The fourth mural in the Oulu2026 mural series in Toppila. Photo: Linnea Laatikainen / Oulu Cultural Foundation

The artist for the fifth Oulu2026 mural will be selected through an open portfolio call

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Illustration of “Ode to Maritime Oulu”

A Hotel Room Like the Sea – A Bold Experiment by an Oulu Artist Brings the “Sea” to Original Sokos Hotel Arina for the 2026 Capital of Culture Year

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Nallikari Snowfest is an international snow sculpting competition. In the photo, the 2025 winner from the Czech team is working hard.

Nallikari SnowFest 2026 brings the world’s top snow sculptors to Oulu in February – nearly 30 teams from over 15 countries applied

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Polar Night Light Festival, Ruka Ski Resort, Kuusamo

The World’s Northernmost Light Festival, awarded ski resort and the magical northern lights invite you and your family to visit Ruka-Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland this winter

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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

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Jaakko Myyri (picture credit: Inae Han)

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

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Flamenco singer Anna Murtola is drawn to the melancholy beauty of abandoned places. Photos TRIÁLOGO-project.

Abandoned beauty and solastalgia in Oulainen

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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

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Momo Yoshino is creating her artwork in Toppila. Photo: Upeart

Unveiling Celebration of the Oulu2026 Mural in Toppila

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Xulu202x: We Should All Be Dreaming -poster.

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

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AaltoSiilo 2024. Photo: Kevin Kallombo

ART is social TAR

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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

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