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The unveiling of the Oulu2026 mural in Toppila was celebrated in October 2025. Photo: Linnea Laatikainen / Oulu Cultural Foundation

Discussion on Public Art

From our programme partners

Marina Abramović Skin, Salt and Tears… (and electrostatic attraction)
Acoustenced & Nefertiti Malaty Photo by Jenny Prusi

A Unique Sentenced Experience Comes to Oulu and Muhos in November

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Drawing by Dimitrije Štimac depicting his artwork "Connection"

We Are All Connected: Serbian Students Bring New Perspectives to TEK.village

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At the Dreamlight City event, light figures will take over Raahe Event House. Photo: City of Raahe

New Light Art Event to Illuminate Raahe in Early October as Part of the City’s Oulu2026 Programme

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The ecouteria of Puolanka ( in Saharanta) Photo Tuike Alitalo

The locations of ecouterias and sound samples are now online

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Faravid’s land invites visitors to get lost at the sources of happiness in Raksila’s abandoned supermarket. In the picture: Marta Alstadsæter, Kim-Jomi Fischer. Photo: Janne-Pekka Manninen.

Faravids Land premieres on Thursday, August 27

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The Oulujoki River connects the landscapes, people and stories of the Oulujoki River Valley. The Tarinoiden virrassa celebration weekend takes place in Muhos, Vaala and Utajärvi from 28 to 30 August as part of the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture year. Photo: Harri Tarvainen

Tarinoiden virrassa invites you to Oulujoki River Valley’s shared Oulu2026 celebration weekend, 28–30 August

From our programme partners

One night, two orchestras, Olavi Uusivirta’s hits – hear it, feel it, live it

From our programme partners
Screencap of Circle – Valerian music video

Oulu Music Video Festival Brings four days of Audiovisual Celebration to the European Capital of Culture

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Swamp - Walking Within the Frame. In the photo, a close-up shot of a smartphone displaying the text "Trees and plants around you are breathing". Photo: Stein Valkoinen.

Two Utopias Meet in the Sanginjoki Swamp: Swamp – Walking Within the Frame Premieres on 21 August

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Immersive installation The Kuutar Garden by Jakob Kudsk Steensen opens in September in Oulu – tickets on sale now