Fiestas patronales de Campanar
Campanar patronal celebrations in honour of the Mare de Déu: February, with mascletà, procession, fireworks castle and the Valencian book fair.
The Campanar patronal celebrations honour the Mare de Déu de Campanar, the patron of the neighbourhood. They take place in February, over almost three weeks, with the old centre of the district as the stage.
What happens
Listings for recent editions include the mascletà, a correfoc (fire run) and a fireworks castle that closes the celebrations. There is also the Valencian Book Fair, a parade of Moors and Christians groups, a display of vintage cars, food days and a Night of Valencian Song. The programme changes from year to year, so the exact list depends on the edition.
The patron saint's day
19 February is the main day. The 2026 listing included a mass, a dawn wake-up call (despertà), the carrying of the image, a general procession in the evening and a fireworks castle at night. According to the same listing, the activities are free. Times are published every year.
Getting there
Metro lines 1 and 2 to Campanar station, or buses 62, 64, 98 and 99 to the Plaza de la Iglesia de Campanar.
For other neighbourhood celebrations, see the neighbourhood festivals guide and the festival calendar.
Frequently asked questions
When are the Campanar patronal celebrations?
In February, with the patron saint's day in the second half of the month. The 2026 listings give different start dates depending on the source, so confirm each year's programme before you go.
Are the activities free?
According to the VisitValencia agenda for 2026, the activities on the patron saint's day are free. For the other events, check the programme of the edition you plan to attend.
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