Cultural Centre Valve is a centre of versatile culture and a provider of cultural activities in the Oulu city centre. Valve promotes the accessibility and operational preconditions of arts and culture as well as maintains facilities for event and leisure activity organizers. Valve works closely in cooperation with creators of culture and art, associations, and event organizers.
Cultural Centre Valve is an organisation of the City of Oulu and part of the General Cultural Services. In addition to Cultural Centre Valve, General Cultural Services cover the Oulu Culture Centre for Children and Youth, as well well as the promotion of Urban Neighbourhood Culture and Arts and Well-being