Las Fallas 2025 in Valencia, Spain - Dates, Activities and 5-Day Schedule

Las Fallas, also known as the Fire Festival, is a traditional event celebrated in Valencia, Spain every March. It is a festival focusing on fireworks, lights, colors, and interesting sculptures. On the last day, all these gigantic papier-mâché figures are set on fire.

In 2025, the event starts on March 15 and ends on March 19.

When Is Las Fallas 2025?

Las Fallas 2025 will take place from Sunday, March 15th to Thursday, March 19th in Valencia, Spain. The celebrations last for 5 days.

During these 5 days, you could see big, colorful sculptures, known as fallas ('failures') displayed everywhere in the streets, squares, etc. There is also a lively parade of exquisitely dressed girls and fireworks displays. Mascletà displays, which are a special kind of fireworks spectacle, will take place every day from March 1st to 19th.

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See below some important facts on Las Fallas 2025 in Valencia

• Start date: Sunday, March 15
• End date: Thursday, March 19
• The date to burn the Las Fallas: March 19
• Places to see the burning of Las Fallas: streets and squares such as Plaza del Ayuntamiento

When Will They Burn Las Fallas?

All the Las Fallas will burn on the last night of the festival, on March 19, 2025.

on the last night, all the Las Fallas will be set on a huge bonfire in streets and squares. The ceremony for burning these sculptures usually starts at about 8 pm and continues to midnight.

The best place to see this ceremony is in the Plaça de l'Ajuntament where the largest fallas are burnt. The burning ceremony here continues until midnight.

The burning of the las fallas forms the closing ceremony of the festival. It symbolizes sending away the old and welcoming the new. This festival is, in essence, to welcome spring.

Las Fallas 2025 Activities Schedules

Las Fallas is officially celebrated from March 15th to 19th. Meanwhile, activities such as mascletà begin on March 1st. See below the activity schedule for the festival:

What Do People Do during Las Fallas 2025?

There are activities, such as fireworks displays, parades, offering flowers to the Virgin Mary, and the burning of effigies at midnight.

Displays of Las Fallas

During the festival, the streets and squares of the city are filled with figures known as ninots (groups of fallas models making up a scene).

The fallas (satirical sculptures) are made of wood, cardboard, and foam, and have various themes. There are animals and flowers as fallas, but the most common fallas are cartoon-style characters and public figures. The largest fallas can reach a height of over 20 meters.

Burning Fallas

On the final night of the festival, on March 19th, 2025, the Fallas will be burned. The ceremony usually takes place on streets or other open spaces.

Huge crowds gather in the streets to witness this ceremony. When the towering figures on top collapse, the crowds burst into applause. When an entire falla is engulfed in flames, revealing its skeleton in the red glow of the fire, people cheer, dance, and fireworks are set off to celebrate this moment.

This practice symbolizes sending away the old and welcoming the new. This festival is, in essence, to welcome spring.

Colorful Parades and Flowers Offerings

Girls and ladies are dressed in splendidly elegant and dazzling medieval traditional costumes. They carry flowers and walk from their community to the Plaza de la Virgen for a flower offering to Virgen de los Desamparados (Our Lady of the Forsaken, i.e. the Virgin Mary), the patron saint of Valencia. Music is also played by bands during the parade.

At the Plaza de la Virgen, a large image of the Virgin Mary, constructed with fresh flowers, awaits. Thousands of bouquets of white, pink, yellow, and red flowers form the Virgin's gown, creating a solemn and majestic scene.

According to tradition, this action of offering flowers to the Virgin Mary is believed to bring peace and happiness for the year.

Fireworks Displays

Fireworks displays happen every day during the festival.

A mascletà (a pyrotechnic celebration) happens every day from March 1st to 19th at 2pm in the plaza de Ayuntamiento, which is the square of the town hall.

Also, impressive fireworks displays are set off at midnight at Paseo de la Alameda each day from March 15th to 19th.

Tips for Experiencing Las Fallas 2025 in Valencia

1. Do You Need Tickets for Las Fallas?

You do not need a ticket for the festival, as it is a free event with all activities taking place on the streets and squares. However, we recommend considering a guided tour for a better experience.

2. Which is the best day to attend the event?

Throughout the 5-day event, there are activities every day. However, the most exciting day for many travelers is the final day when all the fallas are burned.

3. Is it Crowded during the Event?

Las Fallas is indeed crowded, with restaurants fully booked and city streets blocked. Be prepared for noise and large crowds if you plan to attend. Consider seeking assistance from an experienced travel company like ours to organize your tour, saving you from a lot of hassle.

Las Fallas Date 2025, 2026,2027..2030

Las Fallas falls on March 15 each year. See below Fallas dates for 2025, 2026...2030.