Las Fallas is an annual festival held in Valencia, Spain, celebrating the arrival of spring. The event is famous for its massive puppets and figurines made of papier-mâché, known as fallas, which are paraded through the streets and later burned in a spectacular display of fireworks. Las Fallas includes music, dancing, street parties, and traditional foods, making it a vibrant celebration of Valencian culture. The festival also features fireworks displays, artistic performances, and cultural events, drawing locals and tourists alike to experience the energy and excitement of one of Spain's most iconic celebrations.
DATES & TIMES
• Main festival: 15–19 March 2026 (core “Setmana Fallera”). Festival overview.
• Mascletà (daily): 1–19 March at 14:00 in Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Mascletà info.
• Plantà: Infantiles by the morning of 15 March; all fallas completed by the morning of 16 March. About the Plantà.
• Ofrenda de Flores: 17–18 March, approx. 15:30–24:00 to the Virgen de los Desamparados. Learn more.
• Nit del Foc: night of 18 March (around midnight), grand fireworks over the old Turia riverbed. What is Nit del Foc?.
• Cabalgata del Fuego: 19 March at 19:00 (Calle Ruzafa → Calle Colón → Porta de la Mar). Parade of Fire.
• La Cremà (burnings): evening of 19 March — typically 20:00 (infantiles) and 22:00 (major fallas); municipal falla last late evening. Cremà times.
LOCATION
• Citywide, València — fallas monuments across all neighbourhoods; major pyrotechnics in the Town Hall Square and along the Turia. Festival hub.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Most events are free (street parades, Ofrenda, Cremà).
• Grandstand seating for selected parades and the Town Hall area is sold via authorised vendors on the official channels when available. Check ticket options.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Noise & crowds: Expect intense sound levels and very large crowds, especially at 14:00 Mascletà and the Nit del Foc. Bring ear protection for kids. FAQs.
• Timing varies: Exact daily times publish with the official programme—always reconfirm close to your dates. Junta Central Fallera.
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