Things to do
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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| 6 | 7València Design FestValència Design FestTime: 19:00 Opening of exhibition 40 años, 40 carteles de La Mostra. Free Entrance to full capacity Galería del Tossal, Plaça del Tossal | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | 14 | 15València Design FestValència Design FestTime: 19:00 Opening of exhibition and colloquium of «Diseño para la DANA». Free Entrance Palacio de Colomina, C/ Almudín 1 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20 | 21 | 22VDSVDSVDS is a vibrant international tech event organised by Startup Valencia. Inaugurated in 2018. "Collaborate Today. Transform Tomorrow" is the theme of the eighth edition of VDS, organized by Startup Valencia.
VDS 2025 will bring together over 12,000 attendees from 120 countries, more than 600 renowned speakers, over 800 national and international investors, and 3,000 startups.
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 | 23VDSVDSVDS is a vibrant international tech event organised by Startup Valencia. Inaugurated in 2018. "Collaborate Today. Transform Tomorrow" is the theme of the eighth edition of VDS, organized by Startup Valencia.
VDS 2025 will bring together over 12,000 attendees from 120 countries, more than 600 renowned speakers, over 800 national and international investors, and 3,000 startups.
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.
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| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30Halloween PartyHalloween PartyTime: 22:00 And now for something different with an international crowd. Halloween with a pub crawl for expats and locals who are into into in fancy dress and partying. For ticket holders only. | 31Halloween KidsHalloween KidsTime: 18:00 - 20:00 An exciting trick-or-treat activity held in Ruzafa for children and parents. The traditional annual event is run entirely by volunteers. Donate at least € 5 for each child participating or register to bring your own bags of goodies. Halloween PartyHalloween PartyTime: 22:00 And now for something different with an international crowd. Halloween with a pub crawl for expats and locals who are into into in fancy dress and partying. For ticket holders only. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
