Color and social activism will once again take to the streets of Valencia this week, on March 28 and 29, after being postponed last February due to a weather alert for wind and rain.
Under the slogan “For housing, health, and education,” the festival will expand significantly this year into the neighborhoods of Malilla, Fuente de San Luis, and Monteolivete, which are also connected to Parc Central, where much of the program will take place.
The Russafa Carnival is a fusion of cultures featuring African communities such as Mali and Latin American communities such as Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Honduras, Brazil, and Ecuador, each with their own dances and a colorful, diverse spectacle centered on music, dance, and culture.
Valencia Carnival 2026 Program
The program will be concentrated over two days: Saturday the 28th and Sunday the 29th.
On Saturday the 14th in the afternoon, more than 70 groups will participate in a massive parade connecting different parts of the district.
The parade is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. in Malilla Park, then proceed along Joaquín Benlloch, Peris, and Valero streets before arriving at Parc Central. The parade will conclude around 10:00 p.m.
At the same time, throughout the weekend (from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM), the Russafira Market will be set up at Pier 4 of Parc Central. This space is dedicated to local crafts, where 50 artisans will display their handmade works to promote local consumption and support for the neighborhood’s creators.
On Sunday, February 15, the music will keep playing on the main stage at Parc Central. From noon until nightfall, artists such as the Cuban Brodel Band, Edward Mejia, and DJ Sawa will liven up the day, while specific workshops like “Weaving Cultures” and “Conect Jove” will be held.
