Spring in Kuhmo

MAY EVENTS

FRI 9.5.

• “Wall Breakers” Musical 6:30 PM, Kuhmo-talo. Tickets €9.50.
  No intermission.
  A musical by Kuhmo Upper Secondary School about two youths who meet in the wrong place and clash with authority. A story of love, longing, defiance, and music composed for the show. With a punk aesthetic, the musical premieres in Lentua Hall, Kuhmo-talo.

• Night Café from 7:00 PM for 7th graders and older. Free entry.
  At Youth Center Yläkerta. Organized by Kuhmo Youth Services.

SAT 10.5.

• Mother’s Day Cake Course for Youth.
  More info and registration coming soon:
  Kuhmo Youth Hobbies & Camps
  Organized by Kuhmo 4H Association.

• Dream Sports Day 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
  At Tuupala School and Wood School.
  Come try different sports and activities as a family. More details coming soon.

MOTHER’S DAY – SUN 11.5.

• Mother’s Day Lunch at Bistro Neljä Kaesaa 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

• Mother’s Day Concert: Gösta’s Greatest
  Minja Koski, Mikael Saari & Lumos Quartet
  3:00 PM at Lentua Hall, Kuhmo-talo
  Tickets: €26 / €10 (under 12s)
  Duration: ~1.5 hours (with intermission)
  Café Juttua open from 2:00 PM and during intermission

MAY CONTINUES

TUE 13.5.
Spring Celebration by Early Music Education (“Muskari”) 6:00 PM
Concert by students of Kuhmo Music School.
Free entry (voluntary donation for the support association). Kuhmo-talo.

FRI 16.5.
Dance Performance 6:00 PM
By dance students of Kuhmo Music School. Kuhmo-talo.

SAT 17.5.
Spring Wind Concert 12:00 PM
By Kuhmo Wind Orchestras. Kide Stage.

SUN 18.5.

• International Museum Day at the Winter War Museum.
  Free entry 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.

• Commemoration Day for the Fallen (details to be announced)

MON 19.5.
Spring Concert 6:00 PM
Student concert by Kuhmo Music School. Kuhmo-talo.

THU 22.5.
Lapland Military Band: Evening of Emotions
Tickets: Regular €20, Discount €15 (pensioners, unemployed, conscripts), Children/Students €10
Kuhmo-talo.

SAT 31.5. – Vesantalo “Maakuntailmiö” Tour featuring:

• Litku Klemetti

• Jukka Nousiainen Trio

• Jytää ja Iskelmää

• Kukko & Koira

A tour that brings top indie acts far from city clubs to unique rural venues, hosting unforgettable evenings across six regions. Local artists and communities are invited to join the celebration.

Address: Hyrysalmentie 1520, 88730 Ylä-Vieksi, Kuhmo
Doors: 5:30 PM
Showtime: 6:00 PM
Tickets: Tiketti – Buy Here

EXHIBITIONS

• 6.2.–30.4.2025
  Drawings of Kuhmo and Photos of Viena – Samuli Paulaharju 150 Years
  At Juminkeko

• 2.4.–30.4.2025
  Pyrography Exhibition by the Community College
  At Kuhmo City Library

• 2.4.–29.4.2025
  “Secret Garden” Art Exhibition
  Paintings by Community College’s art groups—most painted with sponges.
  Most artists are also members of the Kuhmo Visual Arts Association.
  Instructor: Urho Kähkönen
  At Kaesa’s Café

• Winter War Museum open Mon–Fri, 9 AM–3 PM

COMING IN JUNE

• “Suomi Soi” Concerts every Monday at 6:30 PM

• Daily Coffee Concerts by Kuhmo Summer

  Past events

  April

  FRI 11.4. 2–4 PM
  Vermiglio – The Bride of the Mountains. At Pajakkakino cinema.

  SUN 13.4. 11 AM–4 PM
  Election Café. At Kaesa’s Café.

  SUN 13.4. 2–3:41 PM
  Minecraft Movie (audio in Finnish). At Pajakkakino cinema.

  SUN 13.4. 4:30–5:48 PM
  Diiva ja Paimenpoika Terijoella. At Pajakkakino cinema.

  SAT 12.4. 6–8 PM
  Vermiglio – The Bride of the Mountains. At Pajakkakino cinema.

  SAT 14.4. 9 PM
  Hankikorri Gala at Hotel Kainuu.
  Before the gala:

  • Sauna 6–8 PM

  • Dinner (at own cost) 8–9 PM

  • Gala starts at 9 PM
    Program:
    Simo Yli-Lonttinen presents Fishing in Kainuu, competition results, Korri of the Year 2025, and socializing.

  MON 14.4.
  Student Concert: In the Spring Forest. A concert by students of Kuhmo Music School in the Pajakka Hall at Kuhmo-talo.
  Voluntary donation for the support association of the music school.

  TUE 15.4. 3:30–5:30 PM
  Vermiglio – The Bride of the Mountains. At Pajakkakino cinema.

  TUE 15.4. 6–7:28 PM
  100 litraa sahtia. At Pajakkakino cinema.

  TUE 15.4. 7 PM
  Borsalino and the Pillbox. Concert by adult students of the music school at Café Juttua.

  WED 16.4. 4–5:18 PM
  Diiva ja Paimenpoika Terijoella. At Pajakkakino cinema.

  WED 16.4. 6–8 PM
  Vermiglio – The Bride of the Mountains. At Pajakkakino cinema.

  THU 17.4. 6–8 PM
  Korpi Raikaa Club: Music diploma concert by Helena Kähkönen, Unna Laaksonen, and Helli Määttä.
  Tickets: €10. Upstairs at Kaesa’s Café.

  Easter

  FRI 18 April, 6:00 PM – 7:34 PM
  Black Bag at Pajakkakino Cinema.

  FRI & SAT 18–19 April
  Hotel Kainuu’s Easter 2025
  On Friday 18 April: Easter Show featuring artists Roberto and Ilolintu on stage (tickets €15 at the door, includes cloakroom).
  On Saturday: traditional Easter Disco (tickets €8, includes cloakroom) and Easter Egg Hunt.
  Age limit: 18+

  SAT 19 April
  Easter Saturday Lunch at Kaesa. 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  Reserve your spot in advance: kaesa@kaesankotileipomo.fi or tel. 020 7661566
  Location: Kaesa’s Café

  SAT 19 April
  Easter Sauna at 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM
  Kalevala Experience’s guided Easter sauna includes a birch-lavender body scrub and whisking with spruce, juniper, and pine.
  Includes a dip in an ice hole and a brief mindfulness practice.
  Finishes with cleansing herbal tea and small snacks.
  Price: €65/person (includes seat cover).
  Towel rental: €4.
  Kiosk open 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
  Bookings by 17 April: tel. 044 7288930 (also WhatsApp/text) or sales@lentiira.com
  Location: Lentiira Holiday Village Smoke Sauna

  SAT 19 April
  Smoke Sauna is Hot!
  Welcome to the backwoods for a sauna!
  6:00–7:00 PM (mixed sauna) – €20/person (includes seat cover)
  7:00–8:00 PM AFTER-HEAT (mixed sauna) – €10/person (includes seat cover)
  Towel rental: €4.
  Kiosk open 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
  Bookings by 18 April: tel. 044 7288930 (also WhatsApp/text) or sales@lentiira.com
  Location: Lentiira Holiday Village Smoke Sauna

  SAT 19 April
  Piuttin Pojat performs songs by Hiski Salomaa, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
  Location: Café Retro

  SUN 20 April, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  Hotel Kalevala’s restaurant Kanteletar is also open on Sunday.

  MON 21 April, 6:30 PM – 8:04 PM
  Black Bag at Pajakkakino Cinema.

  ACCOMMODATION OFFER:
  Hotel Kalevala’s Easter Special includes:

  • Accommodation for 2 people in a double room for 2 nights
  • Burger dinner for two
  • The stay also includes a generous buffet breakfast and evening sauna with hot tub access. Total price: €295

  Later in April

  WED 23.4.
  Board Game Night 5–9 PM at Kuhmo City Library.

  WED 23.4.
  Spring Event for Community College Music Courses 6–7:30 PM. Free entry. At Kuhmo-talo.

  THU 24.4. 10–10:30 AM
  Baby Rhyme Time. Bring your own blanket. Kuhmo City Library.

  THU 24.4. 1–3 PM
  Short Story & Knitting Circle.
  Knit or crochet while listening to short stories by different authors.
  You can work on your own projects or use donated yarns to make items for charity.
  Bring your own needles/hooks. You can join anytime—crafters always welcome!
  Coffee served. At Kuhmo City Library.

  THU 24.4.
  Student Concert: Dog Day Concert.
  A concert by students of Kuhmo Music School in Pajakka Hall. Free entry.
  Voluntary donation to the support association. At Kuhmo-talo.

  THU 24 April 6:30 PM – 8:04 PM
  Black Bag at Pajakkakino Cinema.

  FRI 25.4. 12–5 PM
  Woodpolis Open Doors.
  The region’s industrial wood construction companies and the Itäpuu project invite everyone to learn about local companies and enjoy the afternoon together with various activities.
  Sausage and coffee served.
  Organized by the City of Kuhmo and Kuhmo Cottage Committee.
  Read more: https://www.tapahtumienkainuu.fi/fi-FI/page/67ed28f368bf7f5f791fcf16?source_widget_id=64a2a58165b2a60e1c718d17

  

  FRI 25.4.

  Arhippa Perttunen Symposium 6:00–7:30 PM, Juminkeko.
  “Arhippa as a Singer of Lyric Songs.”
  Dr. of Music Pekka Huttu-Hiltunen will give a lecture on the differences between lyric and epic songs, with live singing examples. The styles of poetry are both inspiring and diverse, each with its own unique way of moving people.
  You are warmly welcome to enjoy the lecture and musical performances. Tea will be served!

  Suvi Teräsniska – In the Next Life 7:00–9:00 PM, Kuhmo-talo.
  Tickets: €43.50.

  SAT 26.4.

  Military Canteen Truck, with Kuhmo Border Sisters selling donuts and Kuhmo Wind Orchestra performing on the Kide Stage, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM.

  MLL Kuhmo 100 Years Celebration & Children’s Concert.
  Doors open at 1:30 PM at Kuhmo-talo.
  Program and activity stations for kids in the lobby (free entry).
  Café Juttua open during the whole event.
  Mehiläinen’s Teddy Bear Hospital will be present—bring a teddy bear or stuffed toy that needs medical care!
  Children’s band MIMMIT performs at 3:00 PM (concert ticket €5, free for MLL members).

  SUN 27.4. – National Veterans Day

  • 10:00 AM: Service of the Word at Kuhmo Church

  • 11:15 AM: Wreath laying and memorial devotion at the Heroes’ Graves