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 20.02.2026 Participatory Budgeting inspired Oulu’s citizens – nearly 450 ideas for the 500 000 € budget 13.02.2026 Would you like to share your views and experiences on hydrogen? 12.02.2026 The city of Oulu and Hy2gen Nordic AS sign a letter of intent regarding the development of green transition industry in Vihreäsaari 10.02.2026 The Defense Force’s Parade affects traffic and parking on the Merikoski Bridges and the Marketplace on Feb 13 03.02.2026 Oulu flies flags on February 3 in honor of Alvar Aalto 30.01.2026 At a geopolitical turning point, Oulu brings its voice to Arctic Frontiers 30.01.2026 Oulu Museum and Science Centre’s attractions drew in almost 80 000 visitors in 2025 30.01.2026 City of Oulu opened 108 facilities for citizens and associations all over Oulu free of charge Check the city news
