Events and clubs
Villa Victor is the hub for multicultural events and clubs in Oulu!
We offer a variety of activities, including annual trip to Pilpasuo, Coffee Club, Knitting Club, and Football Club. Together with our co-operations parties, we organize festivals and events with various themes, like our Independence Day celebration.
A highlight is Colorful Restaurant, where home chefs from around the world offer delicious treats at affordable prices.
Best of all, all of our events and activities are free!
Join us at Villa Victor for fun, connection, and celebration!
Events, clubs and information sessions
Events
Cultural Cafés on first Wednesday of the month at 15-18
Villa Victor is carrying out a series of cultural cafés as part of Oulu's European Capital of Culture year in collaboration with a network of different language and cultural communities. These Cultural Cafés are arranged that Oulu residence can get to know more about different cultures.
Welcome to experience the richness of cultures at Villa Victor!
Themes of the cultural cafés:
Wednesday 4.2. Sri Lanka
Wednesday 4.3. Persia
Wednesday 1.4. Peru
Wednesday 6.5. China
Wednesday 2.9. Egypt
Wednesday 7.10. Ukraine
Wednesday 4.11. Sami-culture
Wednesday 2.12. Bangladesh
Welcome to learn more about Oulu´s cultural diversity!
Welcome to Oulu
The Welcome to Oulu festival will be held during Oulu Days on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 13:00 to 18:00 at Mannerheim Park.
The festival brings together organizations, associations, and different departments of the City of Oulu to present their activities to Oulu residents. At the event, visitors can explore a variety of hobby opportunities, learn about services available in the Oulu region, and discover the city’s cultural offerings.
Oulu is the European Capital of Culture in 2026. Welcome to Oulu festival is part of the Oulu2026 cultural programme and the Cultural Climate Change initiative.
Colorful Oulu
Colorful Oulu will be held at Pohjankartano, Leevi Madetojankatu 1, on Saturday, October 3, from 13:00 to 18:00. The event is part of the program for Oulu’s Capital of Culture year. From 13:00 to 15:30, there will be opportunities to participate in various workshops, including a Thai flower workshop and a music workshop.
The event culminates in the "World on Stage" segment, featuring music and dance performances from diverse cultures.
Welcome to experience, create, and enjoy multicultural Oulu!
More information:
Clubs
Coffee Club
Time: Every Wednesday 14:00 to 16:00
Place: Oulu10, street level, Torikatu 10
Come chat in Finnish and enjoy a relaxed afternoon together. Themes change weekly, and no registration needed- just drop in.
The Coffee Club is organized in collaboration with the Mobile Futures project and Multicultural Centre Villa Victor.
Knitting and Crocheting Club
Time: Every Friday 10.00 - 11.30
Place: Oulu10, street level, Torikatu 10
The Knitting & Crocheting Club is open to everyone. No advance registration is reguired- just drop in. Whether you're an absolute beginner or experienced, we will teach you the basics of knitting and crocheting. All materials, including yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks, are provided for free. You can bring your own project or start a new one here.
It’s a fantastic way to practice your Finnish and meet new people. Many of our members started as beginners and have since become skillful knitters! For Finnish speakers, it's a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and enjoy a relaxed, creative environment.
Football Club Villa United
Time: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 20:15 to 21:30 Football shoes are required to play.
Place: Raatti, training field, Raatintie
The Football Club is free of charge and open to everyone aged 15 and over. Join us to play football. Football shoes needed.
Meet a new friends, and enjoy the game—year round
This club is organized in collaboration with City of Oulu Sport Services, Villa Victor, and Yökoris.
For more info, contact:
📞 Kazza: 040 651 5687
📞 Raphael: 050 533 0822
Join us on the field—let’s have some fun!
Café Romano
Time: Every second Wednesday
Place: Oulu10, street level, Torikatu 10
Join us for coffee and an introduction to Roma culture. Everyone is welcome!
More information about clubs: villavictor@ouka.fi
Information sessions
Autumn 2026 info sessions in Main Library at 9.00 - 10.30
Kaarlenväylä 3
- Wednesday Aug.19th Anti-Racism Support Centre
- Friday Sep.11th Mental wellbeing
- Wednesday Sep.16th Language and Career Pathways in Technopolis (Sepänkatu 20) at 17-19 The role of the Finnish language in integration and employment.
- Thursday Oct. 1st Young’s life in Finland
- Thursday Oct.29th Road traffic safety
- Thursday Nov. 19th Oulu City Theatre Tour (Kaarlenväylä 2)
Thursday Dec. 10st Rescue services