Clinic for Oulu2026 Programme Proposals

From left in the photo: Tapio, Emilia and Joonatan Lappalainen, and Sanna Ahvenjärvi. Photo by Sami Mustonen.

The world premiere of Whirling Energy, an orchestral work by the composer couple from Haapajärvi, Sanna Ahvenjärvi and Tapio Lappalainen, at the Haapavesi Folk Music Festival on 26 June 2026.

23.6.2026

From our programme partners

Aerial view of Oulu Cathedral. Photo: Tero Suutari.

Oulu, Northern Finland’s Tech Hub, to Launch International ‘Lumo Art and Tech Festival’ in November 2026

23.6.2026

The Summer Night’s Dinner event received a special mention in National Geographic. In 2026, the event will take place on August 15 and expand to about one kilometer in length. Photo: Kevin Kallombo

Group reservations for Summer Night’s Dinner 15th August

22.6.2026

Ovensuussa by Iliana Pichon is one of four murals in Oulu. Photo: Ville Honkonen

Discover Oulu2026 with Guided Tours this summer