Essential plans in Valencia for May 2025: culture, music and unique getaways
Valencia, the city of endless plans, presents us with a month full of activities for all ages: from music to excursions to enjoy the spring season. Here is a list of some of the activities you can do over the next few days and others that you can do all year round!
Culture and festivals
Cabanyal Íntim Festival
15 to 18 May
Cabanyal neighbourhood, Valencia
Tickets: 8-14 €.
cabanyalintim.com
The Cabanyal Íntim Festival celebrates its 13th edition under the slogan «El Hábitat», reflecting on gentrification and the loss of the home through theatre, dance, music and performances in unique spaces in the neighbourhood.
International Museum Day in Xàtiva
18 May Museum of Fine Arts and Museum of Archaeology of the Almodí, Xàtiva Free admission
Xàtiva offers free admission to its municipal museums and special activities such as a dramatised visit on 24 May and a free concert on 1 June.
Live music
Surforama Festival 2025
23 and 24 May
📍 La Rambleta, Valencia
💶 Tickets: check at festivalsurforama.es
🎟️ festivalsurforama.es
The Surforama Festival celebrates its 21st edition with surf and rock music at La Rambleta, highlighting the performance of JD McPherson.
Concert by La Raíz
📅 24 May
📍 Mislata Exhibition Centre, Valencia
💶 Tickets: available at enterticket.co.uk
The Valencian band La Raíz performs in a long-awaited concert in Mislata.
A Lake of Concerts
📅 23 May
📍 In front of the Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe, Valencia
💶 Free entry
🎟️ valencia.berklee.edu
Berklee Valencia and the City of Arts and Sciences present this series of free concerts featuring bands formed by Berklee students, performing a wide range of styles.
Markets and fairs
Flea market in Valvanera Market
📅 18 May
📍 Plaza Santiago Suárez, La Creu Coberta, Valencia
Admission: 1 € (from 11:00 to 18:00 h), free from 18:00 to 19:00 h
🎟️ valenciabonita.es
This second-hand market offers all items at 1 euro, making it an excellent opportunity to find bargains and unique items.
Sporting events
Volta a Peu València 2025
18 May, 10:00 am
📍 Start and finish in Alameda, Valencia
💶 Registration: € 3
🎟️ valenciaciudaddelrunning.com
The most popular race among Valencians, with a 6,200-metre course, ideal for all ages and levels.
MTRI Valencia 2025 Triathlon
📅 31 May and 1 June
📍 Malvarrosa beach, Valencia
💶 Registration: from €15
🎟️ mediterraneatriatlon.com
Triathlon competition that attracts national and international athletes, with sprint, Olympic and supersprint modalities.
Valencia & Go Experiences
Urban gymkhana: Discover Valencia while playing
A fun way to explore Valencia through clues and challenges, ideal for groups, families and corporate events.
Excursion to wineries in Utiel-Requena
Half day exploring traditional wineries, including wine tasting and wine pairing. Includes transport from Valencia.
Tour of the Albufera
Morning or evening walk, including boat trip and visit to the nature park. A unique experience in contact with nature.
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Experience Valencia like a local!