The decision to cancel the Festival de Les Arts was made official just forty minutes after the scheduled opening time, sparking rumors that were later confirmed by the event's social media accounts. The official notification from the València City Council and the General Directorate of CACSA led to the suspension of the second day, leaving thousands of attendees without the expected concerts.
Regarding tickets and money loaded onto cashless bracelets, the organization has confirmed a full refund of the remaining balance on the bracelets and the complete amount for Saturday's tickets. For general, VIP, and Golden VIP passes, the refund will be 50%. In the coming days, a specific channel will be set up to process refunds and issues in an 'agile and simple' manner.
In a statement conveying frustration, Les Arts insists that the cancellation 'does not come from us' and directly points to a judicial conflict over noise complaints filed by residents of Avenida Profesor López Piñero. The organization claims to have worked against the clock since March and explored alternatives such as La Marina or the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Cheste, in addition to designing acoustic engineering solutions. They argue that the first day, with over 25,000 attendees, demonstrated the festival's viability, but regret not being able to hold a meeting with the Mayor's Office to discuss joint solutions.
During the first day, numerous attendees expressed their dissatisfaction on social media due to sound restrictions, calling it 'an event for meditation.' The performances by Leire Martínez, who left the stage for over ten minutes, and Siloé, who displayed protest signs, were two of the most notable moments of complaint.
The cancellation has caused immense disappointment among attendees, artists, and workers, many of whom had traveled from different parts of Spain. This situation reopens the debate about the future of major festivals in València and their coexistence with the urban environment. Despite this, the organization states that 'we continue to believe that culture must have a space in València' and intends to keep working for music and festivals as part of the Valencian cultural identity.




