Elina Brotherus: Piscine (Transat) from series Les Femmes de la Maison Carré (2018).

Photo North brings internationally recognized photographers to Oulu in April

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City of Raahe

Raahe Celebrates Oulu2026 with a New Festival of Music and Arts – Raahe Sounds

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E75 Art Bus bus logo with gradient purple-pink-orange background

E75 Art Bus Sets Off on Its Journey from Oulu on 9 April 2026

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In the Voice the Taboo project, mental health taboos are made visible through artistic means.

Making mental health taboos visible in the Oulu2026 year – open workshops and events invite people in Oulu interested in mental health, well-being, and the arts to take part.

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Photos from Fukui prefecture by Sanna Krook and Domina Jackuliaková

Japan Through European Eyes

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Ida Elina ( kantele) and Teija Niku ( accordion) performing in front of the Rathbun-Jones Engine in The Cultural Heritage Center in Oulainen. Photo by Minna Kesti.

Oulu2026 opening celebration was a joint event between Oulainen and Haapavesi

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Vaara-kollektiivi

LIGHT AND RESISTANCE Ecological themes and performing arts on Ärjänsaari in Oulujärvi 24-26.7.2026

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Logo of the Society for Cultural Policy Research in Finland

Oulu will host the XII Finnish Conference in Cultural Policy Research in April

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Oulu youths in a photo from the Hymyilevä Oulu 26 photography project. Photo: Kristian Kaarna.

Photography exhibitions in the cathedral, Valve Cultural Centre and the theatre – Hymyilevä Oulu 26 culminates in a gala evening

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Photo: Harri Tarvainen

Children’s Cultural Centre Kotilo is seeking content for the 2026 Children’s Cultural Programme

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Girjái – decolonial queer utopia. Photo: Melissa Linsa.

Journey to the Year 2076 – Girjái performances and Dreaming Workshops at the Oulu University of Applied Sciences

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Maarit Pöör with Helsinki wooden wool blanket. Photo by Maarit Pöör.

Art inspired by Nordic wooden architecture

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