Live music and theatre venues in Valencia

Newcomers usually arrive expecting a show to start at the time printed on the ticket and to be home by half past ten. Theatre here does start in the early evening on weekdays and later at the weekend, often with two sittings on a Saturday, so check which one you booked.

Live music runs on a different clock. A club gig advertised for nine in the evening usually means doors around then, a support act shortly after, and the headliner an hour or more later. Arriving at the advertised time gets you a good spot at the barrier rather than a missed set.

Ticket prices vary considerably depending on the artist, production, venue and seating area. Smaller standing gigs often use a single general-admission price, while theatres and concert halls usually offer several price categories.

Theatres and the Palau also sell season subscriptions, the abono, which brings the per-show cost down a long way if you are willing to commit to several dates at once. Doors often open shortly before the performance, but timings vary by venue and event. Check your ticket before going.