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President Tarja Halonen Becomes Patron of the Hymyilevä Oulu 26 Photography Project for Oulu European Capital of Culture 2026
Oulu All Star Big Band releases an album with Ingá-Máret Gaup-Juuso and Jukka Eskola
You can now apply for a Culture Companion for cultural events
Oulu Music Video Festival Launches Its First European Music Video Competition!
Oulu2026 Opening Festival Drew Massive Crowds – One of the Largest Events in Oulu’s History
The Oulu Declaration of Peace16 January 2026
Opening Festival: Oulu10 offers summer vibes, a senior disco, Culture companions, music and much more!
Turku strongly present at the opening of Oulu’s year as Capital of Culture
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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