Spanish towns unveil 2026 bullfighting fair programmes
Local authorities in several Spanish municipalities announced the line‑ups and dates for their 2026 bullfighting fairs. The Cebreros Feria Taurina, honoring the Virgin of Valsordo, will run from 14 – 17 August with mixed festivals, corridas and a Grand Prix featuring novilladores such as Rocío Arrogante and Marc Serrano. Albacete confirmed matador Enrique Ponce as the pregonero for the Feria Taurina, scheduled to open on 2 September at the Teatro Circo. The Feria Taurina de la Virgen de la Vega in Salamanca will be held on 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 September, presenting a six‑event abono that includes top toreros like Morante de la Puebla, Roca Rey and David de Miranda, and a debut by Julio Norte. Vera’s San Cleofás festivities will feature a 27 September corrida with Sebastián Castella, Víctor Hernández and Marco Pérez fighting six Núñez de Tarifa bulls. In La Rioja, the Zapato de Oro de Arnedo will take place on 27 – 28 September and 1 – 2 October, showcasing twelve novilleros and four ganaderías, including the returning Murteira Grave stock. All events are marketed as key cultural attractions for local tourism and tradition.
Entities: Albacete · Cebreros · Enrique Ponce · Feria Taurina de Albacete · Manuel Serrano · Salamanca · Teatro Circo · Vera
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Salamanca Feria Taurina de la Virgen de la Vega will take place on 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 September 2026, featuring six major events with toreros such as Morante de la Puebla and David de Mirna (47a91334-1870-4dc8-8f98-41060a157dba)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Vera will hold a bullfight on 27 September 2026 featuring Sebastián Castella, Víctor Hernández and Marco Pérez. (59a173bb-8521-4bb5-8145-9d5f3fd239d3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Cebreros Feria Taurina will be held from 14 to 17 August 2026 with mixed festivals, corridas and a Grand Prix. (af9dcead-fa49-4a0b-9f04-fb8f82aaf7a6)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Enrique Ponce will be the pregonero of the Albacete Feria Taurina 2026, with the opening ceremony on 2 September at the Teatro Circo. (123b29bf-f5eb-4622-8782-2a686f2045f4)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Zapato de Oro de Arnedo will be held on 27‑28 September and 1‑2 October 2026 with twelve novilleros and four ganaderías. (123e53d5-d6bf-45eb-8d8c-c8694a99545c)