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Welcome!

What's On 2026!

Artist announcements

Altan band

Altan

Sunday 27.9. 15:00

Grainne Holland and band

Gráinne Holland and Band

Thursday 24.9. 18:00

Tempest band

Tempest

Saturday 26.9. 21:30

An Chéad Ghlúin Eile

Sunday 27.9. 15:00

Yläsiirtola Ramblers

Yläsiirtola Ramblers

Friday 25.9. 21:30

The Shire

The Shire

Friday 25.9. 21:30

The Soap Pig

Saturday 26.9. 21:30

Antti Järvelä

Antti Järvelä and Friends

Wednesday 23.9. 18:00

Pegasus by Planète Vapeur

Pegasus

Fri 25.9. & Sat 26.9.

Join us for an immersive celebration of Celtic culture, fantasy, music, and stories.

Cultural Kaleidoscopes

Music • Folklore • Fantasy • Street Performance

All events 2026

Concerts, music sessions, storytelling, courses, popup shop...

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The Irish Festival of Oulu covers the entire spectrum of the culture field better than any other festival in Finland.

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Best example of Irish cultural engagement in the Nordic Countries

Oulu Region Festival of the Year