“Ciudad de Valencia” International Music Band Contest

21 June — Music Day with “International Contest Line”

Valencia’s public transport is set to become the setting for a surprise musical performance that’s sure to leave you speechless. Will they be playing on your usual bus?

28 June at 9:00 p.m. — Musical event for diversity — Castellar-Oliveral Sports Centre

Enjoy the music of the Gay Alliance Band, an international group with musicians from almost 20 countries who are united by diversity and talent.

29 June at 10:00 p.m. — CIBMV participates in “Serenates de La Nau” — Cloister of the University of Valencia

A luxurious concert by UAM L’Horta de Sant Marcelí, the local group that won an award in the last edition.

1 July — Official Presentation of CIBMV 2026 — Patio de los Naranjos of the Palau de la Música

This event kicks off this edition, which celebrates the 140th anniversary of CIBM.

2 July at 7:30 p.m. – Bands Festival – Palau de la Música

Another opportunity to enjoy the mastery of the Gay Alliance Band, this time on the stage of the Palau de la Música.

10 July 10 — Performance 140 — Poblats Marítims

The Poblats Marítims will experience a brutal artistic intervention that is somewhere between a street parade and a sonic battle of electronic music together with traditional bands, bugles and drums.

11 July at 6:00 p.m. — Special Concert: Gustavo Dudamel — Palau de la Música – From €30

The highly acclaimed conductor Gustavo Dudamel leads the Venezuelan National Youth Orchestra in performing an imposing symphony by Shostakovich.

12 July — Concert by La Primitiva de Llíria — Palau de la Música

Experience the very best our region has to offer with a special concert by the band that won the CIBMV 2025 Honour Section.