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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Shelter 2026 civil defence exercise achieved its objectives
The Shelter 2026 civil defence exercise held in Kuopio, Finland on 2–3 September achieved the objectives set for it. The exercise, involving more than 2,000 participants, tested the sheltering of […]
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 […]