Oulu2026-region
Oulu is the European Capital of Culture together with 39 cities and munincipalities. Join the adventure as culture, art and diverse event take over our northern region! Explore the local programme on this page and tour the entire region!
Click any area on the map and see the local events below.
Plan your visit
You can easily reach the heart of the European Capital of Culture year, Oulu! Our airport is close to the city center, making it convenient to arrive by air from Helsinki, Riga or Frankfurt!
Best festivals in Europe!
The Oulu2026 programme features unique festivals across our magnificent region. You can experience the magic of our northern area in both urban settings and amidst wild nature.
Local flavours from the north
Arctic Food Lab brings forth the ingredients that have grown under the Oulu2026 region’s Northern sky, and the uniqueness of traditional food born under arctic circumstances.