Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026: take a look at the Capital of Culture!

Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026 with the theme Culture and Climate Change. Cultural climate change brings together culture, art and technology in surprising ways, creating encounters and interaction. Oulu will be the stage for European culture in 2026 and events will be reflected throughout Finland and Europe. Even before 2026, the cultural scene in the Oulu region will be buzzing with new things!

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Arctic Food Lab - local flavours and experiences

Under the skies of northern Finland grows raw materials that charm with their purity and deliciousness. Arctic Food Lab highlights the uniqueness of our food tradition, born in the Arctic, and brings together the gastronomy and food culture of our region. The Arctic Food Lab label identifies local flavours and experiences. The Arctic Food Lab is part of the European Capital of Culture Oulu2026 programme.

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Automatic belay

Oulu Climbing Centre

Oulu

The old red wooden church in Turkansaari in summer. Foreground green grass, background green birch trees.

Excursion to the Turkansa Island Outdoor Museum

Oulu

A person wading in freezing cold water in Tuira beach in winter. Foreground snow in the bank. Background buildings on the other side of the Oulu river. Sky is grey and clouded.

Guided winter swimming

Oulu

Ice fishing at Bothnian bay

A mushrooming trip with a dog sled

Oulu

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences

Oulu

Go Arctic activity - Let's make something out of the old - a makeover workshop

Oulu

Chocolate tasting

Oulu

Elojazz

Oulu

Koivuranta sauna ferry sauna in Oulu.

Koivuranta Sauna Board's general sauna shift

Oulu

Musicians in the city centre

Oulu Days

Oulu

A person wading in freezing cold water in Tuira beach in winter. Foreground snow in the bank. Background buildings on the other side of the Oulu river. Sky is grey and clouded.

Guided winter swimming

Oulu

A group doing a task on the edge of a swamp

Nature-based tyhy-days and business events (Sanginjoki, Rokua)- Naturest Oy

Oulu

Yellow Oulu Cathedral church tower against blue sky in summer.

Oulu fast walking tour

Oulu

people laughing and listening to storytelling at a fantasy tavern

Elf - spirits of the home

Oulu

Oulu Music Video Festival

Oulu

Koiteli rapids area in summer. Blue water flowing between rocks. Foreground green grass on the bank. Background green spruces.

Excursion to Koitelinkoski

Oulu

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Oulu

Yellow Oulu Cathedral church tower against blue sky in summer.

Oulu fast walking tour

Oulu

Go Arctic event production - Performers for productions

Oulu

a man playing air guitar on Air Guitar World Championships stage

Oulu Festival

Oulu

Air Guitar World Championships

Oulu

The old red wooden church in Turkansaari in summer. Foreground green grass, background green birch trees.

Excursion to the Turkansa Island Outdoor Museum

Oulu

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Oulu

Go Arctic activity - Air guitar workshop or air guitar show

Oulu

The white lighthouse in Hailuoto Marjaniemi against the blue sky.

Excursion to Hailuoto

Oulu

SuperPark Oulu

Oulu

Oulu20126 Opening Festival

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Oulu

People resting in Finnish woods

Nature experiences on the Sanginjoki River - Naturest Oy

Oulu

Scottish fountain in front of Oulu City Hall in summer. Background Oulu Cathedral and clear blue sky.

Guided bike tour from Nallikari to Oulu city centre

Oulu

Jumpru Patio Live!

Oulu

a girl playing the violin, a picture on the wall in the background

Oulunsalo Soi

Oulu

The white lighthouse in Hailuoto Marjaniemi against the blue sky.

Excursion to Hailuoto

Oulu

Go Arctic event production - Thematic celebrations

Oulu

Koiteli rapids area in summer. Blue water flowing between rocks. Foreground green grass on the bank. Background green spruces.

Excursion to Koitelinkoski

Oulu

Fish tern at Bothnian bay

Experience the wonders of Finnish nature

Oulu

Go Arctic Live - event production

Oulu

Herb garden

Dining experiences in Northern Finland

Oulu

From the library of the Kihukkavaara multi-purpose building, with a pool table, bookshelves, table groups and three children in the room.

School visit

Oulu

Kindergarten visit

Oulu

Oulu Night of the Arts

Oulu

Dinner at Oula Kitchen & Bar.

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Oulu

Oulu Music Festival

Oulu

Go Arctic event production - Perioulula ghost dinner

Oulu

Handmade chocolate and local products.

Chocosomnia Factory tour & tasting

Oulu