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.

If you are a true, hard-core bullfighting fan, these are the line-ups for you. Here the bull is the true star of the show, and three matadors must bring hunger, ambition and skill to face it. The torista style of bullfighting has its place at San Isidro — these are the key fights to watch.

During a full month of bullfighting, there are line-ups of every kind. That’s why Servitoro breaks them down and groups them together so you know exactly what you’re going to see — and, above all, which event to choose. Here are our top picks for this year’s fair.

A full month of bullfighting offers plenty to choose from. There are line-ups for every taste. But if you’re unsure where to start, at Servitoro we’ve selected the events we consider truly unmissable — so you can start planning your dates and securing your tickets. There you have it…

The Season Begins at Las Ventas: Just What You’ve Been Waiting For Start of the 2026 season in Madrid Las Ventas announces a fast-paced start to the season, with no

The In Memoriam bullfight, held every June at Las Ventas once the San Isidro Festival has ended, has become one of the most traditional events of the season. This year, the tribute is dedicated to Ignacio Sánchez Mejías—far more than a bullfighter, he was a key figure in the history of Spanish literature. Here is his story.

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.