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Valencia Weekend: Fallas! ?

We’re in the final week of Fallas ? which means a mix of fireworks, festive fun, street closures, and traffic disruptions. Below, you’ll find key resources for getting around, event highlights, and recommendations for food, music, and art. Keep an eye on weather updates, as rain may affect some events.

Fallas Events

March 15–16: The winning ninots will be announced, and the Fallas sculptures will be fully assembled.

Mascletà & Fireworks Schedule

Friday, March 14

  • ? 2:00 PM – Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Pirotecnia Hermanos Caballer)

Saturday, March 15

  • ? 2:00 PM – Mascletà (Pirotecnia Aitana)
  • ? Midnight Fireworks at Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Pirotecnia Valenciana)

Sunday, March 16

  • ? 2:00 PM – Mascletà (Pirotecnia Valenciana)
  • ? Midnight Fireworks at Les Arts (Pirotecnia Vulcan)

Monday, March 17

  • ? 2:00 PM – Mascletà (Pirotecnia Vulcan)
  • ? 3:30 PM – La Ofrenda at Plaza de la Virgen
  • ? Midnight Fireworks at Les Arts (Pirotecnia Tamarit)

Tuesday, March 18

  • ? 2:00 PM – Mascletà (Pirotecnia del Mediterráneo)
  • ? 3:30 PM – La Ofrenda at Plaza de la Virgen
  • ? Midnight Fireworks at Les Arts (Pirotecnia Hermanos Caballer)

Wednesday, March 19

  • ? 2:00 PM – Mascletà (TBD)
  • ? 7:00 PM – Parade of Fire (Calle de La Paz to Porta Del Mar)
  • ? La Cremà begins at 8:00 PM citywide, culminating at Plaza del Ayuntamiento at 11:00 PM

Weather & Traffic Updates:

Food: Churros & Buñuelos

It’s all about fried dough during Fallas! Check out Valencia Viva Walks’ list of the best churrerías in town: Instagram Post

Live Music & Nightlife

Verbenas (Street Parties): Live music and DJs at Fallas tents across the city. Full schedule: Valencia Secreta

Electronic & House

  • Velada at El Consulado – Upsammy (Friday, March 14) Event link
  • theBasement at Palau Alameda – Elenco House (Sunday, March 16) Event link

Rock & Pop

  • Peter Rock Club: Kadira + Boletus (Friday, March 14) Event link
  • Loco Club: El Último Vecino (Saturday, March 15) | Charity Post-Punk Show (Sunday, March 16) Event link
  • 16 Toneladas: Sujeto K & Orkesta Paraiso (Saturday, March 15) Event link

Jazz & Classical

  • So:Ku: Clara Juan Soler (Sunday, March 16) Event link
  • Palau de la Música: Valencia Symphony (Friday, March 14) Event link

Art Exhibitions & Galleries

Major Exhibitions

  • Carmen Contemporary Cultural Center: Valencia Artists in Carme Thyssen Collection (Until June 29) More info
  • Masaveu Exhibition at Bellas Artes (Until June 15)
  • Leonardo Da Vinci – Science Museum (Until April 13)
  • Almudín Museum: Claudy Jongstra’s textile landscapes (Until April 27) More info
  • Casa Museo Benlliure: Historic Valencia Silk Fashion (Until May 25)
  • Fundación Bancaja: En El Mar – Sorolla (Until March) | Eduardo Úrculo: A Cosmopolitan Traveler More info

Galleries

  • Filtre: Adrià Miko’s animal-inspired works (Until March 20) More info
  • Shiras Gallery: Eduardo Urdiales’ new works More info
  • Gabinete de Dibujos: Idaira del Castillo’s drawings (Until March 28) More Info

As we approach the main events of Fallas, I’ll be sharing extra posts on different traditions—starting with this one: Mascletà: Why is Valencia the Cathedral of Gunpowder? I hope these serve as a useful reference to help you enjoy this uniquely Valencian festival!

Valencia News: Fallas 2025 in Full Swing

Good morning ?? Here is your Thursday update in the midst of Fallas! ? Weekend highlights will be out Friday morning.

Fallas 2025

Despite intermittent rain, Valencia’s festive spirit remains undiminished. Thousands pack the streets daily to witness the mascletà, the city’s signature firecracker display. On Wednesday, the Red Cross treated over 20 people, mostly for fainting, but also for eye and ear injuries, as well as one case of severe intoxication. Read more in Las Provincias

Politicians Avoid the Mascletà Balcony

Las Provincias reports that top politicians have been notably absent from this year’s mascletà. Last year, Generalitat President Carlos Mazón attended two mascletàs, but this year—amid criticism of his handling of the October floods—he has skipped them altogether. Read more

Record Participation in the Ofrenda

This year, around 120,000 falleros will take part in the traditional Ofrenda, presenting flowers to build an enormous Virgin Mary effigy. Concerns have arisen that the sheer number of participants could push the ceremony into the early hours of the morning. To manage the flow, the Ayuntamiento will embed GPS chips in delegation standards to monitor movement. Follow along with the Ofrenda 2025 app

Valencia’s Beauty Industry Faces a Fallera Hair Emergency

With thousands of falleras needing salon services, Valencia’s hairdressers are fully booked and calling for emergency stying help. A new trend has also emerged: larger hair buns (rodetes)—9.5 cm buns are no longer enough, with some reaching 11 cm or more! Levante has the details

Last Chance to Vote in the Ninot Exhibition

Voting closes soon for the ninots that will be spared from the flames. Exhibition details here This year, two additional ninots will be saved in memory of the October flood victims. A Punt has more

Noise Complaints and Street Disruptions

With party tents popping up across the city and Fallas sculptures being installed, some neighborhoods—from Benimaclet to Botánico—are raising concerns about noise levels and street disturbances.
Read more from Levante and Las Provincias.

Traffic Disruptions

  • Transit Valencia has published a map of restricted traffic zones to help residents navigate the city. View the map
  • Transit Valencia also warns there will be tighter restrictions starting on Friday, 14 March. View map here

Fallas Information

  • The Ayuntamiento has also released a map of all Fallas installations. Explore here
  • To learn more about each installation, check out the Fallas 2025 app: Android and iOS

Flood Investigation and Court Case

The Catarroja court investigating the October floods has indicted two Generalitat officials, Salomé Pradas and Emilio Argüeso, for their role in the emergency response. However, Generalitat President Carlos Mazón has not been included in the charges. More details from Valencia Extra
The judge criticized officials for advising residents to follow A Punt news updates while failing to monitor the channel themselves. Read more in Valencia Plaza

Royal Visit to Valencia

King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited Valencia to meet with business leaders and express their support for flood recovery efforts. Business representatives urged the royal family to intervene in political disputes to speed up recovery. Levante covers the visit and Valencia Plaza has more details.

Mercadona Posts Record Results

Valencia-based supermarket giant Mercadona has reported record profits. Its president, Juan Roig, has urged politicians to set aside differences to support business recovery. Read more in El Mundo

Valencia CF’s Absentee Owner Under Scrutiny

The New York Times’ sports partner, The Athletic, has published a report detailing how Singaporean businessman Peter Lim owns Valencia CF despite rarely attending matches. Read the full article

Lady Gaga Wears Valencian Couture

For her Saturday Night Live appearance, Lady Gaga wore a striking headpiece designed by Valencian milliner Betto Garcia. Levante has the details

That’s your update for today! More weekend highlights coming tomorrow. Disfruta de las Fallas! ?