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Valencia Weekend: 30 January – 2 February, 2025

Weekend Arts & Culture Highlights in Valencia

I’m working on a better way to showcase Valencia’s thriving music and arts scene—stay tuned! Here’s what’s happening this weekend:

Thursday, 30 January

  • Jose Iturbi Conservatory Orchestra – FREE performance at Palau de la Música. Tickets available from 10 AM at the box office. More info
  • Marroch Contemporary Dance Company – ‘El Oso’ at Teatre Rialto. Runs until February 2. More info
  • Javier Zamora Flamenco Trio at Mar D’Amura. More info
  • Doña Manteca – Valencian group blending Latin rhythms at Les Arts. More info
  • Farlise Instrumental Group – Charity concert at La Nau. More info

Friday, 31 January

  • Ninot Exhibition Opening at City of Arts and Sciences, 7 PM, followed by fireworks. Runs until March 15. More info
  • Indie-pop artist Hey Kid at Loco Club. More info
  • Valencia Orchestra at Palau de la Música performing Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3. More info
  • Nonsense Fest at La Rambleta – A weekend of fashion, urban art, and music. Runs until February 1. More info

Saturday, 1 February

  • Doudou Nganga – Spanish-Congolese Afrobeat & jazz fusion at Matisse. More info
  • Jardi Electronic – FREE DJ concert (disco, house, techno) at Central Park, 5 PM – 10 PM. More info
  • Dimitrij Golovanov – Lithuanian jazz pianist at Jimmy Glass. More info
  • Star Trip – Valencian rock/pop band presenting a new album at Loco Club. More info
  • Lila Rome – English-language debut performance at Radio City. More info
  • La Plata – Valencian rock/punk band at Les Arts. More info

Sunday, 2 February

  • Balls a Carrer – FREE traditional dance performance at Plaza de la Reina, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM. More info
  • Gustavo Dudamel – Conducting a charity concert at Palau de la Música (SOLD OUT).
  • Albert Sanz & Sara Dowling – Classical & jazz fusion with cello and voice at Matisse. More info
  • The Mystery Lights – Psychedelic punk rock band presenting a new album at Loco Club. More info

Ongoing Art Exhibitions

  • Casa Museo Benlliure – Historic textile exhibition featuring Valencia’s silk fashion archives. More info
  • Bombas Gens – Immersive experience exploring the tomb of Tutankhamun. More info
  • IVAM – Avant-garde abstract art by Juana Francés. More info
  • IVAM – Sculptures by Syrian artist Simone Fattal. More info
  • Bellas Artes Museum – Rosario Velasco figurative painting exhibition (Ends February 16). More info
  • Fundación Bancaja – En El Mar Sorolla exhibition (until March). More info
  • MuVIM – Ink Against Hitler – Political satire through WWII cartoons (until March). More info

Galleries

  • Shiras Galería – Nocturno by Miquel Navarro. More info
  • Gabinete de Dibujos – Drawings by Idaira del Castillo (until March 28). More info
  • Tuesday to Friday – Full Moons by Michael Gao. More info

Valencia News Update: Thursday, 30 January 2025

Good morning ?? Here’s your end-of-week news update. Stay tuned for weekend highlights coming soon!

Transport Updates

Valencia’s metro and tram services will experience 13 days of strikes in February and March, including key dates during the Fallas festival. Expect two-hour stoppages on the following days: February 7, 12, 20, 23, and 26, as well as March 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 14. Levante has more details on the labor dispute: Read more.

Meanwhile, Valencia’s EMT bus fares have dropped again following the reinstatement of a government subsidy. El País explains the pricing changes: Read more.

Flood Investigation

Les Corts, Valencia’s regional parliament, has launched its own commission to investigate the October 29 flood disaster. Controversy arose when the ruling PP party nominated a Vox representative to lead the commission. Las Provincias explores the political tensions: Read more.

Levante reports that the commission’s first session was marred by political infighting: Read more.

Political Developments

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will be in Valencia this weekend for a Socialist Party congress. His visit coincides with a large protest demanding the resignation of Generalitat President Carlos Mazón of the opposition PP party. Levante covers the details: Read more.

In response to the flood disaster, a new citizens’ movement, Mai Més (Never Again), has emerged to demand accountability from public officials. Valencia Plaza describes it as a non-partisan campaign for justice: Read more.

Fallas 2025: Ninots Unveiled

This Friday, the much-anticipated ninots of the Fallas festival will be unveiled at the City of Arts and Sciences. Levante has a preview of some of this year’s most striking creations: Read more.

As tradition dictates, visitors can vote for their favorite ninots to be spared from the festival’s final flames. The two most popular will be saved from burning. Details on the exhibition here.

Fallas ninots are known for their sharp political satire and often spark controversy. This year, a figure mocking Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior has already caused outrage in Madrid. Levante reports on the backlash: Read more.

Music in the News

  • Renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel will lead a sold-out charity concert for flood-hit communities and a special free performance in the flood zone. Details at Levante
  • Benidorm Fest is this week (28 Jan – 1 Feb). Spain’s prelude to the Eurovision pop extravaganza. Performers compete to represent Spain. See schedule here.

That’s all for today’s update! Check back soon for the latest weekend highlights.