Open-Air Clubs in Valencia: Umbracle Terraza and Akuarela Playa
Where to dance outdoors in Valencia: Umbracle Terraza at the City of Arts and Sciences and Akuarela Playa by Malvarrosa beach. Season, hours, prices and which to pick.
Partying under the open sky is one of Valencia's best plans when the weather is good. Right now two nightclubs make it possible: Umbracle Terraza, at the City of Arts and Sciences, and Akuarela Playa, next to Malvarrosa beach. Here is how they differ, when they open and what it costs to get in, based on the dates on sale in September 2026.
Umbracle Terraza vs Akuarela Playa
| Umbracle Terraza | Akuarela Playa | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | City of Arts and Sciences | Malvarrosa (C/ Eugènia Viñes, 152) |
| Space | Open-air terrace | Outdoor areas and covered dance floors |
| Season | Spring to autumn (2026: 23 April – 31 October) | Dates all year round |
| Days | Thursday to Saturday | Fridays and Saturdays + afternoon parties |
| Hours | 22:30–07:00 | 23:59–07:30; afternoon parties from 17:00 |
| Entry | €21–22 with a drink | From free (afternoon) to ~€32 |
Umbracle Terraza: the open-air club at the City of Arts and Sciences
Umbracle sits beneath L'Umbracle, the white-arched structure of the City of Arts and Sciences. It is an open-air terrace that only opens during the season. It starts earlier than most clubs (22:30) and closes at 07:00.
If you search for "l'umbracle", note that by day it is a landmark garden you can visit; the nightclub is Umbracle Terraza and it opens at night.
Umbracle dates and tickets
Akuarela Playa: afternoon parties and nights by the sea
Akuarela combines outdoor areas with covered dance floors, so it schedules dates all year round. Its highlights are the afternoon parties ("tardeos") from 17:00 – some with free entry during the first hour – and Friday and Saturday nights until 07:30.
Akuarela dates and tickets
Which one to choose?
When to go
Open-air clubs are at their best in spring and summer. Umbracle is still open in October, but early mornings get cooler, so bring a layer for the way home. Summer Saturdays and public holidays are the busiest dates, so buy your ticket in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Which open-air clubs are there in Valencia?
Umbracle Terraza, at the City of Arts and Sciences, and Akuarela Playa, next to Malvarrosa beach, which combines outdoor and covered areas.
When does Umbracle Terraza open?
It is seasonal. In 2026 it opened on 23 April and has dates until 31 October, mainly Thursday to Saturday, from 22:30 to 07:00.
How much does an open-air club in Valencia cost?
At Umbracle, advance tickets cost €21–22 with a drink. At Akuarela it depends on the date: some afternoon parties are free early on, and nights go up to around €32.
For the rest of the city's clubs, see the best nightclubs in Valencia.
