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2026 Spanish bullfighting season – festivals & finals

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The 2026 bullfighting season has shown indicators of a potential resurgence, with some observers suggesting a possible “new golden age” driven by high attendance, sold-out shows, and increased political support. This trend is attributed to factors such as the return of television broadcasts and the breeding of more cooperative bulls. Recent performances ~~have highlighted both individual triumphs and varying bull quality. In San Sebastián de los Reyes, the closing of~~ in Valladolid during the Feria ~~del Cristo~~ de ~~los Remedios saw Olga Casado, Emiliano Osornio, and Jorge Hurtado earn trophies, while Sebastián Castella and José María Manzanares were carried out on shoulders. In Villaseca de~~ la ~~Sagra, Eduardo Ruiz~~ Virgen de ~~Velasco earned an ear, though Jesús Romero was treated for injuries after being gored twice. In Valladolid,~~ San Lorenzo have highlighted significant individual successes. Marco Pérez earned an ear ~~during the inaugural Feria de la Virgen de San Lorenzo~~ after managing a challenging bull from Juan Pedro ~~Domecq. In the same location,~~ Domecq, delivering “emotional series of muletazos.” Manuel Diosleguarde ~~was~~ and Roca Rey were both carried out on shoulders, ~~and~~ with Roca Rey ~~earned~~ earning two ears. Additionally, Emilio de Justo achieved a major milestone by earning three ears ~~despite previous injury concerns.~~ and his first “Puerta Grande” of the San Lorenzo Fair. In ~~Arganda del Rey, during~~ Villaseca de la Sagra, Jesús de la Calzada concluded the ~~La Vid~~ XXVI Alfarero de Oro ~~festival,~~ cycle by earning an ear against Cuadri bulls. Other notable performances in the region included Santiago López Ortega ~~earned three ears following an injury to Tomás González. Emerging talent continues to gain attention. In Salamanca,~~ in Arganda del Rey and Iñigo Norte ~~earned two ears~~ in Salamanca. While some matadors like Talavante and ~~a lap of honor at La Glorieta using a bull from Esteban Isidro. Additionally,~~ Morante faced difficulties with challenging bulls in Valladolid, emerging talents such as 16-year-old José del Castillo ~~made his professional debut at the Mieza bullring, earning two ears and a lap of honor. Experts noted his unique style, describing him as having a “Mediterranean essence” due~~ continue to ~~his Valencian roots.~~ draw attention for their unique styles. Looking ahead, Bolaños de Calatrava has announced its patron saint festivities for September, featuring Víctor Puerto, Antonio Ferrera, and Olga Casado on 12 September. Other upcoming events include a charity festival in Seville and the Valencian Novilladas finals on 4 October.

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