Emiliano Osornio’s return to Madrid provided the standout moments of the Autumn Fair’s opening day. With the fifth novillo, he produced passages full of depth and composure, in a contest marked by the limited play of the livestock.
The 2025 Madrid Autumn Fair is the perfect showcase to take the pulse of bullfighting — especially of what lies ahead in the coming years. If the passion and imagination that the company has shown in crafting these original line-ups is matched in the ring, the fair could prove historic. Personally, I wouldn’t miss it.
They are the appetiser of an attractive Autumn Fair, but also the reaffirmation of the young novilleros announced. A glimpse of the future of this art. And because they are
Las Ventas, being a true seasonal bullring, organises its calendar in well-defined cycles. In September, it is the bull that takes command. Breeding contests and ganaderías representing less common bloodlines
Madrid in August is alive and far from the outdated clichés of a sleepy summer city. Among the many cultural and leisure options on offer during the heat of the season, bullfighting remains a thrilling experience. With later starting times adapted to modern lifestyles and an attractive, diverse programme, an evening at Las Ventas is a compelling choice for both locals and visitors.
Uceda Leal Reunites with Madrid, Earning a Hard-Fought Ear in La Quinta’s Afternoon
Ventura, Fernandes and Vicens: One Ear Each in the First Rejoneo of San Isidro 2025
Fernando Adrián Brushes Glory at Las Ventas with a Brilliant but Unrewarded Performance
Emiliano Osornio’s return to Madrid provided the standout moments of the Autumn Fair’s opening day. With the fifth novillo, he produced passages full of depth and composure, in a contest marked by the limited play of the livestock.
The 2025 Madrid Autumn Fair is the perfect showcase to take the pulse of bullfighting — especially of what lies ahead in the coming years. If the passion and imagination that the company has shown in crafting these original line-ups is matched in the ring, the fair could prove historic. Personally, I wouldn’t miss it.
They are the appetiser of an attractive Autumn Fair, but also the reaffirmation of the young novilleros announced. A glimpse of the future of this
Las Ventas, being a true seasonal bullring, organises its calendar in well-defined cycles. In September, it is the bull that takes command. Breeding contests and
Madrid in August is alive and far from the outdated clichés of a sleepy summer city. Among the many cultural and leisure options on offer during the heat of the season, bullfighting remains a thrilling experience. With later starting times adapted to modern lifestyles and an attractive, diverse programme, an evening at Las Ventas is a compelling choice for both locals and visitors.
Uceda Leal Reunites with Madrid, Earning a Hard-Fought Ear in La Quinta’s Afternoon
Ventura, Fernandes and Vicens: One Ear Each in the First Rejoneo of San Isidro 2025
Fernando Adrián Brushes Glory at Las Ventas with a Brilliant but Unrewarded Performance
Paco Ureña Acknowledged for Best Bull of a Lacklustre San Isidro Afternoon.
Chicharro’s confirmation went unnoticed, and Galván remained in the shadows.
Bullfighting shows scheduled for 2025 in Las Ventas
The bullring of Las Ventas starts the season in April and ends in October. It celebrates annually between 60 and 70 celebrations, spread throughout the year, between different fairs and bullfighting cycles.
The Community of Madrid Fair: between May 1st and May 2nd, to celebrate the festivity of the Community of Madrid.
San Isidro Fair: It begins around May 9th and ends on June 14th, it's the longest fair in the bullfighting calendar and the most important.
Art and Culture Fair: The first days of June.
Promotional cycle of novilleros: in July.
Promotional cycle of bullfighters: in August.
Nations International Novillada Cycle: in September.
Autumn Fair: the lasts days of September.
Celebration of holidays: there are bullfights on the holidays corresponding to, Easter Sunday, August 15th and October 12th (this celebration marks the end of the season).
The bullring has 18,000 fixed-seat subscribers. So buying tickets in Las Ventas can be complicated, the best option is to request them in advance at the Official Servitoro sales service.
Advance booking of bullfighting tickets for Madrid 2025. Official ticket sales.
Bullfighting programming season 2025. All information about the bullfighting posters to be held in Las Ventas bullring.
