Welcome to February in Valencia. If you are studying Spanish in Valencia with us at Euroace, or are visiting Valencia, you might have noticed something going on. The cold persists, but the afternoons are getting longer and there is a buzzing energy in the streets.
At Euroace, situated right in the heart of the city, we believe that learning Spanish is all about culture. True fluency comes from immersion-from living the culture, understanding its rhythms, and participating in its traditions. And there is no greater Valencian tradition than Les Falles.
While true Fallas takes place in March, February is the essential prequel to Fallas. It is the month where the city wakes up from winter and begins its sprint towards spring. If you are looking for things to do in Valencia in February, get ready for the greatest street festivals.
We love seeing our international students get involved. Understanding why locals tear up at the sound of a firecracker or why they spend hours admiring statues made of cork is key to understanding the Valencian soul.
Here is our guide to the essential events happening this month, so you live culture like a local.
The Road to Fallas – Valencia in February is all about culture and gunpowder
For Valencia’s population, “Fallas” doesn’t start in March; it restarts the moment the previous Fallas end. By February, the anticipation is noticeable. You start seeing lights across streets, tents appearing in neighborhoods, and, inevitably, you will begin to hear the first firecrackers.
Also, if you usually move by car… forget it, better start using public transport because parking will become nearly impossible!
If you want to understand what the madness of March is all about, these are the essential things to do in Valencia in February: the official warm-ups to the biggest party in Valencia!
L’Exposició del Ninot (The Ninot Exhibition)
🗓️ Date: From February 7th until mid-March.
📍 Location: Museu de les Ciències (City of Arts and Sciences), ground floor.
This is perhaps the most accessible cultural introduction to the festival. Every year, nearly 400 Fallas commissions across the city build giant artistic monuments that will eventually be burned on March 19th. Before that happens, they select their best individual figure-or ninot-and send it to this exhibition.
Visitors to the museum are given a crucial task: vote to save one from the flames!
As you walk through the immense hall, you will see hundreds of sculptures ranging from breathtakingly realistic portraits to biting political satire. The two figures (one large and one child-sized) with the most votes are given the “Ninot Indultat” (the pardoned ninot) and are saved from the flames to be displayed permanently in the Fallas Museum.
Balls al Carrer (Traditional Street Dances)
🗓️ Date: Every Sunday morning in February (approx. 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM).
📍 Location: Plaza de la Virgen.
If you want a quieter, more historical perspective on Valencian tradition this is a perfect Sunday morning plan. In the historic square behind the Cathedral, different Fallas commissions rotate to perform traditional regional dances.
It is a great opportunity to see the stunning Valencian dresses up close. The dresses, worn by the falleras, are made of rich, patterned silks. They are incredibly valuable and historically significant, often tied to Valencia’s history as a silk-trading centre. You will see dances like the Jota Valenciana performed to the live music of the tabal i dolçaina (a traditional drum and a sweet and small oboe-like instrument).
The Big Day: La Cridà (The Call)
🗓️ Date: Sunday, February 22nd.
📍 Location: Various locations, culminating at the Torres de Serranos.
This is the most important day of the month, marking the official start of the festival. The word Cridà means “The Call” in Valencian. It is a day packed with emotions and, yes, gunpowder.
- La Macrodespertà – : If you are brave and want a true shock to the system, head to the city center around 7:30 AM. Thousands of falleros march through the streets throwing loud firecrackers at the ground to “wake up” the city. The air fills with smoke and the sound of thousands of bangs. It ends with a massive Mascletà (pyrotechnic show) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento around 8:00 AM.
- The Entry of Bands (Midday): Around 12:00 PM, the mood lightens as brass bands from towns across the region parade through the center, playing cheerful, paso-doble style music.
- The Main Event: Around 7:00 PM, massive crowds gather in front of the Torres de Serranos gates. There is a spectacular light and sound and the Mayor hands the keys of the city to the Fallera Mayor. The night ends with a stunning fireworks display, which kickstarts the festival.
Valencia in February for those that want calm – yes, it is possible.
We understand that the intensity of Fallas isn’t for everyone right away. Sometimes, when looking for things to do in Valencia in February, you need a break from the impending madness, or perhaps you just want to explore different facets of the city’s vibrant cultural scene.
Valencia is a multifaceted city. While one part of the population is preparing fuses and trying on traditional silk dresses, another part is organizing alternative cultural events, engaging with nature, or celebrating modern art. If you want to avoid the biggest crowds and the loudest bangs, here are some excellent alternative things to do in Valencia in February.
Carnaval de Ruzafa (Russafa Cultura Viva)
🗓️ Date: Often held mid-to-late February (dates depend on Lent calendars, keep an eye on local listings for the weekend of the 14th or 21st).
📍 Location: Ruzafa neighborhood streets.
While Valencia’s main traditional party is Fallas in March, it’s still possible to enjoy carnival in Valencia. The trendy, alternative neighborhood of Ruzafa hosts its own unique Carnival that has become a beloved local tradition.
And this is not a typical carnival of feathered masks; it is a celebration of diversity. The highlight is a vibrant street parade usually held on a Saturday afternoon. You will encounter powerful batucada percussion groups that shake the ground, folk dancers in incredible costumes, dance troupes and local neighborhood associations.
World Wetlands Day in La Albufera
🗓️ Date: Activities usually occur around the first week of February (around Feb 2nd-8th).
📍 Location: Albufera Natural Park (Racó de l’Olla interpretation center is a good starting point).
For a complete reset, head out of the city center to the Albufera Natural Park, just 10 kilometers south of Valencia. February is a significant month here as it celebrates World Wetlands Day.
At this time of year, the rice fields are often flooded, creating a vast mirror that reflects the sky with birds preparing for spring. The park authorities usually organize special guided birdwatching tours or educational walks during this week, great for practicing Spanish vocabulary. Even if you go alone, taking a boat trip at sunset during February offers the most stunning views of the year. Totally recommended (you can even join our albufera sunset boat trips!)
Salón del Cómic de Valencia (Valencia Comic Con)
🗓️ Date: February 27th – March 1st, 2026.
📍 Location: Feria Valencia (easily accessible by tram line 4).
To end the month on a totally different note, you can dive into Valencia’s pop culture. The Valencia Comic Salon is a massive event held at the city’s convention center.
It’s a fantastic place to see incredible cosplay outfits, browse thousands of comics and collectible figures, and attend talks by international authors and illustrators. It represents a very different, modern, and passionate side of Valencian youth culture that has nothing to do with traditional festivals, but is just as vibrant.
Whether you choose to stand under the Torres de Serranos waiting for the first fireworks of the season, or prefer to wander the quiet cloisters of a museum, we hope this guide helps you find exciting things to do in Valencia in February. Enjoy exploring our city!
