# Cultural and bullfighting festivals in Spain > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260901-bullfighting-events-in-spain > Updated: 2026-09-02T06:47:50.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 2. A series of cultural and bullfighting festivals are scheduled across Spain for early September. In the Valencian Community, Utiel will host a major bullfight on September 5 to honor the Virgen del Remedio, featuring Daniel Luque, Emilio de Justo, and Samuel Navalón with bulls from the Araúz de Robles ranch. Following this, Ondara is set to host a novillada on September 6 featuring Simón Andreu, Marco Polope, and Samuel Castrejón. Other regional activities include the start of the bullfighting cycle in Albacete, beginning with a ‘desencajonada’ on September 5. The Feria de Albacete will also feature special bus routes to connect rural areas with the various bullfighting events and novilladas. In Mérida, the Corrida Romana on September 4 has seen high ticket demand for performers including Morante de la Puebla and Portuguese rejonero Marcos Bastinhas. Additionally, Adrián Centenera is scheduled for a presentation at Las Ventas in Madrid on September 6, while a flamenco festival will take place in Ribera del Fresno on September 7. Community-focused celebrations include the Rei Sol festival in Viladesuso, marking the parish’s 230th anniversary with cultural walks and traditional games. Other events include an agro-livestock fair in Álava to showcase local artisans and farmers, festivities in Zufre honoring Nuestra Señora del Puerto, and a charitable festival in Ledesma on October 4 to benefit AERSCYL. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Miguel Riglos to host National Criollo Grill Festival Miguel Riglos will host the seventh Fiesta Nacional del Asador Criollo on September 20, featuring a competition with 30+ grill masters and catering to 800 guests with local Pampean gastronomy. 35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/utiel-to-host-major-bullfighting-event-with-araz-de-robles-bulls ### 2026-08-17: Tafalla festivities feature bullfighting and running of the bulls Festivities in Tafalla for 2026 feature the second bullfight and the third running of the bulls. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tafalla-festivities-feature-bullfighting-and-running-of-the-bulls --- Cite as: Cultural and bullfighting festivals in Spain. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260901-bullfighting-events-in-spain