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The world premiere of Whirling Energy, an orchestral work by the composer couple from Haapajärvi, Sanna Ahvenjärvi and Tapio Lappalainen, at the Haapavesi Folk Music Festival on 26 June 2026.
Oulu, Northern Finland’s Tech Hub, to Launch International ‘Lumo Art and Tech Festival’ in November 2026
Group reservations for Summer Night’s Dinner 15th August
Discover Oulu2026 with Guided Tours this summer
The opening of Kankari Art Villa
Registration for Arctic Tasting is now open
The Irish Festival of Oulu Announces Landmark 2026 Programme and Launch of Cultural Kaleidoscopes Street Festival
A new art route has emerged in the Oulujoki estuary – the ARToulu Art Area!
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- Oulu, Northern Finland’s Tech Hub, to Launch International ‘Lumo Art and Tech Festival’ in November 2026
- Tips for Arctic Midsummer
- European Capital of Culture celebrates a landmark year for Finnish jazz
- Climate Clock public art series featured in The New York Times
- The Logos: 4,000 cosmic signals transformed into sound in Oulu Cathedral
