Kilden performing arts centre in Kristiansand (Kilden) is one of Scandinavia's most exciting environments for professional performing arts and music. The art house houses kristiansand symphony orchestra, Kilden Theatre, Kilden Opera, Kilden Cultur and an innovative execution of the social side of the social mission through Kilden Dialog. In collaboration with each other, they represent an unparalleled cultural operation concept in one unified organisation, which is also one of norway's largest houses for performing arts and music. Kilden is also a large workplace with more than 200 permanent employees.