Special Section

Fallas of the Special Section

The Special Section is the top category of the fallas contest: it is where Valencia's biggest monuments compete. Here are the Special Section fallas, big and children's, with their motto, artist and sketch, and a link to each one on the map to plan your route.

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Big fallas of the Special Section

The groups competing in the top category, with the motto and artist of their monument.

Data from Fallas 2026, the latest published by the City Council.

Children's fallas of the Special Section

The children's Special Section, with the groups' monuments for the youngest.

Data from Fallas 2026, the latest published by the City Council.

When are the Special Section prizes awarded?

In 2027 the jury tours the big fallas on Tuesday 16 March and reads out the prizes that same day; the prize-giving is on Wednesday 17th in Plaza del Ayuntamiento. The children's prizes are given on the afternoon of the 16th. On the night of the 19th, the falla with the Special Section first prize burns at 22:30, half an hour after the rest, and the winning children's falla at 20:30.

How to see the Special Section fallas

Open any of them on the map to see where it is, which other fallas are nearby and how to get there. During the big week the centre is closed to traffic: walking and the metro are best.

Frequently asked questions

How many fallas are in the Special Section?

There are usually around ten big fallas. The list on this page comes from Valencia City Council's open data.

Who decides the Special Section first prize?

A jury appointed by the Junta Central Fallera, which visits the monuments on 16 March and reads out the prizes that same day; the prize-giving is on the 17th.

Can you see the sketches before Fallas?

Yes. The groups present their sketches before the festival and the City Council publishes them in its open data; this page shows those of the latest edition available.