Kuopio250 Anniversary Weeks

The Kuopio250 anniversary rounds off with anniversary weeks in November

The anniversary year has already been celebrated since autumn 2024, and the festivities culminate in the Kuopio250 Anniversary Weeks in November 2025. These weeks are held during weeks 46–47 (10–23 November 2025), when the entire city will be tuned into a festive mood. Although the official birthday is on 17 November, the celebratory spirit will be felt across Kuopio throughout the two weeks.

During the anniversary weeks, residents will be treated to a diverse range of events. The anniversary weeks offer a chance to pause, to celebrate, and to enjoy what Kuopio means to all of us. The program invites families, groups of friends, and individual city residents alike to build and experience this unique moment in the city’s history.

You can find the latest anniversary program here: Kuopio250. Please note that the program is continuously updated.

For event organizers: the program call for proposals for the anniversary weeks is open until the end of September 2025. Through that process, it is possible to apply for inclusion in the anniversary-weeks program. Please note, however, that production support for the anniversary year is no longer being allocated. More details and the program application form can be found here: Kuopio250 program call.

All events that take place between 10 and 23 November are automatically considered part of the anniversary weeks.

Sneak Peeks of November Events

Here are a few event highlights to look forward to during the anniversary weeks:

  • 15 November – KalPa vs. JYP anniversary match
  • 15 November – Opening of the Christmas season
  • 15–17 NovemberVälke light event
  • 20 November – Anniversary closing concert Täyttä juhlaa at the Kuopio Music Centre
  • Museums around the city will present special exhibitions and programs throughout the anniversary weeks


Check out the anniversary year’s program here!
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