The province of Valencia transforms into a large open-air stage with offerings for all tastes, both on the coast and inland. Highlights include the opening of the WOW Park in Aldaya, the start of the Gay Games Valencia 2026, the Knife Fair in Loriguilla, the Tasta El Mareny Fair, and the Tierra Bobal Fest.
The 2026 Valencia Knife Fair in Loriguilla will host over 40 exhibitors and workshops specializing in artisanal knives. Valencia Basket will celebrate its second Liga Endesa title with a party at the Roig Arena. Additionally, the electronic festival PELIGRO FEST, featuring artists like Martin Garrix and Marshmello, arrives in Valencia.
The Gay Games Valencia 2026 will turn the city into a global hub for inclusive sports from June 27th to July 4th, with cultural and musical activities. The Summer Fairground returns to the Turia Garden until August 8th, and the WOW Park water park opens its doors in Aldaya.
Other events include The Champions Burger at the Mestalla Stadium, inspired by the NFL, and the Tierra Bobal Fest, combining music, wine, and experiences in the province's interior. The Playamonte festivities in Navarrés and a unique astronomical event in Titaguas featuring an eclipse and the Perseids are also on the agenda.
Music will be a highlight with a large band gathering at the North Station, the Cinema Jove festival until June 27th, free piano concerts at the Palau de la Música, the traveling opera Les Arts Volant, and the free LOS40 Playa Pop concert in Benidorm.
The town of Sot de Chera celebrates its recognition as Wikimunicipio del Año 2026. Visitors can also explore the lavender fields of Els Ports in Castellón, the XI Fira Tasta el Mareny in El Mareny de Barraquetes, and themed nights at the Parque del Oeste pool in Valencia.
Requena will celebrate its designation as Ciudad Española del Vino 2026 at the City of Arts and Sciences. The Cinema d’Estiu de l’Eliana marks its 50th anniversary, and the Palace of the Marquis of Dos Aguas will be open for free visits. The Valencia Jazz Festival will also take place.
A standout spectacle is the DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™ at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit, featuring 1,200 drones. The festivals in Benetússer and Almussafes continue, alongside numerous free activities across the province, including guided tours of bell towers, Iberian villages, and archaeological sites.
