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Northern Design Brands Join the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture Year

Everyone Is Welcome – Smiling Oulu 26 Is Open to All

Art Ii /// The Winter edition brings snow and ice sculptures and video art to the Environmental Art Park in Ii

Oamk Becomes an Official Oulu2026 Partner

Culture Belongs to Everyone – Companies Joining to Support Inclusion

The performers of Stories in the Air by Tankotaivas gathered for a creative planning meeting

Snowball Musical starring Mia Hafrén and Mika Nuojua

“I’m at a loss for words,” says an experienced audio describer, overwhelmed by art
Press releases
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- BBC names Oulu among the world’s 20 best places to travel in 2026
- Seven major artworks for expansive Climate Clock art trail, launching 13 June 2026
- Nokia Lumo Art & Tech Festival’s main partner – technology and art meet in Oulu
- Oulu, Finland unveils programme for European Capital of Culture Opening Festival
- 100 Days to Go: Oulu Gears Up for its European Capital of Culture Year