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Free Star Wars Day Celebration at Fnac Valencia: Costumes, LEGO, and a Stormtrooper Photo Op
On 9 May, Club Obi-Wan Valencia takes over Fnac with around 20 costumed characters, two photo zones, a kids' LEGO Millennium Falcon workshop, and free entry for all ages
Barcelona in May 2026: Bad Bunny, Molchat Doma, Museum Night, and the Reunion of the Decade
Stadium shows, intimate club gigs, a Monet-inspired exhibition at CaixaForum, and a free all-night museum crawl — here's everything worth doing in Barcelona this May
Circo de los Horrores Brings PrisionIA to Valencia: A Dark, Immersive Circus Show at Bioparc
Aerial acrobatics, the Globe of Death, and a surveillance-state storyline — the Horror Circus runs from May 1 to 10 outside Bioparc Valencia, and it's unlike anything you've seen under a big top
Guau Canet Fest: The Valencian Community's Biggest Dog Fair Is Back on 9 May
Free entry, disc dog competitions, obedience trials, a dog beauty contest, and paella for everyone — all in Canet de Berenguer's Parque Blasco Ibáñez. Dogs welcome
Madrid in May 2026: Eric Clapton, Bad Bunny, Salvador Dalí, and the City's Biggest Street Festival
From a thousand-drone show on Madrid Day and 40 years of contemporary dance to rare Dalí sculptures and a Star Wars fan exhibition — here's what's worth coming to Madrid for this May
Beyond Therapy: An English-Language Absurdist Comedy Is Coming to Valencia This May
The VLC Playground stages Christopher Durang's sharp and gloriously chaotic Broadway classic on May 16, 17, and 24
World Book Day 2026: Roses, Marathons, and Open-Air Fairs Across Spain
From Barcelona's iconic Sant Jordi roses to Madrid's first LIBROMAD festival, Spain transforms into a literary paradise this April 23
Southern Spirit in the Turia Gardens: Valencia Prepares for Feria Andaluza 2026
From April 24 to May 3, the city will transform into a vibrant celebration of Andalusian culture, featuring flamenco fashion shows, traditional "Rebujito," and live concerts under the spring sun
Massive Immersive Exhibition "Balloon Story" to Open in Barcelona
Following smash hits in New York and Sydney, this eco-friendly pop-up transforms Poblenou into a fantastic journey through time—featuring everything from dinosaurs to space travel
Magic in the Sky: Massive Harry Potter Drone Show Set to Tour Spain This Summer
A fleet of over 1,000 drones will bring the Wizarding World to life in Valencia, Barcelona, and Madrid, featuring iconic soundtracks and immersive LED technology
Australia’s Comedy Queen Lands in Madrid: Celeste Barber Brings "Backup Dancer" Show
The social media star whose parodies are adored by Jennifer Lopez and Reese Witherspoon is set to perform in the Spanish capital as part of her 2026 world tour
Rock, Raves, and Road Trips: Your Ultimate Guide to Europe’s 2026 Summer Festivals
We’ve curated the top 11 must-visit festivals across the continent this season
Artifact from the Past: Titanic Survivor’s Life Jacket to Be Auctioned
A rare historical item signed by those rescued in Lifeboat No. 1 is expected to fetch nearly half a million dollars
Cirque du Soleil to Present Reimagined Legendary Show in Valencia
A circus classic in a new light: 54 artists, baroque aesthetics, and breathtaking acrobatics under the Big Top by the sea
Thirty Seconds to Mars Announces 2027 Spain Tour: A Nostalgic Return to Madrid and Valencia
The "A Beautiful Lie vs This Is War" tour will reunite the classic lineup, featuring the return of guitarist Tomo Miličević alongside the Leto brothers
Historical Achievement for Spain: Three Films to Compete for the Palme d'Or at Cannes 2026
Pedro Almodóvar, Rodrigo Sorogoyen, and the duo Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi lead a record-breaking Spanish delegation at the 79th edition of the festival
La Cotorra Opens International Art Hub in the Heart of Valencia
The city’s newest gallery debuts with a season exploring AI future-shocks, Magic Realism, and legendary contemporary masterpieces
Barcelona in April: Unmissable Events from Holy Week to Rosalía and Tame Impala
Your ultimate guide to the Catalan capital this month: featuring world-class concerts, the 15th anniversary of the Beer Festival, and the prestigious BCN Film Fest.
Madrid in April: 10 Unmissable Events
From ancient religious processions and classical concerts to the world of Stranger Things and elite tennis—here is your ultimate guide to the Spanish capital this month
Faith, Fish, and Flying Ceramics: An Exclusive Look Inside Valencia’s Maritime Semana Santa
Alejandro Lorente, Vice President of the Junta Mayor, reveals why the seaside districts of Cabanyal and Grao turn private apartments into public chapels and why the neighbours throw plates out of windows at midnight