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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

Port Aventura has announced the opening date for the new season

Port Aventura has announced the opening date for the new season

The park plans carnival celebrations and shows for both children and adults

Where to get in shape? An ultimate guide to gyms in Valencia

Where to get in shape? An ultimate guide to gyms in Valencia

Prices, terms, equipment and much more — in La Cotorra's review

The Atlantic called the today's job market ‘hell’

The Atlantic called the today's job market ‘hell’

Hiring rates are at record lows, and AI is making the situation worse

Mass legalisation could affect 1.2 million migrants in Spain

Mass legalisation could affect 1.2 million migrants in Spain

This is according to a police report cited by El Español

Budget trainers resembling Adidas Samba are the new hit of Lidl

Budget trainers resembling Adidas Samba are the new hit of Lidl

Shoes similar to the popular model cost less than €11

Sting will perform in Spain with concerts in the summer of 2026

Sting will perform in Spain with concerts in the summer of 2026

He plans to give 7 concerts across Spain

How the housing crisis in Spain is changing the property market in 2026

How the housing crisis in Spain is changing the property market in 2026

How did Spanish houses become unaffordable? La Cotorra talked with an expert

An impressive swimming pool surrounded by mountains is open to visit in Cantabria

An impressive swimming pool surrounded by mountains is open to visit in Cantabria

The complex is open all year round and offers thermal springs with temperatures up to 60 degrees

Eurofound has revealed extremely low affordability of homes for youth in Spain

Eurofound has revealed extremely low affordability of homes for youth in Spain

In many areas, young people spend 80% of their salary on rent.

The largest dome in Spain has been reopened

The largest dome in Spain has been reopened

It is located in Madrid and can be visited for free on Thursdays

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