Buen finde! After surviving the blackout, we all deserve a fun and relaxing long weekend. There’s a lot happening around Valencia! I’m testing a new format to share curated weekend events while I work out a better system. Let me know what you’d like to see included—it’s still a work in progress!
Special Event: Mother’s Day Mascletà
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Sunday, 2pm
A special mascletà will take place in honor of Mother’s Day.
More info
Literary & Art Events
La Nau Illustration Market
May 2–4
Workshops and exhibitions featuring comic art and graphic illustration.
Program
Fira del Llibre – Jardines de Viveros
Author talks, signings, and an open-air exhibit of iconic Prado artworks.
Book Festival Info
Outdoor Prado Exhibit
Food & Drink Events
Mercader Cabanyal – Tuna Month
May 1–18
Highlight: Learn how to slice a 150kg red tuna at a special ronqueo workshop on Thursday, May 18, followed by a tasting dinner.
Reservations
Atic Palau Alameda – Bartender Competition
Monday, May 5
Cocktail lovers, don’t miss this mixology showdown.
Details
FestIN Valencia
May 9–18
A unique blend of food and art in immersive experiences across the city. Events require reservations.
More info
Shopping Pop-Ups
Ruzafa “Secret Market”
Seasonal outlet pop-up featuring local fashion and lifestyle brands.
Visit site
Sports & Outdoor Activities
Basketball
April 19 – Valencia Basket (Women) vs. Perfumerías Avenida
Tickets
Cycling
May 3 – Valencia City Bike Race (177 km, start & end at Marina)
Route Info
Running
May 4 – Wings for life World Run | Carrera de Empresas
Event Info | Event Info
Dance Events
- Chamuyo Queer Tango @ La Rambleta
Tango for all levels, with live music and a futuristic dress code.
Event page
- Sweet & Hot Swing Festival
May 1–4
Live jazz bands and swing dancing—beginner-friendly workshops on Friday.
Schedule
Live Music
Flamenco
- Teatre Talia: Tablao Flamenco Thursdays (until June)
Info - Other venues:
Jazz
- Matisse: Albert Sanz Chamber Trio – Sunday, May 4
More info - Other venues:
Rock & Pop
- 16 Toneladas: Mario Cobo and his guitars
Show details - Berklee Lago de Conciertos: Free open-air student concerts
Schedule - Other venues:
House & Electronic
- TuMu Festival @ Lliria: May 9–10 – 4 stages, house, techno, and urban sounds.
Festival site - Other venues:
Classical
- Palau de la Música
May 4 – Handel’s Messiah, solidarity concert by the Manuel Palau Choir & Orchestra.
Tickets
- Les Arts
May 8 – Thomas Hengelbrock conducts works by Schubert, Brahms, and Bach.
Program
Ongoing Exhibitions
Museums
- Fundación Bancaja: New exhibit from Lita Cabellut
Visit site - Centro del Carmen: “València en el alma” – artists from the Carme Thyssen Collection (until June 29)
Exhibit Info - Museo de Bellas Artes: Masaveu Collection (until June 15)
Museum Site
Galleries