latest news

 The Falla Plaza de Honduras commission (Algirós) has once again shown why it’s one of the most innovative and forward-thinking fallas in Valencia.

This small but mighty commission has been breaking new ground for years:
Measuring and offsetting their carbon footprint in the Albufera
Reforestation projects
Auctioning their falla on eBay
Promoting sustainability long before it was fashionable

Now, they’ve taken a bold new step
They’ve officially submitted a request to the Unicode Consortium to create Fallas-themed emojis, inspired by our traditional clothing and the unique character of the fiesta.

The aim?
To make Fallas visible to millions of people worldwide, strengthen our cultural identity, and celebrate a community that reached a record 120,235 registered falleros in Valencia in 2025.

Their president, Sergio Villanueva, puts it perfectly:
“Including Fallas emojis is a natural evolution to showcase our traditions globally. We want people to instantly recognise the richness of our culture.”

The two figures were created by Sanfeliu, who emphasizes that his work "highlights the traditional clothing and jewelry, but above all, it highlights the thousands of falleras and falleros who are the true driving force behind the Fallas festival. Furthermore, the studio will also participate in the design of this year's monuments."
And there’s a symbolic reason too…

2026 marks 10 years since Fallas was declared UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, a perfect moment to celebrate in a modern, digital way.

For the third consecutive year, the commission renews its artistic team: José Luis Platero as fallero artist
Vicente Sanfeliu (Socarrat Studio) as designer
Innovation, tradition, sustainability… and now #emojis.

This is Fallas thinking beyond the casal

Emojis designed by Sanfeliu / RLV

#fallas2026 #falles2026 #Valencia #EmojiFalleros #FallasEmojis 

 After many requests, I’ve officially launched a Patreon for Valencia Fallas, Festes & Fireworks.

This is a way for those who enjoy my work to support the project directly and gain a little extra access along the way.

Supporters will receive:

• A monthly festival roundup (published on the 1st of each month)
   
• Early access to all YouTube videos (at least 24 hours before public release)
   
• Behind-the-scenes photos and notes from Fallas, festes, and fireworks
   
• Exclusive supporter-only updates
   

The first full newsletter launches on 1st January, including a complete December roundup of important news and upcoming events.

If you enjoy accurate, on-the-ground coverage of Valencia’s festivals and want to help keep this project independent, you’re very welcome to join.

👉 https://www.patreon.com/vlcfff

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

🔥 #fallas2026 #falles2026 #Valencia

 Valencia is turning up the volume for #Falles2026! The City Council has announced a brand-new funding program designed to help Fallas committees bring more #mascletàes, more castillos (fireworks displays), and more #gunpowder magic to every corner of the city.

The goal? A true citywide Fallas, where fireworks aren’t just enjoyed in the centre, but explode with energy in every neighbourhood.

€100,000 to Spread Fire & Fiesta Across Valencia

The City Council has approved a budget of up to €100,000 to support commissions, with an initial €75,000 already secured and the possibility of adding another €25,000.
This financial boost aims to ensure that gunpowder remains at the heart of the celebration, and that no comisión misses out due to budget limits.

Up to €3,000 per Commission

Fallas committees can apply for subsidies if they are registered non-profits and part of the Junta Central Fallera.

Here’s what’s on offer:
Minimum pyrotechnic spending: €4,000
Aid covers up to 100% of eligible expenses
Maximum grant: €3,000 per falla
Eligible activities include all the classics:
#Mascletàs
#Cremà
#Castillos
#Correfocs
#Cordàs
#Despertàs
… and any traditional pyrotechnic material of Fallas 2026!

“A Fallas for Every Neighbourhood”.

Fallas councillor and JCF president Santiago Ballester highlighted the mission clearly:

“We want Fallas celebrations and pyrotechnic displays to reach every district of Valencia.”
No more centralisation, every barrio deserves its moment of #fire, #thunder, and #fiesta!

Valencia is preparing for a Fallas 2026 bursting with #colour, #sound, #tradition, and gunpowder… and this is just the beginning.

 The official graphic images for Fallas of Valencia 2026 is the work of Vicent Ramón, a vibrant celebration of everything that makes our festival unique.

This year’s campaign features three symbolic scenes, each inspired by the pillars that earned Fallas its place as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity — tradition, living cultural heritage, and creativity.

The first scene reminds us that Fallas is a festival for the whole city, from L’Ofrena to La Nit del Foc, where elegance, flowers, music, and the sound of pólvora (gunpowder) fill the streets.

The second captures the rhythm of the tabal and dolçaina, blending music, fire, and the beauty of Valencian dress, flames that ignite the soul of the celebration.

The third is a tribute to the artista faller, where colour floods the streets and creativity takes form, honouring the eternal cycle of fire, destruction and rebirth, the essence of Fallas itself.

Together, these images reflect everything that defines our fiesta: #fire and #fireworks, #music and #tradition, #ninots and #flowers, #falleras and #artists, craftsmanship, #culture, and #emotion.

#Fallas2026 #Falles2026 #FallasDeValencia #VicentRamon #ValenciaEnFallas #UNESCOHeritage #FallasFestesFireworks

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

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.