The Lions Club Järvenpää / Jean Sibelius has published its 2026 Sibelius Calendar, with the theme ‘Sibelius kävi täällä’ (‘Sibelius Was Here’). The calendar features 12 images of places important to Sibelius at various stages in his life. Places featured include Ainola (a rare interior photo from the early years),  the Helsinki Music Institute, Arvid Järnefelt’s house in Lohja and the Helsinki house where Jean and Aino first met. The release of this calendar maintains a tradition dating back more than 20 years. Each image is accompanied by a descriptive text (in Finnish; English translation can be supplied).

The calendar is on sale in Järvenpää and can be ordered directly from the Lions Club Järvenpää / Jean Sibelius. Guide price including postage (international) is €25 but please contact Mr Hannu Tamminen hannu.tamminen1@saunalahti.fi for specific information for your location.

Important note: shipment to the USA is currently not possible. Information from the Finnish postal service website (accessed November 2025): ‘The Trump administration’s decision is currently affecting transport of goods to U.S. The transport of parcels and letters containing goods, as well as gift shipments, is still temporarily suspended. European postal operators are working closely with U.S. customs authorities and the Universal Postal Union to find a solution.’