VIPA Festival Returns to CCCC with Free Concerts

The Centre del Carme hosts the 14th edition of the music festival from July 10th to 16th, featuring emerging and renowned artists.

Generic image of the gothic cloister of the Centre del Carme in Valencia with stage lighting.
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Generic image of the gothic cloister of the Centre del Carme in Valencia with stage lighting.

The Centre del Carme de Cultura Contemporània (CCCC) in Valencia will host the 14th edition of the VIPA Festival from July 10th to 16th, featuring free concerts with young talents and renowned musicians.

The gothic cloister of the CCCC will be the venue for several musical evenings under the name VIPA Concert Festival. The event, now in its 14th edition, is consolidating itself as a prominent initiative for musical training and creation in the city.
The program includes recitals by outstanding students from the festival, as well as special performances by recognized figures such as the Valencian violinist Vicente Huerta and the flamenco pianist Andrés Barrios. Concerts will always start at 10:00 PM and last approximately 90 minutes.
The festival's schedule features a piano student recital on July 10th, Andrés Barrios' concert on July 11th, further piano student recitals on July 14th and 15th, and the VIPA Piano 2026 Closing Gala on July 16th, showcasing the awardees of the VIPA International Piano Competition 2026.
Admission to all concerts is free until full capacity is reached. The Centre del Carme is located at Calle Museo, Valencia, and is accessible by bus lines 28, 95, and C1.
Based on information from the official source: Visit València (Fundació Visit València) (10/07/2026)