May Day Matinee

What would May Day be without students in overalls, white graduation caps, workers’ songs, or May Day marches? Absolutely nothing. The Finnish May Day tradition is truly unique, and the May Day Matinee has been a cherished
tradition for many orchestras for decades. And to top off the festive atmosphere, there will be surprise soloists!

In Oulu, May Day celebration is completed with the choirs. We are joined on stage by the Mieskuoro Pohjan Laulu and the University of Oulu mixed choir Cassiopeia. The choirs will also perform at the May Day Brunch.

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Duration about 1 h 15 min (no intermission)

Tickets 32 € normal / 27 € pensioner / 19 € student, unemployed, child (3–17 yrs)
Free entry to the concert for Kaikukortti holders (limited amount, must be purchased in advance from Oulu10 service point).

Prices include service fee. Order fee 3 €/order when bought from Ticketmaster shops or 1,50 €/order when bought from Ticketmaster online shop will be added, excluding tickets purchased at Oulu Sinfonia ticket booth and Kaikukortti-tickets.

May Day Brunch at 10.30-12.30

Complete your May Day concert experience with a delicious brunch at Restaurant Preludi. Reserve or purchase your concert + brunch ticket by 24 April 2026 at the latest.

Brunch Menu

Viskaali Flank Steak glazed with tar syrup and served with cranberry sauce (L, G)
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Traditional Finnish sausages (“kärkkärit”) (M)
Spiced mustard and spring onion mayonnaise (M, G)
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Herb butter roasted potatoes (L, G)
Halloumi and vegetable bake (VL, G)
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Smoked salmon and potato salad (M, G)
Assorted pickled herrings with red onion salsa (M, G)
Skagen toasts (shrimp & roe mix on toast) (L)
Lamb’s lettuce and apple salad (M, G)
Marinated melon salad (M, G)
Sourdough bread with browned butter (L)
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Coffee, tea, mead (traditional Finnish “sima”)
Quark pancakes (L)
Spruce shoot-marinated berries (M, G)
Marshmallows (M, G), and mini donuts (L)

Single ticket + brunch 62/57/49 €
Children from 3 to 12 years 30,50 €

Only brunch 30,90 €
Children from 3 to 12 years 15,45 €

Ask for group discount for groups more than 20 people.

Group reservations: oulusinfonia@ouka.fi
Brunch reservations only: preludi@uniresta.fi

L = lactose-free, M = milk-free. VL = low-lactose, G = gluten-free