The Fallas are Valencia’s most iconic festival, a unique cultural spectacle that combines art, tradition, fireworks, fire, and excitement. Every year, thousands of visitors come to the city to experience these intense days of celebration, heritage, music, and light.

History and Origin of the Fallas
The tradition of the Fallas dates back to medieval Valencia, when carpenters’ guilds used to burn wood scraps and old objects on the eve of Saint Joseph’s Day (March 19), the patron saint of carpenters.
Over time, these simple bonfires evolved into enormous satirical sculptures called fallas. These figures, made of wood, cardboard, and lightweight materials, start as small figures called ninots and gradually grow into large monuments depicting humorous scenes, social criticism, or current themes. The festival was declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2016, recognizing its cultural and artistic value.

Cultural Significance
The Fallas symbolize rebirth and the arrival of spring. Burning the monuments at the end of the festival represents purification and the start of a new cycle.
Besides being a popular festival, it is a manifestation of Valencian identity, where the community effort of the fallas (neighborhood associations) and tradition unite in one of the most intense and participatory events in Europe.

Accommodation and Transport: Devesa Gardens
If you stay at Devesa Gardens, located next to l’Albufera, you have direct public transport to the resort’s door. This makes enjoying the Valencia Fallas more convenient and accessible, especially if you come without a car or prefer not to worry about traffic and parking during peak days. HERE you can find all the information about staying at Devesa Gardens.

Main Events of Fallas 2026
Valencia Fallas 2026 take place from March 1 to 19, with a high concentration of events from March 15 to 19. Don’t miss these highlights:

• La Crida — March 1
  The festival officially starts with La Crida, a traditional event inviting the entire city to participate in the Fallas. From the Torres de Serranos, a festive call is made with music and fireworks.

• Daily Mascletàs — March 1–19
  For almost three weeks, every day at 2:00 PM in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Valencia vibrates with the traditional mascletà, a pyrotechnic show focused on rhythm and sound, where kilos of gunpowder create a unique roar.

• La Plantà — March 15–16
  The most anticipated moment: the fallas are placed in their final locations across the city. During the night of March 15 and early morning of March 16, artists and falleros finish assembling these spectacular monuments.

• Ofrenda de Flores — March 17–18
  One of the most moving images of the Fallas: thousands of falleros and falleras in traditional costumes parade carrying flowers to offer to the Virgin of the Forsaken, patron saint of Valencia. These flowers form a huge floral mantle in front of the basilica.

• Nit del Foc — March 18
  The Night of Fire is an impressive nocturnal pyrotechnic show, with fireworks illuminating the Valencian sky, turning the city into a giant luminous stage.

• La Cremà — March 19
  The final act of the Fallas is La Cremà, where all the monuments are burned in a spectacular ritual of light and fire. Children’s fallas burn at sunset, and the large ones continue through the night, closing the festival with excitement and tradition. Before La Cremà, one ninot is saved from the fire by popular vote and preserved in the Fallero Museum as a memento.

Tips for Visitors
During these dates, the city transforms completely:

• Streets fill with music, fireworks, lights, and food stalls.

• The festive atmosphere lasts from early morning to late at night.

• It is recommended to arrive early at main events, especially the mascletàs and Nit del Foc, to secure a good spot.

Valencia Fallas 2026 are not just a festival: they are a living tradition that combines art, history, community, and emotion in every explosion, flower, and flame of this century-old celebration.

If you are thinking of visiting Valencia in March, these dates offer an unforgettable experience connecting you to the most authentic aspects of Spanish culture.HERE you can find all the information about staying at Devesa Gardens.