Music

The Gipsy Kings transformed Valencia’s Marina Norte into one enormous summer celebration with an exuberant performance at the FAR València Festival in July 2026. Against the stunning backdrop of the Mediterranean, the legendary group delivered a vibrant evening of flamenco-infused rumba, irresistible rhythms and infectious energy that had much of the audience dancing from the […]

3 August marks the birthday of one of Valencia’s greatest musical icons, Nino Bravo, a singer whose remarkable voice continues to captivate audiences more than half a century after his untimely death. Born Luis Manuel Ferri Llopis on 3 August 1944 in Aielo de Malferit, his extraordinary career lasted only a few years, yet his […]

There are few bands in rock history as instantly recognisable as ZZ Top. With their trademark beards, dark sunglasses and effortless Texan cool, Billy Gibbons and bassist Elwood Francis brought their unmistakable blend of blues and boogie to La Marina, Valencia, on 22nd July, proving that more than five decades after the band first formed, […]

There are albums that define a band, and then there are albums that redefine them entirely. For The Waterboys, Fisherman’s Blues was the latter. Released in 1988 after frontman Mike Scott relocated the band to Ireland and immersed himself in Celtic folk, traditional country, and the music of the land, it was a record that […]

There are few bands in rock history as instantly recognisable as ZZ Top. With their trademark beards, sunglasses and unmistakable Texas blues-rock sound, the trio have spent more than five decades entertaining audiences across the globe. On Wednesday, July 22, they return to Spain for a highly anticipated appearance at FAR València, bringing one of […]

The British pop legend proved that great songs, genuine warmth and effortless professionalism never go out of fashion as he brought his Summer Shows 2026 Tour to the Auditorio Marina Norte as part of FAR València 2026. For more than ninety minutes, on a hot summer night, Rick Astley reminded an enthusiastic audience why he […]

Energy is high for musicians and music fanatics alike as ‘Far Valencia’ releases its official line up for the summer 2026 festival, and it is sure to turn heads. Going strong into its third year, ‘Far Valencia’ announced that the festival will return to Marina Norte and Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencas this […]

They took the stage only days after the release of the band’s 24th studio release (and sixth album produced by Bob Ezrin) titled Splat!. The band was on fire. Opening with the classic Machine Head track Highway Star, lead singer Ian Gillian soldier through a few microphone issues but without missing a beat the song […]

Formed in Birmingham in 1978, ‘UB40’ have to be the most globally loved reggae band that Britain has ever produced. Hits like ‘Red Red Wine’ and the ‘Labour of Love’ albums have been the music soundtrack to many people’s lives  since the 1980s. Indeed, UB40 have sold over 70 million records! ‘UB40 featuring Ali Campbell’ […]