Valencia Upcoming Highlights

XII Gay Games Valencia

From June 27 to July 4, 2026, Valencia hosts the XII Gay Games, one of the world's largest inclusive sporting events. Thousands of participants will compete in 37 disciplines during a week that celebrates sport, diversity, and culture.

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Total solar eclipse in Valencia: August 12, 2026

Valencia is one of the best places in Europe to observe a total solar eclipse. For over a minute, the sky will darken at sunset, creating a unique astronomical phenomenon that will not happen again in the peninsula until 2090.

Spain Sail Grand Prix

On September 5 and 6, 2026, Valencia's seafront will host the Spain Sail Grand Prix. International teams will compete in high-speed F50 catamarans in a spectacular race on the sea in front of the Marina de Valencia

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Holy Grail Jubilee Year

Until October 29, 2026, Valencia celebrates the III Holy Grail Jubilee Year. An exceptional occasion to behold this historical relic in the Cathedral and learn about its history through special guided tours.

Discover the Holy Grail

Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich Marathon

On December 6, 2026, thousands of runners will cover the 42,195 meters of the Valencia Marathon. Its flat and fast course, with the finish line at the City of Arts and Sciences, makes it one of the most prestigious marathons in the world.

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New Sorolla Museum in Valencia

In 2026, Valencia strengthens its cultural offering with a new space dedicated to Joaquín Sorolla. More than 220 works by the Valencian painter, on loan from the Hispanic Society of America, will allow visitors to discover his art and his connection with the Mediterranean light.