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Kuopio Funk Fest is a celebration of rhythm music and vinyl culture on 18-19 July
Kuopio Funk Fest is a dedicated urban festival that brings together disc jockeys, bands, dancers and partygoers for a common cause. Four different events over two days will take participants […]
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 […]
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 […]
Made in Kuopio250 concert can also be enjoyed on the radio
Good news for the people of Kuopio: Radio Savon Aallot will broadcast the Made in Kuopio concert live. Made in Kuopio concert is clearly of high interest to the people […]
T-Media's research: Kuopio, perceived as safe and comfortable, increased its attractiveness the most - Tampere's popularity continues
Kuopio, perceived as safe and comfortable, has increased its attractiveness the most among the ten largest cities in Finland. Tampere is still the most attractive city in Finland, while the […]
Cities for Better Health program included in Danish royal couple's state visit
Helsinki, 4 March 2025 – The cities of Turku and Kuopio and the Cities for Better Health partnership were part of the state visit program when King Frederik X and […]
New project to support immigrant families and schools - Kuopio receives over €300 000 in EU funding
The integration of immigrant families and the educational success of their children are key to the future of society as a whole. Now, the Setlementti Puijola Growing Together project is […]
Again, plenty to do for children and young people in Kuopio during the winter holidays!
In Kuopio, the winter holiday is Super Holiday. There’s plenty to do for school children and families of all ages every day, and in between outdoor activities you can pop […]
Kuopio children and young people visualize the future of the city through art
What will Kuopio look, feel, taste, smell or sound like in 50 years? The only limit is the imagination of the children of Kuopio! In honour of the 250th anniversary, […]
Winter fun at the Frost Festival on Sunday 26.1.
Kuopio Frost Festival will be held on Sunday 26.1.2025 at 14-17 in Brahenpuisto Park. The programme includes MusaMaja, magician Puijon Torvi will perform close-up magic for event visitors during the […]
International cooperation for the Kuopio250 anniversary year in Savilahti
Sami Rintala is a Finnish architect, professor and artist. In 2017, the City of Kuopio got to know Sami in its twin city of Bodö, where discussions led to the […]
Kuopio could be celebrating in 2025
Kuopio will turn 250 years old on 17 November 2025.The celebrations started in November 2024, and the buzz will grow throughout 2025 towards the big anniversary. There will be a […]
Kuopio Christmas Market light gates open on Friday 13 December
A warm welcome to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere under the twinkling lights of Finland’s most beautiful Christmas market! Once again there will be a Christmas programme, fantastic light elements and […]
Super fun activities for children and young people in Kuopio during the autumn holidays!
In Kuopio the autumn holiday is the Super Autumn Holiday. There’s plenty to do for schoolchildren and families on holiday in the city. If it rains, you can drop in […]