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Varjo Piknik 8.8. celebrates success of Oulu2026 and Blind Channel
Let’s celebrate together! On Sunday 8th of August, we will celebrate Oulu winning the title of European Capital of Culture in 2026 and Blind...
Oulu2026 Cultural personality: Marta and Kim
Our cultural personalities of the week are Marta Alstadsæte from Norway and Kim-Jomi Fischer from Netherlands, artist duo known as Marta and...
New 127 Metre Long Mural Combining Northerness and New York Is Created in Raatti
While crossing the Merikoski Bridges, have you noticed some novel patterns and colours have appeared around Raatti? At the beginning of the...
Oulu2026 Cultural Personality: Jonna Kalliomäki
Our cultural personality of the week is Jonna Kalliomäki, a 35 year old visual artist (BFA, Visual and Performing Arts) with a masters in...
Expert Panel report about the selection of European Capital of Culture
The expert panel’s report about the selection of the European Capital of Culture in 2026 in Finland has been published! Read the full report...
Oulu2026 Cultural Personality: Jimi Heikkinen
Our cultural personality of the week is Finnish Baseball player Jimi Heikkinen, a 39 year old entrepreneur and athlete originally from Vuokatti, who...
Oulu2026 Cultural Personality: Alice Sharp
Our cultural personality of the week is Alice Sharp, the Artistic Director of Invisible Dust, an UK based organisation she set up in 2009. The...
Oulu2026 Cultural Personality: Uusi Rakkaus
Our cultural personality series is still not returning to its familiar mould, as also this week we are introducing an entire band, Uusi...
Oulu is European Capital of Culture 2026!
The international jury chose Oulu as the European Capital of Culture for the year 2026. The jury announced the winner at a press conference today at...