Oulu2026 Festivals – The brightest gems of our northern region
Electronic music on top of the hill, retro tractors, Pessimism musical, Air Guitar World Championships.. these are only few of the unique festivals Oulu2026 region has to offer!
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Hymyilevä Oulu 26 – moving together towards the European Capital of Culture year
From Gallery Walls to Barn Walls – Transforming Art into Environmental Artworks
Visual Artist Momo Yoshino Creates the Fourth Oulu2026 Mural in Toppila
Food, culture and community come together at the Summer Night’s Dinner – 14 August
Be part of our 2026 programme!
Oulu is European Capital of Culture in 2026 – and you can be a part of it! Whether you’re a group of friends, an association, or a public organization, this is your chance to apply and bring your creative ideas to life.
We are the culture – Open Call application period
2nd Sept 2024 to 31st Aug 2025.
Like Finland in miniature
Together with 39 municipalities, Oulu is the European Capital of Culture. Our wonderful region provides a versatile range of events of different sizes and styles, for their creators and visitors. There are cities and villages, parks and paths, and lovely nature nearby almost everywhere.
