OceanFest 2026 at the Oceanogràfic in Valencia

14 May

12:00 p.m. – Opening of Sergio Izquierdo’s exhibition – Serranos Towers

Come to the Serranos Towers to discover Sergio Izquierdo’s photographic exhibition on the biodiversity of the ocean.

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Lecture: “Behind 50 National Geographic Stories” – La Nau

Get a first-hand account from photographer Sergio Izquierdo at the Chapel of the La Nau Cultural Centre, where he will reveal the secrets and experiences behind his photographic expeditions.

18–24 May

Exhibition by Víctor Soler: “Art inspired by the ocean” - Oceanogràfic

See the work of illustrator Víctor Soler on display in the Oceanogràfic’s access building, an exhibition that uses drawing to connect with marine nature.

18 May

5:00 p.m. – Photography workshop with Sergio Izquierdo – Oceanogràfic – €15

Learn how to tell ocean stories through images in this hands-on workshop, ideal for learning new photographic techniques.

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Illustration workshop with Víctor Soler – Oceanogràfic – Price on request

Discover how drawing can be a tool for understanding the marine world in this creative workshop given by Víctor Soler.

19 May

12:00 p.m. – Opening of the “Echoes of Ice” exhibition – Science Museum

Visit this photographic exhibition by Sergio Izquierdo that portrays the beauty and extreme fragility of polar ecosystems.

20 May

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – “Guardians of the Poles” event – Oceanogràfic – €3

Take part in this conference in the Red Sea Auditorium of the Oceanogràfic, where popularisers such as Anna Morales (Because Size Matters), José Luis Crespo (Quantum Fracture), Francesc Gascó (Pakozoic) and Ignacio Crespo (SdeStendhal) discuss climate change.

21 May

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – “Tide of Change” Roundtable – Oceanogràfic – Free with advance booking

Attend this talk in the Oceanogràfic’s Oval Room about the process of filming documentaries in Antarctica and its importance for science.

7:00 p.m. – Live WATIF podcast – Oceanogràfic – €3

Watch the live recording of the WATIF podcast from the Red Sea Auditorium, where the geopolitics of the oceans and the strategic value of the Arctic will be discussed.

8:30 p.m. – Music with the band The Shag Sharks – Oceanogràfic

Round off the day on the Flamingos Terrace at the Oceanogràfic with a concert blending jazz, Dixieland and contemporary covers given a swing twist.

22 May

11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – OceanFest workshops – Oceanogràfic – Access to activities included with admission to the Oceanogràfic

Take part in the creative and scientific activities prepared for this day: there are ceramics, a workshop to personalise backpacks and an activity to create artistic pieces from the Cachetejack mural.

You can also visit OceanLab, an interactive space where you can explore concepts relating to climate change, and attend informative workshops on polar biodiversity.

24 May

12:00 p.m. – Awards ceremony for the 4th OceanFest Photography Competition – Oceanogràfic

Come and see who wins this year’s photography awards at the top of the Oceanogràfic’s Underwater Restaurant.