Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026.
Together with 32 municipalities from Northern Finland, we want to bring more culture and wellbeing, create new jobs and develop our region in a sustainable way. Our main goal is to start a cultural climate change, helping us to reconnect with each other through culture.
Oulu2026 will offer diverse, inspiring and unique contents already before the culmination of events in 2026.
Stay tuned!
Peek into the Capital of Culture

Arctic Food lab — Local flavours and experiences
Northern Finland’s short but intensive summer ripens our local ingredients. Arctic Food Lab is a program that brings forth the ingredients that have grown under the Oulu2026 region’s Northern sky, and the uniqueness of traditional food born under arctic circumstances. We want to offer local and international guests Arctic Food Lab experiences that cannot be experienced anywhere else.
Arctic Food Lab brings together those operating in gastronomy and food culture in the Oulu region and celebrates Northern cuisine and gastronomy. Food is not just nourishment but a way to provide experiences and demonstrate hospitality. Arctic Food Lab creates images of clean arctic nature and its ingredients that have been refined with local know-how into high-quality products and services. Local food supports sustainable development and achievement of climate goals.
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Koivuranta Sauna Boat Public Sauna

Kindergarten Visit

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Nature-based recreation days for work communities (Sanginjoki, Rokua) - Naturest Oy

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

SuperPark Oulu

Guided Winter Swimming

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Go Arctic - Events Services

Go Arctic Events - Theme parties

Jumpru Patio Live!

Oula Kitchen & Bar

ChocoTasting

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Oulu Climbing Center

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Elojazz

Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

School Visit

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Oulu Music Video Festival

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Oulu Arts Night

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Air Guitar World Championships

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Guided Winter Swimming

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Oulu August Festivals

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Northern Finland food experience

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour
