Valencia Weekend: Fallas events back on track

Buen fin de semana! ? Rain delayed many Fallas events this week, but restrictions have finally been lifted. Here’s the latest on rescheduled events and what’s happening across Valencia this weekend.


Fallas Events

Note: Weather disruptions may affect schedules. Check the latest updates on the Ayuntamiento website: Valencia.es

Weekend Schedule

Friday, 7 March

  • ? Mascletà at 2 PM – Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Martí Pyrotechnic)
  • ? Midnight Fireworks – Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Pibierzo Pyrotechnics)

Saturday, 8 March

  • ? Mascletà at 2 PM – Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Nadal Martí Pyrotechnic)
  • ? Midnight Fireworks – Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Martí Pyrotechnic)

Sunday, 9 March

  • ? Mascletà at 2 PM – Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Alpujarra Pyrotechnics)
  • ? Parade of Ninots at 5:30 PM – Glorieta to Plaza del Ayuntamiento to Calle Xátiva
  • ? Fireworks at 8 PM – Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Alto Palancia Pyrotechnic)

Weekday Mascletà Schedule (2 PM Daily)

  • Monday: Turís Pyrotechnic
  • Tuesday: Tomás Pyrotechnic
  • Wednesday: Crespo Pyrotechnic
  • Thursday: Tamarit Pyrotechnic

Other Fallas Updates

  • Fallas tents will be set up this weekend after rain delays. Expect detours.
  • The 2025 Ninot Exhibition at the City of Arts and Sciences is open until 15 March. Vote to save your favorite Ninot from the flames! More Info

Events

Saturday, 8 March – International Women’s Day

  • ? Women’s Day March at 6:30 PM – Route: Puerta de la Mar ? Colón ? Plaza del Ayuntamiento ? Plaza Reina. Expect road closures. Route Info
  • ? Parc Central Women’s Day Music FestivalRescheduled to 22 March. Free tickets require registration. More Info

Other Events

  • ?? Top Secret at CaixaForum – A night of espionage, concerts, and an escape room (Saturday, 7 March). More Info
  • ? Antique Book Fair – Gran Via Marques del Turia, open until 23 March. More Info

Sports

  • ? Football: Valencia vs. Real Valladolid – Saturday, 8 March. More Info
  • ? Basketball:
    • Valencia Basket vs. Surne Bilbo – Saturday, 8 March (Liga Endesa)
    • EuroCup Quarter Finals – Wednesday, 12 March
    • Tickets & Info

Food & Drink

  • ? Horchata & Naranja Festival – Plaza Manises, Wednesday, 12 March. Sample Valencia’s iconic tiger nut drink and fresh orange juice. More Info

? Music

?? Flamenco & Traditional

  • Uña y Carne – Flamenco-rumba duo at Sala Jerusalem Saturday 8 March. More Info
  • Galería Louvit – Flamenco concerts Tues, Wed, Sun. More Info
  • Cantà del Carme – Traditional casal-to-casal singing Saturday, 8 March. Schedule

? House & Electronic

  • La ResidenciaFriday, 7 March: Berlin-based Cosey Mueller, Lacquer (Madrid synthwave), & Spammerheads. Event Info

? Rock & Pop

  • Loco Club: More Info
    • Friday, 7 March – Indie-rock: Neverland Bari
    • Saturday, 8 March – Triple rock billing: Desert Vipers, Seventh Hell, Declive
    • Sunday, 9 March – Pop-rock: Egon Soda
  • 16 Toneladas: Tickets
    • Saturday, 8 March – Widers, Lem, Pelazo, Las Víctimas Civiles
    • Sunday, 9 March – Women rockers: Anne Dukke, Connie & The Rockets
  • Matisse ClubFriday, 7 March: Local alt-rock Alba Edison Tickets
  • La RambletaTuesday, 11 March: Japanese singer-songwriter Ichiko Aoba. Event Info

? Jazz & Blues

  • Jimmy Glass Jazz Bar: More Info
    • Friday, 7 March – Blue Triangle Trio
    • Saturday, 8 March – Chipi Chacón Quartet
  • Matisse ClubSunday, 9 March: Brazilian jazz with Sergio Pereira Band. Details
  • So:KuFriday, 7 March: Dómisol Sisters (Swing jazz). Info
  • Drawing the Blues – Jam session for music, dance & art Saturday, 7 March. Event Info

? Funk, Soul & Hip-Hop

  • Matisse ClubSaturday, 8 March: Rap artists Víctor Rutty, Rober del Pyro & DJ Kaef Tickets
  • La Fábrica de HieloSunday, 9 March: Valencian funk/soul band Ay Trick. Event Info

? World Music

  • La Rambleta hosts Grammy-nominated salsa band Plena 79, Sunday 9 March. Event Info
  • Sankofa in Patraix is hosting several international musicians: More Info
    • Friday, 7 March: Palestinian popular music concert.
    • Saturday, 8 March: Kobena & Ko celebrate the music of Ghana.
    • Sunday, 9 March: Jaï performs her blend of French and Haitian songs.

? Classical

  • La RambletaAd Libitum, classical music with a comedic twist. Event Info
  • Palau de la Música – Women’s Day events: More Info
    • Friday, 7 March: Shiyeon Seung conducts Valencia Orchestra, featuring Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite.
    • Saturday, 8 March: A full day of dance & music performances led by women. Free tickets with registration.
  • Istorik GalleryWednesday, 12 March: Violinist Ariel Merlo performs works by Handel & Vivaldi. Details

Art & Exhibitions

New Exhibits

  • Masaveu Exhibition at Bellas Artes – Opens Thursday, 6 March (Until 15 June) More Info
  • Leonardo Da Vinci Exhibition – Science Museum (Until 13 April). More Info
  • Nuria Tamarit at MuVIM – Opens Friday, 7 March. More Info
  • Araceli Carrión At Sporting Club Russafa – Opens Friday, 7 March. (Until 30 March) More Info

Ongoing Exhibitions

  • Fundación Bancaja: Sorolla’s En El Mar (Until March) More Info
  • Galeria BenlliureGraphic Work exhibition of graphic art pieces by renowned artists including Manolo Valdés, Juan Genovés and Eduardo Chillida, among others. (Until 28 March)  More Info
  • Palacio de Cervello: La Transfiguracion immersive paint and scultpture (Until 31 March) More Info
  • Almudin Museum: Wool fiber landscapes by Claudy Jongstra (Until 27 April) More Info
  • Museo de la Ciudad  – Sculpture from Valencian artist Silvestre Moros and paintings fromJosé Manaut, a Valencian student and contemporary of Sorolla. (until April) More Info
  • La Nau: Spain’s oldest medieval cooking books (Until April) More Info

More updates coming via the WhatsApp community groups. Enjoy your Fallas weekend! ?

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