Rubén Blades with Roberto Delgado Big Band | Live in Valencia 2026

Rubén Blades with Roberto Delgado Big Band: Live in Valencia 2026

Presented by FAR València

Date: Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Time: Doors open at 20:00 (8:00 PM)
Location: Auditorio Marina Norte (La Marina de València)
Address: Carrer de la Marina, s/n, 46024 València, Spain

A Salsa Legend: The Revolution Returns

Prepare for a historic night as one of the most influential figures in Latin music history takes the stage at FAR València. Rubén Blades, a key architect of the New York salsa revolution in the 1970s, brings his powerful "Salsa Big Band" show to the Mediterranean coast for a night of rhythm, poetry, and unparalleled musicality.

Accompanied by the world-class Roberto Delgado Big Band, Blades offers a performance that is as elegant as it is explosive. This is not just a concert; it is a celebration of a career that has redefined the boundaries of Latin music for over five decades.

🎵 What to Expect: The Music

Rubén Blades is the master of "Salsa con Conciencia" (Salsa with a Conscience), known for:

• The Big Band Sound: A massive, high-energy brass and percussion section that brings new life to Afro-Cuban rhythms, blending them with elements of Jazz and Rock.
• Timeless Anthems: Expect to hear legendary classics like "Pedro Navaja," "Plástico," and "Amor y Control" performed with the power of a full orchestra.
• Award-Winning Arrangements: Experience the music that earned him 12 Grammy Awards and 13 Latin Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Album of the Year.
• Social Storytelling: Lyrics that explore pan-Latin identity and the human experience, delivered with his signature charisma.

🚀 Why This is a Must-See:

• A Global Icon: Beyond music, Blades is a celebrated actor and activist, recently named the Latin Recording Academy "Person of the Year."
• The Perfect Backdrop: There is no better setting for the "King of Salsa" than the open-air Auditorio Marina Norte, where the sea breeze meets the heat of the Caribbean rhythms.
• A Rare Event: This large-scale Big Band format is a massive production rarely seen in Europe—a must-see for music lovers of all genres.

📅 Essential Info

• Venue: Auditorio Marina Norte (La Marina de València)
• Age Policy: Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Finish Time: Estimated between 23:30 and 00:00 (Midnight).

💡 Getting There

The Marina is well-connected and easy to reach:

• Metro/Tram: Line L4 (Doctor Lluch station) or L6/L8 (Grau La Marina).
• Bus: Lines 19, 92, and 95 serve the nearby area.
• Parking: Large public parking areas are available throughout the Marina district.

📍 Address:
Location Name: Auditorio Marina Norte
Street Address: Carrer de la Marina, s/n
Postcode: 46024
City: València, Spain