Oulu2026 Opening Weekend in Raahe

Raahe celebrates the Oulu2026 year across the city: the new event centre, a multi-purpose hall, will be inaugurated; Raahe Museum will mark the results of two years of development with an opening and open doors; and Raahesali at Raahe Event House will resound with the music of a large orchestra.

At the Saturday Gala Concert, the stage will feature Raahe Sinfonietta and the Raahe Wind Orchestra. The concert programme consists of well-known classical works as well as newer orchestral compositions and film music. The programme is built around performances by different ensembles and the large joint orchestra, enhanced into an atmospheric whole with visual material showcasing Raahe. The visual production is created in collaboration with Lybecker Media Center.

The orchestras will be conducted by Ewa Tracz-Lejman and Petri Aho.

The event is part of the official Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture programme.