Oulu is European Capital of Culture 2026!
Oulu is European Capital of Culture 2026, together with 39 municipalities. The whole Northern Finland will awaken when the cultural events bring the region to life and inspire joy and creativity in people every day. This is a journey of several years, which will culminate in 2026.
We are building an unforgettable Capital of Culture year with the aim of creating a positive, lasting impact on our region. Our main goal is cultural climate change. We want to open up a new connection between people – are you ready to discover it?
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Today, December 3rd, we celebrate the United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Persons with Disabilities. There are...
Text by Erika Benke What happens if you invite an opera singer from London, an architect from Japan and a dancer from Serbia to...
Organizer Oulun kulttuurisäätiö sr Y-tunnus 3246820-6 Torikatu 18 1 krs., 90100 Oulu oulu2026@ouka.fi Lottery You can...
Text by Erika Benke It’s a disused industrial building made of concrete that looks like a cathedral, designed by Alvar and Aino...
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On September 14, 2024, the Aalto Silo, Oulu’s historical architectural landmark, is set to host the much-anticipated Aaltosiilo...
We are the Culture – Idea Workshops The Equal Oulu2026 project will organize online workshops in autumn 2024 about the...
Italian artist Fabio Petani was chosen among 479 applicants in a Europe-wide portfolio application process. The artist, known...
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Cultural Climate Change
Oulu2026 region
Oulu is the European Capital of Culture alongside 39 municipalities. Our stunning region provides diverse settings for events of various sizes and styles, for both artists and participants. Cities and villages, parks and forests, enchanting nature near almost everywhere.