Valencia Weekend: Wine, Books, Kites, and Lots of Music

Happy Friday! It’s a long and lively weekend ahead. Monday is the San Vicente Ferrer holiday, so most supermarkets and shops will be closed. Expect traffic disruptions on:

• Sunday for the Ironman Triathlon
• Monday due to religious processions and a political protest

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San Vicente Ferrer Festival

Valencia celebrates one of its patron saints with children’s performances of San Vicente Ferrer’s miracles across the city.

• Saturday evening: Fireworks display at Torres de Serranos.
• Monday: Religious procession to the saint’s birthplace and a mascletà
  More details

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Food Events

Wine Festival in Turia Park
Hosted by Proava, between Puente de la Exposición and Puente de las Flores. Enjoy local wines—tickets include 4 tastings. proava.org

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Literary Events

Valencia Book Festival at Jardines de Viveros
Author readings, signings & more from 24 April to 4 May. Full program

Catacom Comedy & Storytelling Open Mic
FusionArt, Benimaclet – Last Saturday of the month Event link

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Shopping Events

One Euro Flea Market
Sunday, 27 April, Mercado de la Valvanera (Plaza Santiago Suárez) Instagram reel

Secret Market at Ruzafa Fashion Week
1–10 May. Local brand outlet sale: Sita Murt, SKFK & more @ruzafafashionweek

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Sports & Games

Kite Festival
Cabanyal beach, with acrobatic kite displays all weekend. More info

Ironman Triathlon
Sunday: Swimming at the Marina; cycling and running throughout Valencia. Expect major road closures.
Traffic info

Basketball at Fuente de San Luis

• Men’s: Valencia Basket vs. Baskonia
• Women’s: Valencia Basket vs. Joventut Badalona
  Tickets

Motor Sports – Ricardo Tormo Track (Cheste)
Saturday, 26 April: RACE Speed Championship – Free Entry
More info

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Live Music Highlights

Jazz & World

• Jimmy Glass Jazz
  • 25 April: David Minguillón Trio
  • 29 April: Jeb Patton Quartet
  • 30 April: Caleb Wheeler Curtis Trio
• La Rambleta
  • 30 April: Seda Jazz Big Band
• La Vitti
  • 26 April: Valmuz (jazz/rock fusion)
• Botanical Gardens
  • 26 April: Desgel Big Band, Joan Plaça Auditorium
• Matisse
  • 27 April: JR Martin Samsara + jam session
  • 29 April: V-side Collective Groove Jam
• La Fábrica de Hielo
  • 27 April: Mari-Ann and The Chasers (Brazilian/Spanish blues)
  • 28 April: Autana Trío (Latin guitar) + Panbilly and the Rangers
• Palau de la Música
  • 30 April: Jazz Day Festival
• Caixa Forum
  • 26 April: Holden & Zimpel (Experimental clarinet & synth)

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Rock & Pop

• Radio City
  • 25 April: Terry Blue (Indie-folk)
  • 30 April: Oscar Ettedgui (Venezuelan songwriter)
• Loco Club
  • 25 April: Grande Amore + Dunaviva
  • 30 April–2 May: Circuit Abanda (Valencia showcase)
  • 30 April: Divorce (UK indie-rock)
• 16 Toneladas
  • 25 April: Giuda + Deaf Devils + Vacaciones Permanentes
  • 26 April: Acid Mothers Temple + Doctor Divago
  • 27 April: Nick Waterhouse (sold out)
• Matisse
  • 26 April: Verde Reberde + Mar de Leva
• Veles e Vents
  • 26 April: The Limboos + Huracán Romántica (Outdoor pop)
• La Casa de la Mar
  • 26 April (afternoon): Aslándticos

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House & Electronic

• La Fábrica del Hielo
  • 25 April: Raw Planet (Deep house)
  • 26 April: Culture X Durum Records

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Funk & Hip-Hop

• La Fábrica del Hielo
  • 30 April: Ay Trick (Funk-soul)

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Classical Music & Opera

• MuVim
  • 27 April: Puccini & Friends – FREE concert, tickets open at 11:00
• Palau de la Música
  • 26 April: Flutist Mónica Raga with Symphony Orchestra
• Les Arts
  • L’Heure Espagnol opera continues until 4 May

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Art Exhibitions

• Almudín Museum – Final weekend for Claudy Jongstra’s wool canvases (Until 27 April) More
• La Nau – Carmen Grau: Poetry & Collage Exhibition
• Fundación Bancaja – Lita Cabellut + Eduardo Úrculo Info
• Carmen Contemporary Cultural Center – Valencia artists in the Carme Thyssen Collection (Until 29 June) Details
• Bellas Artes Museum – Masaveu Collection (Until 15 June) More Info