Valencia Entertainment

  1. La Marxa

    This is a popular late-late choice. Raucous, thumping and pumping, it pulls in all sorts from hardened local partyers to international students fresh in town and out for something a little raw.

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  2. Lounge

    A true Irish bar without a false fiddle or unread copy of James Joyce in sight, this friendly place with an Internet terminal is where locals and visitors interact (ask about their weekly conversational interchanges).

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  3. Maruja Limón

    The cosy Maruja Limón, in the hip Mercado de Abastos area, is strong on Spanish pop.

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  4. Palau de la Música

    This venue hosts mainly classical music recitals.

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  5. Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía

    The Palau de la Música is overshadowed in size alone by this brand new venue with its four auditoriums.

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  7. Plaza

    Plaza de Cánovas attracts a younger crowd. Plaza is a stylish corner bar on the square itself.

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  8. Radio City

    At weekends, Radio City has a free disco that's good for post-bar dancing to salsa, house and sometimes cheesy pop. There's live flamenco on Tuesdays.

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  9. Rumbo 144

    This is a funky, large-floored place with a light show. Thursday is student night.

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  10. San Jaume

    The 1st floor of San Jaume, a converted pharmacy that's all quiet crannies and poky passageways, is altogether rather intimate, with a great people-watching terrace.

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  11. Teatro Principal

    This is Valencia's main venue for opera and the performing arts.

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  13. The Lounge

    Without a false fiddle or unread copy of James Joyce in sight, this friendly place feels like a true Irish bar (despite the internet terminal). With its deep, comfy sofas, it's popular with both Valencianos and visitors (ask about their weekly conversational interchanges). It also does a great-value vegetarian lunch menu and shakes up some wicked cocktails.

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  14. Venial

    Venial with its house and techno music and a quieter chill-out zone is far and away the city's most popular gay dance venue. They're also big on cabarets and theme nights.

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  15. Warhol

    Warhol is a smallish venue playing eclectic music that attracts a predominantly student crowd.

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  16. Xino Xano

    The genial owner, a well-known DJ in his own right, picks from his collection of dub, reggae and funk.

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