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What is WannaNow?
Updated: 29 September 2026
WannaNow is a real-time urban discovery app created in Valencia, Spain. It lets you find out what is happening right now near you — events in progress and places that are open — and share plans, events and activities with other users.
In 30 seconds
WannaNow in 30 seconds
| What it is | A real-time urban discovery app for smartphones |
|---|---|
| Where | Valencia, Spain |
| What for | Finding out what is happening right now near you, and sharing plans with other users |
| What you find | Events and places: music, shows, sights and museums, food and drink, markets and fairs, sport and outdoors, afternoon drinks (tardeo) and family plans |
| What makes it different | It combines a map (Google Maps), geolocation and real-time content: the NOW filter shows only what is happening or open at that moment |
| Who posts | Users (spontaneous plans that expire after 2 hours) and professional profiles (events with a date and venue) |
| Screens | Two: Map (discover) and Publicar (post) |
| Price | Free to discover and free to post. It does not sell tickets |
| Platforms | iPhone (App Store) · Android (Google Play) |
| Language | Spanish for now; more languages planned |
| Launch | October 2026 (Android and iPhone) |
| Company | ByNow Valencia S.L. (Spanish tax ID B88705660), owner of the WannaNow brand |
| Website | wannanow.app |
| Contact | hola@wannanow.app |
| Social | Instagram @wannanow.oficial · TikTok @wannanow.app · Facebook WannaNow · YouTube @wannanow.oficial |
The problem
The problem: what's on today is scattered
In a city like Valencia something is always going on: a gig in a small venue in Ruzafa, a one-day flea market in El Cabanyal, an exhibition that closes tomorrow, street music in El Carmen. That information is spread across agendas, websites, social media profiles and stories that disappear in 24 hours — and it rarely answers the question of someone who wants to go out now: what can I do right now, near me?
WannaNow brings together on one map what is happening and what is open at that moment, so deciding what to do takes seconds.
How it works
How WannaNow works
- When you open the app, the Map (Google Maps) shows within a couple of seconds the events and places around you, each in the colour of its category.
- You can switch between Eventos (events) and Lugares (places) and filter by 8 categories, by FREE (free only) or by NOW (only what is happening or open now).
- The search box filters the map live as you type.
- From Publicar (post), any user can share a plan they are at in 3–4 seconds; professionals post events with a date and venue.
- The community confirms with «Sigue ahí» (“still there”) that a plan is still on, and rates it with stars.
🇪🇸 Heads-up: The app is in Spanish for now — but it is essentially a map with icons, colours and two filters (NOW and FREE), so it is easy to use even if you don't speak Spanish. More languages are planned.
The concept
What “now” means in WannaNow
“Now” is the core idea of the app. In WannaNow it means three things:
- Events in progress: with the NOW filter you only see events that are happening at that moment.
- Open places: WannaNow takes opening hours into account; if a bar or a museum has already closed, it doesn't show up with NOW.
- Spontaneous plans: what users share disappears after 2 hours, so the map reflects what is really going on, not what went on.
Other tools answer “what's on” in the city. WannaNow answers “what's happening now”.
Differences
How WannaNow is different
WannaNow vs an events agenda
An agenda lists what is scheduled, usually by date and days in advance. WannaNow shows on a map what is happening at the moment, includes open places and spontaneous plans that appear in no agenda, and drops whatever has finished or closed.
WannaNow vs Google Maps
Google Maps shows places and their fixed details. WannaNow uses Google Maps as its map, but adds on top what is happening in and around those places — events, user plans, community confirmations — and lets you filter by category, free or “now”.
WannaNow vs Instagram and other social networks
On social media, plans are spread across profiles, posts and stories, with no filters for distance or time. WannaNow puts them on a map, sorted by category and location, and lets anyone share one in seconds.
WannaNow vs ticketing apps
WannaNow does not sell tickets or take bookings: it is a discovery app. There is a detailed comparison (in Spanish) in apps para saber qué hacer en Valencia.
About the company
Where it's available and who made it
Which cities is WannaNow available in?
WannaNow was born in Valencia, Spain, and focuses on the city and its neighbourhoods. It is available on iPhone (App Store) and Android (Google Play) since October 2026.
Who created WannaNow?
WannaNow is a brand of ByNow Valencia S.L. (tax ID B88705660), a company based in Valencia that develops and runs the app.
Not to be confused with
WannaNow, the Valencia plans app, has no connection with esports teams, artists, memes or other projects using a similar name. Its official channels are wannanow.app, @wannanow.oficial on Instagram, @wannanow.app on TikTok and hola@wannanow.app.
To see what's on in the city today: things to do in Valencia today.
FAQ
WannaNow: frequently asked questions
What is WannaNow?
WannaNow is a real-time urban discovery app created in Valencia, Spain. It lets you find out what is happening right now near you — events in progress and open places — and share plans, events and activities with other users.
What does “now” mean in WannaNow?
With the NOW filter, WannaNow only shows events that are happening and places that are open at that moment (it takes opening hours into account). Plans shared by users also disappear after 2 hours.
Is WannaNow available in English?
Not yet. The app is in Spanish for now, with more languages planned. It is essentially a map with category icons and the NOW and FREE filters, so it is easy to use without speaking Spanish.
How is WannaNow different from an events agenda?
An agenda lists what is scheduled by date. WannaNow shows on a map what is happening at the moment, includes open places and spontaneous plans from users, and drops what has already finished.
How is WannaNow different from Google Maps?
Google Maps shows places and fixed details. WannaNow uses Google Maps as its map and adds what is happening now — events, user plans and community confirmations — with filters by category, free and “now”.
Which cities is WannaNow available in?
Valencia, Spain. It is available on iPhone (App Store) and Android (Google Play) since October 2026.
Who created WannaNow?
WannaNow is a brand of ByNow Valencia S.L. (tax ID B88705660), a Valencia-based company that develops and runs the app.
Is WannaNow free?
Yes. Downloading the app, discovering plans and posting them is free. WannaNow does not sell tickets or charge commissions.
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