When they're not taking part in pyrotechnic shenanigans or elaborate processions, valencianos can be found reveling in their city's celebrated cultural scene. With all sorts of arts festivals - music, art, theater, film, dance- lined up throughout the year, Valencia's already jam-packed agenda offers up enough to satisfy and delight even the most demanding culture vulture.
Music Festivals
- RockEnFallas
When: March (with Las Fallas)
Where: Falla Els Generals (c/ General Lloréns)
What: Up and coming groups of various genres - pop, latino, rock, acoustic, heavy metal, etc. - looking for the opportunity to perform live in front of a crowd
Official Website: www.rockenfallas.com (in Spanish)
- Certamen Internacional de Bandas de Música
(International Band Competition)
When: March (with Las Fallas)
Where: Palau de Música, Plaza de Toros
What: International competition of brass bands
Official Website: www.cibm-valencia.com (in Valenciano, Spanish, English) 
Foc in Festival
When: March (with Las Fallas)
Where: Jungle
What: Independent and alternative music performances as well as other artistic tendencies like graffiti, exhibits, etc.
Official Website: www.focin.com - Festival Internacional de Música Antigua
(International Festival of Ancient Music)
When: Monthly performances between April and December
Where: La Lonja
What: Traditional music - Burjarock
When: June
Where: Campo de Fútbol del Polideportivo de Burjassot (Burjassot Sports Complex's Football Field)
What: National and international punk rock bands - Jornadas Internacionales de Guitarra de Valencia
(Valencian International Guitar Sessions)
When: June
Where: Universitat and Palau de la Música
What: Activities and concerts featuring the guitar - Jazz Panorama
When: July
Where: Auditorio de Torrent (Torrent, Valencia)
What: Jazz and blues
Official Website: www.auditoritorrent.com (in Spanish, Valenciano, English) - Festival de Jazz del Palau de la Música de Valencia
When: July
Where: Palau de la Música
What: Jazz
Official Website: www.palaudevalencia.com (in Spanish, Valenciano) 
Classical Music in July
When: July
Where: Antigua Universidad (Former University)
What: Classical music - Apuesta 07
When: August
Where: Stages along the Playa del Arenal
What: Up and coming musicians who don't yet have representation or don't have records in the works yet - Operalia
When: October
Where: Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía
What: International opera competition arranged by the Operalia Associotion under the management of Spanish tenor Plácido Domingo
Official Website: www.operalia.org (in English)
Theater Festivals
- VEO - Festival Valencia Escena Oberta
When: February
Where: Streets, bridges, plazas, metro stations, bus stops and theater venues throughout city
What: Theater
Official Website: www.festivalveo.com (in Spanish, Valenciano, English) - Festival de Pequeño Teatro Radio City
(Radio City Small Theater Festival)
When: October-November
Where: Radio City (c/ Santa Teresa, 19)
What: Vanguard theater: comedy, satire, drama, musical, pantomime, circus, improvisation
Official Website: www.radiocityvalencia.com (in Spanish)
Film Festivals
- Festival de Cortometrajes Radio City
(Radio City Short Film Festival)
When: May-June
Where: Radio City (c/ Santa Teresa, 19)
What: Spanish short films
Official Website: www.radiocityvalencia.com (in Spanish) - Festival Internacional de Cine Cinema Jove
(International Festival of Young Filmmakers)
When: June
Where: Cultural centers throughout the city, especially the Mercado Internacional del Cortometraje
What: Up and coming international filmmakers, full-length and short films
Official Website: www.cinemajovefilmfest.com (in Spanish, English)
- La Filmoteca d'Estiu
When: July-September
Where: Palau de la Música gardens
What: Open-air film festival open-air film festival featuring cult and classic films
Official Website: www.ivac-lafilmoteca.es (in Spanish) - Mostra de Valencia - Cinema del Mediterrani
(Mediterranean Cinema Festival)
When: October
Where: Various locales: Cines UGC Ciné Cité, Fundación Municipal de Cine, Paseo de la Mostra, Museo de la Ciudad, Instituto Francés de Valencia
What: Competitions, conferences, and film series focusing on Mediterranean cinema
Official Website: www.mostravalencia.com (in Spanish)
Other Arts Festivals
- Dansa València
(Valencia Dance)
When: April-May
Where: Teatro Principal
What: Dance troupes from throughout Spain
Official Website: teatres.gva.es - Feria del Libro de Valencia
(Valencia Book Fair)
When: April-May)
Where: Jardines de Viveros
What: Book fair: buying and selling books, readings, conferences, workshops, etc.
Official Website: www.firallibre.com (in Valenciano, Spanish) - Observatori - Festival Internacional de Investigación Artística
(International Festival of Artistic Investigation)
When: May
Where: Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe
What: Contemporary art
Official Website: www.observatori.com (in Spanish, English) - Festival de las Naciones
(Festival of Nations)
When: June
Where: Turia riverbed and Promenade of the City of Arts and Sciences
What: Multicultural festival featuring music, dance, gastronomy...
Official Website: www.festival-naciones.es (in Spanish) - Festival Internacional de Pirotecnia
(International Festival of Pyrotechnics)
When: October 6-8
Festival Description: Giant fireworks competition and festival - Biennial de Valencia
When: September-November
Where: Different space chosen each year
What: A tribute to the arts: dance, music, cinematography, folklore, concerts, fashion, architecture, design, photography, advertising, mass media, etc.
Official Website: www.bienaldevalencia.com (in Spanish, Valenciano, English)
