Autumn is coming, October is coming and Valencia knows it. If you want to know what to do in Valencia during the month of October, do not miss what comes next. October is full of surprises, among them the most spooky plans for this Halloween.
Table Of Contents
- Genesis, the spectacle of light and color in a downtown church
- Celebrate Halloween in a thousand ways
- Celebrate the 9th of October, Valencian Community Day
- The great Cheese Fair in Montanejos
- Som de la Terreta, the festival to celebrate the Day of the Valencian Community.
- The Best Tortilla 2024
- Sleep wrapped in dinosaurs at the MNCN.
- Candlelight, a candlelight concert.
- Munich Mercat, shoes at 70% discount
- Bodas de Sangre, Lorca's play.
- Hidden Evidence, solve a crime
- Half Marathon
- MICE
- Medieval Market
- 9 d'Octubre
- Open House
Genesis, the spectacle of light and color in a downtown church
EONARIUM is the technology used in Genesis, a show that immerses you in the history of the creation of the earth through the art of video mapping. It will come to Valencia on October 25, specifically to the Church of the Jesuits, and you can already get your ticket here.
PROJEKTIL is the collective of artists behind Genesis, which involves video artists, music composers and all kinds of multidisciplinary figures who have turned the Genesis show into something spectacular that no one should miss.
The experience consists of a series of projections that are adapted to the architecture of the church that begin with the creation of air, light, water, and continues with plants and nature. The colors are accompanied by musical pieces designed for each scene and chapter, while spectators enjoy the show from a comfortable pouf .
📆 Dates: from Oct. 25
💶 Ticket: 12,50€ (discount for children, senior +65 and groups).
Celebrate Halloween in a thousand ways
October is the scariest month of the year. The nights are longer and darkness takes over the city. Some people say that this is when the spirits come out for a walk. However, and although it may seem incredible, there are people who like to enjoy the fear. So, if you are one of these daring people, we bring you the best Halloween plans in Valencia. From Scape Rooms, to costume parties, visiting abandoned buildings or solving crimes with friends.
Celebrate the 9th of October, Valencian Community Day
October 9th is the day of the Valencian Community and both on the 9th and the days before, there are several activities scheduled to celebrate this holiday.
Among them are the traditional Entrance of Moors and Christians to the City of Valencia or the Baixada de la Senyera, although there will also be drone shows, gastronomic fairs and music festivals.
The great Cheese Fair in Montanejos
Is there anything better than a gastronomic plan? We don’t think so. That’s why, if you still don’t have plans for October, you can’t miss the Artisan Cheese Fair of Montanejos. It will be held from October 4 to 6 and you can get your boots on with this incredible delicacy. In addition, there are organized several activities such as showcookings, tastings-pairings and talks, all around cheese!
📆Dates: October 4 to 6
Som de la Terreta, the festival to celebrate the Day of the Valencian Community.
On Saturday, October 5, the City of Arts and Sciences will be filled with activities, concerts and gastronomy to celebrate October 9, the day of the Valencian Community.
The Som de la Terreta festival is aimed at all audiences, so during the morning there will be children’s workshops and in the afternoon and until midnight, concerts by groups such as Itaca Band, Maldita Nerea or Samuraï.
📆Date: 13 October
The Best Tortilla 2024
From October 4 to 9, the Jardines de Viveros will host the contest “The Best Tortilla 2024”. It will be a free and open to all public day where you can taste the best tortillas from around the state. A gastronomic plan for the weekend in Valencia that seems ideal.
📆Date: From 4 to 9 October
Sleep wrapped in dinosaurs at the MNCN.
If you don’t know what to do with kids in Valencia this October, we bring you the solution. On the 12th the National Museum of Natural Sciences organizes a camping trip for families where you can sleep on the floor of the enclosure wrapped in dinosaurs. The activity starts before dinner and there are activities and workshops scheduled until 12 pm, time to go to sleep, and ends on October 13, after breakfast. A great plan for those who have seen “Night at the Museum” and want to live the same adventures in real life.
📆Date: Oct. 13
Candlelight, a candlelight concert.
If what you like is to enjoy music and go to concerts, you can’t miss a Candlelight among your October plans in Valencia. The amazing thing about these live music concerts is that you can listen to tributes to your favorite artists surrounded by dozens of candles. There are several dates and concerts scheduled that you can check here.
Munich Mercat, shoes at 70% discount
This year Munich Mercat returns, a flea market where you can find real bargains on these shoes. Some of them will be 70% off. It will be held at Calle Burriana,30, from September 27 to October 6.
Dates: from September 27th to October 6th.
Bodas de Sangre, Lorca’s play.
October is a great month to go to the theater in Valencia. We suggest you to see this classic of Spanish theater,“Bodas de Sangre” written by Lorca. It is a play based on a true story, when a bride did not show up for her wedding and was found dead with her cousin. Perfect to (re)discover part of our culture and theatrical heritage.
📅Dates: October 23rd to 27th
Hidden Evidence, solve a crime
Hidden Evidence returns to Valencia. A playful experience full of excitement in which you will become a detective in charge of unraveling an enigma using information and signs as key resources.
🎟️ Tickets for Hidden Evidence in Valencia (October 31)
Half Marathon
The Trinidad Alfonso Zurich Valencia Half Marathon, organized by SD Correcaminos, will be held on October 27 through the streets of the city center.
📅 Date: 27 October
MICE
From October 13 to 26, Valencia becomes the capital of educational cinema with the 12th edition of the Mostra Internacional de Cine Educativo (MICE). This festival will be held in the Valencian capital and will be extended to 33 other locations, including Càrcer, Castelló, Alaquàs, Almoradí and Catadau.
During the festival, 250 works selected from more than 1,000 films made by young students from all over the world will be screened.
📅 Dates: October 13th to 26th
Medieval Market
The medieval market returns on the occasion of the 9 d’Octubre to the Turia Garden. Between the bridges of the Exhibition and the Flowers, come to soak up the crafts and gastronomy of the Valencian Community.
📅Dates: from 5 to 12 October
9 d’Octubre
Valencia will celebrate the Day of the Valencian Community next Wednesday, October 9. Check the schedule with events and activities of this festivity.
📅 Date: October 9th
Open House
From October 25 to 27, the architecture festival Open House returns to Valencia, offering the opportunity to explore iconic buildings of the city through guided tours, routes and conferences.
📅 Dates: October 25 to 27.