Valencia for young people

Throughout the year there are many festivals, concerts, and events.

Other events, such as Valencia Escena Oberta, which takes the performing arts into the streets, or the International Youth Film Festival, which shows films made by new, rising filmmakers, should also not be forgotten. Those into alternative culture will find their spot in the Alternative Music Festival in July, which, in addition to concerts, includes theatre performances, fashion shows, volunteer work, etc.

Valencia opens its museums and exhibitions to young people by offering them special prices. Holders of an International Student Identification Card - ISIC card, or a student ID will get significant discounts at the doors of most museums and exhibitions. Going around the city, youngsters also have it easy, as there is a monthly public transport pass, with a special price for minors.

Valencia offers all kinds of fun and leisure alternatives for young people. During the Fallas festival there is a programme of activities that are specially designed for young people, such as concerts at night which take place in the Viveros Gardens.

The large open space in the centre turns into an improvised auditorium for recitals - especially during the July Fair - and in spring, the paths fill up with marquees for the Book Fair and other cultural events.

As well as these events, the restaurant terraces fill up during the Fallas, and they often remain that way until October. Thanks to its mild Mediterranean climate, Valencia is a city where nightlife is lived to the full. There are many places to enjoy the lively atmosphere: from different bars, pubs and discos, to many clubs that have appeared on the seafront and have turned La Malvarrosa beach and the promenade into an important leisure area.

If you prefer, some of the most famous discos in Spain are in the province, especially on the route from Valencia to Cullera, situated next to the beach. The old course of the Turia River opens up for young people to enjoy one of the largest leisure areas in the capital. The Turia Gardens can be visited on foot or cycling, and the sports facilities there can also be used. Here you will also find the Arts and Sciences Centre, a place of leisure and culture where young people will be able to enjoy the 3-D films at the Planetario-L’Hemisfèric, visit the installations at the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum, and marvel at L’Oceanogràfic, Europe’s largest aquarium. Young people also have a privileged place in the festivity calendar: The Music, Art and Expressions Festival (BRAM), which takes place in August, or the "Sagunt a Escena" Festival, which includes theatre, dance and music. Read more