OceanFest 2026 in Valencia

TOURISTIC AREA: City of Arts and Alameda

Explore the ocean through art, science and music at this event dedicated to protecting our seas.

From 14 to 24 May 2026, Valencia will become a major hub for marine conservation with a new edition of “OceanFest”.

This festival was born as a meeting place where creativity and scientific knowledge go hand in hand to take you to discover the richness and fragility of our seas.

For more than a week, the city will host an array of exhibitions, conferences, workshops and live music performances with the aim of promoting commitment to the marine environment.

What makes this event special is its ability to connect with citizens from different angles. Through illustration and photography, you will see the impact of everyday life on the seas, and through science, you will gain the insights needed to understand the current challenges posed by climate change.

And although most of the festival’s programme takes place at the Oceanogràfic, there will also be other venues such as the Serranos Towers, the La Nau Cultural Centre and other locations within the City of Arts and Sciences.

Want to check out the programme?

OceanFest Agenda

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.

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.

More information

Details

Event dates
From:
18-05-2026
To:
24-05-2026
Place
Avinguda Professor López Piñero, 7. València
Price
See each activity.

How to arrive

Underground: L10.
Bus: 13, 19, 24, 25, 35, 94, 95.

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OceanFest 2026 at the Oceanogràfic in Valencia

Explore the ocean through art, science and music at this event dedicated to protecting our seas.