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Top world-class events 2009 in Valencia (updated)
Valencia’s charming spirit seduces both leisure and business tourism alike. Beaches, exquisite cuisine, great art perfomances, a bustling nightlife unrivalled in Europe, daring arquitecture, and superb infrastructure to hold any world-class event.
From sport, arts, music, to fashion, leisure…, Valencia’s events programme throughout the year offers something for all ages, backgrounds and cultures.
Below is a list of the top events to enjoy in Valencia during 2009.
February
Valencia Fashion Week
Valencia Fashion Week VI / 3 – 5 February
Talented designers will be showcasing their latest creations and competing to win prestigious prizes in a number of fashion parades. From the Valencia Fair and with a clear attitude towards progress and search for positioning, there is a commitment to competitiveness and development as necessary values in a society that is concentrated on the impulse of creativity as its distinctive feature in the world of design and the fashion industry.
Venue: Feria Valencia, Avda. de las Ferias, s/n
www.semanadelamodadevalencia.com
Cevisama
CEVISAMA 2009 / 10 – 13 February
CEVISAMA is a trade-only fair, leader in Spain for some construction sectors such as ceramic floor tiles, coatings for construction, plumbing and machinery, among others. More than 900 designs have been entered this year for the CEVISAMA Indi international competitions that are run each year by the International Exhibition for Architectural Ceramic and Bathroom Equipment. 438 designs have been entered for the ceramic tile design competition, including 68 from colleges abroad.
Venue: Feria Valencia, Avda. de las Ferias, s/n
cevisama.feriavalencia.com
Valencia Escena Oberta
Valencia Escena Oberta Festival 2009 (VEO Festival) / 11 – 22 February
Theater, music and dance together at the Valencia Escena Oberta festival known as VEO, one of the most innovative festival of transgressive proposals which programming is built around a contemporary creation, the new drama and extreme scenic experiences. Some of the most important Spanish and international companies share stages, streets and audiences.
www.festivalveo.com
Franz Ferdinand
MTV Winter / 24 February
www.mtv.es
March
Fallas in Valencia
Fallas 2009 / 15 – 19 March
An unrivalled street festival of noise, light and fire. It takes place in March and is intended as a tribute to St. Joseph, patron saint of the carpenters’ guild, where – it is said – the tradition arose from. The stars of the fiesta are the giant Disney-like ironic figures which are burnt on the final night. A whole week of stunning fireworks displays, mascletas, live music, flower offerings and a wealth of parallel events. Without a shadow of a doubt, this is the most spectacular, complete fiesta on earth.
Venue: Valencia streets
www.fallasfromvalencia.com
April
Superbike World Championship 2009 / 3 – 5 April
Located only 20 km away from Valencia, you can almost hear the roar of the powerful engines whose strength will be put to the test on the tarmac at Cheste.
The Spanish drivers Rubén Xaus, David Salóm, Gregorio Lavilla, and the brothers Carlos and David Checa will look for victory on their home turf, facing opposition from the always strong Biaggi, Haga, Corser and Nakano at this thrilling event.
Venue: Ricardo Tormo Circuit, Autovía A-3 Salida 334
Phone (+34) 962 525 220
www.circuitvalencia.com
Valencia Festival of Media / 19 – 21 April
After two years in the city of Venice, the world’s first global festival for the media industry will be moving to Valencia in 2009. The Festival of Media is the world’s first global festival of media creativity and innovation. It is still the only event dedicated to global marketers, media agencies and media vendors in an advertising industry that is undergoing many profound changes. In its third year, it has become a must attend two day conference offering unrivalled networking opportunities at a conference and exhibition designed to showcase the best creative media thinking and explore emerging media opportunities.
Venues: Palacio de Congresos / City of Arts and Sciences
www.festivalofmedia.com
World Wine Competition / 25 – 27 April
After Lisbon in 2006, Maastricht in 2007 and Bordeaux in 2008, the region of Valencia will host the Concours Mondial from 25th to 27th April 2009. Feria Valencia will be the meeting point for more than 200 professionals, including winemakers, sommeliers, gastronomes and journalists from 50 countries worldwide. In addition, the 2009 Valencia edition coincides with the second edition of the Vinoélite Biennial 2009 Exhibition of the Great Wine Fair to be also held in Feria Valencia. Producers will present the latest season and vine trends, in search of the awards that are granted, which are the Great Gold Medal, Gold Medal and the Silver Medal.
Venue: Feria Valencia
www.concoursmondial.eu
International Dance Festival / 24 April – 17 May
The València International Dance Festival is an essential date for anyone interested in the latest choreographic styles. The programme is packed with big names such as Ohad Naharin’s Batsheva Dance Company, Wayne McGregor’s Random Dance, Mar Gómez, the choreographer Juan Domínguez, the company Catherine Diverres, and Ballets de Monte Carlo, from Jean-Christophe Maillot, among others. The International Festival Dansa València is an epicentre of dance.
Venue: Valencia Theatres
teatres.gva.es
May
Global Champions Tour
Global Champions Tour / 8 – 10 May
A first class outdoor event, the most prestigious horse-jumping circuit in the world. The first ever Spanish Grand Prix of this tour will be held in this city. The world’s top 30 risers and 160 competition horses will take part in five events that will be covered by television stations in more than 60 countries.
Venue: City of Arts and Sciences
Phone: (+34) 902 100 031
www.globalchampionstour.com
June
Cinema Jove International Film Festival / 20 – 27 June
The Cinema Jove International Film Festival, considered as one of the most important film festivals held in Spain, has become in a meeting point for young filmmakers from the all over the world. Every month of June, Valencia offers the most interesting and creative films. There are two sections where films compete in: one for feature films screened for the first time in Spain and another for the best, most consolidated shorts on the international scene; these constitute the thrust of a programme which also embraces tribute to veteran filmmakers, young “cult movie” directors and exhibitions.
www.cinemajove.com
July
Campus Party
Campus Party / 27 July – 2 August
Campus Party is recognized as the largest event in electronic entertainment network in the world.
This annual event which began in Spain in 1997, gathers thousands of participants with their computers from all over Spain and other nations in order to share concerns, exchange experiences and carry out all activities related to computers, communications and new technologies.
Venue: City of Arts and Sciences
www.campus-party.es
August
F1 in Valencia
Formula 1 Telefonica Grand Prix of Europe / 21 – 23 August
Three exciting days that will kick off with a free practice session, continue with the official practice and qualifying round and end with the Grand Prix of Europe. The Valencia Street Circuit has a superb setting, the port of Valencia, and is designed to ensure the safety of drivers, as well as the enjoyment of the fans.
Venue: Valencia Street Circuit
www.valenciastreetcircuit.com
November
ATP 500
500 ATP Tour / 2 – 8 November
The Valencia Open 500 will be held in the new Agora building in the indoor and quick surface (on-wood acrylic) categories. The scenario selected for the competition is the emblematic City of Arts and Sciences. Sports, music and fashion will play an important role in this competition. Two evening sessions will be held, where spectators will have the opportunity to enjoy the best tennis and the evening areas.
Venue: Ágora building, Autopista del Saler, 3
Phone: (+34) 902 100 031
www.valenciaopen500.com
Grand Prix of Valencia
World Motorcycling Championship Grand Prix of Valencia / 5 – 8 november
MotoGP is the world’s premier motorcycling championship, with a season of 18 Grands Prix in 14 countries bringing together the world’s top motorcycle manufacturers such as Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Ducati, Kawasaki, Aprilia and KTM – plus an elite crop of riders from every corner of the globe.
Venue: Ricardo Tormo Circuit, Autovía A-3 Salida 334
Phone (+34) 962 525 220
www.circuitvalencia.com
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I like Valencia! It has large palm tree lined boulevards, mazes of tiny streets in the old city, parks, old Mediterranean style buildings, new ultra-modern building projects, delicious tapas and seafood, amazing sunsets, fountains everywhere, beautiful weather, the ocean… I like Valencia. I guess the only thing missing are the mountains…
This is most definately one of my most favourite places in the world.. and most definately in Spain. Ofter overlooked in favour of Barcelona and Madrid, I found Valencia to be peaceful but with loads of character, most definately beauty, and romance. You’d walk through cobble stone streets where little restaurants would have candles on the tables and people were dining anywhere between 10pm and midnight.
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