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New Subarctic Sound Festival TAR Brings International Experimental Sound Artists to Oulu

Likis local food event – 10 years of flavors, encounters and local food

Even when the men shout, this story ends in love, not a knife

Virtual installation The Kuutar Garden by Jakob Kudsk Steensen opens in September in Oulu

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Planning to visit us? Find out how to travel to Oulu, where to book accommodation, and which exciting events are in store for 2026.
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Like Finland in miniature
Together with 39 municipalities, Oulu is European Capital of Culture 2026. Our wonderful region provides a versatile range of events of different sizes and styles, for their creators and visitors. There are cities and villages, parks and paths, and lovely nature nearby almost everywhere.













