A traditional Baroque work is brought into today’s cultural conversation, where art, technology, and community intersect. Bach’s masterpiece portrays the Passion of Christ based on the Gospel of Matthew.

The St Matthew Passion is part of the official Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture programme.
The performance is a multidimensional cultural encounter in which a traditional sacred work is given new life in a digital and communal context.

Evangelist: tenor Eero Hartikainen
The role of Jesus: bass Janne Sihvo
Johanna Isokoski, soprano
Henna-Mari Sivula, alto
Simo Mäkinen, tenor
Luke T. Scott, bass
DomO Oratorio Choir
Orchestra led by concertmaster Mikko Sorri
Musical direction: Lauri‑Kalle Kallunki

Tickets: €29 / €20 / €15

More information about tickets:

• Seat in the front nave of the church + programme booklet: €29 SOLD OUT
• Seat in the central or side nave + programme booklet: €20
• Seat in the central or side nave + programme booklet: €15 (student discount)

Free tickets can be collected with the Kaikukortti (limited number available) at the Sofia Parish Centre (Isokatu 17, 90100 Oulu) information desk between 23–27 March 2026, 9:00–16:00.

The event will be streamed via the Virtual Church, and it can be followed for a €10 fee at www.virtuaalikirkko.fi.

Tickets for the paid Virtual Church stream can be found here.