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Roig Arena Gala Names 26 Finalists for Fallera Mayor of València 2026

The juries' selections now await the mayor’s traditional telefonà on 13 October.

Overview

  • The ceremony debuted at the newly opened Roig Arena, replacing La Fonteta, and drew more than 12,000 spectators.
  • From 146 aspirants — 73 adult and 73 infant — juries chose 26 finalists, forming two cortes de honor of 13 each.
  • The event was carried live via a Junta Central Fallera pool signal, with streams and coverage from Las Provincias, Levante TV and À Punt.
  • The show, themed Llum, featured a live 60‑piece symphonic band, scenography by David Sánchez Llongo and choreography by Álvaro Cuenca, with tributes to Sorolla and Valencian traditions.
  • Following the gala, the calendar moves to the protocol calls by Mayor María José Catalá on 13 October and the public proclamation on 14 October.