Buen finde! Highlights for 16–18 May There’s a lot going on in Valencia this weekend — from flamenco to food fests, museum nights to jazz quartets.

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Art & Cultural Events

Night at the Museum!
Celebrate International Museum Day with free admission and special late-night programming across Valencia’s museums, including workshops, concerts, and after-hours events.
See the full schedule at Visit Valencia
City of Valencia Culture page

Cabanyal Íntim Festival
The art-forward festival returns to Valencia’s maritime barrio with intimate performances and exhibitions through 18 May.
More info

10 Sentidos Festival
A multidisciplinary celebration of dance and theatre continues across venues citywide.
Program & tickets

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Food & Culture Festivals

La Ruta de las Coques
Sample traditional Valencian cocas with a beer for €10 at participating restaurants until 26 May.
More info

Natural Wine Fair – CIM Benimaclet
Entry is €10 and includes a tasting glass to sample local natural wines on Sunday, 18 May.
Get tickets

Tapas d’Açí
A €5 tapas and drink offer featuring regional specialties at selected venues.
Participating restaurants

Festival Andaluz at Turia Park
Flamenco, food, and folklore until 18 May at the Alameda fairground in the Turia.
See event updates

Japan Weekend – Feria Valencia
A celebration of Japanese pop culture, cosplay, anime, and gaming. Ends 18 May.
Program here

Festin – Art Meets Gastronomy
Final weekend! Book fast for this fusion of culinary experiences and artistic installations.
Book here

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Literary & Spoken Word

VLC Negra – Noir Festival
A deep dive into crime fiction and film. Ongoing through 4 June.
Full program

Stand-up Comedy in English
Returns to La Fábrica de Hielo with international acts.
More info

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Markets & Shopping Events

BonAire BonComboi Festival
Reopening celebration with live music, kids’ activities, and more on 16–18 May and again 23–26 May.
Full schedule

€1 Flea Market – Mercado Valvanera
Snag secondhand treasures on Sunday, 18 May.
Event post

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Sports & Games

Ciclosferia – Bike Fair at La Marina
Workshops, gear demos, talks, and live music.
Details

Breakdance National Final – Red Bull BC One
Top B-boys and B-girls compete for a spot in the World Final in Tokyo.
Paseo Alameda | ? Saturday, 17 May from 7pm
Event info

Volta a Peu Fun Run
Family-friendly 6.2 km race through the city center. 18 May
Register here

Valencia CF v Athletic Club
Catch the La Liga action at Mestalla on 18 May.
Get tickets

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Live Music Highlights

Rock, Pop & Indie

Deleste Festival – Jardines de Viveros
With artists like The Vaccines and Anna of the North, this weekend-long indie fest runs 16–18 May.
Tickets & lineup

Joe Crepúsculo + Gilbertástico at Veles e Vents
Season finale show on 17 May !
Event page

Other rock/pop venues:

• Radio City
• 16 Toneladas
• Loco Club

Next Weekend
Surforama – Surf rock festival at La Rambleta
Festival site

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Flamenco & Rumba

See ongoing performances at the Andaluz Festival
More info

Dedicated tablaos and venues:

• Café del Duende
• Radio City Flamenco
• Palosanto Tablao

Matisse Club 30th Anniversary
With rumba band Yambú
Event page

More world music:

• La Casa de La Mar
• FusionArt

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Jazz

Mar D’Amura – Ana Perreira Quartet premieres a new album Friday, 16 May
Instagram post

Jimmy Glass Jazz – Alex Conde Trio, Tuesday, 20 May
Event page

Other jazz venues:

• La Vitti Bar
• Matisse Club

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Electronic / House

Jardí Electrònic – Parc Central
Free outdoor party Saturday, 17 May
Instagram post

Also check:

• La Fábrica de Hielo

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Classical

Palau de la Música
Mozart’s Requiem – Benefit concert for flood victims
Event link

Les Arts
Special concert performance of Handel’s Tamerlano on Sunday, 18 May
More info

San Nicolás Church – Bach Organ Festival
International Organ Festival continues 22 & 29 May
Full program

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Ongoing Art Exhibitions

Alba Cabrera Gallery – Polyhedral by Ma Ángeles Aguilera
Inspired by Mercado Central’s architecture
Exhibition page

Poliniza Dos – Urban Art Festival at UPV
Runs through 18 May
Festival info

Fundación Bancaja
New exhibition featuring Lita Cabellut
More info

Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània
Valencia en el Alma – local artists in the Carme Thyssen Collection (until 29 June)
Exhibition page

Museo de Bellas Artes – Masaveu Collection
(Ends 15 June) – Museum page

Bon dia! Here is your news roundup for Thursday, 15 May. Weekend highlights coming tomorrow!

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Politics in Valencia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Valencia and met with victims of the devastating October floods. She said the tragedy should guide future EU preparedness policies.
Valencia Plaza: “This tragedy must guide our preparations”
Las Provincias: Von der Leyen shows support for flood victims in Valencia

The regional government has appointed Colonel Vicente León as the new Director General of Emergencies.
Valencia Plaza: Consell appoints Colonel Vicente León to lead emergency response

The judge investigating the October floods has rejected testimony from a journalist who dined with Generalitat President Carlos Mazón on the day of the disaster. Meanwhile, Valencia’s Minister of Interior, Elisa Núñez Pradas, has filed a formal complaint against the judge for her “categorical rulings” and alleged outside interference.
El País: Judge rejects testimony from journalist who dined with Mazón during flood
Valencia Plaza: Pradas calls for judge’s suspension

Four unions have called for a general strike across Valencia to protest the government’s flood response.
El Pais: Unions call general strike over flood response for 29 May

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Flood Recovery

Nearly half of teenagers in flood-affected zones are still experiencing psychological trauma six months after the disaster.
Levante: Half of teens in flood zone suffer ongoing trauma
Valencia Plaza: 40% of young people in flood zone still have emotional scars

The government has split up a series of large infrastructure contracts to speed up rebuilding in flood-hit areas.
Levante: Government splits €6M flood rebuilding contracts

More than 22,000 irregular migrants affected by the floods have now been registered with authorities, allowing them to receive services.
El Pais: 22,000 migrants affected by flood now officially registered

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Business and Economy

Valencia will not adopt Spain’s new law allowing bars and pubs to stay open until 4 am.
Valencia Plaza: Valencia rejects 4am pub closing law

Valencia is now the top choice for digital nomads in Spain, with one in five choosing to live here.
Las Provincias: One in five digital nomads in Spain choose Valencia

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Changing City

Authorities have cleared over 55 homeless encampments from the Turia River Park.
Las Provincias: City removes 55 tents from Turia Park

The empty lot near the Botanical Garden will soon become the new Trini Simó Garden.
Las Provinicas: Valencia to create new 8,000m² urban garden

Plaza del Ayuntamiento’s pedestrian space will undergo a major redesign in phases.
Valencia Plaza: Valencia simplifies redesign of central plaza

One of Valencia’s busiest intersections, Plaza San Agustín, will undergo a major transformation with widened sidewalks, more trees, reduced traffic, and a new bike lane to create a more pedestrian-friendly city center.
Valencia Extra: Wider sidewalks, bike lanes, less traffic: the future of Valencia’s core

Plans are underway to bring Sorolla’s masterworks to Valencia in a blockbuster exhibition modeled after the Guggenheim effect in Bilbao or the Pompidou in Málaga, aiming to boost the city’s global art presence.
Levante-EMV: Sorolla project aims to transform Valencia into an international art hub

Valencia is calling for public input on how to use a large empty lot between Ruzafa and Monteolivete. A €500 prize will go to the winning idea.
Ayuntamiento: City offers €500 prize for ideas on empty Ruzafa-Monteolivete lot

A group of Ukrainian hoteliers who fled the war have opened a café in Plaza de la Reina.
Valencia Plaza: Ukrainian entrepreneurs start over in Valencia with new café

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Crime and Corruption

Police have arrested two suspects—a contract killer and a known drug trafficker—believed to be involved in the triple homicide discovered last week in El Saler.
Las Provincias: Arrests in El Saler triple murder tied to drug trafficking

Residents near Parque Central have reported ongoing drug sales and violent altercations, raising alarm about safety in the recently developed park.
Las Provincias: Neighbors report fights, drug deals in Parque Central

Three people were stabbed in a knife fight in the Turia River Park.
Las Provincias: Three injured in Turia knife fight

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Climate and Environment

Generalitat President Carlos Mazón visited the Cofrentes nuclear plant to support extending its life until alternatives are available.
Valencia Plaza: Mazón backs nuclear power extension at Cofrentes
El Pais: Mazón avoids nuclear replacement debate, joins business push for extension

Heavy rainfall in La Safor triggered flash flood alerts in Piles, while a dangerous sea spout was spotted off the coast of Oliva on Wednesday.
Las Provincias: Piles on alert after rain-swollen ravine threatens flooding
Las Provincias: Sea tornado looms near Oliva during storm

Valencia is launching a new school for shepherds to promote sustainable livestock farming.
El Pais: Valencia launches school for future shepherds