Pappo X Juanse

Valencia’s live music scene is about to erupt. On Friday, 20 February 2026, the legendary Rock City club will host a blistering night of Argentinian rock heritage as Juanse — frontman of iconic band Los Ratones Paranoicos — rolls into town to deliver a powerful homage to his late friend and rock luminary Pappo with Pappo x Juanse. This isn’t a nostalgia act. It’s a full-throttle celebration of raw blues-rock, distorted riffs, and authentic street spirit, delivered by one of the most charismatic figures in Spanish-speaking rock’n’roll. Expect energy, sweat, reverence… and a damn good night.

To understand why this show matters, you have to understand the players behind it. Norberto “Pappo” Napolitano (“El Carpo”) wasn’t just a guitarist — he was a cornerstone of Argentine blues and hard rock, a creator whose influence ripples through generations of rock fans across Latin America and beyond. His riffs are mythology; his legacy, seismic. Enter Juanse — rock’n’roll frontman, firebrand vocalist and longtime friend of Pappo — whose band Los Ratones Paranoicos helped define the Argentinian rock boom of the late 80s and 90s. On this tour, he’s not just performing songs — he’s reviving the spirit of a legend, playing the entire Pappo x Juanse album live, backed by a top-tier band and special guests.

There’s no better battlefield for a night like this than Rock City. Situated just minutes from Valencia’s centre, this intimate club has become a landmark venue for rock lovers since it opened its doors — hosting a breathtaking roster of artists from both national and international scenes. Thrash, blues, hard rock, punk, alternative acts and genre-defying heroes have all cursed and celebrated under this roof — and on 20 February, it will once again be a battlefield for full-blooded rock’n’roll energy.

Whether you’re an old-school fan of Argentinian rock, a disciple of blues-rock guitar, or someone simply hungry for a night of uncompromising rock energy, Pappo x Juanse is poised to deliver. This is nostalgia with teeth — heritage with volume — guided by one of the genre’s most compelling personalities. Expect sweat on the walls, guitars wailing in defiance, and a crowd that knows it’s part of something raw, shared and electric. In an age where too many shows feel polished and pre-programmed, this one will be alive, unpredictable and unapologetically loud — just the way rock should be.

Get ready, Valencia: on 20 February at Rock City, rock heritage comes alive again. Juanse’s tribute to Pappo isn’t a show — it’s a declaration of spirit and sound, an homage to the sweat-soaked history of blues-rock, and one of the most exciting live experiences on the city’s early 2026 calendar!

For tickets and more information: Rock City