For visitors
Tickets for the are sold by Lippu.fi
In Kuopio, you can also buy tickets at Cultural Corner (kauppakeskus Apaja), Kaupunginteatterilta sekä Musiikkikeskukselta.
You can find more information about ticket sales and benefits here.
During the festival, you can find the Shop & Info points at Cultural Corner (Shopping Center Apaja), Olvi Arena and Circus Live. Please check the locations and opening hours on Festival venues page.
Courses and camps can be found in our online store. You can also find more detailed information in the course info page.
The festival takes place throughout the city. More information can be found on our venues page
Kuopio City Theatre, Niiralankatu 2, 70600 Kuopio
Music Centre, Kuopionlahdenkatu 23, 70100 Kuopio
Olvi Arena, Hannes Kolehmaisen katu 4, 70110 KUOPIO
Circus Live Vuorikatu 19, 70100 Kuopio
Savonia stage at Kuopio Market Square, Kauppakatu 45, 70110 Kuopio
Shopping Centre, Haapaniemenkatu 13 70110 Kuopio
At the Kuopio City Theatre Ravintola Ofelia
At the Music Centre Kanresta
At the Olvi Arena Restaurant Pelimies sekä Alberto Nani Prosecco Lounge
At Circus Live, snacks are available.
The official alcohol service begins at 6 p.m. The licensed area is restricted. Visitors under 18 can enjoy the evening outside the designated area. Alcoholic beverages may not be taken outside the licensed area.
If it rains during the Market Square programme, we will move the programme to Circus Live. The programme may start slightly later.
We don’t have a dress code – the most important thing is that you feel comfortable and enjoy the performances. Come as you are!
Our partner hotel Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi accommodates the festival artists. The festival teachers and technicians are accommodated by Forenom. You can also explore the Hello Kuopio website to find all accommodation and services in Kuopio for a successful visit.
Photography during main programme performances is not allowed. Taking photos is permitted during the curtain call. We also appreciate it if you mention @kuopiodancefestival in your social media posts. The free entry programme can be photographed freely.
If an age recommendation applies to a main programme performance, it will be stated on the event page.
The free entry programme is suitable for all ages.
Cloakrooms are available at the performance venues. The cloakroom is included in the ticket price.
The cloakrooms at Circus Live and Taidelukio Lumit are free of charge (unattended).
Kuopio Dance Festival is committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for everyone. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, bullying, or inappropriate behaviour. If you witness or experience harassment, please do not hesitate to report it to the on-site security personnel or festival staff.
Each year, we recruit volunteers for roles such as security assistance, traffic control, course assistants, and customer service at Shop & Info points. We value teamwork, a service-minded attitude, and language skills. It is important that you can commit to your chosen role and its working hours. You can find more information on our Apply to volunteer page.