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València LGBTQI+ Pride

The Mediterranean Pride marching since 1979

Key data · València LGBTQI+ Pride in figures

Origin
1979
First march on 24 Jun 1979 (called by MAS-PV) · one of Spain's oldest
Organizer
Lambda, the LGBTQI+ collective of the Valencian Country (since 1986)
Type
Activist march + week of activities
Route
Pont de l'Exposició → Plaça de l'Ajuntament (Saturday, 7:30 pm)
Attendance type
20,000+ (2023, organisers · Wikipedia) · large turnout
Price
Free march · no official post-march square party in 2026
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2026
Next edition

What's confirmed for this year's edition — dates, route, lineup. Volatile data — we refresh every two weeks from official sources.

Dates
Saturday 20 Jun 2026
7:30 pm start from Pont de l'Exposició
Expected attendance
Tens of thousands (recent pattern: 20,000+ in 2023)
Motto
«Pels teus drets: Actua!» (For your rights: Act!)

Next edition · announcement pending

The organizer usually announces dates + motto in May. Meanwhile, review the previous edition below.

2025
Last edition

Past edition closed — with confirmed data on attendance, route and lineup. Archive — no longer changes.

Dates
Saturday 28 Jun 2025
7:30 pm start from passeig de l'Alameda
Confirmed attendance
Large turnout (20,000+ reference figure in 2023)
Opening speech
Manifesto read at the end of the route, in Plaça de l'Ajuntament
Motto
"«Ara més que mai: Orgull» (Now more than ever: Pride)"

Under the theme «Ara més que mai: Orgull» («Now more than ever: Pride»), the Lambda-organised march set off on Saturday 28 June at 7:30 pm from passeig de l'Alameda and crossed the centre to Plaça de l'Ajuntament, where the manifesto was read. The mobilisation was part of a week of activities through which Lambda called for resistance and visibility against rising hate speech and rollbacks in rights.

Practical tips
for experiencing València LGBTQI+ Pride

The practical stuff so Pride week works — arrival, accommodation, transport and what to bring.

→ When to arrive

Arrive Wednesday · leave Monday

The Pride core runs from Thursday to Sunday. Arriving Wednesday gives you a day to acclimate before the rush. Book at least 3 months ahead — the best hotels are gone by April.

→ Where to stay

Close to the route · 0-10 min walking

Hotels near the route are gold during Pride — you can walk back without fighting for a taxi. Prices rise +30-50% that week.

→ How to get there

Plane + public transport

Urban airports usually have a metro or commuter train direct to the center. Taxi/Uber/Cabify run all night. High-speed rail is competitive for distances <3h.

→ Transport that week

Extended metro · streets closed

Many metro systems run 24h on Pride weekend. The route streets are closed to traffic — taxis don't enter. Walking is usually fastest.

→ What to bring

Heat · shade · water · comfy shoes

European summer in the street: cap, sunglasses, SPF 50, reusable water bottle. Closed shoes for the march — stepping on toes is real.

→ Health · safety

Reinforced health services

Temporary health stations are usually set up in central squares during Pride. STI/PrEP centers often extend hours. EU: EHIC covers emergencies. Other: private insurance recommended.

→ Nightlife

Regular LGBTQI+ clubs in Valencia

If you need a break from Pride or want to go out to the regular clubs, the non-pride scene stays active all week.