Welcome to thriving Kuopio!
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Tervetuloa Kuopioon! Welcome to Kuopio!
Welcome to Kuopio EventHave you recently moved to Kuopio? Come and get to know your new hometown, meet other newcomers, and learn about local services and opportunities available in the […]
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International Samurai Exhibition Coming to Kuopio in May 2027
An international Samurai exhibition opening at Kuopio Museum in May 2027 will, for the first time, bring an extensive and remarkable collection of artefacts exclusively from the collections of the […]
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School lessons moved into a civil defence shelter during the Shelter 2026 exercise
The Shelter 2026 civil defence exercise, held in Luola, in Kuopio, Finland on 2–3 September, extensively tested the preparedness of authorities, organisations and communities to operate in situations resembling emergency […]
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Kuopio Media Art Festival 19.9.–25.10.2026
The first Kuopio Media Art Festival takes place from 19 September to 25 October 2026 across Kuopio. The festival brings together Finnish media artists in a varied programme of exhibitions, […]
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ANTI – Contemporary Art Festival will take place for the 25th time in Kuopio on 15–20 September, 2026
From the very beginning, participating in the ANTI Festival has been an experience that revolutionises one’s thinking and understanding of the arts and the world. The anniversary programme explores alternative […]
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Shelter 2026 also invites the public to take part: follow the exercise via a live broadcast and come explore the Luola Cave, transformed into a civil defense shelter!
The Shelter 2026 civil defense exercise taking place in Kuopio can be followed even if you are not otherwise participating in it. A live broadcast from the exercise will be […]
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Inhabitants
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the 8th largest city in Finland
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Finland's 2nd most attractive city
1775
The year of foundation