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Cultural Centre Valve. Photo: Konsta Vähäkuopus

The Cultural Centre Valve’s exhibition programme welcomes visitors all summer long

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Lucia Horňáková Černayová and Helena Kaikkonen working on Lucia's artwork KNOT_S. Photographer: Heikki Timonen

Pikinen Poloku 2026 Environmental Art Path is almost ready – the opening ceremony will be on Wednesday, June 10th.

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Photographer: Miia Mahlakaarto

Stories in the Air portrays the full spectrum of human life through pole dance and aerial acrobatics.

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The unique outdoor art exhibition Glimpses of the North (Välähdyksiä) will open on the Iso-Syöte Summit Trail on 5 June 2026 at 1:00 PM.

The unique outdoor art exhibition Glimpses of the North (Välähdyksiä) will open on the Iso-Syöte Summit Trail on Fri 5 June 2026 at 1:00 PM.

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Poster with artist names and info

Elektorni Summer Season begins 5th of June as part of Oulu2026!

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White Nights exhibition poster (Graphic designer: Samuli Saarinen)

White Nights Exhibition at AaltoSiilo

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President Tarja Halonen is the patron of the Smiling Oulu 26 project. Photo: Lasse Keltto.

President Tarja Halonen to Deliver the Keynote Address at the Hymyilevä Oulu 26 Celebration Gala

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Siri Haapanen: Juurehine (installed at Lux In, 2025) photo: Siri Haapanen

The Fifth FLASH Light Art Biennial Opens this November in Oulu – Beckons Visitors into the Fragile State Between Light and Darkness

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Photographer Marjo Koskenkorva's photographs, light, nature, and humanity intertwine in a way that invites the viewer to pause and embrace the silence. Photo Mikki Myllylä

Storyteller of light and silence – Marjo Koskenkorva captures the soul of the North

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kuvassa maalisapluunoita

Experiment and try something new! Discover Oulu2026 workshops this year
The image features star artist Saara Aalto, who will participate in the Hymyilevä Oulu 26 gala evening. Photo by Ville Paasimaa.

Star Performer Saara Aalto Performs at the Hymyilevä Oulu 26 Gala Evening at Pohjankartano on June 10, 2026

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Photographer Tiina Törmänen. Tiina’s images reveal the silence of the underwater world.

Capturing silence and Arctic nature – Tiina Törmänen finds beauty beneath the surface

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