Oulu2026-stage
Oulu2026stage highlights artists and bands from the Oulu region. Come and enjoy the versatile selection of artists in Linnansaari in July. Free entry!
The Oulu2026 Stage is part of the journey of the Oulu region towards becoming the European Capital of Culture in 2026. Oulu Culture Foundation is responsible for the stage programme and the artist selection.
What is the Oulu2026 stage?
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.
The artists for the Oulu2026 Stage are selected through an open call accessible to everyone. The application period for the summer 2024 stage concluded on March 1. We received a great number of applications: 164 – thanks to all applicants!
The next artist selection will be launched early 2025. Follow us on social media and stay tuned!
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.