Best festivals in Europe
Presenting the brightest gems of our northern region to an ever larger audience!
Into the Wilds and Back to the City
Think about this: In Oulu, you step on a bus that takes you to the middle of the wild northern periphery, pulsating through your visit full of laughter, unspoiled nature, good conversations and new friends. The Oulu 2026 region offers some of the most unique festival in Europe, and we want to showcase them. “In Europe’s Spotlight” presents the brightest gems of our northern region to an ever larger audience.
Would you climb to the top of the hill next summer to listen to electronic music or step into the dimness of the locomotive shed to enjoy domestic film classics? You can experience both and everything in between.
The Magic of the Northern Festivals
Our culture program showcases the unique festivals of the Oulu2026 region, offering all Europeans a unique perspective on our northern festivals. These events range from veteran machinery days to musical experiences, and from poetry weeks to film festivals held in the dim light of an old locomotive hall.
These events encapsulate the magic of our northern region! The events reflect the cultural climate change throughout the Oulu2026 region, allowing all of Europe to enjoy the most distinctive and memorable festivals, venues, and atmospheres of Northern Finland.
Oulu2026 festivals
On this page, you will find a brief introduction of Oulu2026 festivals. The events are part of our cultural program and cultural climate change. Click the image to open the festival’s website in a new tab.
