From our programme partners


Oulu2026 opening celebration was a joint event between Oulainen and Haapavesi

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

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

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

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

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

Art inspired by Nordic wooden architecture

Valve2026 Culture Fridays Event Series Kicks Off The Cultural Capital Year’s Weekends

While the world searches for happiness, Oulu lives in the midst of it – Mikael Kunnari invites us to pause within the landscape as part of the Abstract Sensory Journey

Frozen People once again takes over the frozen sea – the international festival of electronic music and northern art returns to Nallikari.
