Welcome to your Valencia weekend highlights! This week, I’m trying a new format organized by event. There’s a lot happening in our city, and I hope this layout makes it easier to navigate your options for the weekend. If you have an event to share or any suggestions, let me know!
Festivals ?
? Carnival in Cabanyal
The seaside community is hosting a Mardi Gras weekend!
- Saturday, 15 February – Jazz concert by El Cabanyal Fishermen’s Union Musical Society.
- Sunday, 16 February (11:30 AM) – New Orleans-style carnival parade with a marching band, starting and ending at El Casinet on C/ Josep Benlliure.
Full schedule of activities
? Carnival in Ruzafa
- Saturday, 15 February (5 PM) – Parade with drumming bands departing from Plaza Granero Park.
- Artisan market and activities throughout the weekend.
More info
? Balls al Carrer
- Sunday, 16 February (10:30 AM) – Traditional Valencian dance performance at Plaza Reina.
Event details
? Fallero Collector’s Fair
- Sunday, 16 February – A gathering for Fallas enthusiasts to trade, buy, and sell memorabilia.
More details
? 2025 Ninot Exhibition
- Ongoing – Vote for your favorite ninot to be saved from the flames of Fallas at City of Arts and Sciences. More info
Sports ???
? Valencia Basket (Women’s Team)
- Wednesday, 19 February – Euroleague semi-finals match. Tickets
?? GT & Formula Winter Series
- Saturday & Sunday, 15-16 February – Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Cheste kicks off its season. Free admission! More info
? Traditional Pilota Match
- Saturday, 15 February – Caixa League match at Trinquet Pelayo. Event details
? Solidarity Run
- Sunday, 16 February – Charity race supporting police services near Alameda Metro Station. Details here
Music & Nightlife ???
? MuvFest Cabanyal
- Thursday, 13 February – Funk band Squib Cakes at Teatro El Musical.
- Saturday, 14 February – Flamenco, classical, and singer-songwriter performances.
Full schedule
? Valentine’s Day Candlelight Concert
- Friday, 14 February – Free romantic concert at El Saler. More details
? Loco Club
- Friday & Saturday, 14-15 February – American singer-songwriter Will Hoge performs at Loco Club.
More info
? 16 Toneladas Weekend Lineup
- Saturday, 15 February – Metal festival with local bands.
- Sunday, 17 February – Big band jazz.
Full lineup
? Jazz at Jimmy Glass & Matisse Club
- Jimmy Glass hosts international and local jazz artists.
Schedule - Matisse Club – This weekend, Ester Andujar performs a Brazilian jazz fusion.
More info
? Flamenco Venues
- Palosanto Tablao Cabanyal: Tickets
- Mar D’Amura: Mediterranean Guitar Collective performs on Thursday. More info
- Cafe Del Duende from Thursday to Sunday, no reservations. Details here
? Opera at Les Arts
- 14-15 February – Pierrot Cabaret, avant-garde opera by Arnold Schönberg.
- Sunday, 16 February – Anna Netrebko sings Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, and Rimsky-Korsakov.
Tickets
Art & Exhibitions ??
- New Exhibitions:
- Eduardo Úrculo retrospective at Fundación Bancaja – Details
- IVAM Anniversary Special Events – Follow on Instagram
- Ongoing Exhibitions:
- Almudín Museum – Claudy Jongstra’s textile landscapes (until 27 April) – More info
- Casa Museo Benlliure – Valencia’s silk fashion archives (until 25 May) More info
- Bombas Gens – Immersive Tutankhamun experience (until 23 March) More info
- IVAM – Juana Francés (until 25 February) & Simone Fatta sculptures (until 25 February) Info
- Bellas Artes Museum – Rosario Velasco (until 16 February) Details here
- Galleries:
- Sporting Club Russafa – Intuitive Patterns (until 1 March) – More info
- Shiras Galería – Nocturno by Miquel Navarro – Details Here
- Gabinete de Dibujos – Idaira del Castillo (until 28 March) – More Info
- Tuesday to Friday – Full Moons by Michael Gao (until 27 February) – More Info
That’s all for this weekend! Enjoy all that Valencia has to offer this weekend. And let me know if you have events to share. ?