Buen finde! The temperature is dropping but the sun is still shining with plenty of activities across the city. Here’s your guide to weekend events across Valencia
Two quick reminders for Sunday:
- Clocks go back. At 3:00am, clocks fall back to 2:00am, so you get an extra hour in bed.
- Valencia Half Marathon. The race starts at 8:30am and runs from the Marina to the city center. Expect major traffic diversions and road closures through the morning, so plan ahead if you’re driving or taking a bus.
Music
Renaissance Festival, Monasterio de San Miguel de los Reyes, October 22-25. Music concerts every day, and a chance to hear classical music inside one of Valencia’s historic gems. Entrance is free, but you need to book in advance by filling out a form.
Jardí Electronic at Parc Malilla, Saturday. Prices are up this year, but it’s still good value for scoping out Valencia’s up-and-coming electronic acts in an outdoor festival setting.
16 Toneladas has a packed weekend of American rock and British R&B with Crocodiles, Si Cranstoun, and Elles Bailey.
The Lemon Twigs. The American pop-rock duo of brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario are known for their vintage 60s and 70s style delivered with energetic panache. At La Rambleta on Sunday night.
Food
Cuina Oberta is back next month! Menus and reservations open Monday. It’s a chance to dine at some of the city’s finest establishments for fixed-price menus, including some Michelin-starred venues. But book early if you have your heart set on a particular place.
MarisGalicia at the Antigua Estación del Grau. Seafood lovers can sit down at picnic tables for fresh scallops, shrimp, lobster and octopus. It’s part of the annual festival celebrating the seafood bounty of Galicia
Dance and Theater
Les Ballets Espagnols, Les Arts, October 23 and 24. The company resurrects the flamenco-influenced dance form born in 1920s Paris. Performed in the Main Hall of the Reina Sofia Opera House.
El judici a Carlos Mazón que mai voràs. A unique piece, part political theatre, part documentary, channeling the frustrations of Valencians still seeking justice after the October 2024 DANA floods. It imagines what the trial of Carlos Mazón, the former Generalitat president in charge of the emergency response, might look like. In Valencian, but worth a look for anyone interested in local political theatre. Valencia Plaza has a review of the production.
Art and Design
Open House Valencia, this weekend. Download the app and join free guided visits to some of the city’s most iconic sites. There are specific times for the tours. So, check the schedule and bring the app to log in and have your QR code scanned.
World Press Photo Exhibition. Opened Saturday, October 17 at the Fundación Chirivella Soriano in El Carmen and runs to November 8. Always popular, it features some of the most arresting photojournalism of the past year.
Last Chance: Anselm Kiefer’s expanded exhibition at CAHH ends October 25.
Community Calendar
Bring Your Inner Child to Work – a creative workshopfrom Valencia All Over The Place. Takes place at the home studio of artist Ana Saut, a playful way to bring out your inner child for serious work. On Thursday, 22 October. Book on Meetup.
Wines & Lines, Sunday, October 25. Acting in English hosts English Theatre VLC for a reading of Monster by Duncan Macmillan. These events are popular and space is limited, so sign up early.
Painting at Tancat de la Pipa nature reserve. Hosted by artist Celia Kettle, this workshop takes place by the Albufera, studying the migrating birds in flight. On Saturday 24 October from 1000-1200. Free workshop, but you need to register for a space. Kids 10+ are welcome.
Jon’s Tours is planning a Saturday 24 October trip to Morella & Vilafamés, two of Spain’s most beautiful towns, including Morella’s medieval castle and the MACVAC Museum of Contemporary Art in Vilafamés. Small groups, maximum 8 passengers, over 16s only.
Buy Nothing gifting event, October 25, 11:00-13:00. At Turia Park, near Gulliver’s Playground. Bring or take home Halloween costumes, clothes, toys, kitchen finds, books, decor and more.
If you want to see more community events or post your own, send us a message to join the Pont de Valencia WhatsApp Community.
Coming Up
Sofar Sounds has booked another evening of surprise guest music at a secret location next Thursday. These popular events highlight small venues and diverse music acts, all revealed at the last minute.
Eliades Ochoa, the legendary Cuban guitarist, will be performing at La Rambleta on November 1. Sometimes known as the Cuban “Johnny Cash”, his mastery of traditional Cuban guitar was part of the original Buena Vista Social Club.
Valencia Boat Show is back at the Marina next weekend. In addition to the latest in sports boating, this year organizers have more food trucks and live music for the whole weekend.
Cheesecake Cup. If you have a sweet tooth for cheesecake, you can head to Torrent next weekend for the cheesecake championship.
Russafira Festival, October 31 to November 1. The fall edition of this popular festival will happen in Parque Central. In the Halloween spirit, the main event will be the “Parade of Souls” on Saturday.
