Las Fallas in Valencia 2026: Your Easy Must-See Guide
Las Fallas is Valencia's biggest and most famous festival. For weeks, the city turns into a living mix of street art, tradition, music, firecrackers, lights, flowers, fireworks, and neighbourhood parties. And the best part is that it doesn't happen in one arena or one square. Las Fallas happens all over the city.
That's exactly why exploring by bike is one of the easiest ways to experience it. With a bike from Pelican Bike Valencia, you can move between neighbourhoods fast, avoid crowded public transport, and stop whenever something catches your eye.
What is Las Fallas?
During Las Fallas, artists build huge sculptures called fallas (also known as monuments). Some are funny, some are beautiful, some are political, and many are simply impressive. You'll find them in almost every neighbourhood, from small streets to the biggest squares.
The festival builds day by day and ends with La Cremà, when the monuments are burned in an unforgettable final night. It's art, fire, emotion, and tradition all in one.
Why explore Las Fallas by bike?
Valencia gets very busy during Las Fallas. Streets can be crowded, some areas close for events, and taxis can be slow. A bike makes everything easier:
- See more in one day because events are spread across the city
- Move smoothly between areas like Ruzafa, El Carmen, and the city centre
- Avoid the busiest transport routes
- Stop anytime for photos, food, or a closer look at monuments
- Enjoy evening rides to the lights and fireworks spots
Tip: For the Mascletà at Plaza del Ayuntamiento (14:00), park your bike a little outside the busiest area and walk the last few minutes.
Las Fallas 2026: key dates and events you shouldn't miss
Crida (Opening Ceremony)
Sunday 22 February
14:00 – Mascletà at Plaza del Ayuntamiento
19:30 – La Crida at Torres de Serranos
Cabalgata del Ninot (Parade)
Saturday 28 February
17:30 – Route: Glorieta → Calle La Paz → San Vicente → Plaza del Ayuntamiento → Marqués de Sotelo → Calle Xàtiva
Mascletà (Daily firecracker show)
1–19 March
14:00 – Plaza del Ayuntamiento
La Plantà (Monuments finished)
15 March – 09:00 – Plantà of all children's fallas (fallas infantiles)
16 March – 08:00 – Plantà of all fallas
Ofrenda (Flower Offering)
17–18 March
From 15:30 until late, with different routes and time slots
Fireworks nights (Puente de Monteolivete)
16 March – 23:59 Fireworks
17 March – 23:59 Fireworks
18–19 March – 23:59 "Nit del Foc" (main fireworks night)
Cabalgata del Fuego (Fire Parade)
19 March
19:00 – From Calle de la Paz to Porta de la Mar
La Cremà (Grand Finale)
19 March
20:00 – Children's fallas burn
22:00 – All fallas burn
23:00 – Plaza del Ayuntamiento falla burns
Explore it all with Pelican Bike Valencia
Las Fallas is a city-wide festival. The best way to experience it is to move freely and follow the energy as it shifts from neighbourhood to neighbourhood.
At Pelican Bike Valencia, we make it easy:
- High-quality bikes maintained by our in-house mechanics
- Options for every need
- Self-rental, self-guided routes, audio tours, and private or group tours
- Support on the road if you need help
Ready to ride Las Fallas the easy way? Visit one of our stores in Valencia or book your bike and tour online. Prefer a tailored experience? Contact us and we'll help plan the best route and timing for your stay. In our stores you also can buy tickets to special section Fallas — with this exclusive digital pass, you will access the fenced interior of the Nine Fallas of the Federation of Special Section of Valencia.
