Are you interested in folklore? Tradition? Big dresses? If you are, stick around. Valencia has all that and more, during the celebration known as Fallas. Read this and consider yourself armed for the festivities.
LAS FALLAS
This March 2026, you’ll see these large sculptures being set up at practically every street corner in Valencia. Anything can be represented in a Falla ; the Ten Commandments, the plight of the crippled, World Peace or belly button lint. These are then ceremoniously burnt (in La Cremà) by proud firemen.
El CASAL
Think of a friendly neighbourhood association (again, at every street corner) whose main mission, apart from setting up its Falla, is to wake you and all your neighbours up at 4 o’clock every morning. You’ll finally get back to sleep only to be awakened again by its morning marching band (La Despertà). You can avoid this by joining a Casal yourself, allowing you to be the object of your neighbour’s hatred.
LA MASCLETÀ
For hardcore Valencianos (nearly all of them). City hall, not wanting to miss out on the fun, holds it own circus of noise every afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Plaza Ayuntamiento is stocked with an impressive amount of firecrackers , which are then all lit. Loud explosions leading up to a crescendo of painful sonic booms typify a good Mascletà. Generally lasting 10 to 15 minutes, the experience will leave you with gun powder and sulphur in your lungs and bleeding ears, but hey, who cares? You’re only young once!
LAS FALLERAS
Watch out! You could be knocked over by one if you’re not paying attention. More than just a big dress, the Fallera’s costume is the Non Plus Ultra of traditional fashion wear. Covered by enough lace, brocade and satin to bury a man (or Fallera), these brave women take part in all the city’s festivities. You’ll see them representing their Casals by marching in parades, posing for pictures, making paellas on the street and having nervous breakdowns, smiling all the while. Acute observers will make the comparison between the Fallera’s headwear and a science fiction film character, but the similarity ends there. These are Valencian Earth girls , born and bred!
THE NIGHTLIFE
A misnomer, actually. Normally, the nightlife lasts all day and night during Fallas and Valencia doesn’t really sleep.
Lola García
Article copyright ’24/7 Valencia’
‘Fallas ‘ photo copyright Julia McGee-Russell / 24/7 Valencia
MORE ABOUT FALLAS: https://247valencia.com/valencias-las-fallas-a-festival…/
FALLAS TIMETABLE 2026
Sunday, March 1st
10:00 AM – Cant de l’Estoreta in Plaza del Carmen.
2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Peñarroja Pyrotechnics).
8:00 PM – Nighttime pyrotechnic show in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Crespo Pyrotechnics).
Valencia Kicks Off Fallas 2026 with the First Mascletà
Valencia Kicks Off Fallas 2026 with the First Mascletà
Monday, March 2nd
10:30 AM – Visit by the Falleras Mayores of Valencia and their Courts of Honour to the City of the Fallas Artist.
2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Hermanos Sirvent Pyrotechnics).
Tuesday, March 3rd
2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Alto Palancia Pyrotechnics).
Wednesday, March 4th
11:00 AM – Visit to the Local Police Headquarters by the Falleras Mayores of Valencia and their Courts of Honour.
2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Dragón Pyrotechnics).
Thursday, March 5th
2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Zaragozana Pyrotechnics).
6:30 PM – Act of the Armed Forces.
Friday, March 6th
12:00 PM – Fallas Parade of Antique Cars in Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Pibierzo Pyrotechnics).
11:59 PM – Nighttime pyrotechnic show in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Pibierzo Pyrotechnics).
Saturday, March 7th
11:30 AM – Homage to the Painter Segrelles.
2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Nadal Martí Pyrotechnics).
11:59 PM – Nighttime pyrotechnic show in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Tomás Pyrotechnics).
Sunday, March 8th
10:00 AM – Visit by the Fallera Mayor of Valencia and her Court of Honor to the Fire Department of Avenida de la Plata.
2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Martí Pyrotechnics).
8:00 PM – Nighttime pyrotechnic show in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Nadal Martí Pyrotechnics).
Monday, March 9th
2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Turís Pyrotechnics).
Tuesday, March 10th
2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Crespo Pyrotechnics).
Wednesday, March 11th
2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Tomás Pyrotechnics).
Thursday, March 12th
2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Alpujarreña Pyrotechnics).
8:30 PM – Nighttime pyrotechnic show in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Alpujarreña Pyrotechnics).
Relive the Fireworks that Ended the Exaltation of Carmen Prades
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Friday, March 13th
2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Vulcano Pyrotechnics).
8:00 PM – Exhibition of Popular Dances and Songs, organized by the Federation of Folklore of the Valencian Community in Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
11:59 PM – Nighttime pyrotechnic show in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Turís Pyrotechnics).
The Main Week of Fallas in Valencia
Saturday, March 14th
2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Aitana Pyrotechnics).
5:00 PM – Closing of the Children’s Ninot Exhibition.
5:30 PM – Reading of the popular verdict and proclamation of the Ninot Indultat Infantil of 2026.
5:45 PM – Collection of the ninots by the commissions until 8:00 PM.
11:59 PM – Nighttime pyrotechnic show in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Tamarit Pyrotechnics).
Sunday, March 15th
9:00 AM – Plantà of all the children’s fallas.
2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Valenciana Pyrotechnics).
5:00 PM – Closing of the Ninot Exhibition.
5:30 PM – Reading of the popular verdict and proclamation of the Ninot Indultat 2026.
5:45 PM – Collection of the ninots by the commissions until 8:00 PM.
11:59 PM – L’Alba de les Falles throughout the city and pyrotechnic show in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Vulcano Pyrotechnics).
Monday, March 16th
8:00 AM – Plantà of all the fallas.
2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Tamarit Pyrotechnics).
4:30 PM – On the platform installed in the Valencia City Hall for the distribution of prizes obtained by the children’s fallas in the different sections, Children’s Presentations, Ninot Parade, and children’s falla llibrets.
11:59 PM Fireworks Display on the Monteolivete Bridge (Mediterráneo Pyrotechnics).
Tuesday, March 17th
9:00 AM – On the platform installed in the Valencia City Hall for the distribution of prizes obtained by the fallas in the different sections, as well as the Illuminated Streets, Presentations, and falla llibrets contests.
2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Mediterráneo Pyrotechnics).
3:30 PM – Flower Offering to the Mare de Déu.
Calle de la Paz
3:30 PM: Rascanya
5:10 PM: Camins al Grau
6:55 PM: Ruzafa A
7:55 PM: Ruzafa B
8:40 PM: Pla del Reial-Benimaclet
10:40 PM: Canyamelar -Grau-Nazaret
12:10 AM: La Xerea
Calle San Vicente
3:30 PM: Patraix
4:45 PM: Botanic
5:45 PM: El Carmen
6:30 PM: Jesús
7:45 PM: Quart de Poblet – Xirivella
9:25 PM: La Creu Coberta
10:40 PM: El Pilar-Sant Francesc
11:55 PM: La Seu – El Mercat
12:25 AM: Regional Houses.
12:35 AM: Local Boards.
12:45 AM: Falla of the Fallera Mayor Infantil of Valencia, Marta Mercader Roig. Falla Alberique- Héroe Romeu.
12:50 AM: Official Delegation of Burgos, Murcia, Castellón, and Alicante.
12:55 AM: Last five Falleras Mayores Infantiles of Valencia.
1:00 AM: Fallera Mayor Infantil of Valencia, Marta Mercader Roig and her Court of Honor. Accompanied by the members of JCF and the Municipal Band of Valencia.
11:59 PM. – Fireworks display on the Monteolivete Bridge (Pirotecnia Zaragozana).
Wednesday, March 18
10:00 AM – Homage to the poet Maximiliano Thous, at his monument, at the intersection of Sagunto and Maximiliano Thous streets.
12:00 PM – Homage to Maestro Serrano, which will take place at his monument on Reino de Valencia Avenue.
2:00 PM – Mascletà in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Pirotecnia Caballer FX).
3:30 PM – Flower Offering to the Mare de Déu.
Calle de la Paz (Peace Street)
3:30 PM: Quatre Carreres
5:10 PM: Benimámet-Burjassot-Beniferri
7:10 PM: Pla del Remei-Gran Via
8:40 PM: Malvarrossa-Cabanyal-Beteró
9:55 PM: Algirós
10:55 PM: Poblats al Sud
Calle San Vicente (Saint Vincent Street)
3:30 PM: Benicalap
4:45 PM: Campanar
6:00 PM: La Roqueta-Arrancapins
7:30 PM: Olivereta
9:15 PM: Zaidia
10:50 PM: Mislata
12:05 AM: Regional Houses.
12:15 AM: Invited Entities
12:25 AM: Falla of the Fallera Mayor of València, Carmen Prades Gil. Falla Convento Jerusalén – Matemático Marzal.
12:30 AM: Official Delegation Entourage from Burgos, Murcia, Castellón, and Alicante.
12:35 AM: Last five Falleras Mayores of València.
12:40 AM: Fallera Mayor of València, Carmen Prades Gil, and her Court of Honor. Accompanied by the members of JCF and the Municipal Band of València.
11:59 PM: Nit del Foc: Fireworks display on the Monteolivete Bridge (Pirotecnia Valenciana).
Thursday, March 19
11:00 AM – Flower offering by the Falleras Mayores of València and their Courts of Honour in front of the image of the Patriarch on the San José Bridge.
12:00 PM – Solemn mass in honor of San José in the Cathedral, officiated by the Archbishop of València, Don Enrique Benavent, and offered by the Junta Central Fallera and the Carpenters’ Guild.
2:00 PM – Mascletà in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Pirotecnia Hermanos Caballer).
7:00 PM – Fire Parade that will begin on C/ La Paz and end at the Porta de la Mar.
8:00 PM – Cremà of the children’s fallas.
8:30 PM – Cremà of the children’s falla of the first prize of the Special Section.
9:00 PM – Cremà of the children’s falla of the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Pirotecnia Hermanos Caballer).
10:00 PM – Cremà of all the fallas of València.
10:30 PM – Cremà of the falla winning the first prize of the Special Section.
11:00 PM – Cremà of the falla of the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Pirotecnia Hermanos Caballer).
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