Media
On this page, you’ll find useful links to our media bank for photos and videos, media accreditation, press releases and much more. If you can’t find what you are looking for, email us at press@oulu2026.eu
Press releases
Latest press releases
- Nokia Lumo Art & Tech Festival’s main partner – technology and art meet in Oulu
- Oulu, Finland unveils programme for European Capital of Culture Opening Festival
- 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
Materials
Events in 2026
We’ve put together a sneak peek of some exciting events and artistic highlights happening in 2026, completed with key dates and locations. Want to see more? Check out the full programme at oulu2026.eu/cultureprogramme
Bid Book 2021
The Bid Book provides a good overview of the planned programme for 2026. Many projects have refined their plans since the book was published, and some details may have been changed. The Bid Book illustrates, however our starting points, our objectives and the scope of the Oulu2026 programme.
Contact us

Annu Höttönen
Head of Communications and Marketing
annu.hottonen@oulu2026.eu
+358 44 703 4021

Lasse Launimaa
Marketing & Communications Specialist
lasse.launimaa@oulu2026.eu
+358 40 351 5954

Mirja Syrjälä
International Relations Coordinator
mirja.syrjala@oulu2026.eu
+358 40 502 9633



