Explore the Fallas Calendar, specifically for 2024, updated annually for the latest information. Keep in mind that while the primary Fallas dates are from March 15 to 19, there are additional satellite events in February and beyond March 19.
The literal translation is 'Doll Exhibition'. This showcase features a figure representing each Falla, selected by every Falla commission. Attendees can vote for their favorite, both among the large and children's Fallas. Voting for the big ones is open until the 14th, and for the children's until the 15th. The two winning 'ninots' will be […]
Music bands from the city, other municipalities and those associated with the Fallas parade through the Plaça de l'Ajuntament (Town Hall Square).
Infant march with firecrackers in the early morning. Hence the name 'despertà', which means wake-up call in valencian. It starts at the Church of Sant Joan del Hospital and ends in the Town Hall Square with a grand finale 'earthquake' —a large firecracker display—.
La 'despertà' is a route where people are awakened early by setting off firecrackers, hence the name, 'despertar' - to wake up. It begins shortly after the children's event and ends in the Town Hall Square with a large 'terratrèmol' or pyrotechnic earthquake.
The first mascletà of 2024, although it is not yet considered the first on the official calendar, which is from March 1 to 19, every day. Mascletà made by Valenciana pyrotechnics.
The Crida (Valencian word for 'call') always takes place on the last Sunday of February. The Falleras Mayores of Valencia announce the beginning of the Fallas calendar. There are fireworks and visual effects during and after the event.
1st Mascletà of the Fallas of Valencia 2024. Every day from 1 to 19 at 2 p.m. Remember to go well in advance if you want to have good visibility, but the most important thing is the sound. Mascletà made by Peñarroja pyrotechnics.
2nd Mascletà of the Fallas of Valencia 2024. Every day from 1 to 19 at 2 p.m. Remember to go well in advance if you want to have good visibility, but the most important thing is the sound. Mascletà made by Zaragozana pyrotechnics.
The 'Cavalcada del Ninot', Ninot Parade, is a procession where members of fallas commissions dress up and parody current topics, faithful to the satirical and critical spirit of the fallas, with a lot of humor. The figures or 'ninots', in general, will not be placed in the fallas or are those in the Ninot Exhibition, […]