Neighbourhood festivals in València: calendar and how to get there

Neighbourhood festivals in València are spread throughout the year: Campanar celebrates its patron saint festivities in February; Benimaclet celebrates its patron saint festivities in September; Patraix concentrates its popular festivities in October. To choose when to go, look for the event that interests you: a procession, a market, a open-air dance or a theatre performance.

Campanar: patron saint festivities and autumn gatherings

The festivities of the Virgen de Campanar take place in February, with the patron saint's day on the 19th. The parish organises the procession and the bell ringing. The autumn calendar has other events: Campanar Obert brings together readings, music and gatherings in venues around the neighbourhood; the residents' association's Setmana Cultural takes place at the end of September and, depending on the edition, the start of October.

According to the residents' association programme, the 2026 Setmana Cultural runs from 28 September to 4 October. It includes children's workshops, open-air cinema, muixeranga and an agroecological market in the Plaça de l'Església. Check the 2026 programme to choose an event and look out for notices of changes. The festivities of the Cristo del Pouet have their own schedule.

How to get there: metro, lines 1 and 2, Campanar station. EMT bus line 67 serves the neighbourhood; choose your stop according to the event.

Benicalap: San Roque festivities and medieval market

The festivities of San Roque and the Cristo de la Pasión include a procession and celebrations at the parish church. September is the reference, based on the programmes of recent editions. The Benicalap Medieval Market also had its September edition in 2026: the tourist agenda placed it in Plaza Nueva de la Ermita, with crafts, food, musical street parades and workshops.

For the market, go to the site given in the announcement. You can round off the walk with the Parc de Benicalap.

How to get there: tram, line 4, Florista stop, then continue on foot to the site. EMT lines 28 and 64 give access to the neighbourhood.

Patraix: popular festivities in October

The Fiestas Populares de Patraix bring together activities around the square and across the neighbourhood. October is the usual month. According to the association, the 2026 programme runs from 17 September to 12 October and includes performances, open-air cinema, sport and activities for children. The festivities also have a tradition of communal meals and open-air dances.

Check the official programme of the 2026 Patraix festivities: activities are spread over several days and venues. For a communal meal, check how to take part before you arrive.

How to get there: metro, lines 1, 2 and 7, Patraix station, then continue on foot to the square. EMT line 71 is another option for getting close to the square.

Benimaclet: September patron saint festivities and Benimarket

The patron saint festivities of Saints Abdón and Senén and the Cristo de la Providencia take place in September. The square and the streets of the old village host processions and a medieval market. The cauldrons of arròs en fesols i naps are part of the festival; to get a portion you need to buy the ticket indicated by the brotherhood. These are features of previous editions: check the programme of the one you want to visit.

Benimarket is the crafts and illustration market in the square. If you are looking for the autumn edition, check the announcement on the channels of Estudio 64 before you go. To plan your walk and where to eat, follow the guide to the Benimaclet neighbourhood; the square's page covers that stop.

How to get there: metro, lines 3 and 9, Benimaclet station; tram, lines 4 and 6, Vicent Zaragozà stop. EMT lines 12 and 70 serve the area around the square.

Russafa: theatre with Russafa Escènica

Russafa Escènica · Festival de Tardor is the September performing arts event. Its 2026 edition took place from 16 to 27 September. There are pieces in neighbourhood spaces such as homes, shops and galleries, as well as shows in theatres around the city. The programme includes theatre, dance and circus.

Pick a performance on the festival website and check the venue and tickets for that show. The Russafa guide helps you round off the visit.

How to get there: Metrovalencia line 10, Russafa station. EMT line 7 stops at Cádiz - Puerto Rico. Check the address of the performance to choose where to get off.

El Cabanyal: Moros y Cristianos del Marítimo

The Moros y Cristianos del Marítimo had their 2026 edition in September. Dates change depending on the edition: check the annual programme before planning your visit. The festival combines the embassies or landing on the Cabanyal beach, the Entrada of the Moorish and Christian sides and the gala parade on the Paseo Marítimo.

Choose the event to decide whether you go to the beach or to watch the parade. The Cabanyal guide gathers places to extend your walk around the neighbourhood.

How to get there: metro, lines 5 and 7, Marítim station, then continue on foot towards the neighbourhood or the beach. EMT lines 32 and 99 let you get close to the Cabanyal market.

Before setting out, check the route and notices from Metrovalencia and EMT. To combine transport, there is the guide to getting around València.