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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| 1Balls al CarrerBalls al CarrerTime: 10:30 - 13:30 Over one hundred Fallas commissions participate in the Festival de Balls al Carrer, which sees dance performances on various plazas in Valencia. The city squares inlude Plaza de los Fueros, Plaza de la Merced, Plaza de la Reina, and Plaza de Manises. Especially fascinating for expats new to the Fallas phenomenon or lovers of the genre. The events could be cancelled in the event of rain or other unfavourable weather. Plaza De La Reina | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8Balls al CarrerBalls al CarrerTime: 10:30 - 13:30 Over one hundred Fallas commissions participate in the Festival de Balls al Carrer, which sees dance performances on various plazas in Valencia. The city squares inlude Plaza de los Fueros, Plaza de la Merced, Plaza de la Reina, and Plaza de Manises. Especially fascinating for expats new to the Fallas phenomenon or lovers of the genre. The events could be cancelled in the event of rain or other unfavourable weather. Plaza Manises | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14Russafa Carnival MarketRussafa Carnival Market 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.
Parque Central, Russafa
Russafa Carnival ProcessionRussafa Carnival ProcessionTime: 15:00 - 22:00Saturday'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.
Russafa
| 15Russafa Carnival MarketRussafa Carnival MarketCarnival Market in Valencia Russafa with activities such as music, poetry, dance, singer-songwriters, clowns and crafts as well as various associations and gastronomical delights.
Parque Central, Russafa
Balls al CarrerBalls al CarrerTime: 10:30 - 13:30 Over one hundred Fallas commissions participate in the Festival de Balls al Carrer, which sees dance performances on various plazas in Valencia. The city squares inlude Plaza de los Fueros, Plaza de la Merced, Plaza de la Reina, and Plaza de Manises. Especially fascinating for expats new to the Fallas phenomenon or lovers of the genre. The events could be cancelled in the event of rain or other unfavourable weather. Plaza Fueros Cabanyal Carnival ProcessionCabanyal Carnival ProcessionTime: 11:30 Styled upon Mardi Gras of New Orleans, the neighbourhood parade in El Cabanyal on Sunday is a vibrant and celebration with brilliant colours, music, dance and rhythm through the streets of the diverse district by the sea. Cabanyal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MARINA DE VALENCIA
La Marina de València is a unique district that combines business, cultural and public activities in a maritime environment. Nestled cheerfully between the main beach of Valencia and commercial harbour, it is a phenomenal space that excites and surprises.
OCEANOGRAFIC VALENCIA
The Oceanografic in Valencia excites with surprising insights. Situated in the spectacular surroundings of the City of Arts and Sciences it is the largest aquarium in Europe. Avant-garde architecture creates a magnificent environment for faithfully reproduced marine ecosystems.
Amazing Capitals Valencia is a fresh and informative location guide full of insights for expats. It is dedicated to helping internationals make choices, settle and participate in the capital of the autonomous Valencia Community. Spain’s third largest city is a great place to relocate to and offers enormous quality of life. Enjoy the eGuide.
