What happens
Each neighbourhood association builds a falla, some several storeys high, out of wood, cardboard and cork. They appear in the streets on 15 March. At 2 pm every day the mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento is a deafening, rhythmic explosion of firecrackers. On 17 and 18 March, falleras in silk dresses carry flowers to build a huge figure of the Virgin. On the night of the 19th (the Cremà) the fallas are set alight.
When it is held
The main days are 15 to 19 March every year; events start on 1 March.
Dates for 2027 are based on the fixed date or the usual rule. Confirm with the organisers or town hall before booking.
Tips
- Bring earplugs for the mascletà.
- Streets close and the city is packed: walk or use the metro.
- Hotel prices peak; book months ahead.
Where it happens
Valencia: Spain’s third city: city beaches, a 9 km park in the old riverbed, the City of Arts and Sciences, paella’s home and a b…
How to experience it
- Arrive by 14 March to see the monuments before the final night.
- Go to the 2 pm mascletà in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento at least once; get there an hour early.
- Watch the Ofrenda of flowers to the Virgin on 17 and 18 March.
- Stay for the Cremà on the night of 19 March, when the fallas burn.
Bring
- Earplugs for the firecrackers.
- Comfortable shoes; streets close to traffic.
Frequently asked questions
When is Las Fallas in 2027?
15 to 19 March 2027 (mascletàs daily from 1 March). The main days are 15 to 19 March every year; events start on 1 March.
Where is Las Fallas held?
Valencia.
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