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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1PyrotechnicsPyrotechnicsTime: 22:00 Pyrotechnics display. Gran Fira 2026.
Photo: Fundació Visit València
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Plaça de l’Ajuntament
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5Int Youth Music FestivalInt Youth Music FestivalTime: 11:30 International Youth Music Festival The Edeta Arts International Youth Music Festival brings together the prestigious Canadian choir Calgary Girls Choir, the Orquestra de Música Primerenca and the Virelai choir in a concert full of energy and talent. A unique opportunity to enjoy three young groups with an outstanding artistic career sharing the stage in the emblematic Palau de la Música in Valencia. A concert designed to be enjoyed with the family and discover the talent, sensitivity and passion of a new generation of musicians. Free entry with prior booking. Palau De La Música PyrotechnicsPyrotechnicsTime: 23:55Pyrotechnics display. Gran Fira 2026.
Photo: Fundació Visit València
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Plaça de l’Afició del València Basket. Quatre Carreres
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| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11PyrotechnicsPyrotechnicsTime: 23:55Pyrotechnics display. Gran Fira 2026.
Photo: Fundació Visit València
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Plaça de l’Ajuntament
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| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18Jazz FestivalJazz FestivalTime: 21:00 Isaac Romagosa Quintet
Free Concert.
Photo: Fundació Visit València
Polideportivo de Castellar-Oliveral
PyrotechnicsPyrotechnicsTime: 23:55Pyrotechnics display. Gran Fira 2026.
Photo: Fundació Visit València
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Plaça de la Crida - Pont dels Serrans
| 19Jazz FestivalJazz FestivalTime: 21:00Adriano Tortora Quartet
Free Concert.
Photo: Fundació Visit València
Polideportivo de Castellar-Oliveral
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| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25Jazz FestivalJazz FestivalTime: 21:00FocusYear Band
Free Concert.
Photo: Fundació Visit València
Alquería Coca en La Torre
PyrotechnicsPyrotechnicsTime: 23:55Pyrotechnics display. Gran Fira 2026.
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Carrer de la Pau fins a Porta de la Mar
| 26Jazz FestivalJazz FestivalTime: 21:00Le Dancing Pepa
Free Concert.
Photo: Fundació Visit València
Alquería Coca en La Torre
PyrotechnicsPyrotechnicsTime: 23:00Pyrotechnics display. Gran Fira 2026.
Photo: Fundació Visit València
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Plaça de l’Ajuntament
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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.
