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

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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

Funk & Hip-Hop

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
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