Looking for something to do in Valencia this weekend? From the annual marathon to cultural tours, here’s a roundup of events happening around the city. If you’d like to share an event, feel free to send it my way, and I’ll include it in future posts. You can also check out the community calendar for more scheduled events.
Marathon Day! ?????
Sunday, December 1
The big event this weekend is the Valencia Marathon, which will bring thousands of runners to the streets. Expect road closures throughout the city. Click here for the full course map.
This year, the marathon holds extra significance as Valencia continues its flood recovery efforts. Some of the proceeds will go to charity.
- Mini Marathon for Kids, Saturday, November 30 – This fun event for younger participants is part of the marathon’s side activities. Learn more here.
Cultural Tours and Events
Solidarity Tours for Flood Recovery
Valencia’s Official Tour Guides are offering special charity tours to help a school in Benetússer to replace materials damaged by the flood. Tours cost €10 per person, with all proceeds going to the cause.
- Dates: Saturday, Nov. 30 – Sunday, Dec. 15
- Booking Required: Email visitasdanaguiasoficialescv@gmail.com or fill out this Google form.
Upcoming Tours:
- Valencia’s Historic Center (Spanish): Nov. 30, Dec. 6, 7
- Valencia’s Historic Center (English): Nov. 30, Dec. 6, 7
- Alicante’s Historic Center (Spanish): Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 6, 7
- Arabic Valencia (Spanish): Dec. 1, 8
- Modernist Valencia (Spanish): Dec. 1
- Silk Road Valencia (Spanish): Dec. 1, 8
Valencian Dance – Balls al Carrer – Sunday, December 1
Select Fallas groups will be performing Valencian traditional dance as part of the Balls al Carrer. This weekend it will be at Plaza de la Ciudad de Brujas by Mercado Central from 10:30 – 13:30. It’s free to attend and a great way to experience Valencian culture, traditional dress and music. Details here.
Valencia Cuina Oberta – Open Kitchen ?
Food lovers, rejoice! This annual event offers set menus at reduced prices at some of Valencia’s best known establishments, from Michelin-starred kitchens to beloved local restaurants. There are also a variety of food experiences to choose, from mixing cocktails to tasting horchata. But it only lasts until December 1. Don’t miss your chance to savor Valencia’s best cuisine. Book here.
Music
Mozart’s Requiem – Charity Concert – Wednesday, December 4
Valencia Cathedral will host a special performance of Mozart’s Requiem to raise funds for flood recovery. A spectacular setting for this powerful memorial performance. Tickets and donations are available online. Reserve here.
Film
Open-Air Screenings at CCCC ?
The Carmen Contemporary Culture Center is hosting a series of free film screenings. On Friday, December 6, there will be a double feature of All That Heaven Allows and Far From Heaven. More info here.
Filmoteca Series – Westerns & Yasujiro Ozu ?
Filmoteca continues its Western series this weekend, showing classics like 3:10 to Yuma, Meek’s Cutoff, and The Grapes of Wrath. They’re also screening films by Japanese director Yasujiro Ozu (with Spanish subtitles). Schedule here.
New Releases in VOSE
Looking for films in their original version with subtitles? Check out:
- Cines Babel
- Cine Yelmo
- Cines Lys (select VOSE showings)
Enjoy your weekend in Valencia! ??