Valencia is a city bustling with activity, and the weekend is no exception. If you’re looking for things to do this coming weekend, we’ve got a selection of the best options for you. In this article, we’ll tell you what to do in Valencia— great ideas to make the most of your free time. Take note of our calendar and make the most of the city.
Four days of croquettes, music, and activities on the esplanade in front of the Hotel Neptuno. If you’re in the mood for a culinary adventure by the sea this weekend, mark your calendar for Kroqueta Fest, which returns to Cabanyal Beach from April 16–19, 2026, featuring 18 restaurants, 54 different croquettes, live music, food trucks, a market, and a kids’ area. Admission is free, and there’s a paid Fast Pass that includes a gourmet serving.
An exceptional opportunity to visit shelters that are normally inaccessible. If you’re looking for something different to do this weekend in Valencia, the Valencia City Council is offering guided tours of five Civil War shelters scattered throughout the city from April 17 to 19; spots are limited and advance reservations are required by phone or email.
This Friday marks 104 years since the Titanic set sail from the port of Southampton, and April 15 will be the commemoration of its sinking. A good time, therefore, to visit this immersive exhibition, which blends the traditional (period objects, clothing) with the latest innovations (virtual reality technologies, the metaverse, and immersive film) so that we can feel like crew members or passengers aboard the legendary ocean liner, learning real stories and all the legend surrounding this iconic episode of the 20th century.
On Saturday the 18th, you can enter La Lonja and the most iconic towers for free. On Saturday, April 18, admission will be free to La Lonja de los Mercaderes, the Serranos Towers, and the Quart Towers in celebration of International Monuments Day.
Exclusive visit by advance ticket only on Friday, April 17, at Juan Llorens. If you’re looking for something different to do this weekend in Valencia, a private home on Juan Llorens Street is hosting a house clearance and sale organized by Entre Tesoros Market. The event on Friday, April 17, will require advance tickets (available starting Tuesday, April 14, at 10:00 a.m.) and will run from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; items for sale will include fallera dresses, bronze sculptures, paintings, glassware, records, and books.
Poblats Marítims transforms into a medieval market from April 17 to 19, 2026. The Great Medieval Fair of Poblats Marítims takes over Poblats Marítims from April 17 to 19, 2026, featuring a market with 70 stalls, historical reenactments, live music, belly dancing, and children’s activities such as the Moroccan-Christian Procession.
Celebrate spring among poppies and lavender in Campo Arcís. If you’re in the mood for an outdoor outing near Valencia this weekend, the area around the village of Campo Arcís (Requena, Valencia) awaits you with vast fields of poppies, vineyards, sunflowers, and lavender. The first poppy blooms take place from early April through late May, making this the best time to visit.
Menus starting at €28 (lunch) and €36 (dinner), with gourmet options and Michelin-starred restaurants up to €100. If you’re looking for a culinary experience in Valencia this weekend, mark your calendar for Valencia Cuina Oberta: it will take place from April 9 to 19, 2026, with 75 participating restaurants (eight of which hold Michelin stars). The festival offers fixed-price set menus and 17 complementary experiences at 14 venues.
Ironman 70.3 Valencia
Valencia will host the third edition of the Ironman 70.3 middle-distance triathlon. Competitors will start the day in the water at La Malvarrosa Beach, then continue with a demanding 90-kilometer cycling circuit toward the Sierra Calderona, and finish with a run across the old riverbed of the Turia River until reaching the finish line at the City of Arts and Sciences.
The bike path will completely transform mobility in the metropolitan area, directly affecting traffic in the southwest of the city and the southern boulevard.
Authorities will designate the underpasses on Avenida del Cid, Ausiàs March-Pista de Silla, and the El Saler/V-15 highway as the only entry and exit routes, blocking all other surface connections.
The competition will also affect the public transit network, diverting 25 EMT bus lines and interrupting tram service at the El Saler roundabout. Those needing to travel between the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències and Oceanogràfic stops during the rail service interruption will have to walk that section.
Paco Camallonga: From the Fallas to American comics
The Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània (CCCC) connects Valencian festive tradition with the American publishing industry in this monographic exhibition on Paco Camallonga. The artist, who designed this year’s municipal children’s falla (“València es mou”), brings together more than 200 pieces that trace his creative evolution, from 3D models and sketches of “ninots indultats” to his international work for Titan Books.
The exhibition occupies the Contrafuertes Hall and the Renaissance cloister to dissect the illustrator’s technical process. In addition to analyzing his festive monuments, the exhibition reveals his work in science fiction comics and crime novels, highlighting unpublished material from his adaptation of the video game ‘Borderlands’ and covers created for the American market.
We’ll show you the best destinations near Valencia so you can make the most of your weekend any time of year.
Short getaways near Valencia
What better plan than a day trip through the province of Valencia or nearby? We’ll introduce you to charming and romantic towns like Chelva, Chulilla, Anna, and Sagunto.
Free museums
The best of Valencia’s history and culture can be enjoyed for free. We’ll tell you which days Valencia’s museums are open for free (some can be visited over the weekend).
Hiking trails
Don’t miss the challenging “Caminito del Rey Valenciano” and other incredible hiking trails in the Valencian Community, perfect for any weekend.
Where to have lunch in Valencia
We’ve put together an article that will be your guide to the perfect “esmorzaret,” one of Valencia’s classic weekend traditions.
Best brunch spots in Valencia
Weekends are the perfect time to enjoy a delicious brunch in Valencia. Waking up late and enjoying a meal that combines the best of breakfast and lunch is a true Mediterranean pleasure.
Valencia Flea Market
The flea market is located on Avenida Tarongers and Lluís Peixó in Valencia. The Valencia Flea Market is open every Sunday and on holidays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
