Oulu and Trenčín
2026 European Capitals of Culture in Finland and Slovakia.
Oulu
About 500 events are planned for Oulu 2026. Three main themes are underlining the year: “Brave Hinterland”, “Cool Contrasts”, and “Wild City”.
Trenčín
The slogan of Trenčín 2026 is “Awakening Curiosity”, opening new perspectives, encouraging questioning and discovery, connecting the past and the future, city and nature, culture and everyday life.