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The Call for Fallas 2026
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Call to the 2026 Falleras Mayores 
Monday, October 13th, 2025
Ajuntament de Valencia
From the 13 finalists, the chosen Falleras Mayores de Valencia (FMV & FMIV) will receive the historic call from the Mayor, María José Catalá. That is the moment that begins their reign.
Proclamation of the Falleras Mayores
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Ajuntament de Valencia
The city officially presents the Falleras Mayores de Valencia 2026 in a ceremony full of tradition, honor, and pride.
Celebrate the magic, the tradition, and the spirit of Fallas.
Fallas Elda 2025
#Fallas of Elda 2025
September 25th – 28th, 2025
Elda, Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain
Celebrated in honor of Saint Crispin and Saint Crispinian
Experience one of Spain’s most spectacular traditions!
The Fallas of Elda fill the city with:
Stunning artistic monuments
Traditional costumes and parades
Music, festivities & culture
The grand finale: La Cremà – the burning of the Fallas
Recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Declared a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest
Don’t miss the fire, art, and passion of Valencia’s Fallas in the heart of Elda!
#FallasDeElda #Fallas2025 #VisitSpain #Elda #ValencianCulture
Mig Any Is Coming!
Coming in September: Mig Any Faller – The Halfway to Fallas Celebrations!
We’re at the halfway point between one Fallas and the next, and Valencia comes alive once again! Mig Any Faller is a vibrant celebration where falleros gather for music, parades, paellas, mascletàs, and plenty of festive spirit.
Expect:
Colorful street parties
Traditional costumes & music
Mobile discos and bars in the streets
Live traditional bands
The smell of paella in the air
Fireworks & mascletàs reminding us that Fallas is never far away
It’s a taste of the big fiesta to come in March, a moment to recharge the spirit of Fallas and keep the fire burning all year round!
We will be posting the event posters/ details as we get them from the various commissions 
Recognition Recieved
The Generalitat declares 16 festivals of tourist interest in the Valencian Community during the first half of 2025
Distinctions 
7 of autonomous interest
5 of provincial interest
4 of local interest
By provinces 
9 in Valencia
4 in Alicante
3 in Castellón
Our festivals are an exceptional opportunity to show the world the cultural richness and diversity of the Valencian Community.
Congratulations to the town councils and festive committees for this recognition!
#TurismeCV #ComunitatValenciana
GVA Innovation, Industry, Commerce and Tourism
More information 
breu.gva.es/b/S6w6
Our New Merch Shop Now Open
Merchandise & Souvenirs
Celebrate the colour, fire, and spirit of Valencia all year round! Our official merchandise features exclusive designs inspired by Fallas, local festes, and the region’s world-famous fireworks culture.
From vibrant t-shirts to mugs, tote bags, stickers, and more. Each item is printed on demand and shipped worldwide by Redbubble, so you can enjoy our designs no matter where you are.
✨ How it works:
- Browse our collection of designs
- Choose your favourite products and colours
- Your order is printed and shipped directly to you
LINK: https://fallasinenglish.com/fallas-merch-%26-souvenirs
HISTORY MADE IN ALDAIA
Today, August 6th, the skies above Aldaia lit up with the biggest mascletà in history, and what a show it was!
At 14:30, Pirotecnia Mediterráneo ignited an unforgettable display:
• Over 1,300 kg of gunpowder
• 10,000 Truenos
• 11,400 salute shells
• A 3km-long terremoto that shook the ground, and people - before heading straight for the viewing public
• And an aerial bombardment that lit up the daylight sky
All in honour of the 225th anniversary of the Christ of the Needy. Thanks to the passion and dedication of the Clavaris del Crist d’Aldaia. They promised an event that would go down in history, and they delivered.
A mascletà for the ages. Aldaia, today you were the epicentre of sound, fire, and Valencian pride.
Enjoy our fiery photos on Facebook and videos on YouTube! 
If you have any photos or videos then please feel free to share (not YouTube videos).
Finally, thanks to the guys, my brother's , from the Facebook group; El Arte de la Pirotecnia, for your photos and videos! 
#ElArteDeLaPirotecnia
#Festes
#Fireworks
#mascletà
#Aldaia
#pirotecnia
#ValenciaFestiva #ClavarisdelCrist
📘 New Book Release – Valencia: Fallas, Festes & Fireworks
We're thrilled to announce the release of Valencia: Fallas, Festes & Fireworks, the latest book by Darren Bishop – now available on Amazon! This vibrant cultural tribute explores the full calendar of celebrations in Valencia, from the explosive energy of Fallas to traditional village fiestas and breathtaking fireworks. It’s not a guide or memoir, but an in-depth look at Valencian identity through its beloved festivals, food, music, and traditions. Whether you're a visitor, local, or lifelong fan of Valencian culture, this book captures the spirit of the region like never before.
Available on Amazon now.
The Fallas of Valencia - An Insiders Guide
This is our latest and most invaluable book yet and released today - 12/2/2025!
Packed full of all the information YOU NEED to know about the wonderful festival of Las Fallas.
From Fireworks, glossary of fallas words to the monuments, to important travel information and food guide to name a few.
Available now in person by pre-order or on Amazon NOW!
Our New Book For Kids
Our new book designed especially for kids was relwased today 10th November 2024.
In Sparkie Meets Fallas, join ten-year-old Sparkie on his first adventure through the vibrant Las Fallas festival in Valencia, Spain. Sparkie is new to this world of giant statues, thrilling fireworks, and time-honored traditions, and each chapter leads him to new discoveries. From watching flower-filled parades to feeling the ground shake during the children’s mascletà, Sparkie’s journey is filled with excitement, wonder, and a bit of magic. With a heart full of curiosity and a few surprises along the way, Sparkie learns that sometimes the best memories come from new places and that there’s more to Las Fallas than meets the eye.
Available on Amazon NOW! Link below.
Our New Book Seems to be a Success!
It was launched on Amazon on the 4th October and as writing this post it has been 11 days and it seems to be a great hit!
Its my personal journey of first visiting Valencia in 2011, my history as a professional pyrotechnician and making the permanent move to the city as an expat in 2017.
You can follow my journey by ordering your copy of, "Valencia & Fallas through my eyes - an Explosive Journey", now only from Amazon.
Already grateful for the positive feedback.
Does Las Fallas in Valencia Get Busy?
One common question we get asked is, “does Fallas get very busy?”, or it may be something you have heard someone say... but exactly how busy does it get? Simple answer is... EXTREMELY BUSY!!
Check out our photo for a fair idea.
So if it’s your first time to Las Fallas, Valencia, then make sure you are prepared!! I cannot stress that enough. Make sure you take water, maybe something to eat as well as suitable protection from the sun. Many people faint while waiting for the Mascletà every year so don’t become a statistic!
We also strongly recommend getting to the Mascletà at LEAST an hour and a half before shoot time which is always 14.00hrs unless it’s a Mascletà nocturna (night shoot). This is so you can find an area that will suit you, a curb to sit on for example or a wall behind to lean against or even a barrier in front to rest upon. Maybe even invest in a collapsible stall/chair from the local Chinese bazaar for around 10€?
Cruz Rojo (Red Cross) first aiders will be at hand should you have any problems. So just be safe and enjoy!!
Don’t forget, it’s a party!! So please make the most of every minute!
#fallas2024 #falles2024 #safetyfirst #enjoy #mascleta #fireworks #Valencia #spain