Programme highlights
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European Capital of Culture Brings International Winter Highlights to Oulu and Northern Finland
Ukrainian Encounters in Oulu 2026
Valve2026 Culture Fridays Event Series Kicks Off The Cultural Capital Year’s Weekends
While the world searches for happiness, Oulu lives in the midst of it – Mikael Kunnari invites us to pause within the landscape as part of the Abstract Sensory Journey
Welcome to Oulu!
Planning to visit us? Find out how to travel to Oulu, where to book accommodation, and which exciting events are in store for 2026.
Like Finland in miniature
Together with 39 municipalities, Oulu is European Capital of Culture 2026. 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.
