Friendship Week at Kuopio City Cultural Institutions
The cultural institutions of the city of Kuopio warmly welcome everyone to celebrate Friendship Week in good company. During the week, the cultural institutions will be open in a friendly atmosphere, offering a varied program for all ages. There will be music, lectures, activities and other enjoyable things to do.
ADULT EDUCATION CENTER
Friendship Week courses
February Pearl Jewelry
13.–14.2.2026. Puistokartano
https://uusi.opistopalvelut.fi/kuopio/fi/course/33874/
Charming felting
14.–15.2.2026. Puistokartano.
https://uusi.opistopalvelut.fi/kuopio/fi/course/34682/
Be My Valentine
Sat 14.2.2026. Puistokartano.
https://uusi.opistopalvelut.fi/kuopio/fi/course/34285/
Sweet treats from around the world
Sun 15.2.2026. Puistokartano.
https://uusi.opistopalvelut.fi/kuopio/fi/course/34830/
There is a fee for the courses.
MUSIC CENTER
Music Center Open House Day
Thu 12.2. at 11-15 in Kuopio Music Center and Lumit Art High School
There will be programs at both the Kuopio Music Center (11-14) and Lumit (14-15). Once again, there will be a varied program including music and dance performances, guided tours of the building, raffles, and special offers. Free admission.
Open rehearsal of the City Orchestra
Thu 12.2. at 13 in Kuopio Music Center Concert Hall
Markus Lehtinen, conductor
Soloists: students from the Sibelius Academy’s opera program
Come and enjoy a musical treat at the evening concert and see how the program is finalized on the day of the dress rehearsal. Duration max. 60 minutes. Free admission.
KUMMA Art Museum
Open friends’ closet
Conversation cards for fun and enjoyment during the art tour
Sat 14.2. guided drawing event
Free admission to events, but tickets must be purchased for the exhibition spaces.
THEATER
Yhdessä Kuopiossa – World Rhythm Experience
Tue 10.2. at 17–19 in the Theater lobby.
17:00 ”Yhdessä Kuopiossa” planning a multicultural event
18:00 Quick and easy dance lessons to the rhythms of the world
19:30 Free dancing, pleasant socializing, and getting to know each other
https://kuopionkaupunginteatteri.fi/tapahtumat/world-rhythm-experience/
Free admission.
Valentine’s Day iLoa concert
Sat 14.2. at 16.45-17.45 in the Theater lobby.
This concert promises good vibes, awesome world music tunes and genuine love for Finnish traditions.
All this in just the right proportions and completely free of charge.
The folk song ensemble iLo is a music group of about 25 people from the Kuopio Adult Education Center.
https://kuopionkaupunginteatteri.fi/tapahtumat/iloa/
