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

6.11.2025
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Satu Saarinen, Dean of Oulu Cathedral and partner of the Smiling Oulu 26 project. A pioneer who promotes acceptance, diversity, and community. Photo: Petri Haanpää.

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

6.11.2025
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Oulu2026 en Français – Programme pour Africains Francophones á Oulu

4.11.2025
The electronic music and northern art festival Frozen People is among the events attracting international media interest. Next year, the festival will take place from 28 February to 1 March. Photo: Iina Taurianainen

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

4.11.2025

November is Glowember

31.10.2025

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

22.10.2025
Emil Kárlsen plays Ovllá and he has also composed all the yoiks to the opera. Photo: Knut Åserud

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

22.10.2025
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Cool events kick off the European Culture Capital year 2026

17.10.2025

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  • 100 Days to Go: Oulu Gears Up for its European Capital of Culture Year23.9.2025
  • Nine-country cooperation project strengthens the legacy of European Capitals of Culture beyond the title year10.6.2025
  • The second round of “We Are the Culture” open call received nearly 400 proposals 7.5.2025
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  • Open Call for the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture programme begins2.9.2024

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