Kuopio Pride brings a celebration of love and equality to our city 5 -7 June

Kuopio will host a Pride event on 5-7 June 2025. Kuopio Pride will highlight the rights, inclusion and well-being of sexual and gender minorities.

The highlight of the three-day event organised by Kuopio Pride ry will be the Pride parade and park party in Snellman Park on Saturday 7 June 2025. The procession will start at 14 behind the Puistokartano building and end in Snellman Park.

On Friday 6.6.2025, Seta North Savo will organise a Pride event at the Culture Workshop Kulttuurikonepaja.

City of Kuopio is also organizing a Pride program. By participating in the events, you can also show your support for human rights and equality for minorities.

The events in the city of Kuopio are open to all, some of which are ticketed.

Art Museum KUMMA

Fri 6.6. at 15-17 Rainbow dates
Casual and informal date will introduce you to KUMMA’s Magical exhibition and the people who come to the date. There will be a guided program and free socialising and getting to know each other.

Sat 7.6. at 11-13.30 DRAWING <3 POETRY – workshop
Queer Drawing invites you to draw together a large, kinetic drawing and listen to poetry written by minorities. The workshop is especially aimed at young people and adults.

All events are open to the public with a KUMMA admission fee: 10/5€, under 18s free and a Museum Card is accepted as payment.

Kuopio youth services

Sat 7.6. at 14.30-18 Youth Services Friends Park in Snellman Park

Everyone is welcome to spend time together. The Friends Park has a wheel of fortune and a communal artwork where everyone can create their own message to the Youth Services/City of Kuopio in the spirit of Pride.

Main Library

The adult, music and young people’s sections of the main library will feature Pride-themed book and material exhibitions. Throughout June, you can also take part in a rainbow-themed community puzzle. The adult and young people’s sections also have permanent rainbow shelves, with queer literature available all year round.

Kuopio City Theatre

Pride evening at the Theatre 2.6.2025 at 17–21.30
The evening will include a rainbow pin workshop, poetry writing, a tour of the Kuopio Art Museum’s Rainbow Portfolio and a Finnish queer film A Moment in the Reeds. After the film, a discussion with actor Janne Puustinen. Open and free to all.

During the Pride event week City of Kuopio will also distribute I Love Kuopio Pride badges at Pride events organized by different city actors.

Please also follow the Kuopio Pride ry’s channel on social media: www.instagram.com/kuopiopridery/