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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.

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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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  1Valencia 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 2Valencia 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 3Valencia 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 4Valencia 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 5 6
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21 22Future Innovation CitiesFuture Innovation CitiesTime: 12:00
An event from Startup Valencia dedicated to the future of smart and sustainable cities packed with panels, keynotes, a themed ideation session and networking all on the topic of smart cities. The mission of Startup Valencia is to position the Valencian Community amongst the most important tech hubs worldwide. Since 2017, the private non-profit organisation Startup Valencia has represented Valencian startups and promoted the region's innovative and technological ecosystem. Veles e Vents
Registration required 		23VDSVDSVDS is a vibrant international tech event organised by Startup Valencia. Inaugurated in 2018, this year's theme is "Embracing evolution: Invest in the leaders of tomorrow." VDS2024 will analyse how the current technological revolution is positively impacting society by giving voice to the brightest leaders in the global innovation and technology ecosystem. Valencia will once again become the global epicentre of technological innovation and VDS will provide connections, tools, knowledge and access to the innovations that are transforming the future. City of Arts and Sciences
Registration required 		24VDSVDSVDS is a vibrant international tech event organised by Startup Valencia. Inaugurated in 2018, this year's theme is "Embracing evolution: Invest in the leaders of tomorrow." VDS2024 will analyse how the current technological revolution is positively impacting society by giving voice to the brightest leaders in the global innovation and technology ecosystem. Valencia will once again become the global epicentre of technological innovation and VDS will provide connections, tools, knowledge and access to the innovations that are transforming the future. City of Arts and Sciences
Registration required FIA Motorsport GamesFIA Motorsport GamesTime: 19:30 - 21:30
Opening Ceremony City of Arts & Sciences 		25FIA Motorsport GamesFIA Motorsport GamesThe FIA Motorsport Games brings nations and drivers together for the world’s biggest festival of motorsport every two years. Valencia follows in the footsteps of Rome and Marseille. Ricardo Tormo Circuit 26FIA Motorsport GamesFIA Motorsport GamesThe FIA Motorsport Games brings nations and drivers together for the world’s biggest festival of motorsport every two years. Valencia follows in the footsteps of Rome and Marseille. Ricardo Tormo Circuit 27FIA Motorsport GamesFIA Motorsport GamesThe FIA Motorsport Games brings nations and drivers together for the world’s biggest festival of motorsport every two years. Valencia follows in the footsteps of Rome and Marseille. Ricardo Tormo Circuit
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