Press release

European Capital of Culture Brings International Winter Highlights to Oulu and Northern Finland 

20.2.2026

Snowball Musical starring Mia Hafrén and Mika Nuojua 

2.2.2026

Dálvemánnu celebrates Sámi culture with a diverse programme in Oulu in early February

28.1.2026

Oulu2026 Opening Festival Drew Massive Crowds – One of the Largest Events in Oulu’s History

19.1.2026

Over a million viewers – Oulu2026 launched as a shared moment for all of Finland and the world

2.1.2026

BBC names Oulu among the world’s 20 best places to travel in 2026 

15.12.2025

Seven major artworks for expansive Climate Clock art trail, launching 13 June 2026

26.11.2025

Nokia Lumo Art & Tech Festival’s main partner – technology and art meet in Oulu

24.11.2025

Oulu, Finland unveils programme for European Capital of Culture Opening Festival

18.11.2025

100 Days to Go: Oulu Gears Up for its European Capital of Culture Year

23.9.2025

Nine-country cooperation project strengthens the legacy of European Capitals of Culture beyond the title year

10.6.2025

The second round of “We Are the Culture” open call received nearly 400 proposals 

7.5.2025