2026 Spanish bull season – Late July to Early August

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [CULTURE] 3 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

2. 3 days 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

3. 3 days 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.

4. 10 days 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

5. 13 days 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.

6. 14 days 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.

7. 14 days 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.

8. 15 days 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

9. 15 days 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.

10. 16 days 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.

11. 16 days 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.

12. 17 days 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.

13. 18 days 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.

14. 20 days 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.

15. 21 days 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.

16. 22 days 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.

17. 23 days 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.

18. 23 days 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.

19. 26 days 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.

20. 28 days 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.

21. 29 days 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.

22. about 1 month 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.

23. about 1 month 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.

24. about 1 month 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.

25. about 1 month 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.

26. about 1 month 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.

27. about 1 month 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.

28. about 1 month 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.

29. about 1 month 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.

30. about 1 month 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.

31. about 1 month 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.

32. about 1 month 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.

33. about 1 month 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.

34. about 1 month 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.

35. about 2 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.

36. about 2 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.

37. about 2 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.

38. about 2 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.

39. about 2 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.

40. about 2 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

41. about 2 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.

42. about 2 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.

43. about 2 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.

44. 3 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.