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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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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ChocoTasting

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Puplic Sauna

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

ChocoSomnia Workshop

SuperPark Oulu

Oulu quickly

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Guided transportation from Oulu airport to Oulu

Go Arctic - Events Services

Guided bike tour from Nallikari to Oulu city center

Minivan trip to Hailuoto

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Elojazz

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Playroom Leikkilä

Northern Finland food experience

Let's Breathe the Forest!

Air Guitar World Championships

Oulu Music Video Festival

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Guided walking tours in Oulu

Oulu Climbing Center

Summer Night Setting in the Oulu Arts’ Night

Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events

ChocoSomnia Factory tour&Tasting

Go Arctic Events - Decorations for your events

Minivan trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Jumpru Patio Live!

Ice fishing with huskies

Luotolainen Tikkuri - exhibition

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Go Arctic Events - Theme parties

Oulu Arts Night
