Madrid Review – 1 May 2026
6 de May de 2026
Madrid Review – 1 May 2026 Álvaro Serrano impresses in Madrid amid a dramatic incident Álvaro Serrano David López Joel Ramírez *Images: Alfredo Arévalo Plaza
Madrid Review - 1 May 2026 Álvaro Serrano impresses in Madrid amid a dramatic incident Álvaro Serrano David López Joel Ramírez *Images: Alfredo Arévalo Plaza 1 Álvaro Serrano made a
The traditional Goyesca corrida at Las Ventas delivered moments of quality from Javier Cortés and El Cid in a trophyless but eventful afternoon.
The closing novillada at Las Ventas featured two laps of honour and encouraging performances with an interesting lot from Couto de Fornilhos.
Review Madrid - 26 April 2026 Espada stands out in Las Ventas as Gerpe is injured Francisco José Espada Luis Gerpe Sánchez Vara *Images: Alfredo Arévalo Plaza 1A low-key afternoon
Review Madrid - 19 April 2026 Applause Without Trophies in Antonio Palha Novillada in Madrid El Mella Tomás Bastos Cid de María *Images: Alfredo Arévalo Plaza 1 The three novilleros
Review Madrid - 5 April 2026 Curro Díaz moves Las Ventas crowd with lap of honour Curro Díaz Diego San Román Rafa Serna *Images: Alfredo Arévalo Plaza 1 The bullfighter
Review Madrid - 22 March 2026 Castaño leaves the only mark in a tough Cuadri afternoon Damián Castaño Pepe Moral Gómez del Pilar *Images: Alfredo Arévalo Plaza 1The Salamanca-born matador
Would you like to enjoy the San Isidro Festival in a different way? Perhaps during the weekend, without the rush of weekday bullfights? Then rejoneo (horseback bullfighting) is the perfect show for you. For more than 50 years it has complemented the traditional bullfights on foot, attracting a wider audience. In 2026 it also features the double appearance of Diego Ventura, the most decorated horseback bullfighter in history. Give it a try — once you experience it, you will want to come back again.
BULLFIGHTING TICKETS
Madrid Review – 1 May 2026 Álvaro Serrano impresses in Madrid amid a dramatic incident Álvaro Serrano David López Joel Ramírez *Images: Alfredo Arévalo Plaza
The traditional Goyesca corrida at Las Ventas delivered moments of quality from Javier Cortés and El Cid in a trophyless but eventful afternoon.
The closing novillada at Las Ventas featured two laps of honour and encouraging performances with an interesting lot from Couto de Fornilhos.
Review Madrid – 26 April 2026 Espada stands out in Las Ventas as Gerpe is injured Francisco José Espada Luis Gerpe Sánchez Vara *Images: Alfredo
Review Madrid – 19 April 2026 Applause Without Trophies in Antonio Palha Novillada in Madrid El Mella Tomás Bastos Cid de María *Images: Alfredo Arévalo
Review Madrid – 5 April 2026 Curro Díaz moves Las Ventas crowd with lap of honour Curro Díaz Diego San Román Rafa Serna *Images: Alfredo
Review Madrid – 22 March 2026 Castaño leaves the only mark in a tough Cuadri afternoon Damián Castaño Pepe Moral Gómez del Pilar *Images: Alfredo
Would you like to enjoy the San Isidro Festival in a different way? Perhaps during the weekend, without the rush of weekday bullfights? Then rejoneo (horseback bullfighting) is the perfect show for you. For more than 50 years it has complemented the traditional bullfights on foot, attracting a wider audience. In 2026 it also features the double appearance of Diego Ventura, the most decorated horseback bullfighter in history. Give it a try — once you experience it, you will want to come back again.
Madrid and its bullring, Las Ventas, is a true examination for everyone: breeders, matadors… and novilleros. In 2026, the San Isidro Fair will showcase a generation with strong credentials and a solid foundation to become the leading figures of the coming years as full matadors. Here we introduce them to you. And later, don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Bullfighting shows scheduled for 2026 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 2026. Official ticket sales.
Bullfighting programming season 2026. All information about the bullfighting posters to be held in Las Ventas bullring.
