Peek into the Capital of Culture

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.
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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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ChocoTasting

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Oulu
people laughing and listening to storytelling at a fantasy tavern

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Oulu
Koivurannan saunalautta sauna Oulussa.

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Puplic Sauna

Oulu
tyttö soittaa viulua, taustalla taulu

Ou­lun­sa­lo Soi Cham­ber Music Fes­ti­val

Oulu

ChocoSomnia Workshop

Oulu

SuperPark Oulu

Oulu
Cathedral in Oulu.

Oulu quickly

Oulu

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Oulu
Oulucityhall

Guided transportation from Oulu airport to Oulu

Oulu

Go Arctic - Events Services

Oulu
View from Oulu City Hall to Cathedral.

Guided bike tour from Nallikari to Oulu city center

Oulu
Old lighthouse in Marjaniemi.

Minivan trip to Hailuoto

Oulu
Dinner in Oula Kitchen & Bar.

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Oulu

Elojazz

Oulu

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Oulu
A happy girl is playing that she is fishing.

Playroom Leikkilä

Oulu
Yrttiaitta

Northern Finland food experience

Oulu
People resting in Finnish woods

Let's Breathe the Forest!

Oulu

Air Gui­tar World Cham­pions­hips

Oulu

Oulu Music Video Festival

Oulu
Musicians in the city centre

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Oulu
Walking tour with a local guide

Guided walking tours in Oulu

Oulu
Automatic belay

Oulu Climbing Center

Oulu
Photo: M. Plepys, KMN Kiemų šventė 2023, Kaunas Artist House

Summer Night Setting in the Oulu Arts’ Night

Oulu

Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events

Oulu
Handmade chocolate and local products.

ChocoSomnia Factory tour&Tasting

Oulu

Go Arctic Events - Decorations for your events

Oulu
Tar boat in Turkansaari.

Minivan trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Oulu

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Oulu

Jumpru Patio Live!

Oulu
Ice fishing at Bothnian bay

Ice fishing with huskies

Oulu
Luotolainen tikkuri on kaunis perinneneule

Luotolainen Tikkuri - exhibition

Oulu
Fish tern at Bothnian bay

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Oulu

Go Arctic Events - Theme parties

Oulu

Oulu Arts Night

Oulu
Ilmakitaransoiton MM-kisat

Oulu August Festival

Oulu