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Top world-class events 2010 in Valencia (updated)
During 2010 Valencia will remain as host of important international events such as Formula One, Global Champions Tour, MTV Winter, Las Fallas and many others in the media, cinema making, sports and fashion landscape.
All the excitement of the world in only one city, (promotional video by Turisvalencia)
Below is a list of the top events to enjoy in Valencia during 2010.
February
33rd America’s Cup / 8 – 12 February
Valencia was the venue of the 32nd America’s Cup and will repeat in the following edition. After two and a half year battle in court, the oldest sporting competition in the world, will come back to sea in 2010. The 33rd edition will start on 8 February in Valencia if the defending champion Alinghi from Switzerland, and the challenger, the American BMW Oracle Racing, do not continue with its legal war. The two contenders have already invested in the arms race about 430 million dollars to convert the America’s Cup in what has always been: a competition of the highest technological level.
www.33rd.americascup.com
Valencia Fashion Week VI / 2 – 4 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 2010 / 9 – 12 February
Hundreds of advertisements and mentions on television, countless magazine inserts, hundreds of comments on blogs and websites and the presence of over 200 journalists from all over the world are ample proof of CEVISAMA’s media power. 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.
Venue: Feria Valencia, Avda. de las Ferias, s/n
cevisama.feriavalencia.com
Valencia Escena Oberta Festival 2009 (VEO Festival) / 10 – 21 February
The city is once again preparing to host unique scenic proposals favoring the use of interdisciplinary and unconventional public spaces. 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
MTV Winter Valencia 2010 / 13 February
Venue: City of Arts and Sciences.
www.mtv.es
March
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. Needless to say, this is the most unique and noisy fiesta on earth.
Venue: Valencia streets
www.fallasfromvalencia.com
April
The Festival of Media Valencia 2010 / 18 – 20 April
The Festival of Media is the world’s first global festival of media creativity and innovation. In its fourth year, the Festival of Media will focus on four separate strands that tackle the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the industry as this sector emerge from the global recession and plan for a brighter future: Inspiring leadership, Integration, Pioneers & Innovators and Recession & Recovery. With the conference agenda, exhibition and awards all reflecting these four strands, attending the Festival provides an essential opportunity to focus on the radical changes taking place in the communications business.
Venues: Palacio de Congresos / City of Arts and Sciences
www.festivalofmedia.com
May
Global Champions Tour / 7 – 9 May
This second second Spanish Grand Prix of this tour will take place again in a unique setting: the City of Arts and Sciences, an emblematic architectural and cultural facility. The head of this project is Oxer Sport, the leading company in the organization of equestrian events in Spain. 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
www.globalchampionstour.com
June
Cinema Jove International Film Festival / 19 – 26 June
The Cinema Jove International Film Festival, considered as one of the most important film festivals held in Spain, has become a meeting point for young filmmakers from the all over the world. Every 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
Formula 1 Telefonica Grand Prix of Europe / 25 – 27 June
La Malvarrosa, one of the most spectacular beaches in Valencia, will be the neuralgic centre for entertainment during the Gran Prix during three exciting days. The Valencia Street Circuit has a superb setting and is designed to ensure the safety of drivers, as well as the enjoyment of the fans.
Venue: Valencia Street Circuit
www.valenciastreetcircuit.com
July
Campus Party / 26 July – 1 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
November
Valencia Open 500 2010 (ATP World Tour 500) / 31 October – 7 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
www.valenciaopen500.com
World Motorcycling Championship Grand Prix of Valencia 2010 / 7 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
www.circuitvalencia.com
Main photo: www.archerphoto.eu
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