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2026 Spanish bull season – May to September

Overview

The 2026 Spanish bullfighting season featured extensive regional festivals, including major events in Seville, Granada, Madrid, and Valencia. In Seville, the historic Corpus bullfight at the Maestranza saw Morante de la Puebla and Juan Ortega headline. Throughout June and July, various festivals showcased top matadors like Alejandro Talavante, Roca Rey, and Pablo Aguado in locations such as Sanlúcar, Toledo, and Marbella. Notable performances included Samuel Navalón’s success in Valencia and Tomás Rufo’s acclaim at San Fermín. In late July and August, the Huelva Colombinas festival featured the return of the Miura herd, where Miguel Ángel Perera received an “indulto”. The summer cycle in El Puerto de Santa María concluded with the third ‘Toros en El Puerto’ awards, recognizing Pablo Aguado for best performance, Diego Ventura as best rejoneador, and David de Miranda with the Rafael Ortega award for best estocada. In Málaga, the La Malagueta fair saw Marco Pérez make a successful debut during the ‘Corrida de la Juventud’, exiting through the ‘Puerta Grande’, while El Fandi marked his return to the venue after eight years. David de Miranda also achieved a ‘Puerta Grande’ exit in Málaga. In Almagro, a major event at the Coso de la Cuerda featured a duel between Morante de la Puebla and Roca Rey. During the Feria de Agosto in Málaga, Alejandro Talavante faced a difficult performance with bulls from the Victoriano del Río ranch, receiving silence from the crowd despite showing willpower. In Bilbao, the Corridas Generales at the Vista Alegre bullring continued with Andrés Roca Rey earning an ear despite wind and rain. During the Aste Nagusia festivities, David de Miranda achieved a two-eared triumph, though the presiding official controversially denied the second ear, preventing a ‘Puerta Grande’ exit despite the crowd’s reaction.

Entities

Diego Ventura · David de Miranda · Roca Rey · Bilbao · Alejandro Talavante

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Andrés Roca Rey survives bull encounter in Madrid

    Bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey survived a violent encounter with a bull in Madrid, continuing his performance to cut three ears and a tail despite the injury.

  2. 19 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Bullfighters perform at Bilbao's Vista Alegre bullring

    Bullfighters David de Miranda and Marco Pérez delivered standout performances at Bilbao's Vista Alegre bullring during the Aste Nagusia festivities.

  3. 19 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Marco Pérez shines in Bilbao bullfighting debut

    Young bullfighter Marco Pérez delivered a highly praised performance at the Corridas Generales de Bilbao, earning recognition for his maturity and skill in the Vista Alegre arena.

  4. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Bilbao bullfighting festival features performances by Urdiales, Talavante, and Roca Rey

    Bullfighters Román and Andrés Roca Rey earned ears during the Corridas Generales de Bilbao, with Roca Rey overcoming wind and rain during the Thursday session.

  5. 23 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Almagro bullfighting event to feature Morante de la Puebla and Roca Rey

    Morante de la Puebla and Roca Rey are set to headline a major bullfighting event in Almagro on August 25.

  6. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Antequera bullfighting: Cartagena, Ventura, and Hernández earn multiple trophies

    Rejoneadores Andy Cartagena, Diego Ventura, and Leonardo Hernández earned multiple trophies during the opening bullfighting event of the 2026 Real Feria de Agosto in Antequera.

  7. 30 days ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Málaga bullfighting: Talavante faces difficult performance

    Bullfighters Alejandro Talavante, Emilio de Justo, and Roca Rey performed in Málaga's Feria de Agosto with bulls from the Victoriano del Río ranch.

  8. 30 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Spanish bullfighting honors winners and celebrates Víctor Puerto

    Bullfighting honors are being distributed in Spain, with the ‘Toros en El Puerto’ awards naming Pablo Aguado and Diego Ventura as winners, while Ciudad Real honors retiring matador Víctor Puerto.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    La Malagueta bullfighting fair sees triumphs for Marco Pérez and El Fandi

    Bullfighters Marco Pérez and David de Miranda both achieved 'Puerta Grande' exits at La Malagueta in Málaga, while El Fandi marked a successful return to the arena.

  10. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 16 sources
    David de Miranda and Borja Jiménez triumph in El Puerto de Santa María

    David de Miranda and Borja Jiménez achieved a triumphant exit on shoulders at the conclusion of the summer bullfighting season in El Puerto de Santa María, alongside Morante de la Puebla.

  11. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Victoriano del Río bulls set for star bullfighting card in Ciudad Real's Feria de la Virgen del Prado

    Victoriano del Río’s black bulls will be fought on 21 August at Ciudad Real’s Feria de la Virgen del Prado, headlined by matadors Alejandro Talavante and Roca Rey; tickets are on sale online fee‑free until 9 Ag

  12. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Miguel Ángel Perera, Roca Rey, David de Miranda Win at Huelva Bullring

    Miguel Ángel Perera, Roca Rey and David de Miranda earned multiple ears and a symbolic tail after an acclaimed bullfight at Huelva’s Plaza de Toros La Merced, where Perera received an indulto and the trio were

  13. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Andalusian Bullfighting Season Highlights Huelva and El Puerto de Santa María Rounds

    Huelva’s July 31 bullfight featured El Fandi, Escribano and Conquero with Miura bulls returning after 50 years; the next day El Puerto de Santa María hosted Morante de la Puebla, Talavante and Ortega before a 9

  14. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Colombinas 2026 Bullfighting Festival Draws Top Toreros in Huelva

    Colombinas 2026 in Huelva saw top bullfighters like Julio Norte, Miguel Ángel Perera and El Fandi compete, the Miura herd return after 50 years, and a full‑house festival complemented by a Viva Suecia concert.

  15. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 14 sources
    Roca Rey bullfighting feats highlight Spanish festivals

    Bullfighting events across Spain featured Roca Rey’s standout performances, a La Línea corrida order, an injury in Tudela’s encierro, a Condessa de Sobral novillada, San Roque’s Feria Real cartel and El Fandi’s

  16. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Santander Feria de Santiago features strong showings by Samuel Navalón and David de Miranda

    Samuel Navalón and debutant David de Miranda delivered notable performances at the Santander Feria de Santiago, while upcoming fights feature bulls from leading breeders.

  17. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Spanish bullfighters Blas Márquez and Damián Castaño win multiple ear trophies in July festivals

    Blas Márquez and Damián Castaño each earned multiple ear trophies at July Spanish bullfighting festivals, highlighting their skill and drawing large crowds.

  18. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Bullfighting fairs in Huesca and Ciudad Real start individual ticket sales

    Individual tickets for the Huesca bullfighting fair and the Virgen del Prado fair in Ciudad Real go on sale on July 20, available at venues and online, ahead of August events.

  19. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Santander Feria de Santiago: Julio Norte Wins Ear, Serrano Opens Door

    At the opening of Santander’s Feria de Santiago, Julio Norte earned an ear while Álvaro Serrano opened the Puerta Grande; other bullfighters, including Ignacio Garibay and rejoneador Guillermo Hermoso, also put

  20. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Valencian Government Allocates Over €700,000 to Support Traditional Bull-Running Festivals

    Valencian authorities will spend over €700,000 in 2026 to fund traditional bull‑running festivals, including aid for small towns, safety upgrades, and promotional programmes.

  21. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Talavante and Roca Rey Deliver Strong Performances at Valencia Bullring

    At Valencia's Feria de Julio, matadors Talavante and Roca Rey handled Juan Pedro Domecq bulls, with Roca Rey’s sixth bull earning a mark; criticism followed a lack of ear award and limited broadcast.

  22. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Samuel Navalón wins second consecutive puerta grande at Valencia Feria de Julio

    Samuel Navalón secured a second consecutive puerta grande and three ear awards at Valencia’s Feria de Julio, highlighting his dominance in the event.

  23. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Valencia July Fair bullfighting opening awards two ear trophies

    Valencia's July Fair opened on July 16, 2026 with a mixed bullfight where matadors Román and Nek Romero each earned an ear trophy; novillera Olga Casado had a modest showing.

  24. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Tomás Rufo dazzles at San Fermín while Sevilla hosts youth bullfighting finals

    Tomás Rufo impressed at San Fermín, drawing comparisons to Andrés Roca Rey, while Sevilla’s 2026 youth bullfighting finals saw Manuel León and Israel Guirao earn ears.

  25. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Spanish towns celebrate bull meat with free tastings at Moraleja and Romancos festivals

    Moraleja and Romancos in Spain hosted free bull‑meat tastings and cooking contests, drawing hundreds, featuring family activities and raising funds for charity.

  26. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Estepona and Manzanares bullfights spotlight top toreros in Spain

    Bullfights in Estepona and Manzanares showcased top toreros, with Roca Rey cutting four ears in Estepona and Jiménez, Navalón and Miranda competing in Manzanares.

  27. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Spain's Bullfighting Scene Highlights Enrique Luján's Tudela Festival and Pepín Liria's La Maestranza Appearance

    Enrique Luján stresses full‑house policy at Tudela’s bullring while veteran torero Pepín Liria draws media buzz in La Maestranza alongside younger partner Drágana Balde.

  28. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Benavente and Moraleja host bullfighting festivals in Spain

    Bullfighting festivals in Benavente and Moraleja drew large crowds, with Salvador Herrero earning an ear in the Castilla‑León semifinal and a donated bull roaming Moraleja’s streets.

  29. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Raquel Sanz, widow of torero Víctor Barrio, gives birth to son Álvaro

    Raquel Sanz, widow of bullfighter Víctor Barrio, welcomed son Álvaro on 6 July 2026, sharing the news with partner Rodrigo Nieto and reflecting on the timing after Barrio’s ten‑year death anniversary.

  30. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Badajoz Bullring Competition Shifts to Novilladas Without Picadors

    The XIV Trofeo Diputación de Badajoz will feature novilladas without picadors, running from August 1 to September 13 across several towns, with Portuguese participation and live streaming.

  31. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Victor Barrio tribute bullfight in Teruel draws multiple ear awards

    Teruel’s Feria del Ángel honored torero Víctor Barrio’s 10‑year death anniversary with a tribute corrida; Sánchez Vara, Morenito de Aranda and Damián Castaño each earned an ear.

  32. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Villaseca de la Sagra launches 26th Alfarero de Oro novice bullfighting festival

    Villaseca de la Sagra unveiled the 26th Alfarero de Oro novilladas (3‑10 Sept 2026), debuting Gorka Jerez, featuring top young bullfighters and a new documentary on its 25‑year history.

  33. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Spanish bullfighting circuit schedules July semifinals and Burgos performances

    Bullfighting events this July include a Burgos show starring Tomás Rufo and the Castilla y León circuit semifinals in Benavente and Roa de Duero, leading to an August final in Herrera de Pisuerga.

  34. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Spanish photography contests announce prize winners

    José Molina and Miguel González win top prizes at Spain's Palencia provincial and Pamplona International Encierro photography contests, respectively.

  35. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Spain’s 2025 Bullfighting Festivities Reach One Quarter of Municipalities

    A 2025 ANOET report finds 21,570 bullfighting festivals held in 2,142 Spanish municipalities — about 26% of towns — with the Valencian Community leading popular events and Navarra topping per‑capita rates.

  36. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 11 sources
    Héctor Gutiérrez's Puerta Grande win underscores Spain's June bullfighting roundup

    Héctor Gutiérrez earned Puerta Grande in the Copa Chenel, while Spain's provincial bullfights in Miguelturra, El Tiemblo, Soria and León saw multiple matadors win ears and doors, drawing thousands of fans.

  37. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Ceret and Valencia Bullfighting Fairs Revise July 2026 Programs

    Ceret Fair alters its July 11 corrida to a mixed bull challenge after accidents, while Valencia's July 19 fair will feature a novillada with three new bullfighters.

  38. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Algeciras Feria de Las Palomas bullfighting highlights as Spanish fairs feature major corridas

    Algeciras toreros earned ears at the Feria de Las Palomas; Alicante rejoneadores cut ears in the closing corrida; Navasfrías held a San Juan encierro and capea.

  39. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Manuel Escribano leads bullfights in Alicante and Sevilla

    Manuel Escribano performed at the Feria de Hogueras in Alicante, earning a third‑place award, and is promoted as a headline act for the upcoming Feria de Abril at Sevilla’s La Maestranza.

  40. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Bullfighter David Galván headlines Algeciras event before San Fermín appearances

    Bullfighter David Galván performed in Algeciras and is set for shows in Pamplona, San Fernando and Peru in July.

  41. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Salvador Herrero Advances to Semifinals in Castilla y León Bullfighting Circuit

    Salvador Herrero reaches semifinals of the Castilla y León novilladas circuit, while Seville's promotion round saw Sabater, de Lara, Norte and Rojo earn ears and ovations.

  42. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Bullfighting festivals in Alicante, Badajoz and Algeciras showcase top matadors

    Alicante, Badajoz and Algeciras bullfighting festivals featured ear awards for Morante, Talavante, Miranda and Galván, with notable debuts and comebacks.

  43. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Lances de Futuro launches Quiniela Taurina for Seville summer novillada series

    Lances de Futuro launches the Quiniela Taurina, a QR‑based fan contest for Seville’s summer novillada series, offering a Juan Ortega cape and a €400 ticket voucher.

  44. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Spanish bullfighting festivals draw crowds and raise charity funds

    Bullfighting festivals in Villares de la Reina and Torrejón de Ardoz attracted crowds, with the former raising funds for ASPACE Salamanca and the latter highlighting top performers like Víctor Hernández.

  45. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Cristian Pérez narrowly reaches Puerta Grande at Madrid's Las Ventas

    Cristian Pérez cut an ear, gave a vuelta al ruedo and nearly entered the Puerta Grande at Las Ventas on 20 June, after recovering from a March injury; 7,234 spectators watched the bout.

  46. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Seville's Real Maestranza unveils 2026 'Rumbo al Futuro' novilladas series

    Seville's Real Maestranza launches the 2026 “Rumbo al Futuro” novilladas, featuring 18 young toreros from Spain, Colombia and Mexico in four events from June 25 to July 16.

  47. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Spanish award ceremonies honor bullfighting promoter and veteran sports journalist

    Spain’s Senate hosted bullfighting awards honoring journalist Carlos Martín Santoyo, while the Manuel Alcántara prize recognized sports journalists Orfeo Suárez and veteran Jesús Álvarez.

  48. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bullfighting spectacles in Marbella and Madrid attract large crowds

    Marbella’s night corrida with Morante, Talavante and David de Miranda and Madrid’s bullfights featuring Víctor Hernández, Alejandro Talavante and Roca Rey drew large crowds and ovations despite rain.

  49. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Spain's Bullfighting Festivals Highlight Novillada Performances

    Bullfighting festivals in Castilla‑La Mancha and Sevilla highlighted emerging toreros, with award ears and mixed performances among young bullfighters.

  50. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Valencian Community schedules bullfighting festivals in Vinaròs and Valencia

    Castellón announced a €1‑ticket novillada in Vinaròs for 20 June 2026, while Valencia unveiled July and October bullfighting fairs featuring Roca Rey, Morante and a focus on local riders.

  51. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Spanish bullfighting festivals draw packed crowds in Toledo and Sanlúcar

    Bullfighting festivals in Toledo and Sanlúcar attracted packed arenas, with Álvaro Lorenzo earning two ears at the Corpus de Toledo and matadors Talavante, Roca Rey and Aguado receiving honors at Sanlúcar's man

  52. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Morante de la Puebla shines at Sevilla Corpus Christi bullfight amid streaming blackout

    Morante de la Puebla excelled at Seville’s Corpus Christi bullfight, winning two ears, while a OneToro streaming outage blocked live viewing; he also performed in Granada’s Corpus event, earning an ear.

  53. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Logroño schedules bullfighting showcase for San Bernabé festival on June 11

    Logroño will host a bullfighting event for the San Bernabé vow on 11 June, featuring three La Rioja novice bullfighters and related traditional activities.

  54. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Bullfighting draws crowds at Granada and Seville's Corpus Feria

    Granada's Corpus Feria saw Castella win trophies and an ear, while Seville's Maestranza hosted a sold‑out Corpus corrida starring Morante, Ortega and Aguado, the first in 15 years.

  55. 4 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Seville region bullfighting events showcase tradition and charity

    Seville's Sunday novillada and Morón's solo bullfight highlight bullfighting tradition and raise funds for local charities.

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