By The Palm Trees

Life in Valencia, Spain and exploring the world on a budget

Feria de Julio/ Grand Fira de Valencia

Unique things to do in Valencia, Spain, in July

If you are visiting Valencia in July or already live here, you are in for a treat! July is an amazing time to be in Valencia because this is when Feria de Julio (July Fair) is happening, amongst other things—a month filled with fireworks, concerts, activities and good vibes. I have curated a liste below of the best things to do.

Firework shows

If there is one thing to know about Valencia, it’s that their fireworks are out of this world. There is so much passion and also knowledge behind these shows, it’s mindblowing. There are people making careers out of pyrotechnics and that speaks volumes. Below are the main firework shows his month. All of them will be at midnight on Saturdays.

  • July 6th, Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Town Hall Square), by Caballer FX fireworks company -these guys are amazing!
  • July 13th, Monteolivete bridge, by Vulcano fireworks company
  • July 20th, Monteolivete bridge, by Valenciana fireworks company
  • July 27th, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, (Town Hall Square) by Tamarit fireworks company
Fireworks in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square)
Fireworks in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square)

Other July Fair activities

I have selected other July Fair activities that seem interesting. You can find the full list here.

  • July 6th, Saturday, 11:00 p.m. – DJ in Ayora park
  • July 10th, Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. – Valencian Folklore in the Plaza la Sequiota in El Palmar
  • July 11th, Thursday, 10:00 p.m. -Magic & Illusions Show – Eterno in the North Pavilion of Jardines el Palau
  • July 12th-14th, Friday-Sunday, starting 7 p.m. – Party in Central Park
  • July 15th, Monday, 7:30 p.m. -Music bands, choir and orchestra in Benicalap Park
  • July 18th, Thursday, 10:00 pm: Queen Tribute in the North Pavilion of Jardines el Palau
  • July 20th, Saturday, 8:00 p.m.: Electronic Music DJ Session at La Marina de Valencia (Pergola Area)
  • July 23rd, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m,- choir in the Crystal Room of Valencia City Hall
  • July 24th, Wednesday, 10:00 p.m. -Sights of Spain-Musical in the North Pavilion of the Palau Gardens
  • July 25th, 10:00 p.m.- Beatles Tribute at the North Pavilion – El Palau Gardens
  • July 28th, 8:00 p.m. – Flower Battle on the Paseo de la Alameda
Feria de Julio/ Grand Fira de Valencia
Feria de Julio/ Grand Fira de Valencia

Watch the Euro Finale for free on a giant screen

The City Hall of Valencia has announced that they have orgazined a free way to watch the finale between Spain and England. The entrance starts at 8 p.m. on July 14th at The Fonteta de Sant Lluís, the exact address is here. I really recommend it, as the atmosphere is amazing.

Whatching the Euro Finale in Valencia, Spain
Whatching the Euro Finale in Valencia, Spain

Champions Burger at Mestalla Stadium

There is a burger festival at the Mestalla Stadium and the entrance is free, plus you can check out one of the most iconic stadiums of Spain, if you hadn’t had the chance already! There are burger stands, cheesecake and also fries and sauces stands. The atmosphere is really nice, usually it’s packed.

Tip: Order through Uber Eats for a discount (there is a QR code you can scan on a poster). The last day of the festival is 7th of July.

Burger festival at Mestalla Stadium, Valencia, Spain
Burger festival at Mestalla Stadium, Valencia, Spain

Jazz Festival

The Jazz Festival returns to Valencia, with a combination of free and paid concerts (the prices are between 5 to 20 euros). You can find more details here.

Amusement Park in Turia

Near the Flower Bridge, you can find an amusement park with multiple fund things to do, including a big wheel. It’s worth a visit!

Movies at the beach

Enjoying the beach in the evening is already nice, but adding a movie to this? Yes, please! Near the city of Valencia, the beaches that will showcase movies are Patacona beach (the closest one) and El Perelló. There are 19 beaches included in this programme and this activity is free!

On July 7th, you can watch the movies The Super Mario Bros on Patacona beach. The same movie will be showcased on El Perelló beach on the 23rd of July.

You can see the full schedule and beaches here.

If you would like more ideas of things to do in Valencia, you can check out my blogpost, 33 epic things to do in Valencia, Spain.

Let me know if you have any questions and thanks for reading!