Discover the most popular musical shows in Valencia and where to find them

En Valencia we love music, and that is reflected in the amount of Musical shows that are done every year. 

Today we will talk about the following shows related to music:

• Musical theaters.
• Orchestra music.
• Candlelight.
• Dance shows.
• Opera.

In Valencia you can find an impressive variety of these genres. 

There are also many rooms to listen to live music of more commercial genres such as pop or rock, but we will reserve that for another article 😉.

Music connects with emotions, and can also be a great way to learn Spanish.

En Hispania, escuela de español, we usually use many songs as an exercise listening comprehension. To our studentsianyou love it!

If you come to our Spanish courses, we assure you that in a short time you will notice great advances in your level.

Would you like to know what are the shows of music in Valencia most popular and where to find them? 🎺🎻

Well, don't separate yourself from the screen. Let's start!

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Musicals in Valencia

Lovers live music in Valencia and the musical theatre They find a wide variety of proposals. 

Some theaterslenan of exciting shows that combine music, dance and acting, transporting the audience to fantastic and creative universes.

El Olympia Theateron the Talia Theater included in the song and it's Flumen Theater They are some of the most musical performers in Valencia.

In these theaters you can see current musicals such as Ghost, Grease, The time between seams o The choir boys.

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Orchestral music in Valencia

There are also many classical music concerts in Valencia and orchestra.

Buildings as emblematic as the Palau de la Música or Mercantile Athenaeum They provide the public with most of the works of this type.

El Mercantile Athenaeum It is an intimate and cozy place. 

With its elegant architecture and careful lighting, you will fully immerse yourself in the concerts that take place in this Valencia theater.

However, the majority of orchestral music concerts are held in The Palau de la Música of Valenciaon the great auditorium of the city.

Every week there are shows in Valencia from different musicians, both local and from other countries.

You will be able to see violinists, pianists, orchestras from other countries, performances of the great classics... everything!

There is a type of concert that people usually love, and they are the tributes.

These taxes They perform pieces by great classical artists that everyone knows, like Mozart, Beethoven, Bach or Wagner.

But you will also find tributes to modern composers, Even legendary rock groups like Queen.

One of the most popular tributes they make each year is the film soundtracks composed by Hanz Zimmer.

In this film music concert in Valencia.

Do you remember the music from movies like Pirates of the Caribbeanand that of The Dark Knight? 

These are just some examples of their incredible repertoire and you will be able to listen to them in an excellent concert in the Palau de la Música in Valencia.

Can you see her Palau de la Música programming and find out about all the shows they are going to do in advance 😉.

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Candlelight: Emotional music by candlelight

The Candlelight shows They have become very fashionable this year.

Know what it is? 

These are concerts or musical shows that take place on a stage full of candles, their faint flame being the only illumination of the show.

In this way, it is possible to create a magical setting, which will allow you to relax and focus solely on the musicians.

There are many shows Candlelight in Valencia. Some examples are tributes with string instruments to groups such as ABBA o Coldplay.

Let yourself be enchanted by the candlelight shows. They are usually made in Mercantile Athenaeum of Valencia or Hotel Westin.

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Dance shows in Valencia

Did you know that in Valencia there is also a lot of interest in dance?

Great world ballet works such as Swan Lake o The Nutcracker They have been held in our city and have been real successes.

El Olympia Theater included in the song and it's Palacio de los Congresos They are the main spaces that host these performances.

In Valencia, dance is in high demand. One of the places that offers the most dance shows is the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía.

In February there are already several works scheduled, such as Carmine, The smuggler and Kiki Morente, who dances flamenco.

You like flamenco dancing? Brilliant! 

You will find many flamenco shows in Valencia. 

You can feel the passion and strength of this traditional Spanish dance in tablaos like La Bulería or El Toro y la Luna.

Opera in Valencia

El Palau de les Arts is a whole cultural and musical institution in the city. She is especially known for her shows Opera.

Inside this avant-garde and spectacular building, you will be able to witness prestigious operatic works with notable sopranos and tenors.

You will find operas for all tastes, whether you are an expert or if it is your first time in this musical genre.

At Palau de les Arts you will enjoy of the most important mythical dramas and legends of classical and modern European opera.

Representations of the great teachers such as, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Mozart or Donizetti.

Even children can enjoy the opera in a special program reserved for them.

As you see, there are also children's shows in Valencia related to music.

And that's all! 🤗

Now you can get an idea of ​​the Musical shows that you can find in Valencia, as well as the main auditoriums and theaters where they are celebrated.

Recapitulating, the main places to enjoy musical shows in Valencia we have:

• Olympia Theater.
• Flumen Theater.
• Talia Theater.
• Palace of Music.
• Mercantile Athenaeum.
• Westin Hotel.
• Palacio de los Congresos.
• Palau de les Arts.
• The Rambleta

In these places you can find the main musicals, orchestras, operas, dance and Candlelight shows.

You know what Musical shows are there in Valencia this weekend? Are there any that catch your attention? 

If so, tell us what it is and why in the comments.

Have a good day and long live the music!

Article written by Carlos Martínez for Hispania, escuela de español.