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.
Valencia turns on the Christmas lights at Plaza del Ayuntamiento. They'll be up the whole festive season until 6 January.
La Plantà is the moment that the ninots, the stars of Fallas, are assembled on the streets of Valencia. It's an incredible community effort to display works of public art. Expect major road closures as ninot sculptures occupy road crossings. Schools will be closed, and store hours will vary.
This moving tradition is an integral part of the Fallas tradition. Hundreds of Falleras will offer a floral tribute at the Plaza de la Virgen to construct a giant effigy of Our Lady of the Forsaken, Valencia's patron saint. The ceremony takes place over two evenings. This year, the Nit del Foc, Valencia's largest fireworks...
The fiery finale of Fallas. It begins with a parade of fire to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Then, one by one, the Fallas ninots are burned to cinders. It's an emotional moment for the city, with many brought to tears. Expect large crowds and multiple road closures throughout the city. Schools will be closed, and...
Valencia's unique Holy Week focuses on its maritime traditions. The maritime neighborhoods of Cabanyal and El Grao host a series of parades and processions. Expect road closures near Cabanyal and...
Valencia celebrates Corpus Christi, 60 days after Easter, with parades and an epic water fight. Expect road closures in the city center. The City Council will announce the exact date...