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!

Valve in Media

Valve is featured in the February issue of Scan Magazine!

"In Oulu’s city centre, Cultural Centre Valve operates as a space for culture, connections and collaborations."

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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