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 15.05.2026 A bicycle rack and a pop-up park next to the station tunnel 13.05.2026 Performing arts professionals from 46 countries to gather in Oulu – Midsummer week to feature a spectacular contemporary circus programme 12.05.2026 The Punished without a Crime exhibition opening in Tiima is about people who did not meet societal expectations 12.05.2026 Parking in Central Library Saari’s parking area is now controlled 11.05.2026 YUIMA NAKAZATO - GLACIER Three collections explore the Earth's fragility 08.05.2026 Registration for summer swimming schools opens on Monday May 18 07.05.2026 Tomorrow's Wardrobe opens the door to a new era of fashion 05.05.2026 Oulu’s nitric oxide levels in 2025 were the lowest ever recorded Check the city news
