Programme highlights
News
- Oulu, Finland unveils programme for European Capital of Culture Opening Festival
- Brands Like Bands launches its most international edition ever, concluding in Oulu, the cultural heart of Europe in 2026 | From our programme partners
- From the Nile to the North: GEM’s Global Opening Reaches the Heart of Finland in Oulu
- The artist for the fifth Oulu2026 mural will be selected through an open portfolio call | From our programme partners
- A Hotel Room Like the Sea – A Bold Experiment by an Oulu Artist Brings the “Sea” to Original Sokos Hotel Arina for the 2026 Capital of Culture Year | From our programme partners
- Nallikari SnowFest 2026 brings the world’s top snow sculptors to Oulu in February – nearly 30 teams from over 15 countries applied | From our programme partners
Welcome to Oulu!
Planning to visit us? Find out how to get here, get around, and what exciting events await in 2026. Discover tips, recommendations and more to help you plan your stay.
Like Finland in miniature
Together with 39 municipalities, Oulu is the European Capital of Culture. 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.
