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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 […]
Shelter 2026 also invites the public to take part: follow the exercise via a live broadcast and come explore the Luola Cave, transformed into a civil defense shelter!
The Shelter 2026 civil defense exercise taking place in Kuopio can be followed even if you are not otherwise participating in it. A live broadcast from the exercise will be […]
Preparations for higher education collaboration in eastern Finland continue – steering group outlined next steps and the autumn schedule
The steering group for higher education collaboration in eastern Finland discussed the progress reports of the vision group and the working groups focusing on collaboration structures at its meeting of […]
City of Kuopio launched an easy-to-read website
City of Kuopio has launched its first easy-to-read web pages. The purpose of the pages is to provide clear and accessible information about the city’s services for a wide range […]
Kuopio Luola to become a virtual training environment for civil protection exercise
On the photo: Project Manager Ilpo Nuutinen. During the Suojaan / To the shelter 2026 exercise held at Kuopio Luola, the project Digital Simulation, Exercise and Training Environment for Finnish […]
New Pirtti School opens its doors to the pupils
The new Pirtti School in Kuopio will begin operations at the start of the school year on 12 August 2026. The new school will provide modern facilities for approximately 800 […]
Youth Adventure Racing World Championships to be held in Kuopio in 2028
Kuopio has been awarded the honor of hosting the Youth Adventure Racing World Championships in 2028. This is a historic event, as it will be the first time the championships […]
Celebrating community and coming together in August
The Our Kuopio Festival will once again take place on 14.8. – 30.8.2026, offering a diverse program of culture, community spirit and art across the city—from local neighbourhoods to the […]
Shelter 2026 brings together more than 2 000 participants for a large-scale civil defense exercise in the Savilahti Luola
The Shelter 2026 civil protection exercise will take place in Savilahti, Kuopio on 2–3 September 2026. The exercise will test the protection of a large population, cooperation between authorities and […]
Saimaan Wanhat Laiwat Summer Regatta in Kuopio
Kuopio Passenger Harbor will be filled with the atmosphere of traditional waterway heritage as the Saimaan Wanhat Laiwat Summer Regatta takes place in Kuopio from 17–19 July. The event, held in front of Luoto, brings together historic […]
BarokkiKuopio brings early music back to Kuopio
The early music festival BarokkiKuopio will once again fill Kuopio with memorable experiences and surprising musical encounters. This year’s festival takes place from 15 to 19 July under the theme Water / Flow. The […]