Kuopio Arts Night brings art and entertainment to the heart of the city on Friday, August 29

The Night of the Arts is an annual cultural event for the whole family, organized as part of the Our Kuopio festival. The events are spread throughout Kuopio, focusing particularly on Kauppakatu Street.

Kuopio Night of the Arts will take over the city’s cultural institutions on Friday, August 29. The city’s museums will be open from 12 noon to 9 p.m. and admission will be free. The museums will also offer a special Night of the Arts program.

The City Theater will hold open rehearsals for the play The Perfect Recipe at 18.15-19.15. The Music Center will host mini-concerts by the Kuopio City Orchestra at 17, 18 and 19. Music will also be enjoyed at the Main Library when Antti Heikkinen & Nyhtöpelimanni take the stage at 17.

Kauppakatu Street is celebrating!

In honor of the city’s 250th anniversary, Kauppakatu Street between Vuorikatu and Maaherrankatu Streets will be transformed into a grand stage for experiences during the Night of the Arts. The street will offer a diverse program from 16 to 21, ranging from dance to circus performances. A DJ will also entertain event visitors. For families with children, there will be a recycled instrument exhibition and workshop, as well as family dances organized by ITAK. During the event, the street will be closed to motor traffic.

The event is free of charge, alcohol-free, and open to everyone.