What to do in Valencia at the 14-15 February weekend?

WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect mild temperatures of up to 20°C and cloudy skies; strong winds will blow over the weekend. A red weather warning is in place for Castellón on Saturday, 14 February, with orange alerts issued for Valencia and Alicante.

Several outdoor events scheduled for Friday have already been cancelled, including the Russafa carnival and the Chinese New Year parade. Further cancellations may follow depending on conditions.

FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY – VALENTINE’S DAY

Candlelit music at El Saler
A free candlelight concert titled Noche en vela takes place at El Saler shopping centre from 8pm, in the outdoor area by the main entrance. Entry is free until capacity is reached. The setting promises a warm, intimate atmosphere — and includes a live marriage proposal, with a pre-selected couple taking part during the concert.

A romantic dinner at Casino CIRSA Valencia
Casino CIRSA Valencia is serving a special Valentine’s menu from 10 pm. The evening begins with Luna de Mar Moscatel white wine, followed by grilled scallops with foie gras and charcoal salt, baked fresh fish with creamy seafood sauce, and slow-cooked beef cheek with sweet potato cream, paired with Luna de Mar Tempranillo & Merlot. Dessert is Flan de Mistela 1000 Besos Merlot with baked apple ice cream, plus coffee and herbal teas. Price: €54.96 per person.

Live music: Boombox
Ukrainian band Boombox play Sala Madison Concert Club at 8 pm. Known for blending funk, hip-hop and rock, the group promises a high-energy show alongside their signature lyrical tracks in Ukrainian.

Immersive art at Santos Juanes
The Church of Santos Juanes has reopened after five years of restoration and now hosts a 15-minute immersive projection show. The visuals recreate works by Antonio Palomino destroyed in a 1936 fire during the Spanish Civil War. Choose the Barroc ticket option when booking.

Walk the Titanic in VR
Titanic: A Journey Through Time is open at Centro Realidad Virtual on Carrer de Russafa, 41. With VR headsets, visitors can explore the decks and corridors of the iconic ship.

SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY

Sport takes over the city
From 9:00 to 10:20, the VII Volta a Peu Runners Ciutat de València mass run takes place, starting and finishing on Avinguda d’Aragó near Mestalla Stadium, passing through Pont d’Aragó, Gran Via Marqués del Túria and Avinguda Jacinto Benavente.
Later in the day, the final stage of the women’s cycling race Setmana Ciclista – Volta Femenina de la Comunitat Valenciana, arrives in the city between 13:53 and 14:26, following a route via CV-315, Camí de Montcada, Avinguda Germans Machado, CV-30 and Ronda Sud / Mestre Rodrigo, finishing on Avinguda Camp de Túria. Expect road closures and transport disruptions.

Cabanyal carnival
A neighbourhood carnival with live jazz and a costumed parade starts at 11:30 in Cabanyal. The procession begins at the Casinet building on Pintor Ferrandis Street and winds through nearby streets. The event is open and informal, with timing depending on participation.

Levante vs Valencia
The city derby kicks off at 9:30 pm at Estadio Ciutat de València. Tickets are selling quickly, though some corner seats remain available.

Football on wheels at Circuit Ricardo Tormo
ROOW (Rock On Our Wheels) runs across both Friday and Saturday. The festival combines car football matches, a display of 500 customised vehicles, food trucks and DJ sets, including DJ Nano.

ALL WEEKEND

Exposición del Ninot
The traditional Ninot exhibition is open at the City of Arts and Sciences, in the Arquerías hall. Visitors can see Fallas figures destined for the flames — and vote to save one. Open from 10:00 to 21:00 both days. Tickets cost €4, or €2 for children aged 4–12 and seniors over 65.

Pepe Beas retrospective
Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània hosts Spain’s first major retrospective of video art pioneer Pepe Beas. The exhibition spans more than 40 years of work, with restored and digitised films from the 1970s and 1980s, many shown publicly for the first time. Open from 10:00 to 20:00. Free entry.