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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

Valencia will celebrate International Women’s Day with a special programme

Valencia will celebrate International Women’s Day with a special programme

It includes a women-led music festival and a series of symphonic concerts

Ouigo has announced a ticket sale across all routes

Ouigo has announced a ticket sale across all routes

Find out when the €9 ticket sale starts and how to get early access

Valencia to offer no-deposit mortgages

Valencia to offer no-deposit mortgages

The scheme targets 18–45-year-olds. La Cotorra explains how to apply

Catalonia has raised its tourist tax

Catalonia has raised its tourist tax

The changes take effect on 1 April, with Barcelona setting its own separate fee rates

Spain will ban the sale of energy drinks to children under 16

Spain will ban the sale of energy drinks to children under 16

The government will also forbid the sale of drinks with high caffeine to anyone under 18

Valencian pyrotechnician entered the Guinness Book of Records

Valencian pyrotechnician entered the Guinness Book of Records

He arranged the largest daytime pyrotechnic show in history

What is skimo and why Spaniards are so good at it?

What is skimo and why Spaniards are so good at it?

All three Spanish medals at the 2026 Olympics were won in ski mountaineering — a sport making its debut on the Olympic programme. La Cotorra tells you what the sport is, how the Spaniards managed to achieve such success, and where you can try it yourself

Nearly half of Spaniards don’t use protection during sex

Nearly half of Spaniards don’t use protection during sex

Yet almost 80% say looking after your health is very important

Madrid has been named Europe’s top travel destination

Madrid has been named Europe’s top travel destination

The city picked up more than 120,000 votes from people around the world

In a suburb of Valencia, you can get a menú del día for €6

In a suburb of Valencia, you can get a menú del día for €6

It includes a starter and a main with a range of 14 dishes

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