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Events in Valencia This Weekend 20-21 June

Events in Valencia This Weekend 20-21 June

From a Pride march and a free Greta Gerwig screening to Slava Komissarenko's stand-up, a Requena wine tasting, and circus performances across the city — here's what's on in Valencia this weekend

"Valencia Queer" Exhibition Opens at the City Museum Ahead of Gay Games 2026

"Valencia Queer" Exhibition Opens at the City Museum Ahead of Gay Games 2026

Bringing together eight artists linked to Valencia, the show kicks off the cultural programme for the Gay Games — the first to be held in Spain — running 27 June to 5 July, as the city makes history

Valencia Begins Work to Protect Its Famous Centenary Ficus in the Jardines de la Glorieta

Valencia Begins Work to Protect Its Famous Centenary Ficus in the Jardines de la Glorieta

Planted in 1852 after gardeners mistook it for a magnolia, one of the city's most photographed trees is being given more room for its roots, new lighting, and two accessibility ramps over three months

Spain's 2026 Summer Sales Start Early: When Mango, Zara, H&M, and El Corte Inglés Cut Prices

Spain's 2026 Summer Sales Start Early: When Mango, Zara, H&M, and El Corte Inglés Cut Prices

Most major clothing chains launch discounts in the last week of June, with Mango and H&M starting on 22 June, Inditex brands online on 24 June, and El Corte Inglés on 26 June

No Flowers, Just Demanding Rights: What Spanish Women Think About 8 of March

No Flowers, Just Demanding Rights: What Spanish Women Think About 8 of March

This day is about gender equality

Lights, Camera… Madrid: Cine Doré Named One of the World’s Top 10 Cinemas

Lights, Camera… Madrid: Cine Doré Named One of the World’s Top 10 Cinemas

Time Out included the venue in its list

Spain’s Best Car Deal Revealed: The Option That Saves You the Most

Spain’s Best Car Deal Revealed: The Option That Saves You the Most

The Spanish Consumer and User Organisation compared every option for getting a car

Gen Z Men More Likely to Back Traditional Gender Roles at Home Survey Finds

Gen Z Men More Likely to Back Traditional Gender Roles at Home Survey Finds

In their view, a woman should always obey her husband

“‘The Weirdo Classmate’ Is Me”: An Interview With Star Blogger Alisa Nesvit

“‘The Weirdo Classmate’ Is Me”: An Interview With Star Blogger Alisa Nesvit

We talked about moving to Spain, life in Valencia, her twin sister, and what she’s planning next

Spain Announces 8 March Demonstrations

Spain Announces 8 March Demonstrations

Here’s when and where the marches will take place in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia

Wild Encounters Near Valencia: The Safari Park Where Lions and Giraffes Roam Free

Wild Encounters Near Valencia: The Safari Park Where Lions and Giraffes Roam Free

You can see more than 700 animals in their natural habitat

Neighbours’ Cooking, Rubbish and Bad Smells: When Spanish Law Steps In

Neighbours’ Cooking, Rubbish and Bad Smells: When Spanish Law Steps In

Find out what you can do if a smell is bothering you

Sánchez Hits Back at Trump: Spain Will Not Be Bullied Into War

Sánchez Hits Back at Trump: Spain Will Not Be Bullied Into War

He was responding to the American president's threat to cut off trade ties with Spain

Trump vs Spain: The Transatlantic Feud Just Blew Up

Trump vs Spain: The Transatlantic Feud Just Blew Up

La Cotorra breaks down the causes of the conflict and its possible consequences

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