Cultural Centre Valve

Valve is a cultural centre for all ages, open seven days a week. In Valve, you can enjoy cultural experiences created by both local organisers and international visitors!

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Valve's new event brochure out now!

The brochure covers the European Capital of Culture year's January-April events at Valve.

Read the digital brochure (.pdf)

Exhibitions at Valve

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Children’s Cultural Centre Kotilo is open!

Visit Kotilo’s Website (Ouka.fi)

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News

  • 31.1.2026 General

    It is time for ideas for Oulu’s Participatory Budgeting – citizens’ ideas will be implemented with 500 000 €

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  • 28.1.2026 General

    Valve2026 Culture Fridays Event Series Kicks Off The Cultural Capital Year's Weekends

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  • 28.1.2026 News

    Application period for Oulu Valistustalo fund grants open 2.2.–26.2.2026 until 15.30

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European Capital of Culture 2026

This year, Oulu is the European Capital of Culture!

Oulu2026.eu