Artists 2026

Concreate Urban Art Festival in Kajaani 6–19 July

Previously held in the capital region, Concreate brought together Finnish and international urban artists to create a unique permanent work of art in Kajaani.

The festival focused on Vesitorninmäki in Kajaani, where eight murals were painted on the ends of buildings. In addition, a total of three underpasses were painted nearby on Sotkamontie and Rinnekatu. 18 artists participated in the festival, six of whom came from Finland and the rest from different parts of the world. With Concreate, one of the most significant mural ensembles in Finland was created in Kajaani.

Concreate is part of the Oulu2026 Capital of Culture year and the Kajaani 375 anniversary. In addition, the festival is supported by Kiinteistö Oy Kajaanin Pietari, the Embassy of Spain, the Finnish Swedish Cultural Foundation, The Liszt Institute – Hungarian Cultural Centre, Montana Cans and Cramo.