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 Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026 Culture, art, diverse events, and world-class experiences from near and far take over Oulu and its neighboring municipalities in 2026. See the programme (oulu2026.eu) News - City of Oulu 16.10.2026 The Lumo Light Festival route in Oulu offers plenty to experience over several days 14.10.2026 Using eVaka Is Getting Easier – Receive Notifications Directly on Your Phone 13.10.2026 Survey on the new lighting on Kainuuntie 08.10.2026 Suggest a candidate for the sustainable development recognition award by 30 October 08.10.2026 International Frozen Nights Festival Lights Up November 02.10.2026 Oulu’s residents decided how the Participatory Budgeting’s 500 000 € will be spent – the city will implement 12 proposals 02.10.2026 An international evaluation group assessed good governance and the prevention of corruption in Oulu 01.10.2026 Oulu advances to the semi-finals of the European Capital of Innovation Awards 2027 Check the city news
