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Valencia Weekend: 13 – 16 February 2025

Welcome to your Valencia weekend highlights! This week, I’m trying a new format organized by event. There’s a lot happening in our city, and I hope this layout makes it easier to navigate your options for the weekend. If you have an event to share or any suggestions, let me know!

Festivals ?

? Carnival in Cabanyal
The seaside community is hosting a Mardi Gras weekend!

  • Saturday, 15 February – Jazz concert by El Cabanyal Fishermen’s Union Musical Society.
  • Sunday, 16 February (11:30 AM) – New Orleans-style carnival parade with a marching band, starting and ending at El Casinet on C/ Josep Benlliure.
    Full schedule of activities

? Carnival in Ruzafa

  • Saturday, 15 February (5 PM) – Parade with drumming bands departing from Plaza Granero Park.
  • Artisan market and activities throughout the weekend.
    More info

? Balls al Carrer

  • Sunday, 16 February (10:30 AM) – Traditional Valencian dance performance at Plaza Reina.
    Event details

? Fallero Collector’s Fair

  • Sunday, 16 February – A gathering for Fallas enthusiasts to trade, buy, and sell memorabilia.
    More details

? 2025 Ninot Exhibition

  • Ongoing – Vote for your favorite ninot to be saved from the flames of Fallas at City of Arts and Sciences. More info

Sports ???

? Valencia Basket (Women’s Team)

  • Wednesday, 19 February – Euroleague semi-finals match. Tickets

?? GT & Formula Winter Series

  • Saturday & Sunday, 15-16 February – Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Cheste kicks off its season. Free admission! More info

? Traditional Pilota Match

  • Saturday, 15 February – Caixa League match at Trinquet Pelayo. Event details

? Solidarity Run

  • Sunday, 16 February – Charity race supporting police services near Alameda Metro Station. Details here

Music & Nightlife ???

? MuvFest Cabanyal

  • Thursday, 13 February – Funk band Squib Cakes at Teatro El Musical.
  • Saturday, 14 February – Flamenco, classical, and singer-songwriter performances.
    Full schedule

? Valentine’s Day Candlelight Concert

  • Friday, 14 February – Free romantic concert at El Saler. More details

? Loco Club

  • Friday & Saturday, 14-15 February – American singer-songwriter Will Hoge performs at Loco Club.
    More info

? 16 Toneladas Weekend Lineup

  • Saturday, 15 February – Metal festival with local bands.
  • Sunday, 17 February – Big band jazz.
    Full lineup

? Jazz at Jimmy Glass & Matisse Club

  • Jimmy Glass hosts international and local jazz artists.
    Schedule
  • Matisse Club – This weekend, Ester Andujar performs a Brazilian jazz fusion.
    More info

? Flamenco Venues

  • Palosanto Tablao Cabanyal: Tickets
  • Mar D’Amura: Mediterranean Guitar Collective performs on Thursday. More info
  • Cafe Del Duende from Thursday to Sunday, no reservations. Details here

? Opera at Les Arts

  • 14-15 February – Pierrot Cabaret, avant-garde opera by Arnold Schönberg.
  • Sunday, 16 February – Anna Netrebko sings Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, and Rimsky-Korsakov.
    Tickets

Art & Exhibitions ??

  • New Exhibitions:
  • Ongoing Exhibitions:
    • Almudín Museum – Claudy Jongstra’s textile landscapes (until 27 April) – More info
    • Casa Museo Benlliure – Valencia’s silk fashion archives (until 25 May) More info
    • Bombas Gens – Immersive Tutankhamun experience (until 23 March) More info
    • IVAM – Juana Francés (until 25 February) & Simone Fatta sculptures (until 25 February) Info
    • Bellas Artes Museum – Rosario Velasco (until 16 February) Details here
  • Galleries:
    • Sporting Club Russafa – Intuitive Patterns (until 1 March) – More info
    • Shiras Galería – Nocturno by Miquel Navarro – Details Here
    • Gabinete de Dibujos – Idaira del Castillo (until 28 March) – More Info
    • Tuesday to Friday – Full Moons by Michael Gao (until 27 February) – More Info

That’s all for this weekend! Enjoy all that Valencia has to offer this weekend. And let me know if you have events to share. ?

Valencia News: Thursday 13 February 2025

Good morning! ?? Here’s your roundup of Valencia news this Thursday. Weekend highlights coming soon!

Flood Recovery

  • Residence Permits for Migrants: The Consell has approved residence permits for approximately 25,000 irregular migrants affected by the recent floods. Many were unable to receive public aid due to their residency status. Read more on A Punt.
  • Political Controversy: The far-right party Vox has criticized the policy, saying it is “not comfortable” with the measure. More from Las Provincias.
  • Investigation into Government Response: The Catarroja court continues to examine why the Generalitat did not request additional aid during the critical early hours of the crisis. El País reports on the latest findings.

Crime & Corruption

  • Crime Rates Drop: Valencia’s crime rate fell by over 4% last year, according to new municipal data. Read more from the Ayuntamiento.
  • Corruption Concerns: Spain has dropped several places in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index, with concerns over the closure of anti-corruption agencies in Valencia and the Balearic Islands. More from El País.
  • Public Housing Project Delayed: Allegations of improper influence have halted one of Valencia’s public housing projects. Valencia Plaza reports.
  • Fraud at Palacio de Congresos: The city is searching for a new accountant after losing €200,000 to fraud last year. Details from Valencia Plaza.

Language Vote in Schools

Next week, public school parents will vote on whether their children’s primary language of instruction will be Valenciano or Spanish. The decision has sparked political debate. More from Las Provincias.

Changing City

  • Revamping the Marina: Valencia’s mayor has unveiled plans for a major transformation of the city’s Marina. See renderings on Valencia Extra.
  • La Fe Hospital Demolition: The old La Fe hospital is finally being torn down, 14 years after its decommissioning. Levante has the story.
  • Hospital Expansion: Hospital General will be adding a new wing to increase capacity. Las Provincias reports.

Transportation News

  • MetroValencia Returns to Full Service: By next week, MetroValencia will be operating in all areas after months of disruption due to flood damage. More from Valencia Extra.
  • Strikes Continue on MetroValencia: However, there will be reduced metro service next week as strikes continue. More from Las Provincias.
  • Free Transport Extended: The Generalitat has extended free public transport for flood-affected residents. Details from Valencia Extra.
  • Scooter Accidents Rise: Scooter-related accidents have doubled in the past four years, prompting the city to introduce tougher regulations. More from the Ayuntamiento.

Scientific Discovery

  • Fastest subatomic particle on Earth: Physicists, including a Valencia university research group studying astroparticles, have discovered an “ultrahigh energy” neutrino never before recorded. The discovery was made deep in the waters of the Mediterranean using a specialized telescope called KM3NeT. Nature has the full details of this extraordinary finding. 

History & Culture

  • Medieval Silk Farms Discovered: Excavation in the Pilar neighborhood has uncovered remains of Valencia’s medieval silk industry. Las Provincias reports.
  • Stolen Sorolla Painting Recovered: Spanish and Italian police have recovered a stolen Sorolla painting, three years after it disappeared from a Madrid exhibition. Valencia Plaza has more.

That’s all for today! Stay tuned for the weekend roundup.

? Got tips or events to share? Let us know!