Oulu2026 Stage
Oulu2026 Stage highlights artists and bands from the Oulu region. Come and enjoy the versatile selection of artists in Linnansaari, Oulu, 25–26 July. Free entry!
What is the Oulu2026 Stage?
The Oulu2026 Stage is part of Oulu region’s journey towards becoming the European Capital of Culture in 2026.
The Oulu2026 Stage has been organised since 2022, offering a wide range of musical performances with free entry. The stage will present local artists and talents every summer until 2026 during the Qstock Festival in July.
Artists 2025
The Oulu2026 Stage presensts fresh, diverse and forward-thinking artists from the Oulu2026 region of 40 municipalities.
On Friday the Oulu2026 Stage will feature modern indie-pop artist Lydian, Northern Sámi rock band Ravggon, metal newcomer Tempera from Pyhäjärvi, and Finnish rapper Naike, who recently released his debut album.
Saturday’s lineup includes the atmospheric folk-inspired Havut, promising indie rock band Neon Puutarha from Raahe, philosophical hardcore-punk act Seurat, and Oulun_Keskusta, a punk-jazz fusion band with two saxophones leading the charge.
In addition, the stage will welcome an artist from Slovakia, home to Trenčín, the other European Capital of Culture in 2026. Representing Slovakia is SJU, a playful electronic music artist.
The detailed schedule for the Oulu2026 Stage will be announced in May.
Oulu2026 Stage at Linnansaari 26-27 July 2024
The artists stepping onto the Oulu2026 Stage this summer include northern house duo Winter Games, metal core group Lowhill, Sami rapper Yungmiqu, punk rock posse Taskujauheliha, nuanceful rock act Sagastrophe, melodic metal powerhouse Epileptica, electronic pop whiz Eriika, and finally Nope, a deadly danceable folk-music ensemble. In addition Silver Sepp arrives from Tartu, one of this year’s European Capitals of Culture.
The Oulu2026-stage is free to enter and open for all ages. Linnansaari park has a beer tent with an age limit of 18 years. There is also food stalls & toilets in Linnansaari. See map on Qstock’s website.