Kajaani is a town in Finland.It is located in the province of Oulu and is the capital of the Kainuu region. It is located southeast of Oulujärvi (Lake Oulu), which drains to the Gulf of Bothnia along the Oulujoki (Oulu river).

Attractions

Since 1993 The Art Museum of Kajaani (Kajaanin taidemuseo) has operated in the city. The collection of the museum centers on Finnish modern art.
The city Theatre of Kajaani (Kajaanin kaupunginteatteri) was established in 1969 and is one of the most respected theaters in Finland. It was chosen as the Theatre of the Year in 2003.
Some notable annual cultural venues in Kajaani are Kajaanin Runoviikko (The Poetry Week of Kajaani) and Kainuun Jazzkevät (The Jazz Spring of Kainuu).