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The artists of the performance CONVIVIUM: Eija Ranta and Tammaro Chiacchio

The CONVIVIUM performance, which will take place in Hailuoto at the turn of July and August, invites participants to a forest walk and a meal made from local, seasonal ingredients and wild herbs.

From our programme partners

Behind the Mountains, acrylic on canvas, 1997 Artist: Ben Allal Ayad

Ben Allal Ayad’s “From Time to Time” exhibition at Kankari Art Villa

From our programme partners

Chainsaw sculptures depicting horses and people

Introducing the Most Extraordinary Summer Events in the Oulu2026 region

Join tasty events Across the Oulu2026 Region

Artist Ben Allal Ayad in his studio Photo: Niko Alajoki

Kankari Art Villa, Ben Allal Ayad “From time to time” art exhibition

From our programme partners

Sand artist Matsu Yoshi working in Lappeenranta. Photo: Tuomo Jantunen, 2026.

International Sand Artist Matsu Yoshi Arrives in Oulainen – Sand Sculpture Honouring the 140th Anniversary of the Ostrobothnian Railway to Be Created During Wanha Woima Days

From our programme partners

From left in the photo: Tapio, Emilia and Joonatan Lappalainen, and Sanna Ahvenjärvi. Photo by Sami Mustonen.

The world premiere of Whirling Energy, an orchestral work by the composer couple from Haapajärvi, Sanna Ahvenjärvi and Tapio Lappalainen, at the Haapavesi Folk Music Festival on 26 June 2026.

From our programme partners

aerial view of Oulu cathedral

Oulu, Northern Finland’s Tech Hub, to Launch International ‘Lumo Art and Tech Festival’ in November 2026

Group reservations for Summer Night’s Dinner 15th August

Discover Oulu2026 with Guided Tours this summer

On the left artist Ben Allal Ayad and next to him Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie and host Dalida Ayad. Photo: Roosa Vaarnanen

The opening of Kankari Art Villa

From our programme partners

Kollaasi kahdeksasta Makuseikkailu-tapahtuman ruoka-annoksesta

Registration for Arctic Tasting is now open