Electronic music · 2026
TAR Festival 2026
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- Where
- Oulu · Finland
About this festival
From 11 to 15 November 2026, Oulu hosts the first edition of TAR Festival. The Finnish city festival brings together experimental electronic music and sound art with live performances, DJ sets and a symposium. It forms part of Lumo Art & Tech and the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture programme. Venues include Tarkastamo, Saari City Library, the Cathedral, Intiö Water Tower, the Market Hall and Aalto-Silo.
The programme spans electroacoustic works, live coding, noise and club-focused sounds. Stefanie Egedy presents a work using deep bass frequencies, while Mark Fell takes over the Water Tower with a sound installation. Carmen Villain, Muqata’a and Perera Elsewhere are also on the bill. Selected events at the Cathedral and Water Tower are free to attend. The Sunday concert at Aalto-Silo is also free, but advance reservation is required due to limited capacity.
Line-up
- Stefanie Egedy
- Mark Fell
- Rian Treanor
- Cedrik Fermont
- Heinali & Andriana-Yaroslava Saienko
- Sofia Jernberg
- Nerve
- Michaela Turcerová
- Lucio Capece
- Perera Elsewhere
- Mary C
- Transistori
- María Gabriela Rubio Hernández
- Junko
- Muqata’a
- Toshiji Mikawa
- Khabat Abas
- Carmen Villain
- nanditi
- beatnyk
- Alejandro Olarte
- sofi
- ohmudog
- Vilho Mällinen
- ATI
- Abysse Des Ames
- Heppakirjat
- Kartio
- Suuri unikirja
- Junkyard Shaman
- Iridophonics
- The New Boyfriends
- Aprapat
Questions & answers
How do I get to the festival?
Oulu can be reached by train, bus and plane. Regular buses run from the airport, around 15 kilometres away, to the city centre; the festival venues in the centre can be reached on foot, by bike or on local buses.
Is parking available?
Street parking is limited. The Kivisydän underground car park is recommended for private cars; access points are at Hallituskatu 1 and Hallituskatu 20.
How old do I need to be to get in?
Tarkastamo and Kauppahalli have a minimum age of 18. Aalto Siilo, Oulu Cathedral, Keskustakirjasto Saari and Intiö Water Tower are open to all ages.
Will there be tickets available at the door?
Tickets are sold exclusively through Lippu.fi and are available while stocks last.
What can I bring, and what is prohibited?
Items not permitted include flaming torches, explosives, weapons, dangerous objects, large bags and rucksacks, professional cameras without permission, and your own food or drinks. Bags must be left at the cloakroom; medication is only permitted with a prescription.
Is the site accessible?
Tarkastamo, Market Hall, Oulu Cathedral, City Library Saari and Aalto Silo are accessible. Intiö Water Tower is not fully accessible, but access to street level is possible.
Can I return or exchange a ticket?
Tickets from Lippu.fi cannot be returned or exchanged automatically. Refunds are only available with ticket insurance or if the event is cancelled or rescheduled.
Genève
Krakau
Caen