HAPPENINGS IN VALENCIA
Many events pop up and disappear with little or no advertising. Some activities are small or unique. These happenings are posted in this calendar. A source of possible surprise and discovery.
Valencia is a vibrant city, where happenings include concerts, theatre performances, an exhibit vernissage or finissage. Spontaneous celebrations, an opening, anniversary or a pop-up market can be thoroughly enjoyable too.
Happenings often take place with surprisingly little publicity. Just a few local nationals attend. Many in the expat community of Valencia adore these gatherings.
The calendar below offers expats a quick, easy and simple way to discover current activities all on one page.
By Vincent Green, Jan 17 2023
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1Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10 Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
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| 2Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
| 3Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
| 4Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
| 5Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
| 6Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
| 7Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
BotànicFestBotànicFestTime: 12:00 Festival of various music with performances or DJ, wine and culture.Free entry but tickets necessary via Eventbrite to help be respectful of the residents of the Botànic neighbourhood. Times: 12:00 & 23:00 Plaza de San Sebastian Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10 Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
| 8Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
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| 9Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
| 10Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
| 11Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
| 12Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
| 13Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
| 14Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
BotànicFestBotànicFestTime: 12:00Festival of various music with performances or DJ, wine and culture. Free entry but tickets necessary via Eventbrite to help be respectful of the residents of the Botànic neighbourhood. Times: 12:00 & 22:00 & 01:00 Plaza de San Sebastian Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10 Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
| 15Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
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| 16Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
BotànicFestBotànicFestTime: 12:00Festival of various music with performances or DJ, wine and culture. Free entry but tickets necessary via Eventbrite to help be respectful of the residents of the Botànic neighbourhood. Times: 12:00 & 23:00 Plaza de San Sebastian Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10 Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
| 17Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
BotànicFestBotànicFestTime: 12:00Festival of various music with performances or DJ, wine and culture. Free entry but tickets necessary via Eventbrite to help be respectful of the residents of the Botànic neighbourhood. Times: 12:00 & 23:00 & 01:00 Plaza de San Sebastian Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10 Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
| 18Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
| 19Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover.
Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am.
La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria
Fallas FirecrackersFallas FirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. That's Fallas 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Fallas CremàFallas CremàTime: 20:00 - 23:30 Burning of the fallas and ninots. Fallas finale 2026.
See the events calendar for specifics.
Across the whole city
| 20Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover. Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am. La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria | 21Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover. Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am. La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria | 22Book FairBook FairThe popular antique and second-hand book fair has been held annually for many decades. A perfect place for expat book worms to browse and discover. Open daily 10:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sundays open from 11am. La Gran Vía Marqués del Túria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
23Semana Santa ProcessionSemana Santa ProcessionTime: 20:00 The Semana Santa Procesión de Les Canyes held in the Cabanyal district of Valencia.
Please view the PDF in Spanish available on the link.
Cabanyal
| 24 | 25 | 26Semana Santa ProcessionSemana Santa ProcessionTime: 18:30 The Semana Santa Procesión Solidaria held in the Cabanyal district of Valencia.
Please view the PDF in Spanish available on the link.
Cabanyal
Lake of ConcertsLake of ConcertsTime: 19:00Un Lago de Conciertos is a cooperation between highly respected college of music Berklee Valencia and the City of Arts and Sciences. The series of concerts features bands formed by students. Enjoy graduates and undergraduates performing a diverse range of styles such as jazz, jazz fusion, R&B, soul, pop and Latin music. Outdoors. Free entry. Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe | 27Lake of ConcertsLake of ConcertsTime: 19:00 Un Lago de Conciertos is a cooperation between highly respected college of music Berklee Valencia and the City of Arts and Sciences. The series of concerts features bands formed by students. Enjoy graduates and undergraduates performing a diverse range of styles such as jazz, jazz fusion, R&B, soul, pop and Latin music. Outdoors. Free entry. Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe Semana Santa ProcessionSemana Santa ProcessionTime: 23:00  The Semana Santa Procesión de los Siete Dolores de la Virgen held in the Cabanyal district of Valencia. Plus
19:30 Procesión de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores Coronada 19:30 Procesión del Dolor 20:00 Procesión de la Virgen de la Soledad Please view the PDF in Spanish available on the link. Cabanyal | 28Russafa Carnival MarketRussafa Carnival Market RESCHEDULED! Carnival Market in Valencia Russafa with activities such as music, poetry, dance, singer-songwriters, clowns and crafts as well as various associations and gastronomical delights.
Malilla, Fuente de San Luis, Monteolivete y Quatre Carreres
Russafa Carnival ProcessionRussafa Carnival ProcessionTime: 11:00RESCHEDULED! Saturday's neighbourhood parade sees a unique display by Latin American and African communities with some 70 local groups dancing and having a fun time weaving through the streets of the Russafa district of Valencia.
Malilla, Fuente de San Luis, Monteolivete y Quatre Carreres
Semana Santa ProcessionSemana Santa ProcessionTime: 20:30 The Semana Santa Procesión de la Misericordia held in the Cabanyal district of Valencia. Plus
19:30 Procesión con la venerada imagen de la Flagelación del Señor 19:30 Procesión del Perdón 20:30 Procesión de Nuestro Señor en su Crucifixión 20:30 Procesión de los Faroles 23:00 Procesión de las Plegarias Please view the PDF in Spanish available on the link. Cabanyal | 29Russafa Carnival MarketRussafa Carnival MarketRESCHEDULED! Carnival Market in Valencia Russafa with activities such as music, poetry, dance, singer-songwriters, clowns and crafts as well as various associations and gastronomical delights.
Malilla, Fuente de San Luis, Monteolivete y Quatre Carreres
Semana Santa ProcessionSemana Santa ProcessionTime: 10:00The Semana Santa Bendición Interparroquial y posterior Procesión de Palmas y Ramos held in the Cabanyal district of Valencia. Plus
09:40 Procesión previa de Hermandades y Cofradías 10:45 Traslado del Santísimo Cristo de la Palma desde la Parroquia hasta las Reales Atarazanas 10:00 Concentración de todas las Hermandades Semana Santa Marinera de València 2026 y Cofradías 10:00 Bendición Interparroquial y posterior Procesión de Palmas y Ramos 10:30 Concentración en la Parroquia para asistir a la Bendición de Palmas y Ramos y posterior Procesión 11:00 Bendición de Palmas y Ramos y posterior Procesión 12:30 Procesión en honor al Santísimo Cristo del Buen Acierto 19:30 Procesión presidida por Jesús de Medinaceli 19:30 Procesión en honor a Jesús Nazareno Please view the PDF in Spanish available on the link. Cabanyal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
30Semana Santa ProcessionSemana Santa ProcessionTime: 20:30 The Semana Santa Procesión de la Solidaridad held in the Cabanyal district of Valencia. Plus
19:30 Procesión en honor al Santísimo Cristo de los Afligidos 20:15 Procesión de la Real Hermandad de Jesús 22:30 Procesión de Recogimiento Please view the PDF in Spanish available on the link. Cabanyal | 31Semana Santa ProcessionSemana Santa ProcessionTime: 20:30 The Semana Santa Procesión del Paso de la Muerte de Jesús held in the Cabanyal district of Valencia. Plus
19:30 Procesión organizada por la Real Hermandad de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno 20:00 Procesión en honor a Jesús Nazareno ante Pilato 20:00 Procesión del Pretorio 20:30 Salida desde la Parroquia de la imagen de la Santísima Virgen de los Dolores Coronada 21:15 Encuentro del Nazareno 23:00 Solemne Procesión de las Cinco Llagas Please view the PDF in Spanish available on the link. Cabanyal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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