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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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| 1Humans FestHumans Fest Held regularly in Valencia, the International Film and Human Rights Festival, HUMANS FEST, is part of the global Human Rights Film Network. In their own words: "The festival has achieved a balance between defending human rights and denouncing human rights violations around the world, while at the same time carrying out a series of activities with a social content, bringing audiovisual culture closer to both the general public and particularly vulnerable audiences." Babel Cinema | 2Humans FestHumans Fest Held regularly in Valencia, the International Film and Human Rights Festival, HUMANS FEST, is part of the global Human Rights Film Network. In their own words: "The festival has achieved a balance between defending human rights and denouncing human rights violations around the world, while at the same time carrying out a series of activities with a social content, bringing audiovisual culture closer to both the general public and particularly vulnerable audiences." Babel Cinema | 3Humans FestHumans Fest Held regularly in Valencia, the International Film and Human Rights Festival, HUMANS FEST, is part of the global Human Rights Film Network. In their own words: "The festival has achieved a balance between defending human rights and denouncing human rights violations around the world, while at the same time carrying out a series of activities with a social content, bringing audiovisual culture closer to both the general public and particularly vulnerable audiences." Babel Cinema | 4Humans FestHumans Fest Held regularly in Valencia, the International Film and Human Rights Festival, HUMANS FEST, is part of the global Human Rights Film Network. In their own words: "The festival has achieved a balance between defending human rights and denouncing human rights violations around the world, while at the same time carrying out a series of activities with a social content, bringing audiovisual culture closer to both the general public and particularly vulnerable audiences." Babel Cinema | 5Humans FestHumans Fest Held regularly in Valencia, the International Film and Human Rights Festival, HUMANS FEST, is part of the global Human Rights Film Network. In their own words: "The festival has achieved a balance between defending human rights and denouncing human rights violations around the world, while at the same time carrying out a series of activities with a social content, bringing audiovisual culture closer to both the general public and particularly vulnerable audiences." Babel Cinema | 6Humans FestHumans Fest Held regularly in Valencia, the International Film and Human Rights Festival, HUMANS FEST, is part of the global Human Rights Film Network. In their own words: "The festival has achieved a balance between defending human rights and denouncing human rights violations around the world, while at the same time carrying out a series of activities with a social content, bringing audiovisual culture closer to both the general public and particularly vulnerable audiences." Babel Cinema | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18Cinema JoveCinema Jove TBC. Cinema Jove features film entries from young and emerging national and international filmmakers. The important annual festival is held at a variety of venues around the city including the Teatro Rialto, CCCC, Filmoteca, Teatro Principal, Espai Turia and Colegio Mayor Rector Peset. Various city locations | 19Cinema JoveCinema Jove TBC. Cinema Jove features film entries from young and emerging national and international filmmakers. The important annual festival is held at a variety of venues around the city including the Teatro Rialto, CCCC, Filmoteca, Teatro Principal, Espai Turia and Colegio Mayor Rector Peset. Various city locations | 20Cinema JoveCinema Jove TBC. Cinema Jove features film entries from young and emerging national and international filmmakers. The important annual festival is held at a variety of venues around the city including the Teatro Rialto, CCCC, Filmoteca, Teatro Principal, Espai Turia and Colegio Mayor Rector Peset. Various city locations | 21Cinema JoveCinema Jove TBC. Cinema Jove features film entries from young and emerging national and international filmmakers. The important annual festival is held at a variety of venues around the city including the Teatro Rialto, CCCC, Filmoteca, Teatro Principal, Espai Turia and Colegio Mayor Rector Peset. Various city locations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22Cinema JoveCinema Jove TBC. Cinema Jove features film entries from young and emerging national and international filmmakers. The important annual festival is held at a variety of venues around the city including the Teatro Rialto, CCCC, Filmoteca, Teatro Principal, Espai Turia and Colegio Mayor Rector Peset. Various city locations | 23Cinema JoveCinema Jove TBC. Cinema Jove features film entries from young and emerging national and international filmmakers. The important annual festival is held at a variety of venues around the city including the Teatro Rialto, CCCC, Filmoteca, Teatro Principal, Espai Turia and Colegio Mayor Rector Peset. Various city locations | 24Cinema JoveCinema Jove TBC. Cinema Jove features film entries from young and emerging national and international filmmakers. The important annual festival is held at a variety of venues around the city including the Teatro Rialto, CCCC, Filmoteca, Teatro Principal, Espai Turia and Colegio Mayor Rector Peset. Various city locations | 25Cinema JoveCinema Jove TBC. Cinema Jove features film entries from young and emerging national and international filmmakers. The important annual festival is held at a variety of venues around the city including the Teatro Rialto, CCCC, Filmoteca, Teatro Principal, Espai Turia and Colegio Mayor Rector Peset. Various city locations | 26Cinema JoveCinema Jove TBC. Cinema Jove features film entries from young and emerging national and international filmmakers. The important annual festival is held at a variety of venues around the city including the Teatro Rialto, CCCC, Filmoteca, Teatro Principal, Espai Turia and Colegio Mayor Rector Peset. Various city locations | 27Cinema JoveCinema Jove TBC. Cinema Jove features film entries from young and emerging national and international filmmakers. The important annual festival is held at a variety of venues around the city including the Teatro Rialto, CCCC, Filmoteca, Teatro Principal, Espai Turia and Colegio Mayor Rector Peset. Various city locations | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
City guide for expats
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.
