Valencia's contemporary art galleries open their doors to the public, showcasing local talent. Guided art walks, music, and dance performances at participating galleries. See the website for the full program.
The Patraix Festival celebrates with a meeting of Gegants y Cabuts, Giants and Big Heads - enormous traditional puppets made of wood and plaster. The puppets will be arriving throughout the day, but theere will be a mascletà at 2pm and the main parade starts at 6 pm. See website for details.
UPDATE: Rain warning has moved this to 10 PM. More than 200 drones will fly over Valencia's iconic City of Arts and Sciences in a light spectacle as part of the city's birthday celebrations. Stake a spot near Les Arts, the Monteolivete Bridge, or Avendia López Piñero for the best view.
UPDATE: Rain warning has moved this to 10:30 PM. At the stroke of midnight on October 9, Valencia will celebrate its birthday with a fireworks extravaganza. This year, the fireworks will take place at Monteolivete Bridge over the iconic City of Arts and Sciences. See the website for more details and the full program of...
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled because of rain. Procession and floral offering to commemorate the arrival of King Jaime I and the founding of the kingdom of Valencia. It starts at Plaza del Ayuntamiento, heads to the Cathedral, then Plaza de Alfonso el Magnánimo, before returning to the starting point for a mascletà. See...
Valencia's architecture and design festival offers residents an inside peek at some of the city's most iconic buildings. See website for full program and activities.
The Monastery of San Miguel de Los Reyes hosts Il Trobada de Folklore, a celebration of traditional Valencian music and dance. Entry is free. See website for details.
Jardin de Viveros hosts two fairs this weekend: The Fira de les Comarques and the Responsible Consumption Fair. Plenty of sustainable foods and handicrafts, plus music and activities for the whole family. See the websites for the full program of events.
A regular weekend series of free traditional dance by the city's Fallas committees. Performances take place at historic plazas in Valencia's Old City. Full schedule on the website.
The Science Museum is celebrating its 25th birthday with a free light and music spectacle reflected in the Les Arts fountains.
A regular weekend series of traditional dance by the city's Fallas committees. Free performances take place at historic plazas in Valencia's Old City. Full schedule on the website.
Valencia turns on the Christmas lights at Plaza del Ayuntamiento. They'll be up the whole festive season until 6 January.