Mascletà of the Fallas festival in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento

To say the ground vibrates is a massive understatement. What happens in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento in Valencia every day from 1 to 19 March at 2:00 pm is a sensory and social phenomenon that attracts fans from all over the world.

And pay attention, because the experience begins even before the first blast: the atmosphere ahead of the mascletà fills with musical entertainment, with bands from València’s neighbourhoods and outlying districts providing a soundtrack for the minutes before the firing and leading into the traditional “senyor pirotècnic, pot començar la mascletà” with their festive repertoires.

Setting off a mascletà is a technical challenge because everything must be measured to perfection. Not only for safety, which is a given, but because it must contain the right amount of firecrackers, colours, and bangs that fill the air with a thunderous roar and an unforgettable scent of gunpowder.

Not to mention the firing speed: moving from a gentle start to its maximum level in a balanced crescendo.
Such a show ends with thunderous applause and a great atmosphere on the surrounding terraces, where tourists and the luckiest locals gather together.

The best way to see a mascletà?

Every day at 2:00 pm between 1 and 19 March, the one and only mascletà begins punctually. These are sessions where the best pyrotechnic companies showcase their professionalism and skills.

Designated areas for people with reduced mobility

Access from 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm via Calle de la Sangre, corner with Calle San Vicente.

If you have reduced mobility or are visually impaired, you can access the reserved PRM area with one companion to enjoy the mascletàs. There are two ways to do this.

IN GROUPS

If you are an association or entity, you can book a space for a group of up to 20 people —companions included— for a maximum of two days.

This must be done at least five days in advance by writing to infodiscapacidad@valencia.es stating the number of attendees, the chosen date, and a contact person.

Reservations are held until 1:00 pm. If you have not arrived by then, the spaces will be reassigned.

INDIVIDUALS

You can also access without a reservation —with one companion— by showing your disability card, provided the capacity allows.

A word of advice? Arrive early and remember that if you come in a wheelchair, you will be placed at the front, while your companion will stay slightly behind so that everyone has a clear view.