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Valencia Weekend: Carnivals, Music Fests, and Wine Tasting

Buen finde! Here are the weekend highlights for 30 May – 2 June

Festivals & Cultural Events

  • Russafira Festival (Ruzafa/Malilla): Food, music, arts & crafts all weekend. Don’t miss the carnival parade on Saturday, 31 May, from Parque Central to Parque Malilla.
    Russafira – Visit Valencia
  • Ruge Rosario (Cabanyal): Free live music, street art, and kids’ activities all weekend.
    Ruge Rosario 2025
  • Children of San Vicente Ferrer Festival: Honoring Valencia’s patron saint and his work with orphans. Saturday: children’s party by the Silk Museum. Sunday & Monday: processions from Plaza San Agustín to Plaza de la Reina.
    Festa dels Xiquets

Literary Events

  • Festival Fronteras: Literature and music at venues across the city on Friday, 30 May.
    Festival Fronteras
  • Catacom: Open-mic stand-up comedy in Benimcalet on Saturday, 31 May Fusion Art Espacio

Food & Drink

  • Wine Festival at Mercado de la Imprenta, 30–31 May.
    Visit Valencia
  • Valencia Coffee Festival, 30 May – 1 June at Petxina Cultural Complex: workshops, tastings, and talks.
    Valencia Is Coffee

Art Events

Film Events

  • Fatboy Slim Documentary: Friday at CaixaForum, in English with Spanish subtitles + pre-show DJ set.
    CaixaForum
  • Humans Fest: International film and documentary festival, 29 May – 7 June.
    Program PDF

Shopping Events

  • Mercado de la Escuraeta: Artisan ceramics in Plaza de la Reina. Ongoing until 22 June.
    Agenda Valencia

Sports & Games

  • Valencia Basket vs. Río Breogán: Friday, 30 May, at Fonteta Stadium.
    Valencia Basket Tickets
  • Mediterránea Triathlon: 31 May – 1 June, Malvarrosa Beach. Includes family duathlons and Olympic-level events.
    Event Info

Coming Soon:

  • Solidarity Run in L’Horta Sud, 8 June, FDM Valencia
  • BBVA International Women’s Tennis Open, 8–15 June, BBVA Open

Live Music

Jazz

More venues:
La Vitti | Matisse | La Xaranta

Rock & Pop

  • Nits de Vivers Festival: Live acts through 8 June.
    Festival Site
  • Nap Eyes (Canada) at Loco Club, Sunday, 1 June.
    Loco Club
  • I Love Reggaeton festival at City of Arts and Sciences.
    Event Info
  • Sala Jerusalem: Valencian rock showcase with El Diablo de Shanghai, Garbí & Amarillo, Friday, 30 May.
    Jerusalem Club

More venues:
Radio City | 16 Toneladas

Classical & Opera

  • Roberto Devereux at Les Arts.
    Les Arts
  • Valencia Orchestra at Palau de la Música, Friday, 30 May, plus more Festival Fronteras events.
    Palau Valencia

Rumba & World Music:
Matisse | Casa de la Mar

Flamenco:
Café del Duende | Radio City | Palosanto Tablao | Teatre Talia

Ongoing Art Exhibitions

Valencia News: Strikes, Protests, and Plans for Musems, Stadiums, and Play Areas

Good morning! Here’s your news update for Thursday, 29 May.

Happening Today: A general strike and mass demonstration will disrupt public services today. Expect reduced bus and metro service, limited hours in health centers, and some institutional closures. Follow @TransitValencia for real-time updates.
Weekend highlights will be out tomorrow!

Politics in Valencia

A seventh mass demonstration is expected today against President Carlos Mazón’s leadership. Protesters will gather at Plaza del Ayuntamiento at 7 p.m.

Meanwhile, a new Levante survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction over the government’s response to last October’s floods: Over 80% of respondents say Mazón should resign, and nearly 90% say he should not seek re-election
4 out of 5 citizens blame the Generalitat for DANA management — Levante

Despite a visit by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to Valencia, relations between the national government and the regional Consell remain strained.
The government’s “quarantine” of the Consell after the floods — Valencia Plaza

Valencia’s budget has passed: The conservative PP and far-right Vox approved their 2025 budget in Les Corts, despite protests outside.
PP and Vox approve Generalitat budget after lengthy debate — Valencia Plaza

Flood Recovery

The federal government has unveiled a €530 million flood prevention plan focused on protecting vulnerable areas, especially L’Horta Sud.
Government’s flood plan includes home protections — Valencia Plaza

Crime and Policing

A dramatic anti-drug operation shook the Tres Forques neighborhood this week, involving helicopters and heavily armed police.
Police raid drug network with helicopters in Valencia — Las Provincias

Meanwhile, bike thefts continue to rise, especially targeting rental bikes.

Housing Shortage

To address the housing crisis, the City Council plans to purchase a 134-apartment building in La Torre, one of the areas hardest hit by flooding.
Ayuntamiento to buy apartment block for public housing — El País

Changing City

Roig Arena is nearly complete, and the media were invited for a preview of the glitzy new complex. Major concerts are already being booked.

Valencia is also upgrading public play areas in Turia Park, with two new playgrounds inspired by Gulliver Park and renovating a 1,200 m² play area.

Culture Corner

One of the historic warehouses in Parque Central will be transformed into a museum dedicated to Manuel Valdés, a prominent Valencian artist. Part of a plan to open three new museums, including one by the Marina.