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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
House & Electronic
- La Fábrica del Hielo
- 25 April: Raw Planet (Deep house)
- 26 April: Culture X Durum Records
Funk & Hip-Hop
- La Fábrica del Hielo
- 30 April: Ay Trick (Funk-soul)
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
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