Valencia Events & Festivals
Valencia Events
Valencia is overflowing with culture and life and has more than it’s share of festivals . As well as the local festivals, art galleries and museums, there are live concerts, theater, music, sports, fashion shows and lots more.
The stunning City of Arts and Sciences can be found at the end of the Turia Gardens a short distance from Valencia city beach. The gardens stretch for 7km through the center of the city and host many festivals and events during the year. It’s a great place to take a stroll, go jogging, ride a bike and play sports.
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January Valencia Events 2020
Kings Day is celebrated all over Spain, and the fiesta of San Vicente Martir is held on 22 January in Valencia. Ice skating, circuses and many other events are still open for some of the month.
Valencia Events December 2019
During December in Valencia Christmas(Navidad) is celebrated. Stores are full of seasonal gifts, festive markets and fairs abound. From 20 December the main open air ice skating rink, Christmas tree, and the traditional nativity scene are in Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
Valencia Events November 2019
The annual MotoGP is held at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Cheste which is just a short drive from the center of Valencia.
Don’t forget – 1 November is All Saints’ Day and a public holiday in Spain.
Valencia Events October 2019
The festivals of the National Day of the autonomous region of Valencia, and Sant Donis Day, patron saint of lovers. This two day events is celebrated in style with music, dancing and firework displays.
Valencia Events September 2019
Don’t miss the 59th edition of Sueca’s International Paella Competition.
Another must whilst you’re here is to head down to Valencia marina and enjoy rock concerts and more at the bandstand in the Marina from September to December.
Valencia Events August 2019
Top festivals at this time of year include La Tomatina held on the last Wednesday in August in Bunyol, a small town just outside Valencia.
The annual funfair and Ferris will be in the Turia Gardens alongside a host of other exciting events in Valencia.
Valencia Events July 2019
During the summer months the city opens its doors to open air events and top concerts. The July Fair (Feria de Julio) offers a fantastic program of events which includes a summer festival of films held at the foot of Palau de la Musica with open-air screenings in the city and the beaches of Valencia.
Valencia Events June 2019
Corpus Christi – concerts and short, open-air theater and the triumphal carriages known as “Rocas”, a parade — the Cabalgata del Convite — bursting with dance, music and color, and a solemn procession. On the 23 June is the festival of Sant Joan and there’s lots more happening in June .
Valencia Events May 2019
Mother’s Day is always celebrated on the first Sunday in May in Spain, so it’s easy to remember.
3 May – “Crosses of May” and second Sunday in May the festival of Our Lady of the Forsaken (Virgin of the Helpless), Patron Saint of the city of Valencia.
The Valencia Book Fair is held during this month in the lovely Viveros Gardens until the 5 May.
Valencia Events April 2019
Followed by the festival of San Vicente Ferrer on the second Monday after Easter.
Valencia Events March 2019
Spain is famous for it’s festivals and Las Fallas in Valencia is definitely not to be missed.
Hotels and apartments get booked very quickly, so book early. The main days are from 15 – 19 March.
Valencia Events February 2019
Valentine’s Day in Valencia is a wonderful time to visit as you can enjoy the warm sunny days of Spring.
Where to Stay in Valencia
Valencia is a city by the sea with a magical old quarter and and the stunning City of Arts and Sciences.
Stay in the center of town and have all the culture, restaurants and and shops at your fingertips.
The lovely wide sandy beach is just a 15 minute ride away with the tram or 20 minutes by bus.
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