We think its safe to say that everyone is looking forward to Summer! The long summer nights on the beach, endless parties and celebrations with family and friends and the overall feeling of freedom and positivity that Summer always brings each year. Valencia is already renowned for its vibrant cultural scene and the Summer months are no different. There is a plethora of activities and events to choose from that appeal to all ages, hobbies and interests.

Our blog this week talks about the top 3 main events that you simply can’t miss this summer and will tell you all about whats coming up in the next few months!

 Live Music in City of Arts and Sciences

Where: Alameda, City of Arts and Sciences and Oceanogràfic

Price: Free entry

«A Lake of Concerts» is a free music festival that presents student bands from the Berklee music school. Students and faculty members will set up in front of the Science Museum Príncipe Felipe to offer diverse music styles so that everybody can choose what they like: from jazz, folk and Latin music to rock & roll or electronic music. This event is perfect for everyone who wants to enjoy their time with friends or family in the wonderful City of Arts and Sciences. Come to have a great time during the sunny afternoons!

Outdoor cinema

Where: Various locations in Valencia

Price: Free entry

Enjoy warm summer nights while watching the newest movies right on the beach! During the months of July and August, 36 movie screenings will take place in 18 coastal municipalities of Valencia on 20 various beaches. From 4 July until 29 August you can choose a movie you would like to see and come to the beach with your own chair or towl. The movies will be screened in Spanish on their particular days at 22:00. You can choose movies such as Champions, Tad Jones: The Hero Returns or Hotel Transylvania 3.

XXIII Jazz Festival at the Palau de la Música

Where: Palau de la Música

Price: Free entry as well as tickets starting at 3 euros

Another year of the Valencian Jazz Festival will host more than 300 musicians who will perform at the Palau de la Música, located in the beautiful Gardens of Turia. Popular international and national stars including Paquito de Rivera, Madeleine Peroux or Kyle Eastwood (who is a son of the actor Clint Eastwood) and much more, will bring outstanding jazz music to Valencia. Some of the concerts are even for free so it is definitely worth it to go and experience something else even thought you may not be a jazz fan.