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
Links open at sttinfo.fi, where you can find Oulu2026 press releases.
- European Capital of Culture Brings International Winter Highlights to Oulu and Northern Finland
- Snowball Musical starring Mia Hafrén and Mika Nuojua
- Dálvemánnu celebrates Sámi culture with a diverse programme in Oulu in early February
- Oulu2026 Opening Festival Drew Massive Crowds – One of the Largest Events in Oulu’s History
- Over a million viewers – Oulu2026 launched as a shared moment for all of Finland and the world
- BBC names Oulu among the world’s 20 best places to travel in 2026
Materials & Press kit
Our media bank offers photos of our culture programme and events. In each folder, you may also download a related press release.
Oulu2026 Press kit
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
Ulla Pirkola
Communications Coordinator, Tourism and Culture
ulla.pirkola@oulu2026.eu
+358 44 235 5537
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