Vilafranca Musical Union Shines at Santa Cecilia and Band Competition

The musical society celebrates its patron saint and achieves third place in the Valencian Community Band Competition in Valencia.

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The Vilafranca Musical Union experienced an intense weekend with the celebration of the Santa Cecilia concert and participation in the 46th Valencian Community Band Competition in Valencia.

Last Saturday, the musical society commemorated Santa Cecilia, the patron saint of music, with a special concert for musicians, families, and residents. This annual event highlights the band's work and its significance in the cultural life of Vilafranca.
On Sunday, the Vilafranca ensemble traveled to the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia in Valencia to compete in the Second Section of the 46th Valencian Community Band Competition. The Vilafranca Musical Union secured third place with 326.75 points.
The first prize and honorable mention of the competition were awarded to the Ateneu Musical de Cocentaina. With this performance, the Vilafranca Musical Union concludes an intense weekend, demonstrating Vilafranca's commitment to music and representing the municipality in a significant event on the Valencian music scene.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Vilafranca (10/11/2026)