Campanar is neither just another neighborhood nor just another town in Valencia. It is one of those places where you can truly experience Valencian culture, heritage, and authentic traditions. Especially during special events like the 5th Cultural Week, which runs from Monday, September 28, through October 4.
A week packed with activities for all ages: music, food, festivities, children’s workshops, more festivities… and the traditional correfoc, led by the Colla de Dimonis Socarrats de Campanar, which will wind its way through the streets of this historic town.
During these seven days, there will also be two special markets where you can buy locally sourced products: the fair-price market and an agroecological market. And of course, there will be plenty of room for tradition, with muixerangas, traditional dansà, parades, and a Gran Nit d’Albaes featuring local singers accompanied by dolçaina music.
It’s a very extensive program, with Saturday, October 3, taking center stage as the day with the most events—but it’s worth studying the schedule thoroughly to make sure you miss as little as possible. To help you do that, here’s the complete schedule for the 5th Campanar Cultural Week:
Program for Campanar’s 5th Cultural Week
Monday, September 28
- Talk and workshop on recycling – In collaboration with the EMTRE environmental education program. CEIP Campanar.
- “Paint Your Town” Workshop – Hosted by Oasis Art. Escola d’Arts (children ages 6 to 12). Plaza de la Iglesia.
- Book presentation of “Florentina” – By Lola Vega, alongside the authors and illustrator. La Cámara de los Libros.
- Talk: “Campanar and l’Horta de València: History, Heritage, and Future” – Presented by Vicent Baydal. La Cámara de los Libros.
- Performance by Salma Alhakim and Alejandro – Traditional Palestinian music. Church Square.
Tuesday, September 29
- Talk and workshop on recycling – In collaboration with the EMTRE environmental education program. IES Campanar.
- Caracartró Mask Workshop – Led by Icaedro (for children ages 6 to 12). Plaza de la Iglesia.
- Inter-association conferences and a meeting of the Xarxa d’Entitats de Campanar (XEC) – For associations. The Chamber of Books.
- Wine Tasting – Led by Javi Revert, winemaker at Les Terres dels Alforins (for adults, advance registration required, and limited capacity). Ciro Restaurant.
Wednesday, September 30
- Talk and workshop on recycling – In collaboration with the EMTRE environmental education program. CEIP Comunitat Valenciana.
- Storytelling with Almudena Francés – (Children ages 6 to 12). Church Square.
- Talk: “València: A City of Making and Unmaking” – Presented by Alfons García, deputy director of Levante-EMV. The Chamber of Books.
- Open-air summer movies – (For all ages). Church Square.
Thursday, October 1
- Talk and workshop on recycling – In collaboration with the EMTRE environmental education program. CEIP Giner de los Ríos.
- Cardboard Sculpture Workshop – Led by Icaedro (for children ages 6 to 12). Plaza de la Iglesia.
- Valencian Pilota Workshop – Led by the Socarrades de Campanar Valencian Pilota Club (for boys and girls ages 6 to 12). Vicente Guillot Street.
Friday, October 2
- Talk and workshop on recycling – In collaboration with the EMTRE environmental education program. Escoles Sant Josep.
- Healthy Living Workshop and Introduction to Yoga – Led by Lismary Salas, from the “Yoga al Amanecer” studio. Yoga Center.
- Street Games – Organized by the Seeonee Scout Group (boys and girls ages 6 to 12). Plaza de la Iglesia.
- Gran Nit d’Albaes al Pouet – Featuring Tatiana Prades, Mar Català, and Toni Guzmán singing; Lluís Benlloch reciting poetry; and music by the Colla de dolçaines El Follet de Campanar. The procession begins at the Plaza de la Iglesia.
Saturday, October 3
- Fair Price Market / Agroecological Market – (For all ages). Church Square.
- Parade – Performed by the Campanar Marching Band. Church Square.
- Traditional Valencian Dance and Music – Featuring Muixeranga, the Grup de Danses Farfalar de Campanar, and the Colla de Dolçaines El Follet de Campanar, with a tasting of traditional cocas. Church Square.
- Concert – Joint performance by the “Cor Cantart-Divisi” and “Ensamble Coral Venezuela” choirs. Campanar Church.
- Correfoc – Featuring the Colla de Dimonis Socarrats de Campanar. Church Square. 8:30 p.m. Youth Dinner – (For young people). Church Square.
Sunday, October 4
- “I Volta a peu a Campanar”—a cultural and charity walk—to benefit the Espina Bífida and X Fràgil associations (registration fee: 3 euros). Church Square.
