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Valencia Weekend: Semana Santa, medieval markets and more

Buen Finde! It’s Semana Santa, the Holy Week before Easter, and Valencia will be full of traditional religious processions—especially in the seaside barrios of Cabanyal, Canyamelar, and El Grau. Expect road closures and traffic restrictions in those areas, particularly around procession times.

Semana Santa Marinera

Valencia’s Holy Week processions are rooted in the fishing communities of the maritime barrios. Catholic brotherhoods carry religious icons through the streets, from churches to the sea. ? Full schedule here

Main processions:

  • Palm Sunday – 13 April
  • Holy Thursday – 17 April
  • Good Friday – 18 April
  • Easter Monday – 20 April

Plus, a medieval market and costumed re-enactments along the Cabanyal boardwalk.? Schedule here

Literature & Book Events

The Valencia Book Fair at Jardines Viveros through 4 May with over 50 events. Book Fair schedule

Foodie Fun: Cuina Oberta

Savor special menus at top restaurants during Cuina Oberta, Valencia’s seasonal food festival. Ends 13 April. See restaurants & menus

Sports & Games

Volta a Peu Disability Race
Av. Maestro Rodrigo | ?? 12 April Race info

NASCAR Fest
Ricardo Tormo Circuit | ?? 12-13 April Schedule Info

La Liga: Valencia CF vs Sevilla
Mestalla Stadium | ?? 11 April Match info

Endesa League: Valencia Basket vs Unicaja
Fuente de San Luis | ?? 13 April Game info

Theatre & Dance

Mag Marin (Magician-Comedian)
Teatro La Plazeta | ?? 12 April Show info

Dansa Valencia Festival
Modern dance festival continues through 13 April. Program info

Live Music

Flamenco & Jazz

  • Matisse Lineup
    • Jairo de Remache – Flamenco | 12 April
    • Glenda del E – Cuban Jazz | 13 April
  • Jimmy Glass Jazz Bar Details
    • J.P. Balcázar Trio | 11–12 April
  • La Rambleta Event link
    • Intokables Big Band | 13 April

Rock & Pop

  • Loco Club Tickets
    • Shirocco (rock) | 13 April
    • Agoney (Electro-Latin) | 17 April
  • 16 Toneladas More info
    • Gigatron (metal) | 11 April
    • High Llamas + Psicofonías del Durango | 12 April
    • Wolf Eyes (experimental) | 14 April
  • Sala Russafa Tickets
    • Maryna Krut – Ukrainian singer-songwriter | 13 April

House & Electronic

  • La Fábrica de Hielo Event page
    • DJ sets: Caballeri, Aguirre, Tomas Gusmao | 11 April
  • Carmen Contemporary Center Event page
    • FREE experimental music concert and workshops with artist Suzie Collier | 12 April

Classical Music

  • Palau de la Música Program
    • Valencia Orchestra Soloists – 11 April
    • 18th Century Choir – 12 April
    • FREE Organ & Percussion – 13 April
    • Capella de Ministrers (medieval) – 14 April
    • Valencia Orchestra + Raúl Junquera – 16 April
  • Ateneo Mercantil Concert details
    • FREE flute & piano concert – 13 April

Ongoing Art Exhibitions

  • Bombas Gens – Media Server Sessions – Digital media installations (11–12 April) More info
  • Carmen Contemporary Center – Cosas que hace CLAC – Ceramic art exhibition  Details
  • Fundación Bancaja – Works by Lita Cabellut Exhibition site
  • Museo de Bellas Artes – Masaveu Collection (until 15 June) More Info
  • Almudín Museum – Wool-based canvases by Claudy Jongstra (until 27 April) More Info
  • Estudio 64 – New works by Jorge González (incl. New Yorker illustrations) Gallery info

Valencia Weekend: Books, a dance festival, lots of croquetas and live music

Happy Friday! Here’s a roundup of what’s happening across Valencia this weekend.

Literature & Book Events

Celebrate World Book Day with over 50 activities across Valencia, including author readings and children’s storytime. More info

Food & Drink

  • Kroqueta Fest (April 4-6) – Taste and vote for the best croqueta at this festival in Cabanyal, featuring live music. FREE with reserved ticket. More info
  • Medieval Food Tasting (April 15) – Chef Jorge de Andrés hosts a medieval food tasting at La Nau Cultural Center. FREE (ticket required). More info
  • Cuina Oberta (April 3-13) – A showcase of Valencia’s best restaurants offering special set menus.
    More info
  • Arroz Meloso & Soupy Rice Festival (March 25 – April 15) – Participating restaurants serve up Valencia’s famous rice dishes, with a portion of proceeds going to flood recovery. More info

Sports & Fitness

  • 15K Run to the Sea (April 6) – A scenic race through Valencia. More info

Theatre & Dance

  • Dansa Valencia Festival (April 5-13) – Contemporary dance performances at various venues across the city. More info

Live Music

Pop, Rock & R&B

  • Matisse Club (April 4-7) – Hip-hop artist 3DNAN (April 4), Brazilian jazz from Guinga (April 4), plus regular jazz and hip-hop sessions. More info
  • Sala Moon (April 4-7) – Featuring Las Rebujitos (April 4), Karavana (April 5), and The Horrors (April 7). More info
  • 16 Toneladas (April 4-10) – R&B, blues, and rock with Tito Ramirez, The Loved Ones, Aisha Khan, and more. More info
  • Radio City (April 4-8) – Still Nelson (April 4), live flamenco (April 8), and an artisan market (April 6) supporting flood victims. More info
  • Veles y Vents (April 5) – Garage rock from Las Bengala and punk from Las Dianas. More info
  • Loco Club (April 5-10) – Featuring Ferran Palau (April 5), Jesse Dayton (April 6), Kenneth Brian (April 10), and more. More info
  • Villa Indiano (April 6) – FREE outdoor concert by singer-songwriter Nita Bonet. More info
  • La Fábrica de Hielo (April 6-10) – Latin jazz from Lizzy Lee Trio (April 6) and a rare Russian stand-up comedy show (April 10). More info
  • Sala Russafa (April 13) – Ukrainian artist Maryna Krut performs with the traditional bandura. More info

Jazz

  • Berklee at Les Arts (April 4) – FREE outdoor concert featuring original works by Berklee students.
    More info
  • Jimmy Glass Jazz (April 4-8) – Featuring Kontxi Lorente, Bernard von Rossum, and Tobias Meinhart’s Berlin People.
    More info

Classical

  • Muvim (April 4) – FREE concert by Valencia’s Philharmonic Society Chamber Orchestra.
    More info
  • Palau de la Música (April 4-9) – Featuring the Valencia Orchestra, London Philharmonic, and Renaissance choral music.
    More info
  • La Rambleta (April 6) – Musical Union Symphony Band of L’Horta performs.
    More info
  • Ateneo Mercantil (April 5-6) – FREE choral and chamber music concerts.
    More info
  • Les Arts (April 9) – Soprano Núria Real performs Baroque works.
    More info

Art Exhibitions & Galleries

  • New Exhibitions: Works by Lita Cabellut (Fundacion Bancaja), Valencia artists (Carmen Contemporary Cultural Center), and Simone Barabino (Bellas Artes). Full list here
  • Gallery Openings: Maite Bäckman at Sporting Club Russafa (April 4), digital art at Pluto (April 6), and new works at Estudio 64.

That’s it for now. Enjoy the weekend!