The town of Närpes has a rich cultural life demonstrated by the many cultural activities within the town limits. The backbone of cultural life are mainly clubs and associations.

A rich and broad offering with an openness for new cultural manifestations and contacts to other producers of culture within the country and abroad are of vital importance for the development of Närpes and the well-being of its inhabitants.

The town aims to

• promote cultural life by economic and personal resources

• offer appropriate facilities and create good conditions for activities

• support research of local history

• cooperate in different art, music, literature and theatre projects with other organisations, municipalities and municipal boards.