What’s On This Weekend: Paella Celebrations, Art Fests and Free Concerts

Buen finde! After a brief window of sunshine, the rain is back this weekend — so keep an eye on weather alerts and possible cancellations. Sunday also brings the Run Against Cancer, which means morning road closures across the city.

Art & Culture

Valencia’s Volumens Festival fills museums and galleries with cutting-edge digital art, from immersive installations to audiovisual performances. Most events are free and open to the public. More info at volumens.es.

It’s also the final weekend of the Valencia Photo Festival, which wraps up early next week. Catch the last exhibits before they close. Details at valenciaphoto.es.

Over at Nuevo Centro Shopping Center, Una Festa per a Tots offers an early taste of Fallas with traditional dress, food, and dance — a festive preview of what’s to come in March. Read more at Valencia Bonita.

Food & Drink

Plaza del Ayuntamiento becomes the capital of paella this weekend with Tasta’rros 2025, a celebration of local rice culture featuring show cooking, ricefield games, traditional dances, and tastings (€5 per plate). Full program at Arroz de Valencia.

At the Marina, Bravas Fest sets out to crown the city’s best patatas bravas. Sample spicy contenders from local restaurants and vote for your favorite. More info at bravasfest.com.

It’s also the last week to catch MarisGalicia, the Galician seafood festival at Antigua Estación del Grau — a chance to taste octopus, empanadas, and Albariño straight from Galicia. Read more at marisgalicia.es.

Sports

On Sunday morning, runners take to the streets for the Run Against Cancer, part of the Valencia marathon circuit. Expect some road closures and detours during the morning hours. Route and details at RunCáncer.

Live Music

Casa de la Mar hosts a free concert by Bèrnia, whose upbeat Valencian folk-pop promises a lively evening by the sea. Entry is free with a reserved ticket. Reserve at Casa de la Mar.

At La Nau, the experimental duo Fitzcarraldo performs an atmospheric set blending sound art and performance. Event info at La Nau.

IVAM hosts a free concert by Gala i Ovidio, merging Galician folk traditions with avant-garde pop. Details at IVAM.

At the Botanical Gardens, the Rhombus Ensemble performs saxophone chamber music in the garden’s intimate music hall. Info at Jardí Botànic.

For Kids

The CaixaForum opens its new exhibition, Dinosaurs of Patagonia, featuring massive fossil reconstructions and interactive displays for families. More info at CaixaForum.

If your kids are planning to join Ruzafa’s Halloween Trick or Treat, be sure to sign up early to contribute candy or cash. This beloved neighborhood event is entirely volunteer-run by parents. Details at Halloween Valencia.