An intimate jazz and rhythm music festival in the heart of Oulu. The festival offers atmospheric concerts on festival area and free gigs at local bars.

Literary art festival Muusajuhlat is the most notable literary happening in Oulu area. The festival brings together poets, writers, musicians, and artists from all around Finland.

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival is known for its top performers, both Finnish and international. The artistic director of the festival is violinist Kreeta-Maria Kentala.

Musicians, actors, dancers, writers, and artists take over the streets and parks offering unique experiences for everyone.

Incredible performances, international love and big emotions – Welcome to the airiest competition in the world! The Air Guitar World Championships is a celebration of love and peace – the culmination of the world-wide season of air guitar gathers only the best to the battle in Oulu in August.

A five-day spectacle of music and moving picture. The best music videos compete in the Finnish Music Video Competition. The festival displays the most fascinating phenomena of pop culture and organizes live clubs and other music video-related activities in local bars.

Flow Circus brings Finnish and international top modern circus performances to Oulu August Festival. Flow Circus is produced by the award-winning theatre Flow Productions.

The extras offer extra wonderful experiences all through August, e.g. the choir event, silent movies and other events. Oulu Pride week is also our friend!

Oulu August Festival presents every second year the gifted artists of Oulu region. The programme is seen again in 2022.