Events
Kuopio’s compact and pleasant city centre area and the rich and enchanting nature provide an excellent setting for various cultural, sports, and food events, the largest of which attract visitors from around the world.
Links for finding and organising events
Kuopio event team
Developing Kuopio, the event city
Event team
Events in Kuopio
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Event news
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The re-reservation period for boat berths and garden plots for the 2026 season has begun
The rebooking period for boat berths and garden plots in Kuopio for the 2026 season has begun. Reservations for pier and rowing boat berths or garden plots must be renewed […]
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On January 15 the Kuopio City Orchestra will bring symphonic Bollywood music to Finland for the first time
Exotic Bollywood music arrives in Kuopio! Best of Bollywood makes its grand symphonic debut in Finland, presenting iconic songs from Indian Bollywood style performed by international Bollywood stars and a […]
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NHL Hockey Day in Finland event coming to Kuopio in March 2026
Kuopio will have the honor of hosting NHL Hockey Day in Finland, which will be held at the heart of Finnish hockey culture, Kuopio Market Square, on March 27–28, 2026. […]
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New English-language e-book Discover Kuopio – The Everyone Guide published
An English-language e-guide titled “Discover Kuopio – The Everyone Guide – For Locals, Visitors & Global Talent” is published today. Written by Angelika Krieger, the e-book is designed for anyone interested […]
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Traditional Christmas exhibition at the Old Kuopio Museum 2.12.2025 - 4.1.2026
The museum houses are once again decked out in festive decorations from the 1800s to the 1930s. Come and experience what Christmas used to smell and look like. Admire the […]
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Kuopio introduces a new way to engage with international students
Today, more and more languages can be heard spoken on the streets and campuses of Kuopio. There are already over 2,000 international students in Kuopio, and this number is predicted […]