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Northern Design Brands Join the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture Year

Snowball Musical starring Mia Hafrén and Mika Nuojua

You can now apply for a Culture Companion for cultural events

Woman eating a cinnamon bun and drinking coffee outside in Finland in the summer.

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

Aerial view of Oulu city centre in winter.

Oulu, Finland unveils programme for European Capital of Culture Opening Festival

Oulu2026 Programme launch in September 2025 in Oulu theater. People watching the program launch and taking photos.

Media Accreditation for Oulu2026 Events Now Open

Food, culture and community come together at the Summer Night’s Dinner – 14 August

Fabio Petani on a crane painting a mural on a building wall

Voting for this year’s Oulu2026 mural location is underway

Woman on rooftop with city market background.

Northern City of Oulu, Finland, Shines as European Capital of Culture in 2026 – Thousands of Events and Unforgettable Experiences

Artists for the first Sápmi Triennale announced