45 Special is one of Oulu's longest-running rock bars, a fixture in the city's nightlife for decades. Live bands perform regularly, drawing a crowd that takes its rock music seriously. The vibe is unpretentious and loud in the best possible way.
club19:00Open jam sessions for musicians and anyone else - play together or just listen to genre-free music.
concert21:00Alter Annala performs at 45 Special.
concert19:00Morbid Intent performs at 45 Special in Oulu on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 19:00.
concert20:00In Thorns performs at 45 Special in Oulu.
concert18:00Helmi Marleena performs at 45 Special in Oulu.
club19:00DJ Kridlokk spins at a club night at 45 Special in Oulu.
concert20:00Lowhill performs live at 45 Special in Oulu, with the show kicking off at 20:00.
concert19:00Päkä takes the stage at 45 Special in Oulu on 13 November 2026 at 19:00.
concert21:00Sokar takes the stage at 45 Special in Oulu, starting at 21:00.
concert19:00Julma Henri takes the stage at 45 Special in Oulu on 4 December 2026.
concert21:00Aliisa Syrjä takes the stage at 45 Special in Oulu.
concert19:00Rekami takes the stage at 45 Special in Oulu, with doors and show from 19:00.
concert19:00Finnish metal band Brymir performs live.
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Continuation of the freshman orientation run hosted by Oulun luonnontieteilijöiden and Humanistiska gillets members at 45 Special in Oulu.
concert21:00Senya performs at 45 Special in Oulu on September 12 at 21:00.
concert21:00Acoustenced and Ehdonalainen pay tribute to Sentenced, performing the Finnish metal band's songs acoustically at 45 Special in Oulu.
concert20:00Vimma and Tiisu perform their nature tour at 45 Special in Oulu.
concert21:00Finnish punk-rock band VITUN ISO ROTSI performs at 45 Special in Oulu.
club19:00Monthly jam sessions for musicians of all levels. Genre-free and open to everyone - play what you want, or just listen to other musicians.
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The Freshers' Party is a free student event in Oulu welcoming all students. The party starts on Friday evening at 45 Special.
concert20:00Yoki performs live at 45 Special in Oulu.