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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

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The Kuutar Garden: a virtual world of botanical afterlife 
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.

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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

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Pegasus by Planéte-Vapeur, photo by @LOUANNE.POVIGNA

The Irish Festival of Oulu Announces Landmark 2026 Programme and Launch of Cultural Kaleidoscopes Street Festival

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Antti Tolvi's The difference between a human and a bird, photo: Kati Leinonen

A new art route has emerged in the Oulujoki estuary – the ARToulu Art Area!

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Climate Clock public art trail opens across Oulu
Aerial view of Oulu and Pikisaari island in the autumn

Tips for Arctic Midsummer
Image from the flying sand cliff on the Ärjä Island Picture: Ia Samoil

Ärjä Art Festival invites you to the middle of Lake Oulujärvi to enjoy contemporary art and ecological themes

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Photo: Visit Raahe

Raahe Prepares a Multi-Day Oulu2026 Closing Week – Stam1na to Headline the New Stormy Sounds Metal Event

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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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