Buen finde! Here’s your roundup of events in Valencia this weekend 23 – 25 May.
Art & Culture
Valencia International Tango Festival
Workshops, performances, and free activities (with reservation) at venues across the city.
festivaldetangovalencia.com
Mislata Art Center Weekend
Performing arts, theatre, and circus acts in local parks and neighborhood theaters.
mislata.es – Programación MAC 2025
Last Chance: Prado in the Streets
Giant framed prints of Prado masterpieces in Jardines de Viveros, on display until Sunday, 25 May.
visitvalencia.com
Food & Drink
Mercafest at Cabanyal Market – Sat 24 May
Celebrate the season of clóchinas (Valencian mussels) with tastings, workshops, and show-cooking.
valencia.es
Pizza Fest at the Marina
Top local pizzerias compete for the best slice — vote for your favorite! Free entry or ticketed slice.
pizzasfest.com
La Ruta de las Coques
Sample traditional flatbreads (cocas) with beer for €10 at participating restaurants (until 26 May).
visitvalencia.com
Literary & Comic Events
Valencia Comic Conference at La Nau
Talks, workshops, and exhibitions for fans of comics and graphic novels.
asovalcom.blogspot.com
VLC Negra: Noir Festival
Film screenings, book readings, and author events celebrating noir culture. Runs until 4 June.
valencianegra.com
Markets & Shopping
Fira Alternativa by the Pont de les Flors
Artisan crafts, organic products, workshops, and family fun in Turia Park.
firaalternativavalencia.com
Comboi Just – Sun 25 May
Fair trade market with music and kids’ activities in Plaza de Patraix.
cvongd.org
BonAire BonComboi – 23 to 26 May
Festival celebrating BonAire’s reopening after last year’s floods. Music, kids’ events & more.
westfield.com
1 Euro Market at So:Ku – Sun 25 May
Bargains and vintage finds in Benimaclet.
Instagram link
Animal Welfare
Parade of Dogs at Bioparc – Sun 25 May
Annual dog parade supporting adoption — especially for dogs affected by the October floods.
bioparcvalencia.es
Sports & Outdoor
World Masters Field Hockey Cup
International matches (+35 teams) at venues around Valencia. Spain vs Netherlands & Germany this weekend.
fhcv.es
Marta Fernández de Castro Run – 5K
Local race through Camins al Grau. Expect some road closures.
race details | road closures
5K Trinitarias Family Run
Solidarity event in Turia Park with sections for all ages.
rockthesport.com
Live Music
Flamenco
- Reyes Carrasco at Les Arts – Fri 23 May lesarts.com
- Regular shows at: Café del Duende | Radio City | Palosanto | Teatre Talia
Jazz
- Perico Sambeat at Mar D’Amura – Fri 23 May
Instagram - BeniJazz Big Band FREE concert – Sun 25 May, Turia Park
Instagram - Coming up: Dani Juarez album debut at Jimmy Glass – Thurs 29 May
jimmyglassjazz.net - Other venues: La Vitti | Matisse | La Xaranta
Rock, Pop & Surf
- FREE concert at Parc d’Orriols by SerialParc
Instagram - Surforama Surf Rock Festival at La Rambleta
festivalsurforama.es - More music at: Radio City | 16 Toneladas | Loco Club
Rumba & World Music
- FREE Mediterranean-inspired concerts at L’Etno Museum
letno.dival.es - More at: Matisse | Casa de la Mar
Classical
- Juan Diego Flórez sings Romeo & Juliet at Les Arts – Sun 25 May
lesarts.com - Luis Cobos & La Primitiva de Lliria solidarity concert at Palau de la Música – Sat 24 May
tickets.palauvalencia.com - International Organ Festival at San Nicolás – 22 & 29 May
sannicolasvalencia.com - Chopin-inspired Piano Concert at MUVIM – Sat 24 May
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Ongoing Exhibitions
- Fundación Bancaja – Valencian Scenes by Sorolla, Pinazo, Renau (until 14 Sept)
fundacionbancaja.es - Alba Cabrera Gallery – Polyhedral: interpretations of Mercado Central by Ma Ángeles Aguilera
albacabrera.com - Centre del Carme – Valencia in the Soul of Its Artists (until 29 June)
consorcimuseus.gva.es - Museo Bellas Artes – Masaveu Collection (until 15 June) museubellasartesvalencia.gva.es