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The Oulujoki River connects the landscapes, people and stories of the Oulujoki River Valley. The Tarinoiden virrassa celebration weekend takes place in Muhos, Vaala and Utajärvi from 28 to 30 August as part of the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture year. Photo: Harri Tarvainen

Tarinoiden virrassa invites you to Oulujoki River Valley’s shared Oulu2026 celebration weekend, 28–30 August

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Screencap of Circle – Valerian music video

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Swamp - Walking Within the Frame. In the photo, a close-up shot of a smartphone displaying the text "Trees and plants around you are breathing". Photo: Stein Valkoinen.

Two Utopias Meet in the Sanginjoki Swamp: Swamp – Walking Within the Frame Premieres on 21 August

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Summer Night’s Dinner attracted more than 20,000 people to Oulu city centre
Kajo Kukkafestivaali kuva

Minister Talvitie will open the KAJO Flower Festival in Ainola Park on August 22 at 12:00 PM.

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Digitally collaged photographs of Teknologiakylä, containing buildings and trees. Photographs taken by Inkeri Jäntti. Digital collage created by Sunčica Pasuljević Kandić

TEK.village artist spotlight

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Each participant brings an item that identifies them on stage. Sachi Sekiguchi-Mäki from Japan brings her saxophone. Photo: Kati Leinonen.

100% Oulu premieres on Friday, August 14

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Image by: Kati Leinonen / In the image: Artist Tuuli Malla / Kollʼješkuätt artwork

Guided Cycling and Walking Tours in the ARToulu Art Area in August

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