Oulu is the European Capital of Culture in 2026!
Together on Oulu’s journey is 32 municipalities from Northern Finland. With co-operation we want to bring to the North more culture and wellbeing, create new jobs and develop our region.
Read more about Oulu2026.
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”The unique Capital of Culture title will bring visibility to Oulu, also internationally” Elena Näsänen, Member of the Board of the Oulu Cultural Foundation
The Capital of Culture is a common endeavour, Jouko Niinimäki, Member of the Board of the Oulu Cultural Foundation
”Oulu is an inventive city that has the opportunity to be the capital of the whole Northern Finland” Tytti Määttä, Member of the Board of the Oulu Cultural Foundation
”The success of the Capital of Culture is fully in our hands” Member of the Board of the Oulu Cultural Foundation Reima Loukkola
Welcome to Oulu!
There is plenty to do and see in Oulu.