Kuopio Dance Festival

Kuopio Dance Festival is the largest and most diverse international dance event in the Nordic countries. It is a true celebration of dance, bringing world-class performances and some of the summer’s most memorable cultural experiences to Kuopio for over a week. The festival takes place annually in June.

Each year, the high-quality program attracts professionals, enthusiasts, and first-time visitors from Finland and abroad. The program features magnificent dance performances, a wide range of free-entry events, courses, camps, and seminars.

The festival can be seen and felt throughout the city – from theatre stages to shopping centers, and from the market square to the streets.

The main performer of the 2026 festival will be GöteborgsOperans Danskompani.

Welcome to enjoy dance and culture in Kuopio!