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A glimpse into the Kuopio250 anniversary celebrations in November
In November 2025, the streets of Kuopio and the hearts of its residents will be filled with sparkling joy and a festive atmosphere as the Kuopio250 anniversary celebrations culminate in […]
Valoilmiö brings atmosphere to the first evening of October with live music and a communal light event
The Valoilmiö / Light Effect event will be held in Savilahti on Wednesday, October 1, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. In honor of Kuopio’s anniversary year, the evening’s program […]
Welcome to Kuopio event 8.10.2025 at 16.00
Open to all newcomers in Kuopio – conducted in English Join us to explore a variety of services for international newcomers in Kuopio, designed to support integration and help you […]
Decision-making on the construction of the football stadium in Kuopio
The construction of the Kuopio football stadium is progressing. A needs assessment for the stadium was completed and approved in 2018. According to the new plan, a UEFA Category 4 […]
Kultsi is here! A new wellness product combines the best of sports and culture.
Kultsi is a new wellness product. It is aimed at all residents of Kuopio who want to improve their well-being in a variety of ways. The aim is to lower […]
Kuopio Arts Night brings art and entertainment to the heart of the city on Friday, August 29
The Night of the Arts is an annual cultural event for the whole family, organized as part of the Our Kuopio festival. The events are spread throughout Kuopio, focusing particularly […]
A celebration of community spirit takes over Kuopio in August
Our Kuopio Festival brings joy, culture, and encounters to city residents from August 15 to 31, 2025. The events are spread across Kuopio, from the suburbs to the countryside, and […]
The world's top orienteers took over the Kuopio terrain
The World Orienteering Championships were held in Kuopio on 7-12 July.The race village was located in Tahko, where the middle distance qualification was held, otherwise the races were held in […]
PUIJO letters on the top of Puijo Hill - the cycle of nature made visible through sculpture
In recent years, old spruce trees destroyed by the bookworm have had to be removed from Puijo’s forests. Some of these old trees were given a new visible life by […]
Cooperation Between EURES Advisers from Finland and Slovakia Strengthens in North Savo
EURES Advisers from Kuopio and the North Savo employment region welcomed their Slovakian colleagues for a visit to Kuopio. The visit aimed to deepen the connection and cooperation between the […]
Kuopio Grande 25–31 August 2025
A new kind of event is taking over Kuopio this August – say hello to Kuopio Grande, the Outrageously Grand Village Festival, happening 25–31 August 2025. The first wave of […]
Summer storm is approaching North Savo
According to the weather forecasts of the Finnish Meteorological Institute, a strong summer storm is heading towards North Savo. The storm is expected to arrive in the next few days, […]
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 […]
Construction of the Savon Murre dog park starts in September
Savon Murre dog park will be built in the Maria Jotuni park area in the Kuopionlahti district. Construction will start in September 2025. The project is being developed by the […]