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
Event news
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The Nordic sister cities visited Kuopio to honour the 250-anniversary
In early June, the city of Kuopio welcomed delegations from each of its Nordic sister cities: Bodø in Norway, Jönköping in Sweden and Svendborg in Denmark. The key themes of […]
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Growth ambitions among companies in North Savo
A company survey commissioned by the Talent First project (conducted between 2–28 April 2025) explored the views of companies in North Savo on skills needs, international recruitment, and factors influencing […]
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The Culture bank expands to North Savo
Culture Bank is an online service that brings together artists and cultural professionals along with their bookable services in one unified platform. Scheduled for launch in autumn 2025, the platform […]
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Kuopio Dance Festival begins - the whole city becomes a stage
The festival will open with Vástádus eana / The Answer is Land by the Norwegian Elle Sofe Company. The work draws inspiration from protests and Sámi spiritual practices. The Olvi […]
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How to organise an event in Kuopio?
Are you interested organising an event in Kuopio but not sure where to start? Welcome to Pop-Up Workshop on Event Planning on Wed 4th of June from 3 pm to […]
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Kuopio Pride brings a celebration of love and equality to our city 5 -7 June
Kuopio will host a Pride event on 5-7 June 2025. Kuopio Pride will highlight the rights, inclusion and well-being of sexual and gender minorities. The highlight of the three-day event […]