Arctic Food Lab’s first Long Table Dinner got an enthusiastic reception last summer. Photo: Topi Paananen
The Long Table Dinner will be held during Oulu Arts’ Night on August 15th. A 75-metre table for dining and entertainment will be set up on Hallituskatu. The relaxed event is open to everyone and is free of charge. The Long Table Dinner is part of Oulu2026’s Arctic Food Lab -programme and Korttelihaipakka.
The Long Table Dinner setting invites the city residents to a shared table to enjoy good food, company, and programme. The tables are set on Hallituskatu from the Kivisydän ramp towards the railway station.
You can sit down at the table with homemade or takeout dishes from nearby restaurants. OSAO students sell tasting portions on site, and Terwa Foodtruck and a mocktail cart by Cocktail Company also curve down the street.
Korttelihaipakka together with Rotos ry brings live music to the table, and in the spirit of the event some of the shops in Hallituskatu are open longer. The first live music show starts at 5 p.m. The event lasts until 10 p.m., and you can sit down at the long table during any moment of the evening.
The whole versatile programme will be announced in early August. According to Arctic Food Lab project manager Niina Keränen, new partners and new programme are still being included.
“Welcome to enjoy The Long Table Dinner, which brings city residents to a common table in the middle of Oulu on a summer evening! The event is a great opportunity to participate in communal moments with good food and a varied programme. The evening, accompanied by live music, offers joy and encounters for all. If you have any ideas or would like to participate in making this an unforgettable evening, please contact us,” adds Keränen.
The Long Table Dinner, held for the second time, is part of the Oulu region’s journey to become the European Capital of Culture in 2026. The Arctic Food Lab programme shows what northern food culture is, and what kind of products and services can be refined from the pure raw materials of the Oulu2026 area with high-quality, local expertise.
Additional info:
Niina Keränen, Project Manager, Arctic Food Lab / Oulu2026
niina.m.keranen@oulu2026.eu, tel. 0400 163 987
