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Events in Valencia This Weekend 18-19 July
From giant screen viewings of the Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final to free Gran Nit open-air concerts, late-night museum openings, and beachfront food trucks—discover the ultimate plans in Valencia
Martin Garrix and Marshmello to Headline Valencia's First PELIGRO FEST in July
The new electronic music festival debuts at the Ciutat de València stadium on 25 July 2026, with organisers expecting 15,000 attendees for a line-up that also includes Korolova and Nome
Shakira Opens the 2026 World Cup at the Azteca — but a "Body Double" Theory Takes Over Social Media
The Colombian star performed "Dai Dai" with Burna Boy at the Mexico City opening, her fourth World Cup appearance. Within minutes, X users were asking whether it was really her on the pitch
Valencia's Les Arts Festival Cancelled on Day Two over Noise Violations
After Friday's concerts exceeded permitted noise levels by more than 20 decibels in nearby homes, the city council ordered all three stages silenced — fuelling a row between the mayor and the regional government
A Peruvian Duo Lost Everything in the DANA Flood — Then Wrote a Song About It with Greenpeace
Alejandro y María Laura lost their piano and almost everything they owned. Nine months later, the house is restored, a Greenpeace video clip is out, and a new album is on the way — still written about whatever happens to them
Spain's National Court Orders Tax Agency to Repay Shakira €60 Million — Ending Eight-Year Dispute
The court found that Spain's tax authority failed to prove Shakira was a tax resident in 2011 and ordered it to pay her legal costs — a step Spanish courts reserve for cases of clear prosecutorial overreach
Four Baroque Organ Concerts Inside Valencia's Most Spectacular Church — Starting 15 May
The FIDO International Organ Music Festival returns to San Nicolás with performers from Paris, Bilbao, and Granada. This year's theme marks the 300th anniversary of the death of the artist who painted the church's ceiling.
Shakira and Burna Boy Will Perform the 2026 World Cup Song — Her Fourth
"Dai Dai" drops on 14 May. Shakira announced it in a video shot at the Maracanã, dancing in a Brazil shirt alongside performers in the kits of Colombia, Argentina, and the US.
20 Years of Spotify: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and The Weeknd Named The Greatest Stars
The streaming giant has officially released its all-time global rankings, revealing the top artists, albums, tracks, and podcasts that have shaped the last two decades of music
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
Rosalía’s "Musical Mass": 15,000 Fans Witness the Divine Opening of the LUX Tour in Madrid
Returning to the capital after four years, the Spanish superstar trades reggaeton for symphonic grandeur in a star-studded four-act performance
Morrissey Cancels Valencia Concert, Blames Fallas Noise and Lack of Sleep
The singer said a sleepless night “left him in a catatonic state”
Sting will perform in Spain with concerts in the summer of 2026
He plans to give 7 concerts across Spain
Noches del Botanico has announced its lineup
The programme includes around 60 artists, among them is a Grammy winner, John Legend