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Another exciting winter break for children and young people in Kuopio!
There is plenty to do for schoolchildren of all ages and families every day, and between outdoor activities you can pop indoors for a variety of activities. There are plenty […]
Finland Ice Marathon – a unique winter event on natural ice, February 20–21
Finland Ice Marathon (FIM) is one of Finland’s oldest and best-known winter sports events held on natural ice, bringing together fans of skating, pole skating and kick sledding every year […]
Suojaan 2026 emergency preparedness exercise will be held in Savilahti next autumn – crisis resilience develops through cooperation
A unique, large-scale civil defense exercise Suojaan 2026 will be held in Kuopio, in the Savilahti Luola area, on 2.-3.9.2026. This wide-ranging civil defense exercise aims to test the protection […]
Friendship Week at Kuopio City Cultural Institutions
The cultural institutions of the city of Kuopio warmly welcome everyone to celebrate Friendship Week in good company. During the week, the cultural institutions will be open in a friendly […]
The Puijo first snow season in numbers
The paid season for Puijo’s first snow track, or rather stored snow track, ended last week. The season was exceptionally long due to the current snow conditions. The implementation of […]
Women’s Swimming Session Trials at Lippumäki Swimming Hall
The City of Kuopio will offer three women’s swimming sessions at the Lippumäki Swimming Hall in spring 2026. The sessions will take place on Sundays: 8 March, 12 April and […]
Kuopio's population grew thanks to immigration – construction slowed down in 2025
The population of Kuopio grew by a total of 960 people in 2025, and at the end of the year, the city had 126 626 residents. The population growth was […]
International House Kuopio – February Events
Valentine’s Day Event International House Kuopio, in cooperation with Turvalinkki ry, is organizing a Valentine’s Day event where you can meet new people, play games, and enjoy a relaxed time […]
Kuopio by Nature 2026 presents a unique combination of the city's attractiveness, nature, and future
The City of Kuopio’s annual publication, Kuopio by Nature 2026, has been published in both Finnish and English. “Kuopio by Nature provides an overview of the current year and a […]
Children's Frost Days bring joy once again
In the middle of winter, the traditional Children’s Frost Days will once again be celebrated from January 19 to 25. In Kuopio, you can go on a museum adventure at […]
Kuopio City Library breaks its lending record again
The year 2025 was a record-breaking one for Kuopio City Library, with record borrowing statistics, successes in promoting literacy among children and young people, and events celebrating Kuopio’s 250th anniversary. […]
The re-reservation period for boat berths and garden plots for the 2026 season has begun
The rebooking period for boat berths and garden plots in Kuopio for the 2026 season has begun. Reservations for pier and rowing boat berths or garden plots must be renewed […]
On January 15 the Kuopio City Orchestra will bring symphonic Bollywood music to Finland for the first time
Exotic Bollywood music arrives in Kuopio! Best of Bollywood makes its grand symphonic debut in Finland, presenting iconic songs from Indian Bollywood style performed by international Bollywood stars and a […]
NHL Hockey Day in Finland event coming to Kuopio in March 2026
Kuopio will have the honor of hosting NHL Hockey Day in Finland, which will be held at the heart of Finnish hockey culture, Kuopio Market Square, on March 27–28, 2026. […]