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Kuopio Art Museum's year culminates in a free admission day on New Year's Eve
Nearly 10 000 more visitors than in 2022 Kuopio Art Museum has been buzzing with record-breaking visitor numbers. More than 60 000 visitors have visited the museum so far, including […]
International stars Linda Lampenius and Perttu Kivilaakso at Kuopio Music Centre 17.12.
Linda Lampenius, one of Finland’s most internationally renowned violinists, and cellist Perttu Kivilaakso, who has toured the world with Apocalyptica, will perform their Christmas concert Magic Melodies of Christmas at […]
Opening weekend of Kuopio Christmas Market starts on Friday 8.12.
Opening weekend of the most beautiful Christmas Market in Finland will be celebrated in Kuopio from Friday 8.12.2023. Kuopio Christmas Market, which has been running since 2021, will return this […]
Puijo Tower will be illuminated in blue and white to celebrate Independence Day
One of Kuopio’s most famous symbols, Puijo Tower, will be festively dressed in the colours of Finnish flag this Independence Day. In its 60-year history, the tower has been decorated […]
Kuopio citizens celebrate Independence Day at the Music Centre
Independence Day celebration, open to all Kuopio residents, will take place on Wednesday 6.12.2023 at Kuopio Music Centre. Coffee reception for the public starts at 12:00 in Valohalli Hall and […]
State Art Prize to Kuopio, ANTI Festival awarded for social impact
The State Arts Committees award annual prizes to deserving artists, groups and artistic communities. Arts Promotion Centre awarded ANTI – Contemporary Art Festival for social impact in the arts. The […]
Christmas season`s opening in Kuopio will be celebrated on the Market Square on Saturday November 18th
Kuopio city centre’s Christmas starts with the opening of Christmas season at the Market Square and shops on Saturday 18.11.2023 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. During the day at […]
Spend Father`s Day on Sunday 12.11 in Kuopio museums!
On Father’s Day, why not grab the family and come and explore the exhibitions and activities in Kuopio City museums! In honor of the Sunday celebration all fathers and those […]
Virtuoso clarinetist Kari Kriikku as soloist of the Kuopio City Orchestra 9.11.
On Thursday 9.11. at 18:00, the Kuopio City Orchestra’s seasonal concert will welcome Finland’s most internationally renowned clarinetist Kari Kriikku, who will perform Jukka Tiensuu’s work Puro. The soloist’s work […]
Famous Raschèr saxophone quartet will perform in front of Kuopio City Orchestra on 26 October.
Kuopio City Orchestra’s Diamond Path seasonal concert on Thursday 26 October at 18:00 will feature a rare visit when the entire Raschèr Saxophone Quartet will play in front of the […]
Super fun things to do for children and young people in Kuopio during the autumn break!
In Kuopio, the autumn break is the Super Break. There’s plenty to do every day for schoolchildren and families on holiday in the city during week 42. If it rains, […]
The international communication of the city of Kuopio is developing
The website of the city of Kuopio was renewed in the spring of 2023, when the visual appearance of the website was updated to match the city’s colorful brand and […]