Corpus Christi celebrations: Event Schedule

Once again, Valencia embraces the celebration of Corpus Christi: one of the city's most deeply rooted traditions, where the pagan and the religious intertwine to offer the faithful, tourists, and the curious a unique cultural experience.

The association “Amics del Corpus València” has prepared a special program so that everyone interested can be part of this festivity.

Participate in the Transfer of the Rocas—monumental and spectacular ancient carts, traditional to the Valencian Corpus, pulled from the Museum of the Rocas to the Plaza de la Virgen by adorned horses—and dance to the rhythm of the Dance of the Moma—symbolizing the struggle between virtue and the seven deadly sins—and the Giants and Big-Heads.

Join the Convite Cavalcade—representing the invitation made by the jurors of Valencia to the authorities and the people to attend the Corpus Procession—refresh yourself with the mythical poalà, and enjoy the rest of the scheduled activities to celebrate the city's so-called festa grossa (grand festival).

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Here's the schedule!

Monday, June 16

7:30 PM – Corpus dances at San Miguel de los Reyes.

Thursday, June 19

8:00 p.m. — Eucharist and proclamation of the Corpus in the Church of the Patriarch.

Friday, June 20

8:00 PM – “Transfer of the Rocas” from Alameditas de Serranos to Plaza de la Virgen. The Virgin of the Forsaken and the Holy Chalice.

11:30 PM – “Nit d'albaes”, with stops at the Archbishop’s Palace, the entrance to the Casa de las Rocas, and the Rocas exhibited at Plaza de la Virgen.

Saturday, June 1

12:00 PM – In Cabillers and Avellanas streets, the traditional “Penja de poals” (Hanging of buckets) from balconies to “attack” King Herod’s soldiers during the Convite Cavalcade the next day — one of the most entertaining moments of Corpus Christi.

6:00 PM – On the stage at Plaza de la Virgen, “Representació dels misteris” by the Altars of El Carmen and the Baptismal Font.

7:30 PM – Concert dedicated to Corpus by the Altars of El Carmen and the Baptismal Font.

11:00 PM – Special concert by the Valencia Municipal Band at Plaza de la Virgen, performing music representative of the festivity.

12:00 AM – “Nit de Festa”, parade by the Carrera Font de Sant Lluis Musical Group along the reverse route of the Procession, accompanied by a band and stops to award prizes for decorated shop windows, balconies, and façades.

Sunday, June 22

10:30 AM – Solemn Pontifical Mass at the Cathedral. Afterwards, at the Iron Gate, distribution of blessed bread to those leaving the Eucharistic Celebration, commemorating an ancient tradition.

12:00 PM – Convite Cavalcade.

2:00 p.m. Mascletà (Fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento  by José Manuel Crespo from Pirotecnia Zaragozana.

7:00 PM – Solemn Procession featuring biblical and traditional characters. Starting from the Cathedral through the Apostles’ Gate, it continues along Plaza de la Virgen, Cavallers, Tossal, Bosseria, Mercat, Maria Cristina, Sant Vicent, Lluís Vives, Mar, Avellanes, Palau, and Plaza de l’Almoina, returning to the Cathedral.

Don't miss this celebration of great cultural symbolism, where Catholic and festive customs combine to offer the public a unique celebration.