Experiencing a mascletá from the epicenter of the festival is something very few people get to do, but starting today, you can get a free spot to attend the 2026 Fallas festival on the balcony of Valencia City Hall.
Starting on Monday, February 9, Valencia will once again open registration to participate in this raffle, which will give away 10 double invitations per day during the upcoming Fallas.
The calendar of visits to the balcony will run from March 1 to 19, excluding March 8 and 13 due to protocol issues.
72 hours to register for the draw
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The process is quick and 100% digital, but you need to keep an eye on the calendar because the window of opportunity is very short. The registration period will open on Monday, February 9, at 12:00 a.m. and close on Wednesday, February 11, at 11:59 p.m. The registration form is now open.
A total of 340 people will be able to enjoy this unique experience. To participate, you must meet two basic requirements: be of legal age and be registered as a resident of the city of Valencia.
Registration must be done exclusively through the municipal website. A database will be created with all registrants and will be used solely for the purpose of conducting the lottery using an automated computer system.
Winners will receive confirmation via email in the following days. The invitation is personal and non-transferable to the winner, which means that it cannot be transferred to a third party if you are unable to attend. However, the winner may bring a companion of their choice.
If any of the winners uses a wheelchair, an adapted space will be provided in the building, as the main balcony has accessibility limitations during the firing.
And if rain or wind forces the cancellation of the mascletà on the assigned day, the winners will not lose their prize, but will be relocated to another date.
In 2025, the draw registered a record number of participants with almost 19,000 applications (18,987 to be precise), but there was also a significant screening process: more than 7,000 people were left out of the draw before it began because they did not meet the registration or age requirements.