There are plenty of bars, live music and nightclubs in Valencia to keep you entertained into the early hours of the morning. Valencia is a vibrant city with a lively nightlife scene. On any night of the week, you can watch live bands, enjoy a flamenco show or dance to the latest house, techno, or Latin beats.

Most of the places are located in and around downtown Valencia. If you plan on exploring the city's best nightlife spots, consider staying nearby. Ready to find out where to party in Valencia? Read on to discover our curated list of the best bars, live music and nightclubs in Valencia.

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    Barraca

    Birthplace of Spain’s techno movement

    Barraca
    • Vida nocturna

    Since the 1960s, Barraca has been a go-to spot for partygoers looking to dance until dawn to the best electronic music. The legendary underground club has 4 rooms, including Circo, with space to hold up to 1,000 people. The dress code here is casual and informal.

    Barraca has a great atmosphere and is always packed with locals and visitors. During the night, you can expect a decent selection of house, electro, and genuine techno. Barraca is located 30 km south of Valencia in a small coastal village called Les Palmeres. Buses frequently run between Valencia and Les Palmeres.

    Ubicación: 46419 Sueca, Valencia, Spain

    Horarios: Saturday from 11.59 pm to 7.40 am

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    L’Ermità Café

    Laidback cultural bar

    L’Ermità Café
    • Vida nocturna

    L’Ermità Café is excellent for live music, great cocktails, and a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The bar often has different bands and musicians playing, or they’ll host open mic jams, language exchanges, art exhibitions, and other informal cultural events.

    The staff are always welcoming and friendly, making sure everyone has a good time. You can order food and drinks while you listen to the music or sit back and relax with friends. Be sure to check out the charming old-fashioned decor on the walls and the lampshades made from old musical instruments.

    Ubicación: Carrer del Bisbe en Jeroni, 4, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain

    Horarios: Daily from 5.30 pm to 1.30 am

    Teléfono: +34 615 69 25 80

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    Bar Immortal

    Rock bar for metalheads

    Bar Immortal
    • Vida nocturna

    Bar Immortal is usually crowded with young locals dressed in black, but there's no dress code, so come as you are! If you enjoy rock and metal music, this dungeon-like bar with black walls covered in graffiti may be your new favourite spot.

    Sit back, relax with a huge 1-litre spirit mix, and listen to the heavy metal and goth playlist. Or grab your friends and play some bar games. There's a pool table, electric darts, table football, and an arcade machine with over 160 classic NES games, including Street Fighter.

    Ubicación: Carrer de Sant Dionís, 3, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain

    Horarios: Sunday–Wednesday from 6 pm to 1 am, Thursday–Saturday from 7 pm to 2 am

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    Radio City

    Old-school venue for live music and entertainment

    Radio City
    • Vida nocturna

    Radio City is one of Valencia’s most popular venues to watch live music and catch up with friends over a cocktail. The bar has a laidback atmosphere and boasts a crowd of all ages. Visit any day between Tuesday and Sunday and you’ll be treated to some local entertainment.

    On Tuesdays, you can watch a Flamenco show, while on Wednesdays and Sunday nights there is a live reggae band playing classics like Bob Marley. If you visit on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night, resident DJs play a variety of music, including funk reggae, Latin music, rock 'n' roll, and reggaeton.

    Ubicación: C/ de Sta. Teresa, 19, 46001 València, Valencia, Spain

    Horarios: Monday from 11 pm to 4 am, Tuesday–Saturday from 10 pm to 4 am, Sunday from 8 pm to 4 am

    Teléfono: +34 963 91 41 51

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    Jimmy Glass

    Three-decade-old jazz club

    Jimmy Glass
    • Vida nocturna

    For over 30 years, Jimmy Glass has played host to some of the best established and up-and-coming jazz musicians from Spain and abroad. As such, jazz is taken very seriously here – you will be shushed for table conversation when musicians are playing.

    There are usually 3 to 4 performances each week, and the club is only open when musicians play. So check their website before planning a visit. If you're lucky enough to get a table, sit back and relax while enjoying cocktails and tapas as you take in the midnight blue walls decorated with interesting photo displays.

    Ubicación: C. de Baix, 28, 46003 València, Spain

    Horarios: Daily from 8 pm until late

    Teléfono: +34 656 89 01 43

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    La Boba y el Gato Rancio

    Colourful, chilled gay bar with great cocktails

    La Boba y el Gato Rancio
    • Vida nocturna

    La Boba y el Gato Rancio is an LGBTQ+-friendly bar in the trendy Ruzafa quarter. With a laidback vibe, friendly staff, and reasonably priced cocktails, the bar is a great spot to chat with friends or warm up before a party. You’ll want to hang out on the outdoor terrace during the summer months.

    Most patrons order the Agua de Valencia, a champagne-based cocktail mixed with orange juice, vodka and gin and served in a large pitcher. The bar is colourfully decorated, with funky paintings on the walls and a mix of vintage and modern furniture.

    Ubicación: C. de Cuba, 59, 46006 València, Valencia, Spain

    Horarios: Sunday, Tuesday–Thursday from 7 pm to 1 am, Friday and Saturday from 7 pm to 2.30 am (closed on Mondays)

    Teléfono: +34 962 06 63 54

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    Discoteca Spook

    Legendary techno music nightclub

    Discoteca Spook
    • Vida nocturna

    Discoteca Spook is a popular nightclub located about 12 km south of Valencia. The club is spread over 2 floors, with a decent-sized dance floor with a capacity for up to 2,000 people. A mix of local and international DJs play a range of music, from electronic music to underground techno.

    The club can get crowded later on, so make sure you have enough space to dance. If you want to take a break from the music, there’s an outdoor terrace where you chill out. Buses frequently run from Valencia’s city centre. And there’s a bus stop next to the club, which makes going back to downtown Valencia reasonably easy.

    Ubicación: Carr. del Río, 399, 46012 Valencia, Spain

    Horarios: Friday from 5 pm to 7 am, Saturday from 4 pm to 7.30 am, Sunday from 6 pm to 7.30 am

    Teléfono: +34 617 76 64 11

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    Mya Club

    Dress to impress

    Mya Club
    • Vida nocturna

    Mya Club is an excellent choice if you want to party to the best R&B, dance, Latin, and electro music in Valencia all night long. The nightclub is located inside the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (The City of Arts and Sciences), a state-of-the-art complex a few blocks from Valencia's marina.

    The club's location is mesmerising and set under an arched glass roof, with palm trees and bright, colourful neon lights. There are 3 dance floors, each playing different music, including a chill-out area where the music is not so loud. During the summer months, you can visit Umbraclé, an open-air rooftop dance floor offering gorgeous views of the futuristic building and its surroundings.

    Ubicación: Av. del Professor López Piñero, 5, 46013 València, Valencia, Spain

    Horarios: Daily from 11.59 pm to 7.30 am

    Teléfono: +34 960 00 03 00

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    La Salà

    Intimate live music venue

    La Salà
    • Vida nocturna

    Catch a live music performance at La Salà, a small independent concert venue located in a neighbourhood called Ciutat Jardi. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening, the venue hosts a variety of music styles, from ska-reggae to rock bands to Spanish rap.

    The small, cosy space means you are very close to the artists, which allows for a more intimate and interactive atmosphere. The concert venue is situated 5 km from downtown Valencia, and you can get there by taxi, bus or metro.

    Ubicación: Carrer de Campoamor, 52, 46022 València, Valencia, Spain

    Horarios: Friday–Sunday from 6 pm to 3.30 am

    Teléfono: +34 722 49 75 32

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    Café Del Duende

    Relaxed spot to enjoy traditional flamenco music and dancing

    Café Del Duende
    • Vida nocturna

    Café Del Duende will be perfect for you if you want to experience authentic flamenco music and culture in an intimate space. The hour-long performances held 4 nights a week (Thursday to Sunday) showcase the talents of local singers, guitarists and dancers.

    The bar's atmosphere reflects the local Valencian vibe with simple decor and a casual ambience where you can socialise and enjoy the show. Performances usually start around 9 pm, and you should arrive between 30 to 60 minutes before to snag a seat and get settled.

    Ubicación: Carrer del Túria, 62, 46008 València, Valencia, Spain

    Horarios: Thursday from 8.30 pm to 2 am, Friday and Saturday from 9 pm to 3 am, Sunday from 7 pm to 11 pm

    Teléfono: +34 630 45 52 89

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Jacqui de Klerk | Escritor