Events Event Calendar You can view all the current events in Oulu from the event calendar. View the Event Calendar Guide for Event Organizers The guide aids you in organizing an event, whether small or large. View the Guide Event Services Contact Information The City of Oulu Event Services provides assistance in all phases of event organizing for free. Event Services' Contact Information Links Organize a Meeting or Conference (visitoulu.fi) Event Venues Permits and Notifications Annual Events Lumo Light Festival Oulu Days Welcome to Oulu New Year's Eve Independence Day Park Picnics Urban Public Space Guidelines Urban Public Space Guidelines explain the ground rules for using Oulu's public spaces in a clear and easy-to-understand way. They help you understand what you can do freely, when a simple reservation or notification is enough, and when a permit or more detailed planning is required. Urban Public Space Guidelines Summer Night’s Dinner in Oulu Saturday August 15, 2026 A communal food event invites you to take a seat at the kilometre-long dinner table stretching across the centre of Oulu. Food, drinks, and programme are served throughout the day on Saturday August 15 from 12.00 - 21.00. See the Programme (articfoodlab.fi) News - City of Oulu 01.09.2026 City of Oulu and ABO Energy have signed a cooperation agreement regarding a hydrogen plant 31.08.2026 Citizens of Oulu get to vote in September on how the city will spend 500 000 € 28.08.2026 Oulu Days brings an old tradition back to life and brings events all over the city on September 4–6 28.08.2026 World Championship air guitar donated to the City of Oulu 27.08.2026 The Lumo Light Festival shines brighter than ever during the Capital of Culture year 25.08.2026 Wellbeing Plan 2026–2029 guides the promotion of wellbeing in Oulu 21.08.2026 Northern future is built with boldness and fairness – How do we build it together while involving everyone? 17.08.2026 The Hupisaari City Park won the Green Flag Award once again for the years 2026–2027 Check the city news
