Culture & Leisure Library Culture Sport & Exercise Nature & Outdoor Activities Events Visitors Pages for Different Life Situations Children & Families Youth Students Elderly Immigrants Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026 Culture, art and a wide range of events as well as world-class experiences from near and far are taking over our northern region. See the programme (oulu2026.eu). Oulu – European Capital of Culture (Oulu2026.eu) Links European Capital of Culture 2026 Oulu's Event Calendar News – City of Oulu 05.01.2026 The application for afternoon care for the 2026-27 school year is open until February 15th 30.12.2025 New Year’s events in Oulu 30.12.2025 Registration for the city of Oulu’s skiing and skating schools opens on January 7, 2026 19.12.2025 Central Library Saari’s opening ceremony culminates to the European Capital of Culture year’s Opening Festival on January 17–18, 2026 18.12.2025 Anti-Racism Support Centre's schedule for the turn of the year 18.12.2025 Anti-Racism Support Centre's schedule for the turn of the year 16.12.2025 Spring season swimming school registration opens on January 2, 2026 15.12.2025 A major exhibition of Sámi art and duodji opens the European Capital of Culture year of Oulu Art Museum Check the city news
