16 galleries, 9 days of contemporary art
The XIV edition of Abierto València, organised by the Asociación de Galerías de Arte Contemporáneo de la Comunitat Valenciana (LAVAC), will take place from 17 to 25 September 2026 across various venues in the city. This event, which has become a key date for collectors, professionals and the general public, offers a unique opportunity to explore Valencian contemporary art through exhibitions, performances and guided tours, all with free admission.
Featured exhibitions and artists
The 16 galleries associated with LAVAC will showcase works by artists such as Alejandra Gandía-Blasco, Beatriz Ruibal, Antonio Alcaraz, Elsa Paricio, Enrique Ramírez, Thomas Trum, Sandra Mar, Luciana Novo and Javier Palacios, among others. Each exhibition space will present a distinct proposal, ranging from painting and sculpture to photography and installations. Some highlights include:
- «Que mi deseo me sirva» (Sandra Mar) at Rosa Santos.
- «Claro de Luz Sombra» (Luciana Novo and Javier Palacios) at Set Espai d’Art.
- «La velocidad de un árbol» (Mónica Jover) and «Pollinatio» (Leticia Martínez Pérez) at Shiras Galería.
- Works by Thomas Trum at Tuesday to Friday.
- «Parte Primera___ Ojeada general sobre el Mundo» (Elsa Paricio) at Gabinete de Dibujos.
Additionally, the Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània (CAHH) will host the Sala Abierto València, featuring a collective exhibition titled «Kinetic Syntax», which includes works by Yelena Popova, Raúl Díaz Reyes, Amparo de la Sota, David Zink Yi, Ignacio Uriarte, Valerie Krause, Jaime Pitarch and Elena Alonso.
Programme of activities
The event will kick off on Thursday 17 September with the opening of the Sala Abierto València at the CAHH and the start of the urban ARCO GalleryWalks tours at 17:00. These tours, which will be repeated over the weekend, allow visitors to discover the participating galleries on a guided route.
Friday 18 September will be the central day, with an opening party from 17:00 to 22:00. Galleries will open from 17:00 to 21:00, and there will be ARCO GalleryWalks tours from 10:00 to 12:00 leading up to the Museum of Fine Arts.
On Saturday 19 September, guided visits will take place at 17:00, along with a visit to the «Colección José Luis Soler» at 11:00 and the exhibition «Breve historia de una pasión» at 12:30. At 19:00, a panel discussion will be held at the CAHH.
On Sunday 20 September, from 10:00 to 15:00, the closing event will take place at the Museum of Fine Arts, featuring an awards ceremony and a musical performance by the IVC as part of the «Ensems» festival at 12:00.
During the second week, from 22 to 25 September, the Valencia City Council will promote guided ART WALK VALENCIA tours from 17:00 to 19:00 each afternoon.
For more details on schedules and locations, check the venue details.
