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GENERAL

From the Nile to the North: GEM’s Global Opening Reaches the Heart of Finland in Oulu

14.11.2025
The fourth mural in the Oulu2026 mural series in Toppila. Photo: Linnea Laatikainen / Oulu Cultural Foundation

The artist for the fifth Oulu2026 mural will be selected through an open portfolio call

12.11.2025
From our programme partners
Illustration of “Ode to Maritime Oulu”

A Hotel Room Like the Sea – A Bold Experiment by an Oulu Artist Brings the “Sea” to Original Sokos Hotel Arina for the 2026 Capital of Culture Year

12.11.2025
From our programme partners
Nallikari Snowfest is an international snow sculpting competition. In the photo, the 2025 winner from the Czech team is working hard.

Nallikari SnowFest 2026 brings the world’s top snow sculptors to Oulu in February – nearly 30 teams from over 15 countries applied

11.11.2025
From our programme partners
Polar Night Light Festival, Ruka Ski Resort, Kuusamo

The World’s Northernmost Light Festival, awarded ski resort and the magical northern lights invite you and your family to visit Ruka-Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland this winter

11.11.2025
From our programme partners

HOKKA to debut at New Year’s Celebration: Oulu2026 Show

11.11.2025
Ville Mäkilä/Turun Museokeskus

Teija and Pekka Isorättyäs Robohemians starts the anniversary year of the Aine Art Museum in Tornio in January

6.11.2025
From our programme partners
Satu Saarinen, Dean of Oulu Cathedral and partner of the Smiling Oulu 26 project. A pioneer who promotes acceptance, diversity, and community. Photo: Petri Haanpää.

Satu Saarinen – a smiling trailblazer and partner of the Smiling Oulu 26 project

6.11.2025
From our programme partners

Oulu2026 en Français – Programme pour Africains Francophones á Oulu

4.11.2025
The electronic music and northern art festival Frozen People is among the events attracting international media interest. Next year, the festival will take place from 28 February to 1 March. Photo: Iina Taurianainen

Oulu featured on Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the best destinations for 2026 

4.11.2025

November is Glowember

31.10.2025

Oulu named as one of the world’s best destinations for 2026

22.10.2025

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