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Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026

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City of Oulu and ABO Energy have signed a cooperation agreement regarding a hydrogen plant

Citizens of Oulu get to vote in September on how the city will spend 500 000 €

Oulu Days brings an old tradition back to life and brings events all over the city on September 4–6

World Championship air guitar donated to the City of Oulu

The Lumo Light Festival shines brighter than ever during the Capital of Culture year

Wellbeing Plan 2026–2029 guides the promotion of wellbeing in Oulu

Northern future is built with boldness and fairness – How do we build it together while involving everyone?

The Hupisaari City Park won the Green Flag Award once again for the years 2026–2027

Digital Support Service Desks offer help with digital devices and online services – services reopen on August 18

Minister Talvitie to Meet EU Culture Ministers in Oulu

Alvar Aalto Week, August 21–30, invites us to celebrate Oulu’s unique architectural legacy

Exhibition “A Drone of Russian Terror” opens in Oulu on Friday 14th August

Come celebrate the new Finland-Sweden railway connection at the Oulu Railway Station on August 10

What to know about schools starting on Wednesday, August 12

The city of Oulu participates in the Oulu Pride Week August 3–9, 2026

Oulu10 Customer Service Points return to regular opening ours from 3 August 2026

Application period for 2027 cultural grants is open September 1–17, until 15.30

City of Oulu and University of Oulu involved in developing the cities of the future – cooperation deepens between European universities

Join the Invasive Plant Species Bee

Sweden will soon be reachable from Finland by train – passenger train traffic between Oulu, Tornio and Haaparanta will start in August

Oulu is part of a 50-city network fighting against extreme heat – practical solutions on the streets

Oulu Wins Eurocities Award as Sustainable Future Learning Stream Recognized as European Best Practice

Free-of-charge Park Lunches for children under 18 in three parks from June 8 – July 17

Northern city by the river delta – Oulu City Centre Vision 2026–2040 was approved

Maintenance periods of Swimming Pools in the summer of 2026

A bicycle rack and a pop-up park next to the station tunnel

Performing arts professionals from 46 countries to gather in Oulu – Midsummer week to feature a spectacular contemporary circus programme

The Punished without a Crime exhibition opening in Tiima is about people who did not meet societal expectations

Parking in Central Library Saari’s parking area is now controlled

YUIMA NAKAZATO - GLACIER Three collections explore the Earth's fragility