It's the shortest night of the year that welcomes the arrival of the summer. Bonfires are lit by the sea and people get together on the beach to have dinner, perform rituals, make wishes, dance and sing. It’s a festival that brings the Valencian people together, and you will be able to see the closeness of the community while you learn Spanish in Valencia.

Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (FIB) is one of the most popular Spanish music festivals amongst tourists and young people from all over the world. Established in 1995, year after year it has provided some of the best line-ups of international artists. It takes place in the beach resort of Benicassim, just outside of Valencia, but is easily reachable by coach or train. Previous line-ups have included diverse sets of artists such as the 1975, Travis Scott, the Killers and Liam Gallagher. A must-see during summer Spanish lessons in Valencia.

One of the most famous Spanish festivals in the world, and also one of the craziest. 125,000kg of tomatoes are brought to the small Valencian town of Buñol to be thrown in the tomato fight which lasts just one hour. Afterwards, the streets are painted red and the fire brigade comes to clean them up. This festival is immensely popular amongst tourists around the world, who flock to Buñol to get in on the action. You should definitely grab the chance to do this during your Spanish course in Valencia!

Every year, Valencia’s skies light up full of colour and magic during the International Festival of Pyrotechnics. The festival is attended by Europe’s most renowned pyrotechnics companies who put on a dazzling show for all of Valencia’s citizens. A magical way to spend an autumn night while you study Spanish in Valencia.

You will really be able to get a feel of the history and culture of the city outside of your Spanish school in Valencia with this tradition. This celebration originated in 1338 as a way of commemorating the 100-year anniversary of King James I’s victory in 1238, occupying Moorish forces. Parades and festivities were organized and were attended by King Pedro III, becoming tradition for years to come. The festival also coincides with the Day of Saint Dionisio, similar to Valentine’s Day, where men traditionally give their significant others marzipan sweets wrapped in neckerchiefs.