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In Solar Storm players must prepare for the approaching storm, gather energy and restore power to the spaceship.

Solar storm is approaching – Are you ready for the unexpected?

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Photographer: Ilari Otsamo

The OMVF International Music Video Competition goes global!

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A choir answers the stars at Oulu Cathedral on 21 November at 22.15
The poster for Symposium

TAR Symposium explores commons, periphery and vibration in Oulu

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A thousand metres of Grand Design Tablecloth: The inspiring second life
In the Waning Light III, photo: Milla Koistinen

A Multidisciplinary Arts Weekend Opens with Dance

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Ballroom Bliss Wuppertal. Picture: deufert&plischke

Ballroom Bliss has toured through multiple cities around the world – Now arrives to Oulu!

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Animation visuals: @dr_formalyst | Creative direction & choreography: @Ongoing Realities

Festival of Augmented Dance – Finland’s First Dance-Technology Festival in Oulu 23rd–28th Nov 2026

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Photo highlights from Iso-Syöte’s Välähdyksiä art exhibition on the hilltop

Glimpses of North (Välähdyksiä)Art Exhibition at Iso-Syöte attracts nearly 10,000 visitors

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TaikaBox performance at AaltoSiilo interacting with INTER-FACE:ing LuxuryLogico on 25 October.

Taiwan Meets Oulu: Mayor Ari Alatossava Attends LuxuryLogico × TaikaBox Finissage at AaltoSiilo

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Joulupuu's partners: Aaro, Joacim, Nea Snellman, Veetu Vuori, Brädi, Rosanna Kulju, Dilemma, Mimi, Kuku, Nora Rantalainen. Layout artist, Marika Meri.

Joulupuu Esittää -event arrives at Valkea Shopping Center on November 14th 2026

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Joona Kotilainen performs comedy with AI. Photo: Harri Säynevirta.

Can AI Be Creative? LuovAIn! Roadshow Brings AI Comedy and Collaborative Art to Oulu

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