aalto Week is held annually in the Network’s chair city.

Address
Sairaalatie 9, 62900 Alajärvi, Finland