Hupisaari Open-Air Theatre

• Ticket sales and all practical arrangements are the responsibility of each event organiser.
• Lost and found items related to an event are also handled by the event organiser.
• Contact details for event organisers can be found on the event-specific websites or via the event calendar.

Hupisaaret Summer Theatre is located in a park area (Hupisaaret / Ainola Park), so there is no public parking directly next to the theatre. However, there are several convenient options nearby:

Public transport: The nearest bus stops are within a short walking distance on Kasarmintie: Nahkatehtaankatu P, Nahkatehtaankatu E, Makasiininkatu P, and Makasiininkatu E.
Additional stops near the Cathedral: Franzen and Kuvernööri.

Parking: At the city end of the Oulu Art Museum, there is a small public parking area (with a parking disc), including two accessible parking spaces.

The nearest paid parking options are the Hotelli Lasaretti parking area and Autoheikki car park (in Finnish).

Accessible parking

• The nearest accessible parking spaces are located near the art museum, approximately 100 metres from the summer theatre.
• Parking in the immediate vicinity of the theatre is not permitted, but drop-off and pick-up can usually be arranged via pedestrian routes, provided that pedestrians are taken into account and caution is exercised.

Wheelchair spaces

• Wheelchair spaces are located at the front of the auditorium on the asphalt area. The event organiser determines the number and exact location of these spaces.

Other accessibility information

• There is an accessible toilet on the theatre grounds.
• An induction loop will be introduced in summer 2026 and will cover the first five rows of the auditorium.

The performances for the summer 2026 season at Hupisaaret Summer Theatre have been scheduled.
Inquiries about available times can be made by email helena.makinen@ouka.fi

Applications for the 2027 season
Application period: 3–31 August 2026
Submit a free-form application by email to helena.makinen@ouka.fi

• The application must include a preferred time frame and number of performances.
  Applications will only be accepted during the above-mentioned period.

• Theatre events 

• Music events 

• Business events 

• Small, communal events 

Operating principles of Hupisaari Open-Air Theatre

The purpose of Hupisaaret Summer Theatre is to offer a diverse range of performing arts to residents of the region and visitors. The theatre’s operating season is generally from 30 April to 30 September. Summer season operators are selected based on applications submitted in August–September of the preceding year. The opening of the application period is announced in August.

The aim is to provide as many operators as possible with the opportunity to present their performances, concerts, or events at the theatre. Therefore, performances and events are given priority, and rehearsals should generally be arranged elsewhere.

The Event Area Services Planner prepares the schedule based on applications and consideration, while the final decision on the performance schedule for the season is made by the Head of Event Areas. Rehearsals at the theatre are possible outside performance times, and rehearsal slots are agreed upon in cooperation with the operators.

The goal is to ensure a diverse programme of theatre, music, and various events at Hupisaaret Theatre, presented by both amateur and professional performers. Hupisaaret Summer Theatre also aims to support the emergence of local cultural operators in line with the European Capital of Culture theme.

Inquiries about available times helena.makinen@ouka.fi