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LULF The magic of Christmas is about to begin! This Friday, November 21st, Plaza del Ayuntamiento will host a spectacular show where music, #lights, and fireworks come together for “La música encén el Nadal”, part of the València Music City project.

A Night of Music & Christmas #Magic
The switch-on starts at 7:30 p.m., and as Juan Pablo Valero (General Manager of València #Music City) explained, “It won’t just be a simple flip of a switch, it’s a full musical event.”
Expect a night woven together by a beautiful Christmas tale brought to life through live performances.

Live Performances to Start the Night
The evening begins with Valencian singer Melani García (winner of Your Face Sounds Familiar) performing live, joined by:
Eduard Marquina – Valencian jazz pianist & improviser
Federico Nathan – Violinist and professor at Berklee Valencia

The #Choir Returns
After their success last year, the Juan Bautista Comes Choir from the José Iturbi Municipal Conservatory returns, led by conductor Cristina Contreras, featuring a special solo by Yaimar Peña.

#Fireworks & the Big Switch-On
Once the musical performances conclude, Pirotecnia Valenciana SL (Llosa de Ranes) will present a spectacular music-and-fireworks show.

Immediately afterward, the Falleras Mayores de València, Carmen Prades and Marta Mercader, together with Mayor María José Catalá, will officially switch on the Christmas lights of Valencia.

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#Valencia City Council Defines Dates, Rules, and Safety Measures for the 2026 #Fallas  

The Fallas Proclamation for 2026 has now been approved by Valencia City Council, setting out all the official regulations for events, installations, #fireworks, and safety during the #festival period, from La #Crida on February 22nd through to La #Cremà on March 19th.

Installation of Fallas Monuments and Tents

Between March 5 and March 19, Fallas committees will begin transferring and assembling their monuments in the streets.
Special and First Section Fallas may begin moving and storing monument pieces from March 5.
All other sections may do so from March 8.

The installation of tents (carpas) will be permitted between March 6 and March 21, though exceptions apply:
Committees located on vacant lots may begin from March 4.
Other exceptions may apply depending on the committee’s category and location.

Street Markets and Fritter Stalls

Fritter stalls (puestos de #buñuelos y #churros) and other street vendors must comply with the following rules:
Maximum structure height: 3 meters.
No tables or terraces allowed.
Food stalls are encouraged to group together to make better use of drinking water connections.

Fireworks and #Pyrotechnics

The City Council has issued updated guidelines for fireworks use during Fallas 2026:
To respect residents’ rest and animal welfare, fireworks should be avoided between 9:00–10:00 and 15:00–17:00, except in exceptional circumstances.
The use of fireworks is strictly prohibited in the Turia Gardens and children’s play areas.

New minimum safety distances have been established depending on the category of fireworks.

A new security measure will also apply during the daily #mascletàs:
San Ferran Street will now serve as an official evacuation route.
It must remain clear at all times; no spectators, parking, tables, or chairs and will be cordoned off for emergency use if required.

Traffic, Parking, and Accessibility

To help reduce congestion in the city centre during Fallas:
Park-and-ride facilities will be available at the city’s main entry points.
ORA (regulated parking) zones will change as follows:
Blue zone – suspended.
Orange zone – reserved exclusively for residents.
Green zone – normal operation maintained.

For accessibility, reserved spaces for people with disabilities will be available at key Fallas events, including:
The mascletàs in Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
The nightly fireworks in L’Albereda.

Final Notes;

Councillor Santiago Ballester highlighted that these measures aim to “ensure safety, accessibility, and respect for residents during the festival period.”
As preparations begin for Fallas 2026, Valencia once again balances its fiery traditions with public safety and organization, ready to welcome another spectacular celebration of light, colour, and culture.

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We can reveal the design for the 2026 Valencia City Hall  

The Plaza del Ayuntamiento Infantile Falla is created by @fallasmarioperez with a script by @manuel.andres.zarapico.

València is on the move… and we’re moving with it.
Because this city never stands still, it vibrates, evolves, reinvents itself. Every street, every neighbourhood, every smile… is movement.

This year’s falla is a tribute to that ever-moving València:
That moves on wheels — by EMT bus and metro.
That strolls through gardens, walks or cycles, and enjoys the fresh air.
That’s moved by its culture, festivals, and street art.

That looks to the future without forgetting those who brought us here.
That walks its pets with care and kindness.
And that celebrates Fallas with sustainability, togetherness, and joy.

In “València es mou” (València Moves), we invite you to see the city with new eyes — to move with it, to love it as it is: modern, lively, and full of heart.

Because València isn’t just a place.
It’s a heartbeat. A journey. An emotion.
And you are part of its movement.

#ValènciaEsMou #Fallas2026 #FallaEnMoviment #ValènciaViva #FallesAmbCor #FallesSostenibles #FallesValència #FallasDeValencia #FallasDesign #Art #Illustration #Sketch #ClipStudioPaint #PacoCamallongaAndres

   The calls were made,  received and accepted!

We can now announce that your #Falleras #Mayores for #fallas2026 #falles2026 in #Valencia are...

Fallera Mayor Infantile #FMIV ;
Marta Mercader Roig

Fallera Mayor #FMV ;
Carmen Prades Gil

Congratulations to you both and enjoy your reign!

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