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
- 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
- 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