Festival de les Arts

An indie and pop music festival held next to the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, with more than 24 hours of music on two stages. It brings together national and international artists and rounds off the line-up with design markets, food trucks and a children's area. It is a paid event requiring a ticket or pass.

Two stages and more than 24 hours of music in early June, next to the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències: that is the Festival de les Arts, a paid indie and pop festival you get into with a day ticket or a full pass.

What it is

National and international headliners from indie, pop and alternative rock, split across the two stages so there is hardly any dead time. Around the music there are design markets, food trucks and a kids' area, so plenty of people come as a family rather than just for the gig.

When and where

It runs every year in early June, with the Hemisfèric and the Museu de les Ciències as a backdrop. The date and line-up change from one edition to the next; to confirm the day and artists, check the agenda and the official site before buying.

Tips

Buy the full pass early: it usually works out cheaper than single tickets.
Get there with time to spare if you want to catch the first headliner without queue stress.
Come by metro or bike; parking nearby in June is hard.

It is one of the big names on the summer calendar: slot it into your Valencia plan or weigh it against other summer festivals. For more music dates, see festivals.

Frequently asked questions

When is it?

Early June, once a year. The exact date varies; check it on the agenda and the official site.

Is it free?

No. You need a day ticket or a full pass, and it is worth buying before they sell out.

Where is the best spot?

The central area between the two stages, where you can move from one to the other without missing much. The bar and food trucks are close by.