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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 […]
Mölymäki sports fields, playground and outdoor gym open to the public
Sport fields, playground and outdoor gym at Mölymäki opened to the public on 12.9.2024. In the centre of Mölymäki Park there is a new football pitch, two tennis courts and […]
1990s exhibition at the Old Kuopio Museum 28.8.2024 -16.3.2025
1990s arrive in Kuopio! Do you still remember the first mobile phones and worm games? The touring exhibition Ysäri from the Workers’ Museum Wersta tells the story of the 1990 […]
Kuopio Art Museum closes for renovation - last chance to see the summer exhibitions
Kuopio Art Museum will close its doors for renovation for the period 2.9.-11.10.2024. This is your last chance to experience the museum’s popular summer exhibitions before the doors are locked. […]
The Our Kuopio festival brings a wide range of events to the city 10.-25.8.
The Our Kuopio Festival is an annual community-based urban festival. It encourages the development of local culture, local activism and volunteering. The events are open to all and are alcohol-free. […]
Summer cafe in the Old Kuopio Museum
After a long brake, Old Kuopio Museum offers tasty coffee moments, as Cafe Mandariini, a permanent cafe from Kuopio Community College, came to the museum to host a pop-up summer […]