Discussion: Experiences from Three European Capitals of Culture

Representatives from Tallinn 2011, Turku 2011, and Oulu 2026 discuss their experiences:

Samu Forsblom, Programme Director, Oulu 2026 (Oulu Cultural Foundation)

Grete Ahtola, Cultural Counselor (Embassy of Estonia, Helsinki)
Saara Malila, Communication Director (City of Turku)

Duration approximately 45 min. The discussion will be in Finnish and English, depending on the audience. Moderator: Elena Mîndru-Turunen, Managing Director (Oulu Music Festival).

Admission to the concert is free.

Keskustelu on osa Oulun Musiikkijuhlien festivaalin Oulu2026-projektia Sävelten silta, joka toteutetaan yhteistyössä Oulu Sinfonian kanssa.

Accessibility

The first-floor facilities of the Music Centre are accessible. There are unobstructed routes to the lobbies, halls, and restaurant areas. An accessible restroom for persons with reduced mobility is located at the left end of the cloakroom area in the Madetoja Hall lobby. For more information, visit the Oulu Music Centre website: oulunmusiikkikeskus.fi.

The organizer reserves the right to make changes.