Christmas Season Opening
- When
- Saturday 14.11.2026 · 10:00–16:00Local time (Europe/Helsinki)
- Where
- Kuopion Tori, Tulliportinkatu 31, Kuopio
Welcome to open the Christmas season in central Kuopio! Kuopio’s Christmas season opening will be celebrated with a family event at the Market Square on Saturday, 14 November 2026. During the day, you can meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, see a reindeer and an alpaca, meet Supermarsu, and enjoy an impressive stage programme. As dusk falls, the Christmas tree lights will be switched on, followed by a spectacular light dance performance.
PROGRAMME:
Meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus:
10:00–11:30
12:00–13:30
14:00–14:30
Reindeer and alpaca care area: 11:00–13:00
Supermarsu meet & greet: 13:30–14:00
Stage programme: 15:00–16:00
The stage programme will feature Christmas songs led by Heidi Pakarinen, a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, the switching on of the Christmas tree lights, dance performances, a Supermarsu stage show, and a Halo light performance by Belenos Group of Arts.
A warm welcome to open the Christmas season in central Kuopio!
*Programme subject to change.
Information comes from the event source. Check changes with the organizer.