Welcome to thriving Kuopio!
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The summer season of Kuopio city’s museums offers visitors a diverse program
Kuopio’s museums invite visitors to spend the summer enjoying exhibitions, guided tours and events. There is something for all ages, with programs available until the end of August. Kuopio Museum’s […]
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Kuopio Dance Festival 8.-14.6.2026!
Kuopio Dance Festival, now celebrating its 57th edition, once again transforms the entire city into a grand stage for dance from 8–14 June 2026. For one week, Kuopio becomes a […]
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International House Kuopio – Monthly Sessions 27.5.2026
International House Kuopio organizes the next Monthly Sessions event on Wednesday 27.5.2026 from 13–15. The event is free of charge and open to all international clients and students. Included in […]
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Bicycle Week is back – this year’s theme is cycling and art
National Cycling Week is celebrated on May 8–17, 2026, with the main theme “Cycling and Art.”The theme highlights the experiential side of cycling. Cycling allows you to move effortlessly from […]
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The planning of collaboration between higher education institutions in eastern Finland progresses – joint working will begin with the owner cities
Preparations related to the deepening of collaboration between higher education institutions in eastern Finland move on to the next stage as the members of the working groups established for the […]
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The nature trip season is starting
The City of Kuopio’s nature trips and volunteer work events offer you the chance to explore the local outdoors from May through September. Guided trips are available for all ages. […]
126 000
Inhabitants
8
the 8th largest city in Finland
2
Finland's 2nd most attractive city
1775
The year of foundation