Christmas at the City of Arts and Sciences - this brilliant space is open to the public ffrom now until 06 January with all sorts of fun for all the family, comic book heroes and so much more - full timetable here.

QUISIRA SER El Musical comes to the Teatro Olympico from Now - 13 January - more here

The Belén (Nativity Scenes) In the Cathedral for the first time in 400 years, a magnificent display with 400 pieces. The display is 12 metres by 6 metres. Free entrance until 6th January.

CIRCUS!
Cavalia
Until 4th January - La Marina Real Juan Carlos.
Part of Cirque du Soleil, with 50 horses performing.
Tickets 30-150€ - www.cavalia.es

El Circo Americano
Until 11 January - dry river bed by Palau de les Arts
This year introducing the Circus National from Cuba
info and res 871 3167 62 - Tickets from 5€

El Circo Mundial
Until 11 January - Next to the Puente de las Flores.
25 special acts and many surprises! On the 8, 9. and 10th of January they hold a fantastic Clown competition in memory of the great animal trainer and performer Jose Maria Gonzalez 'Junior'.

Circo Gran Fele
Until 6th January - On the gardens outside Muvim

El Gran Circo Wonderland 'La Fantasia de Aladino'
Until 18th January - Plaza de Toros

Circo Acrobatico National de Pekin
29 and 30 December - In the Palau de la Musica
Fantastic acrobats, wonderful music and lighting. A spectacular for the whole family. tickets 24-31 €

Ballet - El circo de la mujer serpiente - Teatro Principal
Until 4 January - A ballet based on clowns and the circus - great fun

Feria de Navidad Until 25 January
This huge fairground this year has moved to Calle Engineer Manuel Soto Mico, in front of the pit stops for Formula 1. Open weekends and holidays 18.00 to 02.00 in the morning!

Expojove 26th December -4th January
This annual event held in the Feria de Valencia is a must for all children. Activities, entertainment, a good day out.

Extreme Motor Show Until 11th January
C/ General Errata, next to El Saler Shopping Center
Motor cars, bikes, trailers,quads, those cars with the huge tryes, all doing amazing acts. Also performing famous cine stunt men Pascal Bizarre and Richard Zippy
10-15€ enatrapalo.com and El Corte Ingles or Servientrada - www.xtremotorshow.com

Ballet - Palace de Congresos 18-19th December
Swan Lake performed by the wonderful Russian State Ballet, this famous Tchaikovsky ballet by Tchaikovsky, the company has 45 dancers and 30 musicians.19th Ejercito Ruso de San Petersburgh
45€ tickets Bancaixa 902 115 577 or El Corte Ingles 902 400 222

The Great Parade of 'Los Reyes' The Three Kings
5th January approx 5pm until 8pm. From the port to the center of the city ending in the Ayuntamiento.
This traditional parade depicting the arrival of the Three Kings has to be seen. A massive parade of floats and even a herd of goats travel through the city. Be sure to get in place early and carry a big plastic bag for all the sweets and toys that are thrown at the crowds

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