World Design Capital 2022
Locations across the cityThe vibrant and exciting third largest Spanish city of Valencia is the ninth location to join a select collection of global cities and become the World Design Capital® in 2022. Artistic design qualities are visible everywhere. Graffiti comes in all sizes, styles and colours. Impressive contemporary architecture blends with historic and period structures. As a […]
Gran Fira de València
TBA! Celebrating the fact that much of life in Valencia takes place outdoors, the Gran Fira de València is an annual, two week long festival. One more reason for residents and visitors to congregate on the streets during the hot summer. Ongoing since 1871. Held on improvised stages across the city and at the beach, […]
World Design Street Festival
Locations across the cityThe big night of museums forms part of a wide selection of activities of the Gran Fira de València. During the event, most museums in Valencia open their doors to visitors until late into the night.
Fallas Ninot Exhibition
Museo de las Ciencias Avenida Professor López Piñero, 7, Valencia, SpainA long-standing tradition of the Fallas involves an exhibition of the Ninots. Each committee selects their best Ninot and Ninot Infantil to be exhibited. Over 700 statues are then displayed to the public at the Science Museum.
Fallas Opening Ceremony
Plaza del Ajuntamiento Valencia, SpainThe main phase of the Fallas events kicks off when musical processions enter the Plaza del Ayuntamiento at midday. A display of light and colour with spectacular pyrotechnic fireworks at Serano Towers is at about 8pm.
Fallas Mascletas Colores
Torres de Serranos Valencia, SpainThe Valencians love noise. Some say it stems from the days of the Moors. Today is only the first of the daily fireworks during Fallas yet already a second display is held at 8pm.