When an ABBA song comes to mind, it is impossible not to hum it out loud. Since Waterloo’ s Eurovision victory in 1974, the band formed by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad —whose names make up the acronym of ABBA— has not stopped harvesting hits and creating songs that live in our minds, without paying mortgage or rent.
Songs like Chiquitita, The Winner Takes It All or Mamma Mia! are already eternal classics that different generations keep in their most danceable playlists. And if there is one thing there is no doubt about, it is that ABBA’s music can be enjoyed at any age. An achievement that few artists can boast of.
Today, half a century after the Swedish quartet won the prize at the Song Festival and their Waterloo became the most successful song in the history of the contest, we wanted to pay tribute to this fantastic musical career by preparing a selection of the best plans in Valencia for ABBA fans. Are you ready? Put on your most disco playlist and let’s get started!
Singing at the top of your lungs in a karaoke room
Songs like Dancing Queen, Super Trouper or Fernando can not miss a good karaoke. And much less if it is as fun as LOST. In the heart of Ruzafa neighborhood, this magical karaoke has two private rooms, Scarlett and Bill, with capacity for 10 and 6 people respectively. Decorated in full color, they are the perfect place to dance, drink, sing and, above all, have a great ABBA time.
Enjoying a candlelit tribute to ABBA
One of the common dreams among all ABBA fans is to enjoy their favorite band live. The band had their big come back a few years ago, but little (or no) information has been given about their possible international tour. What there is usually a date for is the ABBA tribute that Candlelight is preparing in Valencia.
In these tributes, some of the most emblematic buildings are filled with thousands of candles. We are talking about locations such as The Westin Valencia Hotel, which will receive this magnificent tribute concert to ABBA performed by a string quartet. Undoubtedly, one of the most original plans that ABBA fans can find.
Dancing like a dancing queen
Almost every ABBA song has something special that makes you want to dance to it as soon as you hear it. Reason enough to include one of the most fun clubs in Valencia in this list of things to do in Valencia for ABBA fans. Play Club offers two floors of yesterday’s and today’s hits in the Ruzafa neighborhood. Indie, rock, disco and electronica in a safe space to dance until the body endures. On the dance floor you’ll end up being a dancing queen. It’s what you do!
Buy vintage at the flea market in Valencia
ABBA’s music is unmistakable, but their outfits don’t go unnoticed either. Between glitter, sequins and feathers, the quartet has managed to create a style (and not only musical) recognizable anywhere in the world. It is so special that it is difficult to find such outlandish looks in ordinary stores. Probably, if you are a true fan of ABBA, you will want to add to your outfits a detail that reminds you of their peculiar aesthetics and there is no better place to do it than the flea market in Valencia.
Indulge yourself in a very retro store
La Chaise Retro & Med is a store in the center of Valencia located in a very well preserved store from the 50s. In it you can find tiny details, very original, clothes that you will not see anywhere else and the decoration you always wanted to have at home if you are a true fan of ABBA. A trip to the 70s and 80s that will transport you directly to the golden age of the Scandinavian band.