Bon dia! I’m trying a new format this week — combining culture news and curated weekend highlights into one Thursday post.
Instead of listing individual events on Friday, I’ll be expanding the Map and Calendar with more ongoing music, art, and culture venues. I hope to make these a resource you can check anytime and see what’s happening across the city. Let me know what you think in the comments or send me a message.
Valencia City Culture News
The Vihisibles fair, part of Pride Month, has been moved to Sala Jerusalem after the Ayuntamiento denied permission for its usual location in Plaza Carmen. It had been well-received by the community in past years.
Vihisibles Festival moves location – Valencia Extra
In its “Forgotten Valencia” series, Cadena Ser profiles the history of one of El Carmen’s emblematic streets: Carrer de Baix (Calle de Baja).
La Valencia Olvidada: Calle de Baix – Cadena SER
Festivals and Fireworks
Benicalap and Campanar kick off summer this Saturday, June 14, with fireworks, DJs, and live music.
Full program for Saturday’s pyromusical events – Valencia Extra
Coming up: The Corpus Christi Festival will include a mascletà on Sunday, June 22.
Food News and Events
The wine region of Requena hosts a Cava Festival this Saturday, June 14 — a bubbly celebration of local sparkling wines.
Requena becomes the capital of Valencian cava – Ayuntamiento de Requena
Michelin-starred chef Quique Dacosta has fallen in the rankings of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants — from No. 14 in 2024 to No. 65 in 2025 — while other Spanish chefs are rising.
Spain’s gastronomic rankings shake-up – Las Provincias
La Genuina, a small restaurant in Pinedo, recreates the interior of a traditional Valencian barraca, serving dishes rooted in the region’s seafood traditions.
A taste of tradition in a barraca by the huerta – Las Provincias
Vida, a horchatería inside a restored farmhouse in Alboraya, gets a glowing review from El País.
The hidden horchatería in the middle of Valencia’s farmland – El País
Music News and Events
Berklee Ensemble Nights continue at CaixaForum Valencia.
- Thursday, June 12: Percussionists Yoel Páez and Sergio Martínez present Afro-Cuban and flamenco rhythms.
- Thursday, June 19: Experimental jazz with Albert Palau (piano) and Perico Sambeat (saxophone).
Full concert details – Berklee Valencia
The Palau de la Música hosts a free concert in the Turia Gardens on Thursday, June 12 at 8 p.m. featuring the Valencian Symphony with the New Tango Sextet, part of the Valencia Jazz Festival.
Concert info – Palau de la Música
Art News and Events
Murcian artist Isidoro Valcárcel Medina opens a new exhibition at IVAM this Thursday, June 12.
“I am viscerally against the comfort of contemplation” – Interview – Cultura Plaza
Sports News and Events
The BBVA Women’s Open continues through this weekend — a great chance to catch emerging tennis talent.
Get tickets – Open Internacional Valencia
The “Ponle Freno” (Put the Brakes On) 5k and 10k run takes place Saturday in the Turia, starting from the City of Arts.
Race info – Atresmedia Compromiso
Kids News and Events
This Friday, June 13, Valencia unveils a new construction-themed playground near Gulliver Park — complete with climbable excavators and tractors, perfect for budding builders.
New construction park opens for kids in Valencia – 7 Televalencia
After much debate, La Hípica, the beloved pool and sports complex, will reopen for the summer alongside kids’ camps. A planned renovation to convert it into a public multi-sport facility has been delayed to allow seasonal use.
La Hípica reopens this summer – Las Provincias
Let me know what you think of this format, or if there’s something you’d like to see added. Buen Finde!