Essential Fallas 2026 Guide: Your Survival Plan

Coming to Valencia Fallas 2026 and overwhelmed by where to start? Welcome to Spain's most epic organized chaos. Càlid gives you the official calendar plus a local twist: our terreta AI builds personalized routes so you see ninots, survive mascletàs and reach the Cremà without stress. Free, no sign-up, pure Valencian style.

The Fallas of Valencia: gunpowder, satire, and zero pretentiousness

The Fallas of Valencia 2026 (March 1–19) are far more than fire: a UNESCO‑listed festival of satirical art, tradition, and gunpowder. At Càlid, we give you the official calendar with an extra perk: our local AI creates personalized itineraries so you can combine key events, avoid queues, and enjoy the fiesta your way (with family, friends, or solo). No sign‑up, free, and 100% terreta.

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A giant falla monument along with the moment when they set it on fire

What Makes Fallas Special

From the first fireworks (January) to the grand finale fire (19 March), Valencia pulses with giant satirical ninots, daily mascletàs and massive Ofrenda. Things to see during Valencia Fallas 2026: ephemeral art critiquing daily life, fallera music and endless paella. Càlid connects it all in smart routes: parking spots, queue-free paths and photo hotspots.

Fallas 2026 Must-Sees

Pin these essentials – Càlid fills the gaps with logical routes (free).

🔥 JANUARY (Warm-up)

  • 30 Jan: Fallera Mayor Exaltation + fireworks (Palau Música, 22h). First whiff of gunpowder.
  • 31 Jan: Infant Fallera Mayor Exaltation + fireworks (Palau Música).

🚀 FEBRUARY (Build-up)

  • 22 Feb: CRIDÀ (Torres Serranos, 19:30h). Fallera Mayor shouts "¡Falles!" – party starts.
  • 1 Mar: First MASCLETÀ (Plaza Ayuntamiento, 14h daily till 19 Mar).

🎨 MARCH (Peak Festival)

  • 6 Mar: Ninot Exhibition opening + light fireworks (night).
  • 15 Mar: PLANTÀ (from 8h). Ninots rise. Special fallas route with Càlid.
  • 17-18 Mar: OFRENDA (15:30h Paz/San Vicente). 1M flowers to the Virgin.
  • 18 Mar: NIT DEL FOC (23:59h, Puente Monteolivete). Jaw-dropping fireworks.
  • 19 Mar: CREMÀ (20-23h). Burn it all. Epic tears and fire.

Detailed full calendar at the end.

Càlid Fallas Routes: Local AI Knows Best

Ditch lost Maps. Tell your vibe, Càlid builds:

  • Families: Gulliver + light mascletà + Turia nap
  • Party: Ruzafa bars + night Plantà + Cremà beer
  • Foodies: Paella chase + Ofrenda horchata stops
  • Solo: Satirical ninots + killer photo spots
  • Couples: Lit CAC + intimate Nit del Foc

👉 Build your free Fallas route (tell us if you dodge smoke/crowds)

Nit del Foc fireworks – the unforgettable March 18 highlight

Local Fallas Tips from Valencians ✌❤️

1️⃣ Daily mascletà
14:00h from 1 March (Plaza Ayuntamiento). Arrive 1h early, pack sandwich + drink. The wait vibe is half the fun.

2️⃣ Must fireworks
16, 17, 18 March. Nit del Foc (18th, 23:59h Puente Monteolivete) is the showstopper.

3️⃣ Best lit streets
Cuba & Sueca (Ruzafa). Night photo goldmines.

4️⃣ Top fallas
Convento Jerusalén, Ayuntamiento, Mercado Central, Na Jordana, Cuba Literato-Azorín, Sueca Literato-Azorín, Plaza Pilar. Càlid routes them.

5️⃣ Fallera scarf MUST
Everyone wears one. Grab in city center shops (5-10€).

6️⃣ Food stops
Churros chocolate or pumpkin fritters everywhere. Mandatory pause.

7️⃣ Star Cremà
Town Hall (23h) hits hardest.

8️⃣ Sunday 19 morning
Plaza Virgen surprise post-Cremà.

9️⃣ Verbena dive
Hit every tent: DJs, fallero shows, beer till dawn. Open access.

1️⃣0️⃣ Survival tapas
Bar Central (Ercilla, opposite Mercado Central). Quick standing tapas recharge. Maps

1️⃣1️⃣ Electronic vibes
7-8 March: EncesaTuria fest. Save it

1️⃣2️⃣ Iconic verbenas
Vicente Sancho Tello (Aragón), Blanquerías (Serranos), Parterre, Císcar-Burriana (Ruzafa), Ayuntamiento area. Pick yours.

Now you're Fallas-powered. Full schedule below for minute-by-minute planning.

Full Fallas 2026 Calendar (March)

Sunday 1 March

  • 10:00: LXIV Cant de l'Estoreta Contest (Plaza Árbol)
  • 14:00: Mascletà (Plaza Ayuntamiento)
  • 20:00: Night pyrotechnic show (Plaza Ayuntamiento)

Monday 2 March

  • 10:30: Falleras Mayores visit Artist City
  • 14:00: Mascletà

Tuesday 3 March

  • 14:00: Mascletà

Wednesday 4 March

  • 11:00: Police HQ visit (Falleras Mayores)
  • 14:00: Mascletà

Thursday 5 March

  • 14:00: Mascletà
  • 18:30: Armed Forces tribute

Friday 6 March

  • 12:00: 55th Antigor Fallera Car Round (Plaza Ayuntamiento)
  • 14:00: Mascletà
  • 23:59: Night pyrotechnic

Saturday 7 March

  • 11:30: Painter Segrelles tribute
  • 14:00: Mascletà
  • 23:59: Night pyrotechnic

Sunday 8 March

  • 10:00: Fallera Mayor Firefighters Park visit
  • 14:00: Mascletà
  • 20:00: Night pyrotechnic

Monday 9 March

  • 14:00: Mascletà

Tuesday 10 March

  • 14:00: Mascletà

Wednesday 11 March

  • 14:00: Mascletà

Thursday 12 March

  • 14:00: Mascletà
  • 20:30: Night pyrotechnic

Friday 13 March

  • 14:00: Mascletà
  • 20:00: Folklore dances/songs (Plaza Ayuntamiento)
  • 23:59: Night pyrotechnic

Saturday 14 March

  • 14:00: Mascletà
  • 17:00: Infant Ninot Exhibition close
  • 17:30: Infant Pardoned Ninot verdict
  • 17:45-20:00: Ninot pickup
  • 23:59: Night pyrotechnic

Sunday 15 March

  • 09:00: Infant fallas Plantà
  • 14:00: Mascletà
  • 17:00: Ninot Exhibition close
  • 17:30: Pardoned Ninot verdict
  • 17:45-20:00: Ninot pickup
  • 23:59: L'Alba + pyrotechnic (Plaza Ayuntamiento)

Monday 16 March

  • 08:00: All fallas Plantà
  • 14:00: Mascletà
  • 16:30: Infant awards (Ayuntamiento stand)
  • 23:59: Fireworks castle (Monteolivete Bridge)

Tuesday 17 March

  • 09:00: Awards delivery
  • 14:00: Mascletà
  • 15:30: Ofrenda (schedules below)
  • 23:59: Fireworks (Monteolivete)

Wednesday 18 March

  • 10:00: Poet Maximiliano Thous tribute
  • 12:00: Maestro Serrano tribute
  • 14:00: Mascletà
  • 15:30: Ofrenda Day 2 (schedules below)
  • 23:59: NIT DEL FOC (Monteolivete)

Thursday 19 March

  • 11:00: Falleras Mayores Ofrenda (San José Bridge)
  • 12:00: San José Mass (Cathedral)
  • 14:00: Final Mascletà
  • 19:00: Fire Parade (Paz to Porta Mar)
  • 20:00: Infant fallas Cremà
  • 20:30: Top infant Special Cremà
  • 21:00: Ayuntamiento infant falla Cremà
  • 22:00: All fallas Cremà
  • 22:30: Top Special Cremà
  • 23:00: Ayuntamiento falla Cremà

Ofrenda Schedules 17 March

LA PAZ STREET
15:30 Rascanya | 17:10 Camins Grau | 18:55 Ruzafa A | 19:55 Ruzafa B | 20:40 Pla Reial-Benimaclet | 22:40 Canyamelar-Grau-Nazaret | 00:10 La Xerea

SAN VICENTE STREET
15:30 Patraix | 16:45 Botànic-La Petxina | 17:45 El Carmen | 18:30 Jesús | 19:45 Quart Poblet-Xirivella | 21:25 La Cruz Cubierta | 22:40 El Pilar-Sant Francesc | 23:55 La Seu-El Mercat

MIDNIGHT
00:25 Casas Regionales | 00:35 Juntas Locales | 00:45 Infant Fallera Mayor falla | 00:50 Official parade | 00:55 Last 5 Infant Falleras Mayores | 01:00 Infant Fallera Mayor + Court

Ofrenda Schedules 18 March

LA PAZ STREET
15:30 Quatre Carreres | 17:10 Benimámet-Burjassot | 19:10 Pla Remei-Gran Vía | 20:40 Malvarrosa-Cabañal | 21:55 Algirós | 22:55 Poblats Sud

SAN VICENTE STREET
15:30 Benicalap | 16:45 Campanar | 18:00 La Roqueta-Arrancapins | 19:30 Olivereta | 21:15 Zaidia | 22:50 Mislata

MIDNIGHT
00:05 Casas Regionales | 00:15 Invited entities | 00:25 Fallera Mayor falla | 00:30 Official parade | 00:35 Last 5 Falleras Mayores | 00:40 Fallera Mayor + Court

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