Get into the Christmas spirit with events across the European Capital of Culture region! Enjoy beautiful Christmas concerts, markets, exhibitions and the world premiere of the spectacular Snowball musical in December. Explore our event calendar and visit your local festive experiences!
Get into the Christmas spirit in Oulu! Enjoy festive concerts, atmospheric markets, art exhibitions and magical experiences for the whole family throughout November and December.
Discover local design and handmade gifts at Christmas markets, explore the illuminated Lantern Trail or enjoy the traditional Christmas concerts. One of the season’s highlights is Snowball, a brand-new family musical premiering in December in Oulu.
Christmas events in Oulu
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Regional events are waiting for you!
Get into the festive spirit with Christmas events across the Oulu2026 region! Enjoy atmospheric concerts, traditional Christmas markets, enchanting exhibitions and family-friendly activities until New Year’s Eve.
Discover festive celebrations in Oulainen, Liminka, Vihanti and Nivala, or enjoy magical play Snowman in Kuusamo. Raahe will also host the Oulu2026 Closing Week from 9 to 13 December, celebrating the European Capital of Culture year.
Snowball musical premieres in December
The new original musical offers laughter, excitement and Christmas atmosphere, as well as a whole bunch of lovely new Christmas songs! Santa’s goddaughter Krista has lived in Santa’s village, surrounded by Christmas magic, all her life. However, she has now started to crave adventure. At Christmas, an ancient spell is broken unexpectedly, revealing Santa’s mysterious past. Krista must rise to the challenge and save Christmas for children around the world.
The world premiere of Snowball will take place in Oulu Hall on 4 December 2026. Performances in the 2,500-seat auditorium will continue until 19 December, with a total of 19 shows.
The musical will be performed in Finnish, with Swedish and English subtitles at Ouluhalli.
