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Oulu named as one of the world’s best destinations for 2026
Emil Kárlsen plays Ovllá and he has also composed all the yoiks to the opera. Photo: Knut Åserud

A Unique World Premiere in Oulu – Ovllá Brings Silenced Stories to Life

From our programme partners
two women dj's dancing at a dance club

Cool events kick off the European Culture Capital year 2026
Jaakko Myyri (picture credit: Inae Han)

Jaakko Myyri has been invited to the Adaptation residency at Oulanka Research Station

From our programme partners
Kuvassa Tellervo Kalleinen ja Oliver Kochta-Kalleinen.

The Most Valuable Clock in the World will tour Oulu and the Oulu2026 region in 2026
Flamenco singer Anna Murtola is drawn to the melancholy beauty of abandoned places. Photos TRIÁLOGO-project.

Abandoned beauty and solastalgia in Oulainen

From our programme partners
Sanna Anttonen (KaikuArt) and Päivi Kaarlela (Original Sokos Hotel Arina). Picture: Simo Kaikkonen (Osuuskauppa Arina)

Oulu People’s Happiness Becomes Art – Original Sokos Hotel Arina and KaikuArt Present the Abstract Sensory Journey for the European Capital of Culture Year

From our programme partners
Momo Yoshino is creating her artwork in Toppila. Photo: Upeart

Unveiling Celebration of the Oulu2026 Mural in Toppila

From our programme partners
Xulu202x: We Should All Be Dreaming -poster.

Xulu202x: We Should All Be Dreaming – a dinner for dreamers

From our programme partners
AaltoSiilo 2024. Photo: Kevin Kallombo

ART is social TAR

From our programme partners
Group in front of river and Oulu2026 sign.

100 Days to Go: Oulu Gears Up for its European Capital of Culture Year
Open Studios and guided art path tour "In the Dusk".

Open Studios and guided art path tour In the Dusk in Pikisaari on Sat 27th September

From our programme partners