The performers for the Oulu2026 stage, which showcases artists from the Oulu region at Qstock, have been selected. The diverse musical lineup on the stage located in Linnansaari can be enjoyed on July 24–25. Admission to Linnansaari is free throughout the festival.
Taking the stage at Oulu2026 on Friday are Huiputus, a renaissance group of Finnish-language rock; Raahe-based hip-hop artist Armas; indie pop quartet DIVON; and singer-songwriter Vera Alice, who is aiming for the international market.
On Saturday, it’s the turn of metal newcomer Enfame, the joyful rap group OCF Collective, house artist Anita C00L, and indie pop artist Saaga, who performs playfully poignant “laments”. One more international artist will take the stage, to be announced later.
Performing on the Oulu2026 stage once again attracted widespread interest: 138 applications were submitted through the open call.
According to Oulu2026’s Programme Director Henri Turunen, the quality of the applications was excellent, as is now tradition, and the artist selection committee’s decision-making process was once again a tough one.
“There is a large group of distinctive artists in the region, and you could put together an entire festival programme just from the applicants,” Turunen notes.
Oulu2026 promotes the visibility of bands from Oulu and the surrounding region both locally and at international showcase festivals. The Oulu2026 stage at Qstock is an important part of these efforts.
Qstock takes place in the areas of Kuusisaari, Raatti and Linnansaari on the last weekend of July. The festival has established itself as one of Finland’s largest festivals, attracting 40,000 festivalgoers over two days.
