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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!

Valencia News: Muddied bank notes, Golden Visa ends, and the “next Miami of Europe”.

Good morning! Here is your Thursday news roundup. Weekend highlights will be out on Friday.

Politics in Valencia

  • Police have detained a 30-year-old man for threatening Generalitat President Carlos Mazón on social media. He has been released with the condition that he reports to the court every 15 days for three months. Read more from El Pais

Flood Recovery

Changing City

  • Six lots of properties in Cabanyal are up for public auction. Despite some being in poor condition, interest is high. Las Procincias has more
  • The renovation of Joaquin Sorolla train station will be done by 2028 and work will begin in a few weeks, says Spain’s Transport Minister. El Pais reports.
  • American citizens are increasingly moving to Valencia, with one real estate agent calling it “the next Miami of Europe.” Read more at El Español
  • Valencia’s mayor is cracking down on squatting and illegal occupations, requiring large property owners to install security alarms. El Español has more
  • Short-term rentals have increased by 70% in the past year due to changes in housing laws favoring seasonal rentals. Read more at Las Provincias
  • Housing protests are expected this weekend in cities across Spain, including Valencia.
    The Local has more

Climate & Environment

From anti-ageing creams to shoe soles, how Albufera farmers are testing new ways to dispose of rice stalks as an alternative to burning. Las Provincias has more.

Business & Economy

Life & Logistics

  • Tax season has begun in Spain, and the tax office has introduced new measures to simplify filing. Las Provincias has more
  • A new digital ID for residents is now available, allowing people to carry their ID on their phones.
    More from Levante

History & Heritage

The restoration of Santos Juanes Church will be finished by the end of the year. The facade is already complete and restorers are using innovative techniques to recover frescoes inside. Las Provincias reports.

Thanks for reading today’s update! ? Check back tomorrow for weekend highlights.