cinemain progress
Heart of the Beast
Film screening of Heart of the Beast at Finnkino in Oulu.
99 events for the next 18 months
festival14:00A startup pitching competition where 10 teams present their ideas to a jury and compete for prizes. The event includes expert talks, coaching, and refreshments.
concertin 2 days
Finnish symphonic metal band Stratovarius performs at Oulu Halli.
concertin 2 days
Finnish rock band Klamydia performs in Oulu.
concert19:00in 2 days
Päkä takes the stage at 45 Special in Oulu on 13 November 2026 at 19:00.
concert20:00in 2 days
Finnish band Kilpi takes the stage at Ouluhalli in Oulu on 13 November 2026.
concert20:00in 2 days
Violinist ONEVIOLIN performs at RioLive in Oulu.
concertin 3 days
Finnish rock band Viikate performs at Tullisali in Oulu.
sport17:00in 3 days
Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Tappara in Oulu.
concertin 3 days
Finnish singer-songwriter Jemina presents her debut album on tour in Oulu. A personal album exploring death, friendship, and coming of age.
concert21:00in 3 days
concert18:00in 4 days
Acoustenced takes the stage at Cultural Centre Valve in Oulu on 15 November 2026.
classical22:00in 5 days
Oulu Sinfonia's 2026 season ticket gives access to all concerts of the season at Madetojan sali in Oulu.
classical21:01in 6 days
A season ticket for Oulu Sinfonia's autumn 2026 programme, giving access to all concerts at Madetojan sali in Oulu.
otherin 6 days (6 days)
Vapaat Kädet 2026 takes place on 17 November 2026.
concert19:00French jazz legend Claude Tchamitchian performs his solo work In Spirit and leads the Poetic Power trio in Oulu. A two-hour programme combining classical jazz with free improvisation.
classical19:30Oulu Sinfonia orchestra performs the concert Beyond the Sky.
concert19:00Finnish artist Vesala takes the stage at Madetojan sali in Oulu on 20 November 2026.
concert22:30STIG takes the stage at Bar Ihku in Oulu, with the night kicking off at 22:30.
concert19:00Pulkkinen performs at RioLive in Oulu.
concert19:30Oulu Sinfonia orchestra performs the concert Beyond the Sky.
classical13:00Oulu Sinfonia orchestra performs the concert Beyond the Sky.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Jokerit in Oulu.
concertWelsh guitarist Gwenifer Raymond performs in Oulu. Her music blends psychedelic and experimental elements with intricate guitar work.

Goats of Doom, Hellgate Necrosodomy, Messiah Paratroops, and Black Mass Pervertor at 45 Special at 2026-11-21
concert19:30Oulu Sinfonia orchestra performs the concert Beyond the Sky.
classical16:30Oulu Sinfonia orchestra performs the concert Beyond the Sky.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Pelicans in Oulu.
concert15:45Pianist Heikki Hallanoro performs a mindfulness piano concert after work in Valve's Tanssisali hall.
concert21:00Sokar takes the stage at 45 Special in Oulu, starting at 21:00.
concert20:00Juno takes the stage at Martinniemen Kerhola in Oulu on 27 November 2026.
concert20:00A Queen tribute night at RioLive in Oulu, bringing the legendary band's biggest hits to the stage.
other19:00A Christmas event at Oulujoen kirkko in Oulu.
concert20:00
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concert19:00Ninni Poijärvi plays at Elojazzklubi in Oulu - live jazz at Kokardin muonavarasto.
concertFinnish band Barrel performs in Oulu.
festival20:00Festival of Augmented Dance presents augmented dance and contemporary art at Kultturitalo Valve in Oulu. Sarjalippu 2026 is a chance to see dance and technology combined on stage.
festival19:00SI(x) 2026 is an augmented dance festival in Oulu, bringing together contemporary movement and digital technology at Kultturitalo Valve's Valvesali.
concert15:00Heikki Hallanoro performs at Kuivasranta daycare centre in Oulu.
concert19:00Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis performs at Oulu Music Center, blending classical and contemporary jazz.
concert19:30Heikki Hallanoro presents Piano Mindfulness, a concert blending classical piano with guided mindfulness practice.
concert20:00Finnish musician Osmo Ikonen performs in Oulu.
concert19:00
concert19:00Julma Henri takes the stage at 45 Special in Oulu on 4 December 2026.
concertCanadian heavy metal legends Anvil perform with support from Killer at Kantakrouvi in Oulu.
concert19:00Heikki Hallanoro takes the stage at Pyhän Luukkaan kappeli in Oulu on 5 December.
concert19:00
concert19:00Finnish pop artist Jenni Vartiainen takes the stage at Madetojan sali in Oulu in December 2026.
concert20:00Eva & Manu perform at RioLive in Oulu.
concert12:00Jami Faltin takes the stage at Ilona in Oulu.
concert19:00Erja Lyytinen and friends bring a blues-tinged Christmas concert to Pohjankartanon sali in Oulu.
concert22:30Etta takes the stage at Bar Ihku in Oulu for a late-night show starting at 22:30.
concert19:00A night of 1980s hit songs performed live at RioLive, Oulu. Kasarishow puts the decade's biggest tracks on stage - kings and queens of the 80s, all in one show.
concert20:00Cledos performs in Oulu.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and IFK Helsinki in Oulu.
concert19:00
concert21:00
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Kiekko-Espoo in Oulu.
concert20:00
concert19:00Jazz vocalist Riikka Keränen performs Finnish and American Christmas classics in new arrangements with her quartet. The concert is part of the OMJ Jazz & Etno series.
concert20:00
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and JYP in Oulu.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Tappara in Oulu.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Hämeenlinna.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Jokerit in Oulu.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Pelicans in Oulu.
concert19:00
concert21:00
concert23:00
concert21:00
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Vaasan Sport in Oulu.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and KooKoo in Oulu.
concert19:00The Grand Stars Orchestra takes the stage at Madetojan sali in Oulu on 31 January 2027, starting at 19:00.
other19:00
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Assat in Oulu.
concert19:00
concert19:00Finnish artist Antti Railio takes the stage at Madetojan sali in Oulu in February 2027.
concert19:00SARA performs at Toppila Klubi in Oulu.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and TPS Turku in Oulu.
concert18:00Tarja Turunen brings her Frisson Live 2027 tour to Tullisali in Oulu - a concert evening with the Finnish soprano and former Nightwish frontwoman.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Ilves in Oulu.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Lukko in Oulu.
concert20:00
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Lukko in Oulu.
concert19:00Swedish hard rock band Mustasch performs in Oulu.
concert19:00
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and IFK Helsinki in Oulu.
other19:00
festival(11 days)
The Oulu Music Festival is a two-week festival showcasing international and Finnish artists, orchestra concerts, chamber music, and rhythm music programming.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and SaiPa in Oulu.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and TPS Turku in Oulu.
concert20:00
concert19:00
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Jukurit in Oulu.
other12:00Last 100 events that already happened.
concert19:00Singer-songwriter Emmi Kuittinen performs in the OMJ Jazz & Etno series, blending jazz and world music.
concert18:30Oulu Sinfonia performs a concert blending swing and classical music in Swing Symphony.
concert21:00Ursus Factory performs at Bar IHKU in Oulu.
concert20:00Lowhill performs live at 45 Special in Oulu, with the show kicking off at 20:00.
concert19:00Costi takes the stage at Tullisali in Oulu on 7 November 2026 at 19:00.
concert18:00Kaija Koo performs in Oulu as part of her Tuuleen Piirretyt Vuodet arena tour 2026 - a major live show from one of Finland's best-known pop artists.
concertFinnish rock band Happoradio performs in Oulu.
concert18:00Suvi Teräsniska performs at Oulu Cathedral.
classical18:30Oulu Sinfonia performs a concert celebrating the flute at Madetojan sali in Oulu.
concert19:00OMJ Jazz & Etno brings two acts to Oulu: Claude Tchamitchian's In Spirit project and the Poetic Power trio, for an evening of jazz and world music.
concert17:00Heikki Hallanoro performs at Vaskikankaan päiväkoti in Oulu.
concert14:00Finnish children's heavy metal band Hevisaurus performs at Tullisali in Oulu.
concert19:30Ricky-Tick Big Band and Finnish rap collective Julkinen Sana share the stage in Oulu, blending big band brass with Finnish hip-hop.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Jukurit in Oulu.
concert22:30Finnish singer Eini takes the stage at Bar Ihku in Oulu for a late-night live show starting at 22:30.
concert20:00Finnish band Steve'n'Seagulls performs in Oulu.
concert19:00Finnish artist Yona performs at Oulu City Theatre in an intimate concert evening.
club19:00DJ Kridlokk spins at a club night at 45 Special in Oulu.
classical18:30Oulu Sinfonia performs Verdi's Requiem, a monumental classical work.
concertD1 DANI performs at Tarkastamo in Oulu.
19:00Finland's acclaimed jazz guitarist Teemu Viinikainen performs a solo concert featuring his own compositions and jazz classics at Mallassauna.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Hämeenlinna. The game starts at 18:30.
concert20:00Nektar concert at restaurant Mallassauna in Oulu.
concert19:00Finnish singer-songwriter Tuure Kilpeläinen plays a live show at Pohjankartanon sali in Oulu.
concert21:00Helmi Marleena performs at 45 Special in Oulu.
concert19:00Finnish singer Jesse Kaikuranta performs at Tuba. He is known from The Voice of Finland and hits like "Järjetön rakkaus" and "Näytän sulle rannan".
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and KalPa in Oulu.
concert19:00Finnish artist Katri Ylander takes the stage at Voimala 1889 in Oulu.
concert19:00Finnish artist Ahti takes the stage at Tarkastamo in Oulu for an evening performance.
sport(2 days)
Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and KalPa in Oulu.
other(2 days)
A PoSIO circle trip to ASTin in Turku, departing Thursday from Oulu and returning Friday.
concert20:00Saimaa performs at Tullisali in Oulu.
concert20:00Laura Moisio performs with her long-standing band on the tour for her sixth album. The music blends folk's delicacy with warm synthesizers and a fresh rhythmic approach.
concert20:00American blues outfit GA-20 takes the stage at Elojazz in Oulu.
concert19:00Maija Vilkkumaa celebrates the release of her new album Karaoke-queen at Tarkastamo in Oulu.
concert19:00US blues band GA-20 takes the stage at the Elojazzklubi night in Kokardin muonavarasto, Oulu.
concert19:00Edicti takes the stage at Tuba Food & Lounge in Oulu on 17 October 2026.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and KooKoo in Oulu.
concert22:00Aston Kalmari performs at Toppila Klubi in Oulu.
concert20:30Hopeasiivet duo performs at Ravintola Mallassauna. The band trusts in sincerity and draws from varied influences ranging from Kate Bush to Ultra Brata.
concert20:00In Thorns performs at 45 Special in Oulu.
concert20:00VIIVI takes the stage at Tarkastamo in Oulu, with the show kicking off at 20:00.
concert19:00Edicti showcases the new album at Tuba. This carefully crafted pop is music that genuinely cares about its listeners.
concert19:00Finnish schlager and dance music star Suvi Teräsniska performs live at Pohjankartanon sali in Oulu.
concert19:00Morbid Intent performs at 45 Special in Oulu on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 19:00.
concert18:30Oulu Sinfonia performs a concert at Madetojan Hall in Oulu.
19:00OMJ Jazz & Etno: Solo Piano Dialogues brings together Estonian pianist and composer Kirke Karja and Finnish pianist Tuomo Uusitalo on Wed 14.10.2026 at 19:00 in the Banquet Hall…
concert19:00Mariska takes the stage at Teatteri RIO in Oulu, with the show starting at 19:00.
concertMariska performs at RioLive in Oulu. Concert on 14 October.
concert14:00Mozart's beloved opera Così fan tutte is screened at Finnkino. A timeless comedy of love and deception in three acts.
concert20:00Pop artist Aatulove from Turku performs at Tuba. She describes her music as emotional and has reached Spotify's Top 50 list with several tracks.
other19:00Oulun Kokoomusopiskelijoiden sitsit on Saturday 10.10. at 19:00 in Oulu city centre. The ticket (10 €) includes entry and food.
concert18:00Finnish singer-songwriter Anssi Kela takes the stage at Madetojan sali with his intimate, personal songs in Finnish. A concert from one of Finland's most beloved artists.
festival(2 days)
Northern Finland's engineering students gather for PoSIO days in Kajaani on Saturday 10.10, featuring an opening event, station circuit, and after-party. Bus coupon includes transport from Rovaniemi, Kemi, and Oulu.
concert21:00Alter Annala performs at 45 Special.
stand-up20:00Helena Pöllänen presents her solo show "Aina saa hävetä" at Tuba. A personal and comedic diagnosis of shame that explores the emotion's history, meaning and even its benefits.
other18:00Freshman dinner organized by Blanko ry at Teknikerhemmet featuring academic formal dining traditions. The evening's theme is "Yellow Beak in Traffic" with singing, speeches, food and drinks.
concert12:00Jami Faltin takes the stage at Ihku in Oulu.
club(2 days)
A film-themed costume party at Kaarlenholvi with contests, bingo, and prizes for guests dressed as their favourite movie characters.
club19:00Open jam sessions for musicians and anyone else - play together or just listen to genre-free music.
concert18:30Oulu Sinfonia performs a concert titled "The Beauty of Incomplete" at Madetojan sali.
festival17:45OLO rf's freshmen dinner on 8.10.2026 at Alppimaja in Oulu. The event is for 2026 freshmen, tutors, and coordinators, and includes a three-course dinner plus an after-party at Kaarle.
lecture13:00Company visit to Nokia's new campus in Oulu for engineering students at OAMK. Learn about Nokia's operations and tour the new facilities.
festival(2 days)
OTE ry participates in Hämeenkadun Appro in Tampere. The event features a program at Keskustori, a pub crawl, and an after-party at H5. Tickets include an appro pass, badge, and entry to the after-party.
concert20:00A jazz and world music concert in Oulu featuring Julien Tassin and Heikki Ruokangas.
other18:00Motiva's freshers' itsit on 7.10. in Oulu - a themed party where participants dress in ARI-ending outfits. Ticket 17 € includes food, drinks, and an overall badge.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Kiekko-Espoo in Oulu.
other(2 days)
PahkiSpeksin's budget-friendly dinner party on 6 October in Oulu, with after-parties, sauna and hot tub access.
cinema(2 days)
High-speed action film with fast cars, daring heists, and explosive stunts. A classic of the action genre now showing at Finnkino.
festival(2 days)
The engineering student society OTA sNAPsi hosts Aurinkosauna for technical students and professionals. The evening features career stories from women in tech, sauna, and networking.
concert17:00Heikki Hallanoro performs at Metsokankaan paivakoti in Oulu.
concert21:00Aliisa Syrjä takes the stage at 45 Special in Oulu.
concert20:00Aksel Kankaanranta Duo performs at Tuba. Kankaanranta is known for "Jättiläinen" and was Finland's Eurovision candidate before the pandemic. His music blends folk, indie, British pop, and pop indie-instrumental jazz.
concert19:30Valkea takes the stage at Kulttuurilaboratorio in Oulu.
concert19:00A 1960s music event at Radisson Blu in Oulu featuring The Beatles Band, Connection, Kingmen Combo, Taugs, Aftons and EXPRESS. Part of the Oulu2026 cultural programme.
concert18:00Heikki Hallanoro performs at Tuiran kirkko in Oulu.
festival(2 days)
Autumn days at Turkansaari open-air museum with activities and entertainment over two days.
opera15:00Oulu Sinfonia performs Bizet's opera Carmen at Madetojan sali in Oulu.
classical15:00Oulu Sinfonia takes to the stage at Madetojan sali in Oulu for an afternoon classical concert.
concert19:00Samae Koskinen performs at Tuba, playing his debut album from start to finish. The Finnish indie pioneer returns to present the vinyl reissue of the Vol 1. album.
concert19:00Rekami takes the stage at 45 Special in Oulu, with doors and show from 19:00.
classical18:30The Oulu Sinfonia orchestra presents classical music at Madetojan Sali.
cinema(21 days)
A film screening at Finnkino Oulu on October 2 at 17:45.
festival(2 days)
RollOulu hosts a primary-school-themed orienteering relay race in Oulu city centre, followed by a party at Teekkaritalolla with sauna and hot tub.
club(2 days)
Afterparty following OLuT's freshman dinner at Teekkaritalo in Oulu. Entry costs 3 € through the Kide app or 4 € at the door.
other18:00Fuksisitsit at Oulun Tetra on 1 October with an ABC theme - dress according to the first letter of your name. Bring your own drink, price 12.5 €.
festival(2 days)
Pizza-Approt is a pizza tour through Oulu city centre where you visit six pizzerias and collect stamps. The ticket costs 8 euros and includes an appö pass and a badge.
concert19:00Finnish metal band CyHra performs in Oulu in September 2026.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and SaiPa in Oulu.
other18:00A sitsit gathering for freshmen at Oulun Tetra where the dress code reflects future careers and participants share their plans.
cinema(4 days)
Linkin Park presents their new album "From Zero" together with their greatest hits in a concert series. The evening also features other artists.
concertSwedish metalcore band Dead By April performs in Oulu. The group is known for high-energy shows and a dedicated fanbase.
concert19:00Senni Heiskanen and Rauno Nieminen perform on five-string brass kantele at Mallassauna in Oulu, drawing on century-old kantele melodies from Savo, Karelia, and Northern Ostrobothnia, woven together with improvisation.
other16:00Student competition - Amazing race around Oulu by bike. Teams compete for product prizes and cinema tickets.
other15:00A tour of Tuira in Oulu on 29 September. More details coming soon.
other18:00A wine tasting event where you can explore different wines and their flavor profiles.
classical19:30Oulu Sinfonia orchestra performs works by composer Olavi Uusivirta.
concert19:00Finnish metal band Brymir performs live.
concert19:00Tinyhawk & Bizzarro deliver guitar instrumentals, flamenco, and psychedelic funk. Led by Jenni Kinnunen, the band has won the Indie Awards and Teosto Prize.
concert18:00Finnish act Flame (FI) takes the stage in Oulu in September 2026.