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Discover Oulu2026: Must-See Experiences in the European Capital of Culture
Kirjailija Klaus Rahikainen kesäisellä voikukkaniityllä. Kuva: Marius Elding.
In the photo, writer Klaus Rahikainen smiles on a summer meadow. The atmospheric image was captured by Marius Elding.
From our programme partners
Summer Night’s Dinner returns this August – you can now propose content for the event
Photographer Harri Tarvainen
All summer activities are part of the official Oulu2026 Culture Programme
From our programme partners
Sannu Vaarala and Elina Tähtelä/ Joining Walls -community art workshops/ working group picture/ Photo by Sannu Vaarala and Elina Tähtelä
Joining Walls -workshops
From our programme partners
Group smiling in front of Tartu 2024 backdrop
Nine-country cooperation project strengthens the legacy of European Capitals of Culture beyond the title year
Photographer Kristian Kaarna captured wonderful people in Oulu as part of the Smiling Oulu 26 project. The photo shows smiling Marina, who moved to Finland from Ukraine. The image celebrates human connection, diversity, and genuine joy – themes that are central to the entire project.
Smiling Oulu 26 is live – join us in spreading joy and community spirit through the power of a smile!
From our programme partners
Photo: Janne-Pakka Manninen, Climbing over Oulu.
Friday night tip: contemporary circus and live music at Culture Centre Valve!
From our programme partners
First programme release for OMVF 2025 out now!
From our programme partners
AVARA Art&Tech event key visual
Swiss ArtTech Foundation becomes the main partner of the AVARA Art&Tech Event 2025
From our programme partners
Beachside sauna with flags and benches
Naked Truth Returns to Tartu
From our programme partners
Sini Talonen / Artwork "Outoiset" / Image by Aarón Blanco Tejedor
The first artists are selected for ARToulu art area
From our programme partners