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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| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6Valencia Design WeekValencia Design WeekLaunched in 2009, Valencia Disseny Week aims to highlight creative talent in the Valencian design industry and bring it closer to society. An initiative of the Designers' Association of the Valencian Community or ADCV, VDW brings together different activities related to design that take place in Valencia parallel to the International furniture and lighting fair. Open to the general public, activities during the event are of an open and inclusive nature, ranging from exhibitions, awards, presentations, openings, conferences and workshops. The aim is to improve people's quality of life, increase business productivity and ensure a sustainable future. Across the city | 7Valencia Design WeekValencia Design WeekLaunched in 2009, Valencia Disseny Week aims to highlight creative talent in the Valencian design industry and bring it closer to society. An initiative of the Designers' Association of the Valencian Community or ADCV, VDW brings together different activities related to design that take place in Valencia parallel to the International furniture and lighting fair. Open to the general public, activities during the event are of an open and inclusive nature, ranging from exhibitions, awards, presentations, openings, conferences and workshops. The aim is to improve people's quality of life, increase business productivity and ensure a sustainable future. Across the city | 8Valencia Design WeekValencia Design WeekLaunched in 2009, Valencia Disseny Week aims to highlight creative talent in the Valencian design industry and bring it closer to society. An initiative of the Designers' Association of the Valencian Community or ADCV, VDW brings together different activities related to design that take place in Valencia parallel to the International furniture and lighting fair. Open to the general public, activities during the event are of an open and inclusive nature, ranging from exhibitions, awards, presentations, openings, conferences and workshops. The aim is to improve people's quality of life, increase business productivity and ensure a sustainable future. Across the city | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9Valencia Design WeekValencia Design WeekLaunched in 2009, Valencia Disseny Week aims to highlight creative talent in the Valencian design industry and bring it closer to society. An initiative of the Designers' Association of the Valencian Community or ADCV, VDW brings together different activities related to design that take place in Valencia parallel to the International furniture and lighting fair. Open to the general public, activities during the event are of an open and inclusive nature, ranging from exhibitions, awards, presentations, openings, conferences and workshops. The aim is to improve people's quality of life, increase business productivity and ensure a sustainable future. Across the city | 10Valencia Design WeekValencia Design WeekLaunched in 2009, Valencia Disseny Week aims to highlight creative talent in the Valencian design industry and bring it closer to society. An initiative of the Designers' Association of the Valencian Community or ADCV, VDW brings together different activities related to design that take place in Valencia parallel to the International furniture and lighting fair. Open to the general public, activities during the event are of an open and inclusive nature, ranging from exhibitions, awards, presentations, openings, conferences and workshops. The aim is to improve people's quality of life, increase business productivity and ensure a sustainable future. Across the city | 11Valencia Design WeekValencia Design WeekLaunched in 2009, Valencia Disseny Week aims to highlight creative talent in the Valencian design industry and bring it closer to society. An initiative of the Designers' Association of the Valencian Community or ADCV, VDW brings together different activities related to design that take place in Valencia parallel to the International furniture and lighting fair. Open to the general public, activities during the event are of an open and inclusive nature, ranging from exhibitions, awards, presentations, openings, conferences and workshops. The aim is to improve people's quality of life, increase business productivity and ensure a sustainable future. Across the city | 12Valencia Design WeekValencia Design WeekLaunched in 2009, Valencia Disseny Week aims to highlight creative talent in the Valencian design industry and bring it closer to society.
An initiative of the Designers' Association of the Valencian Community or ADCV, VDW brings together different activities related to design that take place in Valencia parallel to the International furniture and lighting fair.
Open to the general public, activities during the event are of an open and inclusive nature, ranging from exhibitions, awards, presentations, openings, conferences and workshops.
The aim is to improve people's quality of life, increase business productivity and ensure a sustainable future.
Across the city
Jazz FestivalJazz FestivalTime: 20:15 NEW TANGO SEXTET AND THE VALÈNCIA MUNICIPAL SYMPHONIC BAND
Free Concert.
Photo: Fundació Visit València
Palau Gardens
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| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20Hockey World SeriesHockey World SeriesThe World Masters Hockey European Championship for male and female teams takes place in Valencia every two years Verge del Carme-Beteró, Tarongers, and La Carrasca sports fields | 21Hockey World SeriesHockey World SeriesThe World Masters Hockey European Championship for male and female teams takes place in Valencia every two years Verge del Carme-Beteró, Tarongers, and La Carrasca sports fields | 22Hockey World SeriesHockey World SeriesThe World Masters Hockey European Championship for male and female teams takes place in Valencia every two years Verge del Carme-Beteró, Tarongers, and La Carrasca sports fields | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23Hockey World SeriesHockey World SeriesThe World Masters Hockey European Championship for male and female teams takes place in Valencia every two years Verge del Carme-Beteró, Tarongers, and La Carrasca sports fields | 24Hockey World SeriesHockey World SeriesThe World Masters Hockey European Championship for male and female teams takes place in Valencia every two years Verge del Carme-Beteró, Tarongers, and La Carrasca sports fields | 25Hockey World SeriesHockey World SeriesThe World Masters Hockey European Championship for male and female teams takes place in Valencia every two years
Verge del Carme-Beteró, Tarongers, and La Carrasca sports fields
Gran FiraGran Fira The city comes alive when hundreds of cultural and leisure activities large and small are staged for audiences young and old. Various open spaces are transformed into venues, there is a funfair as well as the famed fireworks.
Various locations
Jazz FestivalJazz FestivalTime: 20:15XIMO TÉBAR & THE CHAMPANS
Free Concert.
Photo: Fundació Visit València
Palau Gardens
| 26Hockey World SeriesHockey World SeriesThe World Masters Hockey European Championship for male and female teams takes place in Valencia every two years
Verge del Carme-Beteró, Tarongers, and La Carrasca sports fields
Gran FiraGran FiraThe city comes alive when hundreds of cultural and leisure activities large and small are staged for audiences young and old. Various open spaces are transformed into venues, there is a funfair as well as the famed fireworks.
Various locations
| 27Hockey World SeriesHockey World SeriesThe World Masters Hockey European Championship for male and female teams takes place in Valencia every two years
Verge del Carme-Beteró, Tarongers, and La Carrasca sports fields
Gran FiraGran FiraThe city comes alive when hundreds of cultural and leisure activities large and small are staged for audiences young and old. Various open spaces are transformed into venues, there is a funfair as well as the famed fireworks.
Various locations
| 28Hockey World SeriesHockey World SeriesThe World Masters Hockey European Championship for male and female teams takes place in Valencia every two years
Verge del Carme-Beteró, Tarongers, and La Carrasca sports fields
Gran FiraGran FiraThe city comes alive when hundreds of cultural and leisure activities large and small are staged for audiences young and old. Various open spaces are transformed into venues, there is a funfair as well as the famed fireworks.
Various locations
| 29Hockey World SeriesHockey World SeriesThe World Masters Hockey European Championship for male and female teams takes place in Valencia every two years
Verge del Carme-Beteró, Tarongers, and La Carrasca sports fields
Gran FiraGran FiraThe city comes alive when hundreds of cultural and leisure activities large and small are staged for audiences young and old. Various open spaces are transformed into venues, there is a funfair as well as the famed fireworks.
Various locations
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| 30Gran FiraGran FiraThe city comes alive when hundreds of cultural and leisure activities large and small are staged for audiences young and old. Various open spaces are transformed into venues, there is a funfair as well as the famed fireworks.
Various locations
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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.
