Weekend Arts & Culture Highlights in Valencia
I’m working on a better way to showcase Valencia’s thriving music and arts scene—stay tuned! Here’s what’s happening this weekend:
Thursday, 30 January
- Jose Iturbi Conservatory Orchestra – FREE performance at Palau de la Música. Tickets available from 10 AM at the box office. More info
- Marroch Contemporary Dance Company – ‘El Oso’ at Teatre Rialto. Runs until February 2. More info
- Javier Zamora Flamenco Trio at Mar D’Amura. More info
- Doña Manteca – Valencian group blending Latin rhythms at Les Arts. More info
- Farlise Instrumental Group – Charity concert at La Nau. More info
Friday, 31 January
- Ninot Exhibition Opening at City of Arts and Sciences, 7 PM, followed by fireworks. Runs until March 15. More info
- Indie-pop artist Hey Kid at Loco Club. More info
- Valencia Orchestra at Palau de la Música performing Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3. More info
- Nonsense Fest at La Rambleta – A weekend of fashion, urban art, and music. Runs until February 1. More info
Saturday, 1 February
- Doudou Nganga – Spanish-Congolese Afrobeat & jazz fusion at Matisse. More info
- Jardi Electronic – FREE DJ concert (disco, house, techno) at Central Park, 5 PM – 10 PM. More info
- Dimitrij Golovanov – Lithuanian jazz pianist at Jimmy Glass. More info
- Star Trip – Valencian rock/pop band presenting a new album at Loco Club. More info
- Lila Rome – English-language debut performance at Radio City. More info
- La Plata – Valencian rock/punk band at Les Arts. More info
Sunday, 2 February
- Balls a Carrer – FREE traditional dance performance at Plaza de la Reina, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM. More info
- Gustavo Dudamel – Conducting a charity concert at Palau de la Música (SOLD OUT).
- Albert Sanz & Sara Dowling – Classical & jazz fusion with cello and voice at Matisse. More info
- The Mystery Lights – Psychedelic punk rock band presenting a new album at Loco Club. More info
Ongoing Art Exhibitions
- Casa Museo Benlliure – Historic textile exhibition featuring Valencia’s silk fashion archives. More info
- Bombas Gens – Immersive experience exploring the tomb of Tutankhamun. More info
- IVAM – Avant-garde abstract art by Juana Francés. More info
- IVAM – Sculptures by Syrian artist Simone Fattal. More info
- Bellas Artes Museum – Rosario Velasco figurative painting exhibition (Ends February 16). More info
- Fundación Bancaja – En El Mar Sorolla exhibition (until March). More info
- MuVIM – Ink Against Hitler – Political satire through WWII cartoons (until March). More info