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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Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Air Guitar World Championships

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Go Arctic Events - Theme parties

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

School Visit

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

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

Guided Winter Swimming

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Oulu Music Video Festival

SuperPark Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Kindergarten Visit

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Northern Finland food experience

Go Arctic - Events Services

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Public Sauna

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Jumpru Patio Live!

ChocoTasting

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Oulu Climbing Center

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Elojazz

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Oulu Arts Night

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Guided Winter Swimming

Oulu August Festivals

Ice fishing with huskies
