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Teija and Pekka Isorättyäs Robohemians starts the anniversary year of the Aine Art Museum in Tornio in January

Satu Saarinen – a smiling trailblazer and partner of the Smiling Oulu 26 project

Oulu2026 en Français – Programme pour Africains Francophones á Oulu

Oulu featured on Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the best destinations for 2026

November is Glowember

Oulu named as one of the world’s best destinations for 2026

A Unique World Premiere in Oulu – Ovllá Brings Silenced Stories to Life

Cool events kick off the European Culture Capital year 2026
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- 100 Days to Go: Oulu Gears Up for its European Capital of Culture Year
- Nine-country cooperation project strengthens the legacy of European Capitals of Culture beyond the title year
- The second round of “We Are the Culture” open call received nearly 400 proposals
- Northern City of Oulu, Finland, Shines as European Capital of Culture in 2026 – Thousands of Events and Unforgettable Experiences
- Open Call for the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture programme begins