SailGP Valencia 2026 is coming to the city for the first time on 5 and 6 September. If you’re coming to Valencia to enjoy the races, this is the perfect time to discover everything the city has to offer: food, the beach, culture, nightlife and some of the best things to do to round off your weekend.
Valencia is set to experience a weekend with a difference.
On 5 and 6 September 2026, the city will host the Spain Sail Grand Prix | Valencia for the first time, one of the major international events on the SailGP calendar. The F50s – high-tech catamarans capable of reaching speeds of nearly 100 km/h – will compete off the Valencian coast whilst spectators enjoy the spectacle from the marina.
But if you’re heading to Valencia for SailGP, don’t just stick to the races.
This weekend is the perfect opportunity to combine sport, the Mediterranean, gastronomy, culture and nightlife, and to discover a city that has so much more to offer once the competition is over.
Here’s our selection of things to do in Valencia during the SailGP weekend.
SailGP Valencia 2026: everything you need to know
The Spain Sail Grand Prix | Valencia will take place on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026 on Valencia’s seafront.
The regatta venue opens at approximately 12.30 pm and the races are scheduled to take place between 1.30 pm and 3.00 pm, with three races each day, although timings may be subject to change.
The competition brings together 13 international teams competing in F50s, identical catamarans designed to reach speeds of close to 100 km/h. Valencia thus joins the SailGP calendar alongside cities such as New York, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, Portsmouth and Dubai.
And there’s one particularly exciting reason to experience it from Valencia: Spain is competing on home soil.
The Spanish team, Los Gallos, arrives at the Valencia event in fine form this season and is led by Olympic champions Diego Botín and Florian Trittel.
Where can I watch SailGP Valencia?
The competition takes place off the coast, and the organisers have arranged a range of ways to experience it. These include the Waterfront Grandstand, an elevated stand with views of the course, live commentary, a giant screen and activities for fans.
If you’re still thinking about going, the organisers offer options for both a single day and the whole weekend.
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What to do in Valencia after SailGP?
Because this is where the fun begins.
The races finish in the afternoon, but Valencia doesn’t.
If you’re spending the weekend in the city, you can make the most of the afternoon and evening to explore different parts of Valencia and turn your visit to SailGP into a proper Valencia weekend.
1. Stay by the sea after SailGP
After spending the afternoon watching the F50s, the easiest thing to do is carry on enjoying the Mediterranean.
The Marina de València, the Cabanyal and Malvarrosa Beach form one of the most interesting areas to continue your day: take a stroll by the sea, have a drink, enjoy dinner or simply stay and soak up the atmosphere as the sun goes down.
If you’re looking for things to do in Valencia after SailGP, this is one of the most natural options: there’s no need to stray far from the coast to keep enjoying the weekend.
2. Dinner by the Mediterranean at FRONT
If, after the races, you’d like to continue the evening near the Marina, FRONT is the perfect choice to keep the day’s atmosphere going.
Its location by the harbour and its Mediterranean cuisine make it a particularly appealing option for a weekend where the sea takes centre stage.
And during the SailGP weekend, FRONT has a special programme lined up to complement the racing atmosphere.
SailGP → Marina → dinner → night out.
A perfect combination to make the most of your Saturday without having to cross the whole city.
3. Turn dinner into a full evening out at TATEL
If your idea of a weekend in Valencia includes dinner, a show and a night out, make a note of this option.
TATEL Valencia combines fine dining, entertainment and nightlife in one of the most spectacular venues in the centre of Valencia. Its décor, inspired by the glamour of the 1920s, creates an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere that makes the experience begin the moment you walk in.
And during the SailGP Valencia weekend, there are three special Dinner Shows:
Thursday — TATEL at Rumbas
An evening steeped in Spanish flair and brimming with rhythm. Live flamenco, singing, guitar, cajón and dance blend with TATEL’s cuisine to turn dinner into a true spectacle. An elegant experience, yet with that energy that ensures the evening isn’t confined to the dining table.
Friday — Sabroso
A more vibrant and festive experience, where food, music and entertainment come together to create an energetic dinner. Perfect if you’re looking to kick off the evening in style and then carry on with drinks and music.
Saturday — TATEL Rouge
The most theatrical of the three evenings. TATEL Rouge transports dinner into the world of cabaret, with a sophisticated, sensual and spectacular production. An experience designed to let you enjoy the cuisine whilst the venue is transformed into a stage.
And then… TATEL Nights
And here’s the best bit: the night doesn’t end with the dinner show.
When dinner is over and the curtain falls, TATEL transforms into a nightclub. Music, cocktails and a much more nocturnal atmosphere to keep the night going until the early hours. TATEL operates as a restaurant, cocktail bar and club, with its nights kicking off at midnight.
Because after watching the F50s race at full speed, there’s still plenty of the night left ahead.
Dinner. Show. Party.
4. Enjoy the sunset at Atenea Sky
After a day following the competition, head up to Atenea Sky and enjoy the view of Valencia from above.
Located right in the heart of Plaza del Ayuntamiento, this rooftop bar offers 360° views of the city and the perfect atmosphere for sipping a cocktail at sunset, relaxing and watching as Valencia begins to light up.
An ideal way to take a break before continuing the evening with a lovely dinner or a night out.
Sunset. Cocktails. Valencia from above.
5. Discover another side of Valencia at the Benicalap Medieval Market
If you’re looking for something different from the beach and the Marina, you can enjoy a complete change of scene throughout the weekend.
From 4 to 6 September, the Plaza Nueva at the Ermita de Benicalap hosts its Medieval Market, featuring crafts, food, parades, travelling shows and workshops.
It’s a particularly interesting option if you’re travelling with your family or simply want to discover a part of Valencia that’s usually off the beaten track.
SailGP in the afternoon. Medieval Valencia afterwards.
Two completely different sides of the city in a single weekend.
6. Get free entry to one of Valencia’s most spectacular palaces
If your visit continues into Sunday, set aside some time to explore one of the most spectacular buildings in the historic centre.
The Palace of the Marquis of Dos Aguas, now home to the González Martí National Museum of Ceramics and Sumptuary Arts, is one of the finest examples of Rococo architecture in Valencia.
Entry to the museum is free on Sundays and also on Saturdays from 4.00 pm.
On Sundays it’s open from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm, so it could be a great way to start the last day of the weekend before continuing to explore Valencia.
7. What to do in Valencia if you want to keep enjoying the Mediterranean
One of the best things about coming to Valencia for SailGP is that you don’t have to choose between sport and a holiday.
The competition takes place right by the Mediterranean, so you can combine the event with a morning at the beach, a stroll through the Cabanyal or an afternoon by the sea.
La Malvarrosa is one of the best-known spots for enjoying Valencia’s urban coastline, whilst the Marina offers an atmosphere more closely linked to food, leisure and the harbour.
If you’ve got a full day, you can also head a little further out from the city centre and explore the Albufera, one of Valencia’s most distinctive natural landscapes.
8. Discover the Albufera and sample Valencian cuisine
If you have time before you leave, it’s well worth exploring one of the areas that best illustrates the connection between Valencia, rice and the Mediterranean.
The Albufera area combines rice paddies, nature, a lagoon and small coastal villages.
And, of course, it’s also one of the best places to try an authentic Valencian paella.
To make it a complete day out, you can explore the area, enjoy the scenery and round it off with a leisurely meal.
Maravella, part of our ‘Valencia Best Places’ selection, is a great option for combining fine dining, local produce and the Mediterranean setting in this part of Valencia.
8. If you have time, discover Valencia’s cultural side
SailGP may be the reason you’re visiting Valencia, but it doesn’t have to be the only one.
Between one activity and the next, you can take the opportunity to explore some of the city’s major landmarks:
- City of Arts and Sciences
- Turia Gardens
- Central Market
- Silk Exchange
- Valencia Cathedral
- Plaza de la Virgen
- El Carmen
- Ruzafa
- La Marina
- Cabanyal
A great way to explore Valencia over a weekend is to combine a historic area, a gastronomic area and the coast.
Why come to Valencia for SailGP?
Because this isn’t just a sporting event.
It’s the perfect excuse to discover a Mediterranean city that combines beaches, cuisine, architecture, nature and nightlife.
You can start the day by the sea watching catamarans racing at nearly 100 km/h and finish it with dinner on a terrace, exploring the historic centre or dancing until late.
And the fact that SailGP has chosen Valencia as its new host city isn’t just a one-off: the championship has signed a three-year hosting agreement, so Valencia is set to feature on the calendar right through to the 2028 season.
So if you’re wondering what to do in Valencia this weekend, here’s the answer:
Watch the race. Taste the city. Stay for the night.