
Oulujärvi Steamship Theater
The magical Oulujärvi Steamship Theater sails the waves of Lake Oulujärvi, bringing the wonder of theater to places where you would least expect to encounter it.
The Steamship Theater departs from Kajaani and heads toward Paltaniemi, Paltamo, and several other harbors around Lake Oulujärvi.
Steamships used on this great trip are Kouta and Kajaani I. Performing daily, the theater tours Lake Oulujärvi, entertaining and astounding audiences in its harbors and along its shores.
Performance venues range from historic community halls to forests near the harbors. Audiences can also join the theater troupe aboard the ships. Tickets are sold for the boat journeys between performance locations.
The theater troupe’s voyage on the waves of Lake Oulujärvi becomes a comprehensive tale of the magic of theater and the people who carry it with them.
Our impact to Culture-
climate change
For the first time in 2026, as part of Oulu2026, the Oulujärvi Steamship Theater will create a wide-reaching and impactful art project that combines nature, art, waterway travel, and the communities surrounding Lake Oulujärvi.
When and where
Organisers
Vaara-kollektiivi, in collaboration with the City of Kajaani and other partners.