Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019, the largest and most versatile festival of dance art in the Nordic countries will include more than one hundred international standard dance performances, courses, seminars and fringe events.

Autumn fair tradition has been an integral part of Kuopio market place since the 18th century. This year, the autumn fair will be held on Friday 19th October and on Saturday 20th October between 8.00 and 18.00.

In the year 2018, seasonal influenza vaccinations will start in Kuopio on week 46, from Monday 12 November 2018. More detailed information about the vaccination times in different areas of Kuopio will be announced on our web page at: www.kuopio.fi/en/rokotukset. A pneumococcal vaccine can also be administered in connection with mass vaccinations against seasonal influenza, at a person’s own cost.

Chinese pupils stay with local host families in Kuopio. This is important not only to give Chinese children a chance to see every-day living in Finland, but also to give families and children living in Kuopio a possibility to have an experience in hosting international guests, learning about Chinese culture and habits and to establish international contacts and improve their intercultural communication skills.

Kuopio is a city filled with activities and known both as a lively sports centre and a city of rich cultural life. For example ANTI - Contemporary Art Festival, a fish market and Feel your movement -sport event all take place in the autumn. Check out our brochure and and get more acquainted with the events and activities in Kuopio.