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Kulturhuset in Jönköping

Member associations, Folkets Bio, Nyfiket, and more

  • Café
  • Film
  • Rehearsal rooms
  • Jönköping

Meetingplace for culture

Kulturhuset in Jönköping has been run by the nonprofit association Kulturhuset for over 40 years. It’s a vibrant space filled with member associations, rehearsal rooms, Folkets Bio, Nyfiket café, and much more. The goal is to be a free meeting place for live culture.

Member associations and workshops

Kulturhuset buzzes with activity, hosting member associations in areas like dance, theatre, and music. The venue also offers five workshops: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing and Writing, Carpentry, and Computer Work. Learn more on Kulturhuset’s website: kulturhusetjonkoping.se External link.

Nyfiket

Nyfiket, Kulturhuset’s café, is run by members on a volunteer basis. The café is housed in one of the brick buildings that were once part of the Jönköping Matchstick Factory. Its spacious interior is welcoming to everyone, featuring walls adorned with art exhibits and live performances.

Nyfiket invites everyone to enjoy a coffee, even if they can’t pay for it. With a warm and friendly atmosphere, visitors can sit alone, with friends, or join others and feel at home.

Every Tuesday, Folkköket serves soup, salad, and bread for 30 SEK. The stage is open for anyone who wishes to perform.

Outside, there’s a patio with benches, chairs, and tables where you can enjoy the unique matchstick district setting. The area is particularly stunning in May when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.

Opening hours vary depending on ongoing projects. Check the current schedule on their website.

Folkets Bio in Jönköping

At Folkets Bio, you can watch award-winning films, shorts, children’s films, and documentaries from around the world. Screenings occur three to four times a week, on Sundays and Wednesdays.

This non-commercial cinema is part of the national Folkets Bio organization. The theatre was formerly Kulturhuset’s garage. Visit folketsbiojonkoping.se External link. for schedules and tickets.

Flea market

Kulturhuset’s large indoor flea market has been a staple for decades. Typically held a few Saturdays a month from 9 am to 1 pm, make sure to confirm dates and book a table on their website: kulturhusetjonkoping.se External link.

Tändsticksområdet

Discover Tändsticksområdet – a unique historic area with preserved industrial buildings from the city’s matchstick era. Visit the Matchstick Museum to learn how this industry shaped Jönköping and grew into a global enterprise. Today, the area is a vibrant cultural hub, home to art, crafts, shops, restaurants, bars, a gaming center, and a cultural center featuring a cinema, café, live stages, music, dance, and theatre.

Good to know

  • Parking: Yes
  • Toilets: Yes
  • Accessibility: Entrances are wheelchair- and mobility scooter-friendly. An elevator provides access to floors two and three. Accessible toilets are located on the first and third floors.

How to get here

Follow signs for Resecentrum/Matchstick District. There’s a small parking lot with about 20 spaces across from Kulturhuset. The Juneparking lot, 50 meters away, usually has plenty of space.

Regional and city buses arrive at Resecentrum and Juneporten, just a short walk from Kulturhuset. For schedules and tickets, visit jlt.se. External link, opens in new window.

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