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Valencia Weekend: Reset and Recharge after Fallas

Happy Friday! ? Fallas is done and dusted and life is settling back to normal in Valencia. Here are the top events happening this weekend and beyond.

Events

  • Stand-up Comedy in English – La Fábrica de Hielo presents six comedians from six different cultures on Tuesday, 25 March. Event Details
  • Vinyl Record Fair – Loco Club holds another edition of its popular market for vinyl lovers on Sunday, 23 March. Event Details
  • Low Cost Fallera Fair – Sale of traditional Fallas fabrics and accessories at Sercotel Sorolla Palace from 22-23 March. More Info

Sports & Games

  • Mus Card Game Tournament on Saturday, 22 March | Ateneo Mercantil More Info Plus, free Mus workshops (in Castellano) start Monday, 24 March. Workshop Details
  • ? Valencia Basket vs. Leyma Corona Sunday, 23 March | Endesa League Tickets & Info
  • ? Nations League Football Quarter Finals Sunday, 23 March | Mestalla Stadium Spain vs. Netherlands. Match Details

Theatre and Dance

  • For French speakers: The Lycée Français is hosting the Alma Theater Company’s production of Micheline, chercher les camarades from 24 – 27 March. More Info
  • Carme Theatre presents Sostenidor from dancer Alicia Reig from 21 – 23 March. More Info
  • Les Arts showcases the dance of Sara Baras, a blend of contemporary and flamenco from 27 – 30 March. More Info
  • Escalante Theatre presents Embolic, a showcase of interactive theater and acrobatics (in Castellano). More Info

Music

House & Electronic

  • Depanachi and DJ Grip at La Fábrica de Hielo – Saturday, 22 March More Info

Rock & Pop

  • Dona Festival (Parque Central) – Saturday, 22 March. FREE entry. Live acts: Kingdom & Clara Kler, plus women DJs.
  • The Datsuns (NZ) at Loco Club – Friday, 21 March.
  • Circuit A Banda at Loco Club – Saturday, 22 March. Live acts: Cora Yako, Nuevo Vicios, Fiesta MVP.
  • The Monsters (Swiss Garage-Punk) at 16 Toneladas – Friday, 21 March.
  • Scott Henderson Trio (Jazz-Rock Fusion) at 16 Toneladas – Saturday, 22 March.
  • Sinaia & Mistela (Punk Rock) at Peter Rock – Friday, 21 March.
  • Chef’s Special (Dutch Pop) at Sala Moon – Saturday, 22 March.
  • Sandra Monfort (Folk & Electronic) at La Rambleta – Friday, 21 March.
  • Gorka Urbizu (Rock Singer-Songwriter) at La Rambleta – Saturday, 22 March.
    Event Links | 16 Toneladas | Sala Moon | La Rambleta

R&B, Funk & Hip-Hop

  • Soul Samurai at La Fábrica de Hielo – Sunday, 23 March More Info

Jazz & Blues

  • Vicent Macián at Jimmy Glass – Friday, 21 March.
  • Contrafact Band at Jimmy Glass – Saturday, 22 March.
  • Barret Jazz and Kaos Big Band at Matisse – Sunday, 23 March.
  • Hot Jazz Union at El Muelle – Sunday, 23 March. FREE entry.
    Jimmy Glass | El Muelle | Matisse

World Music & Reggae

  • Baiuca (Galician “Folktronica”) at Sala Moon – Friday, 21 March. More Info
  • El Globo (Afrobeat & Reggae) at Villa Indiano. FREE entry. More Info

Classical

  • Piano & Violin Concert (Mauro Loguercio & Emanuela Piemonti) at Fundación Bancaja – Friday, 21 March (€5).
  • Organist Giampaolo di Rosa (Bach) at Palau de la Música – Saturday, 22 March (Morning). FREE entry.
  • Andalusian Ensemble of Tetuan (World Religious Music Series) at Palau de la Música – Saturday, 22 March (Evening).
  • Traditional Valencian Folk Music & Dance at Palau de la Música – Sunday, 23 March. FREE entry.
  • Santa Cecilia Music Society hosts a charity concert at TEM on Sunday, 23 March. FREE entry.
  • Baritone Michael Volle (Schubert & Liszt) at Les Arts – Sunday, 23 March.
  • Morning at The Arts (Chamber Music, €5) at Les Arts – Sunday, 23 March.
  • Pianist Fernando Alarcón at Ateneo Mercantil – Sunday, 24 March. FREE entry.
    Palau de la Música | Ateneo Mercantil | Les Arts | Fundación Bancaja | TEM

Ongoing Art Exhibitions

  • Carmen Contemporary Cultural Center – Valencia Artists in the Carme Thyssen Collection (Until 29 June). More Info
  • Masaveu Exhibition at Bellas Artes (Until 15 June). More Info
  • Leonardo Da Vinci Exhibition – Science Museum (Until 13 April). More Info
  • Almudin Museum – Claudy Jongstra’s textile landscapes (Until 27 April). More Info
  • Galería Benlliure – Graphic Art Exhibition (Until 28 March). More Info
  • Casa Museo Benlliure – Historic Valencia silk fashion archives (Until 25 May).
  • Fundación Bancaja – ‘En El Mar’ Sorolla exhibition (Until March). More Info
  • Museo de la Ciudad – Sculpture by Silvestre Moros & Paintings by José Manaut (Until April). More Info

Galleries

  • Gabinete de Dibujos – Drawings by Idaira del Castillo (until March 28). More info
  • Shiras Gallery exhibition of artist Eduardo Urdiales. More Info
  • Araceli Carrión At Sporting Club Russafa – (Until 30 March) More Info
  • Tuesday to Friday – Stay With Me: works from Anaja Hvastija Gaia, Gema Quiles and Katia Lifshin (until 30 April) More Info

That’s it for this weekend! Hope you find time to rest and recover from all the festivities. I’ll be back on Monday with a news update.

Valencia News: A Fiery and Resilient End to Fallas 2025

Good morning! Hope everyone had a safe and happy Fallas. Here’s your Thursday news update.

Fallas 2025: A Bittersweet Finale

This year’s Fallas was an emotional one, marking Valencia’s determination to rebuild after the October floods. Despite the rain, falleras and falleros pressed on, ensuring the festival carried on in true Valencian spirit. El País captures the sentiment of this challenging year:
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La Cremà: A Fiery Farewell

The festival reached its dramatic conclusion with La Cremà, attended by politicians and local celebrities. The fallera court bid a tearful farewell as the flames consumed the monuments. Valencia Plaza captured some moving images in this photo essay:
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Fireworks Incident Injures Four

Four people were rushed to the hospital after a fireworks explosion just before the burning of the Zapadores Fallas monument. Las Provincias has the full report:
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King Felipe Attends Fallas for the First Time

On the final day of Fallas, King Felipe visited Torrent and attended a charity bullfight at Plaza de Toros—the first time a Spanish monarch has done so in Valencia. Las Provincias covers the visit:
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Historic First: Valencia’s Mayor Joins La Ofrenda

Mayor Maria José Catalá became the first mayor of Valencia to participate in La Ofrenda, wearing a black Chantilly mantilla embroidered by her grandmother. Las Provincias explores the significance of the moment:
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A Rainy but Determined La Ofrenda

Despite heavy rain, thousands of falleras and falleros marched to Plaza de la Virgen for La Ofrenda, umbrellas in hand and traditional dresses protected by waterproof covers. À Punt describes the emotional ceremony:
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Innovative Fallas Monuments

Before they turned to ash, several Fallas monuments made headlines for their creative designs. Valencia Plaza has a gallery of this year’s most experimental pieces:
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Tourism Takes a Hit from Weather

Valencia saw a packed weekend, but rain from Monday to Wednesday kept many visitors away. Hotel occupancy fell short, Las Provincias reports:
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This Fallas was also the rainiest since 1989—a reminder of climate change’s growing impact on tourism. El País explores the issue:
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Political Tensions Brewing

While absent from most Fallas events, Generalitat President Carlos Mazón reached a budget agreement with the far-right party Vox, incorporating controversial stances on immigration and the environment. Valencia Plaza has the details:
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That’s all for this Thursday’s update! Check back on Friday morning for a roundup of the weekend highlights