Saint Vincent Ferrer’s Day

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Fiesta de San Vicente Ferrer en València

TOURISTIC AREA: Historical center

Firework displays, religious offerings, processions and depictions of miracles.

If you are in Valencia from April 11 to 13, 2026, you cannot miss the events of the Festivity of Saint Vincent Ferrer.

He is the patron saint of the city and, to give you an idea of his importance, he is considered the greatest worker of miracles in the entire Church.

To pay tribute to these supernatural feats, the city is filled with theatrical performances staged by children —always in verse and in the Valencian language— on different altars set up across various neighborhoods.

These plays are known as «Els Milacres» and have been part of Valencian tradition since 1561.

There are all of these:

Altar of El Carmen - Plaza del Carmen
Altar of El Mar - Plaza San Vicente Ferrer
Altar of El Mercat - Plaza del Mercado
Altar of El Mocadoret - Tapinería Street
Altar of the Guardian Angel - Church of the Guardian Angel
Altar of the Street of the Children of Saint Vincent - San Vicente Street corner with En Sanz
Altar of the Baptismal Font - Plaza de la Virgen
Altar of El Pilar - Plaza del Pilar
Altar of La Playa - Parish of Saint Vincent Ferrer
Altar of Ruzafa - Church of San Valero
Altar of El Tossal - Plaza del Tossal

In addition to these performances, the schedule of events continues until the commemorative day itself.

This final day is the highlight, dedicated to the solemn ringing of bells and the moving procession with the saint exiting through the Iron Gate of the Valencia Cathedral.

Schedule of Events for Saint Vincent Ferrer 2026

April 11

At 11:00 a.m. - Performance of the miracle that won first prize in the Miracle Contest and subsequent award ceremony at Plaza de la Virgen.

April 12

At 9:30 p.m. - Fireworks display (stick fireworks castle) at Serranos Bridge.

April 13: Saint Vincent Ferrer’s Day

At dawn - "Despertà" with firing of salutes and general ringing of bells.

At 10:00 a.m. - Solemn Pontifical Mass at the Cathedral.

At 12:00 p.m. - Civic procession with flower offering.

Route: starting from City Hall to the Birthplace of the Saint, with the participation of all the Altars of the city and the Honorable Clavariesa 2026.

At the end in Plaza de Tetuán, an offering will be made to the image of Saint Vincent Ferrer, followed by the performance of the regional and national anthems and a mascletà by the Vulcano pyrotechnics company.

At 7:00 p.m. - Solemn General Procession

Route: departure from the Cathedral making the traditional stops at the Church of Santo Domingo, the Birthplace and the Parish of San Esteban.

And at night, the traditional lowering of the Saint will take place by each association.

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Event dates
From:
11-04-2026
To:
13-04-2026
Interest information
Accessible (PRM) reserved area:

Saint Vincent Ferrer Offering on April 13 at 12:00 p.m. (entry from 11:30 a.m.)

Saint Vincent Ferrer’s Day

There is a reserved area for people with reduced mobility to watch the offering to Saint Vincent Ferrer, which takes place on April 12 at 12:00 pm. It is located at the corner of Plaza del Ayuntamiento and Calle de la Sangre and can be accessed from Calle de la Sangre starting at 11:30 am. One companion is allowed, who must stand at the back so as not to obstruct the view of people with reduced mobility. You can see the map of the PMR area here.

Explanation of the feast of San Vicente Ferrer in easy-to-read and sign language.

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Saint Vincent Ferrer’s Day

Firework displays, religious offerings, processions and depictions of miracles.