Valencia Weekend: Tango, Mussels, Field Hockey and Free Music Concerts

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

Jazz

Rock, Pop & Surf

Rumba & World Music

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
    Instagram

Ongoing Exhibitions

Valencia Weekend: Fireworks, Flamenco and Festivals

Buen finde! Weekend Highlights | 9–11 May

This weekend, Valencia honors its patron saint, Mare de Déu dels Desemparats—Our Lady of the Forsaken. Expect fireworks, a mascletà, and a major procession through the Old City on Sunday. Note: there will also be traffic disruptions in Campanar for a running event.


Festival: Mare de Déu dels Desemparats

Our Lady of the Forsaken is one of Valencia’s three patron saints and possibly the most beloved. This year is a Jubilee celebration, with special events across the weekend:

  • Friday, 9 May – Traditional dance by Fallas groups at Plaza de la Virgen
  • Saturday, 10 May – Midnight fireworks at Plaza del Ayuntamiento
  • Sunday, 11 May – Afternoon mascletà and evening procession with flower offerings

Full schedule: Visit Valencia


Food & Culture

  • Andaluz Festival
    Flamenco, tapas, and Andalusian vibes in Turia Park (Alameda fairground). 9–18 May
    Event info
  • FestIN
    Art meets gastronomy at this curated event series. Book early!
    festinvalencia.com

Literary Events

  • Saturday, 11 May – Free Comic Day
    Visit any comic store in Spain and get a free comic.
    More info
  • Manuel Gago Exhibit – Patraix
    A special display of original works by the renowned comic artist.
    Instagram post
  • VLC Negra – Valencia’s noir festival continues
    Film, literature, and mystery. 9 May–4 June
    Full program
  • Guided Tour – Blasco Ibañez House
    FREE literary route in Spanish. Sunday, 11 May, Cabanyal
    More info
  • Book Signing – Cate Baum
    Club Hemingway hosts the author of Land of Hope at Radio City. 15 May
    Instagram post

Markets & Shopping

  • BeniMarket – Artisan market in Plaza Benimaclet
    Sunday, 11 May
    Facebook event
  • Ruzafa Secret Market – Final days for this seasonal pop-up outlet
    Ruzafa Fashion Week

Sports & Games

  • Basketball – Valencia Basket v. Gran Canaria
    10 May – Fuente de San Luis
    Tickets
  • Running – Carrera José Antonio Redolat (5K, family friendly)
    11 May – Campanar
    Event details
  • Football – La Liga
    10 May – Valencia CF v. Getafe
    18 May – Valencia CF v. Athletic Club
    Tickets
  • Moto Racing – Ricardo Tormo Circuit (Cheste)
    10–11 May – InterOpen Speed Federation Round 1 (FREE)
    More info

Theatre & Dance

  • Taiat Dansa at Botanical Garden
    Contemporary duets as part of the 10 Sentidos Festival. Saturday, 10 May
    Event page

Live Music

Flamenco
Catch performances at the Andaluz Festival and these venues:

Café del Duende | Radio City | Palosanto

Jazz

Rock & Pop

  • 9–10 May – Eddy Smith & The 507 + The Georgia Thunderbolts at Loco Club
  • 9 May – Lago de Conciertos (FREE Berklee student performances) Berklee Valencia

More venues: Radio City | 16 Toneladas

Coming up next weekend: Deleste Festival at Jardines de Viveros

Salsa & World

House & Electronic

Classical

  • Early music concert at L’Etno Museum (FREE) 10 May Event info
  • International Organ Festival at San Nicolás (Bach focus)
    8 May–6 June Full program

More venues: Palau de la Música | Les Arts


Ongoing Art Exhibitions

  • Poliniza Dos – Urban arts festival at UPV 12–18 May
    Event info
  • Lita Cabellut at Fundación Bancaja
    Exhibition info
  • Valencian Artists in Carme Thyssen Collection – Centre del Carme (until 29 June)
    Exhibit info
  • Masaveu Collection at Bellas Artes (until 15 June)
  • Gabinete de Dibujos – Ernest Casero & Santiago Talavera
    Instagram
  • Estudio 64 – Jorge González, incl. New Yorker illustrations
    Estudio 64