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The image shows the President of the Republic of Finland, Tarja Halonen. It is an official portrait photograph. The photographer is Lasse Keltto.

President Tarja Halonen Becomes Patron of the Hymyilevä Oulu 26 Photography Project for Oulu European Capital of Culture 2026

From our programme partners
OASBB & Ingá-Máret Gaup-Juuso feat. Jukka Eskola: Davvi Oktavuohta – Northern Connection / visual identity Ellen-Maarit Juuso

Oulu All Star Big Band releases an album with Ingá-Máret Gaup-Juuso and Jukka Eskola

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You can now apply for a Culture Companion for cultural events
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Oulu Music Video Festival Launches Its First European Music Video Competition!

From our programme partners

Oulu2026 Opening Festival Drew Massive Crowds – One of the Largest Events in Oulu’s History
City of Turku.

Turku strongly present at the opening of Oulu’s year as Capital of Culture

From our programme partners

President Alexander Stubb to open the European Capital of Culture year in Oulu

Changes in traffic during the Opening Festival 16.–18.1. 

Tips for a Successful Festival Weekend

Tips for the Opening Festival: Northern Sounds on Central Stages
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Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026: Route maps released!

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Opening Festival Tips: Evening Program Feat. previous European Capitals of Culture — Quizzes, Senior Disco & Eurovision Fun!