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Streaming Concert Recap
Oulu proceeded to the final selection phase for the title of European Capital of Culture 2026. Jukka Takalo & Kayak Orchestra's concert...
Press release: Cultural Climate Change Has Begun from the Wild North – Oulu2026 Continues its Journey in the European Capital of Culture Bid
Press release 24.6.2020 Oulu and 32 northern municipalities will continue on a shared trip to become the European Capital of Culture in 2026....
Presenting the members of the Oulu2026 Presentation Team
Oulu2026 has presented the first application to the international panel on 23.6.2020. This is our Presentation Team: Päivi Laajala Päivi has...
Press release from the Ministry of Education and Culture: Three cities in Finland bidding for title of the 2026 European Capital of Culture
Tampere, Oulu and Savonlinna are bidding to be nominated as Finland’s candidate for the European Capital of Culture for 2026. The independent panel...
Oulu2026 Cultural Person: Jaakko Kuusisto
My name is Jaakko Kuusisto. I've been the artistic director of Oulu Music Festival for nine years, this is my last. I'm also the Chief Conductor of...
A tour through Europe: Maribor 2012
With 119 071 citizens, Maribor is the second largest city of Slovenia. The first mention of Maribor as a settlement is from 1029, but the city...
Oulu2026 Cultural Person: Raimo Paaso
I am diocese secretary Raimo Paaso from Haukipudas. At the core of my work is the development of Northern Finland's church music and divine...
Oulu2026 Cultural Person: Essi Kummu
Essi Kummu, author How do you see Oulu right now? Oulu has grown quiet. It was a thrilling experience to visit the marketplace and city...
Oulu2026 Cultural Person: Joose Mikkonen
I'm Joose Mikkonen, 43 years old. I'm an actor at Oulu Theatre and also working on my graduate degree at Oulu University of Applied Sciences. I also...