Festes de Valencia – Celebrating Tradition All Year Round
Bienvenidos a Festes
Valencia is alive with festivals all year, from local patron saints to regional cultural celebrations. The Festes de Valencia bring communities together with music, parades, fireworks, and centuries-old traditions. This page keeps you updated on what’s happening now, so you never miss a celebration, from Canals’ Sant Antoni, the Gran Fira de València to 9th October, (Día de la Comunidad Valenciana).
We have also written a book which focuses entirely on the Valencian traditions and cultural events, "Valencia Fallas, Festes & Fireworks" is available on Amazon. Check out our "Publications" page for more information. https://fallasinenglish.com/publications
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Upcoming Events
#SantBlai returns to #Ruzafa!
One of Valencia’s most traditional winter celebrations is back 
. The San Blas (Sant Blai) Traditional Valencian Market returns to Ruzafa for three days of history, culture, food and neighbourhood atmosphere.
Friday 30 January – Sunday 1 February 2026
Around the Church of San Valero & San Vicente Mártir
(Doctor Serrano & Carles Cervera streets)
Organised for almost 20 years by the Falla Doctor Serrano–Carlos Cervera–Clero, this market is officially recognised as a Festival of Local Tourist Interest 
and for good reason. Sant Blai is considered the oldest traditional market in Valencia, with roots going back to the early 19th century.
A market full of flavour and tradition
Throughout the weekend you’ll find: 
Traditional crafts
Local gastronomy
Natural soaps & creams
Jewellery, minerals & incense
Toys and handmade accessories
All brought to life by AMB Producciones and La Fragua de Vulcano, who also take care of the lively programme of activities.
Opening times & highlights
Friday 30 Jan – 19:30
Official opening with a parade of dolçaina & tabalet
Open until 22:00
Saturday 31 Jan
Open morning & afternoon
Open until midnight
Sunday 1 Feb – the most traditional day
Blessings at the church
Traditional porrat with holy cards, coquetes and holy water
12:00 – Valencian dances by Ruzafa Fallas groups
“Quinto y tapa” at the casal (C/ Clero, 11)
Sant Blai 2026 poster & award
The Sant Blai Prize 2026 goes to Forn San Valero, the historic bakery founded in 1914, now run by the 5th generation
Poster designed once again by Alejandro García Vañó
A weekend to stroll, taste, dance and feel Valencian tradition at its purest 
We’re not surprised this one’s a firm winter favourite.
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Sant Antoni In The City
#Fire, #animals, #fireworks and #tradition return to the streets of Valencia this January, we don't hang around!
Sant Antoni del Porquet is one of Valencia’s most cherished winter celebrations, centred around Calle Sagunto and its surrounding plazas. Here’s exactly what’s happening and where 
Main Sant Antoni Bonfire
Cruce Calle Sagunto / Maximiliano Thous
(the traditional heart of the festival)
Sant Antoni Winter Solidarity Market
Calle Maximiliano Thous & Calle Ministro Luis Mayans
(around the bonfire area)
Thursday 8 – Sunday 11 January
• Thu 8 – from 18:00
• Fri 9 & Sat 10 – from 10:00
• Sun 11 – from 11:00
Crafts, NGOs, food stalls, pet-friendly spaces, workshops and adoption activities 
Friday 9 January – Fire & Tradition
Calle Sagunto → Bonfire area
20:15 – Correfoc by Dimonis de Massalfassar
21:30 – Official opening of the Winter Market
Bonfire zone (Sagunto / Maximiliano Thous)
Saturday 10 January – Family Day & #Mascletà Nocturna
Market & activity area (Maximiliano Thous / Luis Mayans)
10:00 – Market opens
11:00 – Children’s workshops
12:00 – Dog demonstrations (police, firefighters & guide dogs)
Bonfire area – Calle Sagunto
21:00 – 
Mascletà Nocturna
Pirotecnia Vulcano
Sunday 11 January – Procession, Fireworks & Cremà
Parroquia de San Antonio Abad (Calle Sagunto)
18:30 – Sant Antoni Mass & medal ceremony
From the church → bonfire area
20:00 – Torch procession with tabalet i dolçaina
Bonfire area – Sagunto / Maximiliano Thous
21:00 – 
Fireworks (Pirotecnia Peñarroja) 
21:10 – Cremà of the Sant Antoni bonfire
Porrat de Sant Antoni
Plaza Sant Joan Bosco & Calle Sagunto
Friday 16 – Sunday 18 January
Opens Friday at 21:00
Traditional sweets, roasted nuts and artisan stalls 
Blessing of the Animals – Sant Antoni Abat
Parroquia de San Antonio Abad → Calle Sagunto
Saturday 17 January
10:00 – High Mass (inside the church)
11:15 – Animal blessing & parade (along Calle Sagunto)
Horses, carriages, falleras, police units and pets of all kinds are welcome 
Official poster by Jesús Arrúe
Organised by the Brotherhood of Sant Antoni Abat (since 1953)
Festival of Provincial Tourist Interest
If you follow Calle Sagunto, you won’t miss a thing.
That’s where Sant Antoni truly lives
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#Festes de #SantAntoni Abat in #Canals: gunpowder, fire & tradition at its biggest
If there’s one Sant Antoni celebration that truly stands out in the Valencian Community, it’s Canals. Every January, this town turns into a living festival of bonfires, mascletàs, music, animals and deep-rooted tradition, and honestly, it’s one of my absolute favourites of the year 
Here’s why Sant Antoni Abat 2026 in Canals is unmissable
A festival that starts BIG
The festivities kick off early in January with the plantà del pi, one of the largest bonfires in the world, setting the tone for weeks of celebration. From that moment on, Canals smells of wood, powder and fiesta.
Craft fairs, music & culture (Jan 10–11)
Saturday, January 10 Craft fair all day in the old town
10:00 – XXII Boixets Meeting (Ricardo Tormo Pavilion)
20:00 – Presentation of the Festera de Gràcia 2026, Susana Miñarro Llaudes
Sunday, January 11 Craft fair all day on Avenida Vicente Ferri
10:30 – Mass for past & present festival members
13:30 – Brotherhood lunch
18:00 – Reception of bands (Sant Antoni Band Festival)
18:30 – Concert at the Municipal Pavilion
Santonian Days (Jan 14–15)
20:00 – Talks at the Parish Church about historic costumes and the origins of Sant Antoni
Jan 15: Blessing of the bonfire + communal dinner in Plaza Mayor
#Bonfire Day – Friday, January 16
One of the most emotional days of the year
09:30 – Children’s parade & blessing (Plaza Mayor)
11:00 – Official opening & first “Vítol!” (Town Hall)
12:00 – Offering Mass
17:00 – Float parade (Av. Vicente Ferri)
21:00 – #Cremà of the Sant Antoni Bonfire
23:00 – Gala dinner & orchestra
Sant Antoni’s Day – Saturday, January 17
This is the day… and one of the biggest mascletàs of the year
11:00 – High Mass
14:00 – GRAN MASCLETÀ on Av. Jaime I by our good friends, Pirotecnia Tamarit Pasión por la Tradición
19:30 – Mass before the procession
20:00 – Procession of Sant Antoni Abat
Animals & fireworks – Sunday, January 18
10:00 – Blessing of animals (Plaza Mayor)
11:30 – Community lunch & activities
21:00 – Fireworks display by Pirotecnia Tamarit
Why Canals is special
Sant Antoni in Canals isn’t just a festival, it’s identity, community and passion. #Bonfires, #mascletàs, #animals, #music, #faith and neighbours all come together in one of the most powerful and authentic winter celebrations you’ll find anywhere in Valencia.
If you love #fire, #tradition and real pueblo #fiestas, Canals should be on your calendar every January 
More information on this amazing event and others can be found in our book, Valencia Fallas, Festes & Fireworks - Available on Amazon now.
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Recent events
#Festes de #SantAntoni Porquet - #Valencia at its most authentic
This Saturday 10th January 2026, I had the pleasure of visiting the Festes de Sant Antoni Porquet, organised by the Hermandad San Antonio Abad de Valencia, right in the traditional heart of the celebrations at the main Sant Antoni bonfire area (Cruce Calle Sagunto / Maximiliano Thous). And honestly… it didn't disappoint.
I also spent time at the Sant Antoni Winter Solidarity Market, set up around Calle Maximiliano Thous & Calle Ministro Luis Mayans, right next to the bonfire area. A fantastic initiative that perfectly combines tradition, culture and solidarity. 
Mascletà Nocturna
I went especially for the #mascletà nocturna, fired by our friends at Pirotecnia Vulcano and what a way to kick off 2026! 
A great mascletà, as always, with that unmistakable rhythm and power… and how good it was to smell gunpowder again so early in the year. Valencia truly comes alive with pólvora.
Medieval market & festive atmosphere 
After the mascletà, we took a relaxed stroll around the medieval market, and it was an absolute delight.
The smell of roast pork slowly replaced the sweet scent of gunpowder in the air, stalls were buzzing, and the variety of artisan products on offer was fantastic.
We stopped for a drink, took our time browsing, tasting and soaking up the atmosphere, this is exactly the kind of plan we strongly recommend if you want to experience Valencia’s traditions up close.
A perfect night of fire, music, tradition and community to properly kick off the new year in Valencia.
Lots of culture, lots of history, lots of pólvora.
This is how 2026 begins. 
Check out our photos in the gallery below.
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VALENCIAN FESTES INFORMATION
What Are Festes in Valencia?
Local Traditions, Shared Identity
Local Traditions, Shared Identity
Festes are the heartbeat of Valencian life, celebrated in cities, towns, and villages throughout the year. These festivals honour patron saints, historical events, seasonal traditions, and local identity, bringing communities together through music, processions, food, fire, and shared celebration. While some festes are large and well-kno
Festes are the heartbeat of Valencian life, celebrated in cities, towns, and villages throughout the year. These festivals honour patron saints, historical events, seasonal traditions, and local identity, bringing communities together through music, processions, food, fire, and shared celebration. While some festes are large and well-known, many are deeply local, passed down through generations and shaped by each community.
Unlike Las Fallas, which follows a fixed calendar in March, Festes take place all year round, meaning there is almost always a celebration happening somewhere in the region.
Local Traditions, Shared Identity
Local Traditions, Shared Identity
Local Traditions, Shared Identity
Each fest reflects the character of the place where it is celebrated. In one town, this might mean bonfires and animals; in another, parades, costumes, or fireworks. Some festes are religious in origin, others civic or historical, but all play a vital role in maintaining local traditions and strengthening community bonds.
For visitors, Fe
Each fest reflects the character of the place where it is celebrated. In one town, this might mean bonfires and animals; in another, parades, costumes, or fireworks. Some festes are religious in origin, others civic or historical, but all play a vital role in maintaining local traditions and strengthening community bonds.
For visitors, Festes offer a more intimate glimpse into Valencian culture, less choreographed, more participatory, and often deeply rooted in everyday life.
Fire, Music, and Celebration
Local Traditions, Shared Identity
Fire, Music, and Celebration
Fire and sound are central elements of many Valencian Festes. From bonfires and fireworks to music, drums, and marching bands, these celebrations engage all the senses. Pyrotechnics are not reserved solely for Fallas; they appear throughout the year in festes large and small, reflecting Valencia’s long-standing relationship with fire as a form of expression, celebration, and identity.
Festes Today
Local Traditions, Shared Identity
Fire, Music, and Celebration
While rooted in tradition, Festes continue to evolve. Modern celebrations often blend centuries-old customs with contemporary music, events, and performances, ensuring they remain relevant to new generations. Whether held in a major city or a small village, Festes remain a living expression of Valencian culture, dynamic, communal, and pr
While rooted in tradition, Festes continue to evolve. Modern celebrations often blend centuries-old customs with contemporary music, events, and performances, ensuring they remain relevant to new generations. Whether held in a major city or a small village, Festes remain a living expression of Valencian culture, dynamic, communal, and proudly local.
For a deeper exploration of the traditions, symbolism, and cultural meaning behind these celebrations, see our book Valencia: Fallas, Festes & Fireworks, available via our Publications page.