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Valencia Weekend: 17-19 January 2025

Here’s a quick roundup of events happening this weekend. I’m working on expanding the music options in future posts. In the meantime, hope it’s a lovely weekend for all! ?

Friday, January 17

Festivals and Cultural Events

  • Festival of Sant Antoni de Abad – Celebrate the patron saint of animals! Scores of animals and their owners will line up to be blessed after a morning mass. For more details, see our recent post on this popular tradition.

Music and Arts

  • Valencia Orchestra at Palau de la Música – Featuring Manuel Blanco on trumpet, performing works by Verdi, Hummel, and Beethoven.
    More info and tickets
  • Carmen Center for Contemporary Culture – Filippo Mazzoli (traverso flute) and Denis Zardi (piano) commemorate the music of Ravel. Free admission.
    Details here
  • Kassandra at Teatre Micalet – A play by Sergio Blanco reimagining Cassandra as an immigrant sex worker with the gift of prophecy. Performed in broken English. Premieres January 17 and runs until January 26.
    More info and tickets

Saturday, January 18

Sport Events

Music and Arts

  • Rebeldes 79 at 16 Toneladas – Rockabilly band playing a second night after their Friday show. Tickets still available. Details here
  • Va Bach at Les Arts – Arcaladanza’s choreography and music inspired by Bach. More info

Sunday, January 19

Sports Events

  • Valencia CF vs. Real Sociedad – Catch the match at Mestalla Stadium. Tickets here.

Music and Arts

  • Tiempo de Blues at Palau de la Música – Film screening with live music. Free event but requires registration. Details and registration
  • Gabrieli Consort and Players perform works by Handel at Palau de la Música
  • Greg Izor and the Josh Fuller Band at 16 Toneladas

Art Events and Exhibitions Closing Soon

  • La Máquina Teatro
    Musical production of Doña Rosita based on Lorca’s works, set to the music of Raffaella Carrà. Runs until February 2. Details here
  • Museum of Fine Arts
    Exhibition of works by painter Rosario de Velasco, closing in February. More info
  • Las Naves
    Explore one of the world’s largest experimental music collections, Supersonic, before it closes on January 30. Details here
  • L’Etno Museum
    Photo exhibition Lives Undermined by Gervasio Sánchez, featuring stories of victims of landmines. Runs until February 16. More info

Week Ahead

Festivals and Cultural Events

  • San Vicente Mártir – Wednesday, January 22 A local holiday with schools and shops closed. Includes a special mass at the Cathedral and a procession through the old city center. More details coming soon.

Sports Events

  • Valencia Basket vs. Aris Midea Thessaloniki BKT Eurocup match on January 22. Get tickets

Music Events

  • Buffalo Nichols at Loco Club
    Blues musician performing on January 23.
    Details here
  • No Fun At All at 16 Toneladas
    Swedish punk band performing on January 23.
    More info

Keeping up with the many arts and music events in Valencia is a challenge! If you know of an event that should be added, please let me know via our contact page or share it in the WhatsApp group.

Valencia News: Thursday, 16 January 2025

Bon dia ? Here is your roundup of news this Thursday. As usual, a post on weekend events will be out later in the day. Stay tuned!

More Extreme Weather Coming

Valencia is currently experiencing a cold spell, with night temperatures hovering just above freezing. However, a new DANA storm (cold drop) is forecasted to bring milder temperatures along with rain. According to Spain’s meteorological agency AEMET, the storm may also bring localized flooding and snow in higher elevations. A Punt has more details.

For a broader perspective on how climate change is driving extreme weather across the Mediterranean, The New York Times offers an in-depth feature.

Preparing for Future Floods

Geographers warn that Valencia’s infrastructure is not equipped to handle the increasing frequency of extreme weather events caused by climate change. In a recent commission hearing, experts highlighted the vulnerability of drainage systems on major roads and the urgent need for public education on flood evacuation. Additionally, the flash floods in October caused extensive damage, including the devastation of nearly 250 kilometers of coastline.

Surge in Respiratory Infections

Valencia is grappling with a sharp rise in flu and respiratory infections, with hospitals reporting long waiting times. The Valencia region has recorded more than double the national average of respiratory cases, according to À Punt. Read the full report on respiratory infections in Valencia.

Housing Shortage

Political debates over Spain’s housing crisis intensified this week, with parties on both the left and right presenting contrasting solutions. Valencia Plaza offers a comparative analysis of the two proposals

    Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has proposed a 100% property tax on real estate owned by non-residents and non-EU citizens. The proposal has sparked concern among prospective investors, particularly in the UK, the BBC reports.

    Valencia: Top City for Retirees

    Despite ongoing challenges, Valencia has been named the best city in the world for retirees by Forbes. Factors like its sunny climate, affordable living costs, and high quality of life have placed the city at the top of the list.

    That’s all for this week. Check back for weekend events shortly.