Kuopio Grande 25–31 August 2025

A new kind of event is taking over Kuopio this August – say hello to Kuopio Grande, the Outrageously Grand Village Festival, happening 25–31 August 2025. The first wave of the event program has been released, with more exciting updates dropping throughout July and August.

This week-long celebration brings together dozens of both fresh and familiar events across Kuopio under one umbrella. It’s the first time an event of this scale is being curated through such extensive local collaboration – and it shows.

Jointly created by around 25 local businesses and the Kuopio City Centre Development Association, Kuopio Grande is a new kind of shared effort launched to mark the city’s 250th anniversary. At the heart of it all is the spirit of community, creativity, and joyful togetherness. These events are shared moments, memories in the making, and a much-needed pause from the busyness of urban life.

Expect a delicious mix of music, food, culture, movement, and good company – all as part of Kuopio’s 250th anniversary. Kuopio Grande unfolds in the city centre, the harbour, Puijo, and Rauhalahti, offering a full week of live music, culinary treats, active experiences, and artistic encounters. Let the famously warm savonian hospitality wrap you in its embrace and spark your zest for life. This is Kuopio Grande – a festival that doesn’t know the meaning of “too much.” Because around here, too much of a good thing is just right. 

Evenings at Kuopio Grande wind down as wonderfully as the days begin. Whether you’re a city explorer, a nature lover, or a spa enthusiast, you’ll find the perfect place to rest your head. Sleep in style downtown, in a charming manor setting, or in a lakeside caravan with your crew. And don’t be surprised if you wake up a little later than usual – and a whole lot happier.

Read more: www.kuopiogrande.fi/fi/in-english