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The Most Valuable Clock in the World will tour Oulu and the Oulu2026 region in 2026

Oulu Leads Intrepid Travel’s 2026 “Not Hot List” as Europe’s Emerging Cultural Destination

Media Accreditation for Oulu2026 Events Now Open

In Toppila’s Oulu2026 mural, an origami sheet unfolds into a flower-like form

Abandoned beauty and solastalgia in Oulainen

Oulu People’s Happiness Becomes Art – Original Sokos Hotel Arina and KaikuArt Present the Abstract Sensory Journey for the European Capital of Culture Year

Oulu2026 is looking for volunteers across the entire Oulu2026 region – join us in making the European Capital of Culture year!

Miniburger wins at Arctic Tasting – Visitor numbers up nearly 40%
Press releases
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- 100 Days to Go: Oulu Gears Up for its European Capital of Culture Year
- Nine-country cooperation project strengthens the legacy of European Capitals of Culture beyond the title year
- The second round of “We Are the Culture” open call received nearly 400 proposals
- Northern City of Oulu, Finland, Shines as European Capital of Culture in 2026 – Thousands of Events and Unforgettable Experiences
- Open Call for the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture programme begins