Happy Holidays! ? Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening around Valencia this holiday weekend. For a more complete listing of holiday markets and fairs, check out Celebrating the Holiday Season in Valencia.
Christmas Festivals for the Kids
Mestalla Camp de Nadal
Valencia Football Club is hosting a special Christmas camp at Mestalla Stadium. Kids can enjoy various activities from 24–29 December, 10:00–18:00. Entry is free. More details here.
Christmas Fair at Parque Central
Parque Central’s Christmas Fair runs from 26 December–4 January, featuring shows and activities for children. Entry is free. Check the full program here.
ExpoJove
This annual kids’ and youth festival takes place at Feria Valencia from 26 December–4 January. Tickets are required. Find ticket prices and programming here.
Holiday Magic
World Festival of Magic
Teatro La Plazeta is showcasing nine international magicians from 26 December–13 January. View program and tickets here.
Comedy and Magic with Juanan Casbel
Catch magician and comedian Juanan Casbel at Teatro Circulo from 28–30 December. Details and tickets here.
Innovative Puppetry by Compañía Javier Aranda
Not a magic show, but a creative transformation of everyday objects into puppetry art. Performances at Espacio Inestable on 28–29 December. Times and tickets here.
Holiday Music
Valencia’s plazas will host free music performances throughout the weekend:
Friday, 27 December
- 11:30: Coral Polifónica Valentina. Plaza Redonda
- 12:30: Coro y Rondalla C.E. Marni. Plaza Redonda
Saturday, 28 December
- 11:30: Coral San Jorge del Centro Aragonés. Plaza de la Virgen
- 12:30: Grup de Ball Quiqueríes. Plaza de la Virgen
- 17:00: Centro Instructivo Musical Tendetes. Calle Gregorio Gea
Sunday, 29 December
- 11:30: Veus de Forn D’alcedo. Mercado de Colón
- 12:00: Unió Musical l’Horta de Sant Marcel.lí. Plaza Julio Ciges (junto a Calle Arzobispo Olaechea)
- 12:30: Orfeó Veus Juntes. Mercado de Colón
Polirritmia Festival
The Carmen Contemporary Culture Center is hosting its Polirritmia festival this weekend with a lineup of free musical events. Explore the full program here.
Live Music at Sala 16 Toneladas
Valencia’s iconic rock venue is hosting a number of local musical acts this weekend as it gears up for New Years festivities.
- Thursday, 26 December: Valencian band Amarillo Fiesta and indie-pop band Kokoshca
- Saturday, 28 December: Rhythm and soul band The Excitements (Barcelona-based)
View the full program and tickets here.