Citizens' Independence Day Celebration
Independence Day Civic Celebration
Independence Day will be celebrated in Oulu in a festive and traditional spirit at the Oulu Music Centre’s Madetoja Hall on Saturday, 6 December 2025.
Schedule
Doors to the Oulu Music Centre open at 11:45 a.m.
Coffee service at Restaurant Preludi from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
The civic celebration begins at 1:00 p.m. in Madetoja Hall
Programme
This year’s musical programme features:
- Oulu Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Kristian Sallinen
- Rajakylä School Music Classes, conducted by Mirja Pohjosenperä and Laura Ronimus
Festive Address:
- Susa Vikeväkorva, Member of the City Council (Green League), Chair of the Culture, Welfare and Sports Committee
Host:
- Harriet Urponen, Communications Director, City of Oulu
The event includes sign language interpretation and can also be followed via livestream at:
Duration: approximately 1 hour
Admission: Free and open to everyone
Dress code: Formal, with decorations
Organised by: Oulu City Board
You are warmly welcome to celebrate Finland’s Independence Day! 💙
Independence Day Civic Celebration of the City of Oulu – Live Broadcast from Madetoja Hall
Welcome to follow the City of Oulu’s Independence Day civic celebration in a live broadcast from Madetoja Hall on Saturday, 6 December 2025 at 1:00 p.m.