The traditional Fallas festival in Valencia ends on March 19, 2026 with the Créma, the night when the monuments are burned. A unique show broadcast live on television.Breaking News, Entertainment, Society, Crema, Fallas 2026, Fallas monuments, night of fire, cultural heritage, television broadcast, event security, fireworks show, Valencian tradition, Valence, AFE PACKAGE, newsThe traditional Fallas festival in Valencia ends on March 19, 2026 with the Créma, the night when the monuments are burned. A unique show broadcast live on...
The Fallas 2026 festivities in Valencia reach their peak this Thursday, March 19 with the night of Créma, a colorful event that marks the end of this annual celebration. Thousands of people gather in the streets to watch the burning of fallero monuments, a symbolic ritual which ends a week of intense events.
The evening begins with the Cabalgata del Fuego, a nighttime parade where fire is in the spotlight. Parading through the city, this spectacular procession combines artistic performances and pyrotechnics, creating a magical atmosphere that prepares the spirits for the final moment of the Créma. The participants, dressed in traditional costumes, light up the Valencian streets.
Around 10:20 p.m., viewers will be able to follow the special program “Nit de la Cremà” live on RTVE, broadcast from the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Presented by Carolina Salvador and Carlos Conde, accompanied by the historian Josep Llus, this broadcast offers a dive into the heart of the traditions and emotions of this unique night.
The burning of the monuments, scheduled for after midnight, constitutes the high point of the evening. Around 800 structures, erected throughout the city, will gradually be reduced to ashes under the supervision of firefighters. Only the “ninots indultados”, figurines spared by the fire, will escape this ritual destruction.
This tradition, deeply rooted in Valencian culture, symbolizes renewal and purification as spring approaches. The Fallas, classified as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, attract visitors from all over the world every year, contributing significantly to the local economy and the tourism promotion of the region.
The authorities have put in place enhanced security measures to ensure the smooth running of events. Rescue teams are deployed throughout the route, while strict instructions govern the use of fire and fireworks, ensuring the protection of participants and urban heritage.
Beyond the spectacle, the Créma à represents a moment of strong social cohesion for the inhabitants of Valencia. Communities from each neighborhood gather around their monuments, sharing collective emotions that strengthen identity bonds and perpetuate a legacy passed down from generation to generation.
With the end of Fallas 2026, Valencia is turning a festive page but is already preparing for the next edition. Craftsmen and artists are now beginning to design future works, thus perpetuating a cultural cycle that continues to fascinate with its scale and singularity.
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