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Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026

Culture, art and a wide range of events as well as world-class experiences from near and far are taking over our northern region. See the programme.

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Current News

01.04.2025

New water exercise arrangements in the Raatti and Linnanmaa Swimming Pools

01.04.2025

Season of street dust is here – sand is removed when weather allows

28.03.2025

Recurring reservation times for Valve dance studios, meeting room and Kantti crafts workshop available for application until April 30th

27.03.2025

Oulu’s regional leaders join forces in Brussels ahead of EU budget talks

20.03.2025

Central Library Saari will open in November 2025

18.03.2025

Aada Kalliosalo held a speech for the Oulu City Board during the Plan International event – read the speech here

14.03.2025

2024 was Oulu’s busiest year of meetings and conferences

14.03.2025

Week 12 – Week Against Racism in Oulu: many events, launch of the Anti-Racism Programme and founding of the Anti-Discrimination Forum

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There are two ballots: purple ballot for the county elections and the white ballot for the municipal elections.

County and Municipal Election 2025

County elections and municipal elections will be held simultaneously in April 2025. By casting a vote, you can influence who will decide on important matters that affect the everyday lives of us all for the next four years.
- Advance voting in Finland: April 2–8, 2025,
- Election day: April 13, 2025
Read more about county and municipal elections

Library Services

On the library website you will find the opening hours of libraries, current news, events and links to online services.
Library Services

International House of Oulu

The International House of Oulu gathers different guidance services under the same roof. Services are targeted at international newcomers and immigrants, and also companies planning to recruit international people.
International House Oulu

Public Social and Health Services

The wellbeing services county of North Ostrobothnia, Pohde, is responsible for organizing public health, social and rescue services for all residents in the area.
Pohde website

Visiting Oulu

Meet Oulu, that quirky northern city by the sea.
VisitOulu offers information for visitors and tourists in Oulu. Information about accommodations, activities, restaurants and events.
Information for visitors (visitoulu.fi)
Toripolliisi ("The Bobby at The Market Place"), a popular meeting point at the Market Square.

Students

The city of Oulu provides students with a diverse range of studies in our three universities. As a student in Oulu, you can enjoy various events and activities organized for students as well as affordable, high-quality housing.
Read more about studying in Oulu

Influence

There are many ways you can influence the city of Oulu. Come join us!
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Neighborhoods

The neighborhood pages will help you find the services in your neighborhood.
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Employment Services by the Municipalities in 2025

Responsibility for public employment services will be transferred to the municipalities in start of 2025.
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The European Capital of Culture 2026
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Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026

Culture, art and a wide range of events as well as world-class experiences from near and far are taking over our northern region. See the programme (oulu2026.eu).
Oulu – European Capital of Culture (Oulu2026.eu)

Information for Different Life Situations

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Three houses in a row.

Neighborhoods

The neighborhood pages help your find the services of your region. Each neighborhood consists of some districts.
Neighborhood Pages

Events in Oulu

My Oulu - Oulu's Online City Media News in English

My Oulu: Regional leaders join forces in Brussels ahead of EU budget talks 31.03.2025

My Oulu: Regional leaders join forces in Brussels ahead of EU budget talks
My Oulu: Luleå and Oulu are ready for a joint Northern Agenda 27.02.2025

My Oulu: Luleå and Oulu are ready for a joint Northern Agenda
My Oulu: Finland’s largest hydrogen refining plant is one step closer to starting sustainable aviation fuel production in Oulu 17.02.2025

My Oulu: Finland’s largest hydrogen refining plant is one step closer to starting sustainable aviation fuel production in Oulu
My Oulu: Hydrogen economy brings a lot of opportunities for Oulu and Luleå – Arctic Frontiers met in Tromsø 12.02.2025

My Oulu: Hydrogen economy brings a lot of opportunities for Oulu and Luleå – Arctic Frontiers met in Tromsø
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