Opening Festival

President Alexander Stubb to open the European Capital of Culture year in Oulu

13.1.2026

Changes in traffic during the Opening Festival 16.–18.1. 

9.1.2026

Tips for a Successful Festival Weekend

9.1.2026

Tips for the Opening Festival: Northern Sounds on Central Stages

8.1.2026

Opening Festival Tips: Evening Program Feat. previous European Capitals of Culture — Quizzes, Senior Disco & Eurovision Fun!

5.1.2026

Opening Festival Highlights: Dance and Circus Take Over Central Spaces!

2.1.2026

Tips for the Opening Festival: Weekend at Central Library Saari and Children’s Cultural Centre Kotilo!

29.12.2025

Opening Festival: Explore the Oulu2026 Region at Pekuri!

27.12.2025

Opening Festival: Tips for younger visitors and families

22.12.2025

Sámi art fills the theatre and art museum during the Oulu2026 Opening Festival weekend

19.12.2025