Oulu is European Capital of Culture 2026

Culture, art and a wide range of events as well as world-class experiences from near and far are taking over our northern region. See the programme.

Events

News

First programme release for OMVF 2025 out now!

22.5.2025

From our programme partners

Swiss ArtTech Foundation becomes the main partner of the AVARA Art&Tech Event 2025

21.5.2025

From our programme partners

Naked Truth Returns to Tartu

16.5.2025

From our programme partners

Sini Talonen / Artwork "Outoiset" / Image by Aarón Blanco Tejedor

The first artists are selected for ARToulu art area

15.5.2025

From our programme partners

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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.

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