Events and clubs

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!

Colourful Oulu – Saturday 3 October, 1–5.30 pm

Colourful Oulu will take place at Pohjankartano on Saturday 3 October from 1 to 5.30 pm.

From 1 to 3.30 pm, you can take part in a variety of workshops. In addition to a flower workshop, there will be wreath-making, word art and henna tattoo workshops. Visitors can also learn more about Roma culture and taste Vietnamese coffee.

The event will culminate in World on Stage, featuring music and dance performances from different cultures. The programme includes dance performances from Thailand, India and Sri Lanka. The Ukrainian singing duo Sonata will also take the stage. The programme will end with a colourful costume parade representing different cultures.

Come and experience, create and enjoy multicultural Oulu! The event is part of the programme for Oulu’s European Capital of Culture year.

Coffee Club

Time: Every Wednesday 14:00 to 16:00 starts on Sep. 9th
Place: Oulu10, street level, Torikatu 10

The first coffee club of the autumn on September 9.

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, starts on Aug. 26th
Place: Oulu10, street level, Torikatu 10
Join us for coffee and an introduction to Roma culture. Everyone is welcome!
Programme for autumn 2026 (in Finnish)

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