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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

Triumphs, Surprises and Winners at the 40th Goya Awards

Triumphs, Surprises and Winners at the 40th Goya Awards

La Cotorra tells which films won Spain’s top film awards

Experts Named the Best Tortillas in Spanish Supermakets

Experts Named the Best Tortillas in Spanish Supermakets

22 out of 33 products failed the taste test

Bolt Has Launched in Valencia

Bolt Has Launched in Valencia

You can already book a ride in the app

A Sweet Return! Lindt Reopens the Valencia Store After a Major Makeover

A Sweet Return! Lindt Reopens the Valencia Store After a Major Makeover

The official opening date for the premium chocolate boutique has now been confirmed

Spain Braces for Sharp Weather Turn as Rain, Dust and Cooler Air Move in

Spain Braces for Sharp Weather Turn as Rain, Dust and Cooler Air Move in

Forecasters warn that a DANA may be on the way

Netflix Backs Down: Paramount Storms Ahead in Race for Warner Brothers

Netflix Backs Down: Paramount Storms Ahead in Race for Warner Brothers

David Ellison offered $111 billion for the film studio

Beyond flamenco: how Andalusia found its voice

Beyond flamenco: how Andalusia found its voice

The fight for autonomy, a rich culture and a distinctive accent — here’s what to know ahead of the region’s biggest holiday

A brave dog bites a criminal and foils a kidnap in Valencia

A brave dog bites a criminal and foils a kidnap in Valencia

The bite mark helped to identify the suspect

A branch of the prestigious British school will open in Madrid

A branch of the prestigious British school will open in Madrid

Its graduates receive offers from Oxford and Cambridge

Idealista names Spain’s most in-demand cities for homes

Idealista names Spain’s most in-demand cities for homes

The ranking includes seven provincial capitals and three suburban locations

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