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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

< March 2024 >
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
        1Ninot ExhibitionNinot ExhibitionA long-standing tradition of the Fallas involves an exhibition of the Ninots. Infantil exhibit closes February 14. Fallas 2024. Museo de las Ciencias FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
2Ninot ExhibitionNinot ExhibitionA long-standing tradition of the Fallas involves an exhibition of the Ninots. Infantil exhibit closes February 14. Fallas 2024. Museo de las Ciencias FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Ninot ParadeNinot ParadeTime: 17:30
Cabalgata del Ninot, departing from Glorieta, La Paz street, San Vicente, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Marqués de Sotelo and ending at Xàtiva street.. Fallas 2024. Inner city streets
Nocturnal FireworksNocturnal FireworksTime: 23:59
Pyrotechnics display. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
3Ninot ExhibitionNinot ExhibitionA long-standing tradition of the Fallas involves an exhibition of the Ninots. Infantil exhibit closes February 14. Fallas 2024. Museo de las Ciencias FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Nocturnal FireworksNocturnal FireworksTime: 20:00
Pyrotechnics display. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
4Ninot ExhibitionNinot ExhibitionA long-standing tradition of the Fallas involves an exhibition of the Ninots. Infantil exhibit closes February 14. Fallas 2024. Museo de las Ciencias FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
5Ninot ExhibitionNinot ExhibitionA long-standing tradition of the Fallas involves an exhibition of the Ninots. Infantil exhibit closes February 14. Fallas 2024. Museo de las Ciencias FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
6Ninot ExhibitionNinot ExhibitionA long-standing tradition of the Fallas involves an exhibition of the Ninots. Infantil exhibit closes February 14. Fallas 2024. Museo de las Ciencias FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
7Ninot ExhibitionNinot ExhibitionA long-standing tradition of the Fallas involves an exhibition of the Ninots. Infantil exhibit closes February 14. Fallas 2024. Museo de las Ciencias FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
8Ninot ExhibitionNinot ExhibitionA long-standing tradition of the Fallas involves an exhibition of the Ninots. Infantil exhibit closes February 14. Fallas 2024. Museo de las Ciencias FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
9Ninot ExhibitionNinot ExhibitionA long-standing tradition of the Fallas involves an exhibition of the Ninots. Infantil exhibit closes February 14. Fallas 2024. Museo de las Ciencias FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
10Ninot ExhibitionNinot ExhibitionA long-standing tradition of the Fallas involves an exhibition of the Ninots. Infantil exhibit closes February 14. Fallas 2024. Museo de las Ciencias FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
11Ninot ExhibitionNinot ExhibitionA long-standing tradition of the Fallas involves an exhibition of the Ninots. Infantil exhibit closes February 14. Fallas 2024. Museo de las Ciencias FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
12Ninot ExhibitionNinot ExhibitionA long-standing tradition of the Fallas involves an exhibition of the Ninots. Infantil exhibit closes February 14. Fallas 2024. Museo de las Ciencias FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
13Ninot ExhibitionNinot ExhibitionA long-standing tradition of the Fallas involves an exhibition of the Ninots. Infantil exhibit closes February 14. Fallas 2024. Museo de las Ciencias FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
14Ninot ExhibitionNinot ExhibitionA long-standing tradition of the Fallas involves an exhibition of the Ninots. Infantil exhibit closes February 14. Fallas 2024. Museo de las Ciencias FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
15Ninot ExhibitionNinot ExhibitionA long-standing tradition of the Fallas involves an exhibition of the Ninots. Infantil exhibit closes February 14. Fallas 2024. Museo de las Ciencias FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
16FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Fireworks CastleFireworks CastleTime: 23:59
Pyrotechnics display. Fallas 2024. Jardín del Turia next to Palau de les Arts
17FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Fireworks CastleFireworks CastleTime: 23:59
Pyrotechnics display. Fallas 2024. Jardín del Turia next to Palau de les Arts
18FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
19FirecrackersFirecrackersTime: 14:00 - 14:10
Mascletà display. Loud, bright & smokey firecrackers. Streets packed with excited spectators. Fallas 2024. Plaza del Ayuntamiento
20 21 22 23 24Procession of PalmsProcession of PalmsTime: 09:45
To commemorate the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem Plaza de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, Cabanyal
25 26 27 28Procession of TorchesProcession of TorchesTime: 20:00
Accompanied by drums and candles Avenida del Mediterráneo, Cabanyal
29Procession of Holy BurialProcession of Holy BurialTime: 08:00
On the beach during the early morning Playa de las Arenas, Cabanyal
Procession of Holy BurialProcession of Holy BurialTime: 18:30
Passing for hours through the streets in coastal districts Calle de la Reina, Cabanyal, Grau and Canyamelar
30 31Resurrection ProcessionResurrection ProcessionTime: 13:00
Accompanied by colourful flowers thrown by residents from their balconies. Avenida del Mediterráneo, Cabanyal
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