Madrid Review – July 2, 2026
2 de July de 2026
The second Cénate Las Ventas novillada was shaped by strong winds and the determination of all three novilleros, with Jairo López delivering the standout performance of the evening.
The second Cénate Las Ventas novillada was shaped by strong winds and the determination of all three novilleros, with Jairo López delivering the standout performance of the evening.
Aragonese novillero El Mene was the only bullfighter to achieve a trophy during the demanding opening night of the Cénate Las Ventas series, despite the disappointing performance of the Los Chospes young bulls.
Cristian Pérez impressed the Las Ventas crowd with a courageous performance that earned him an ear and a lap of honour. Alejandro Peñaranda also produced several noteworthy moments.
This summer, Las Ventas will once again bring together bullfighting and gastronomy with a new edition of Cénate Las Ventas, alongside the traditional night-time novice bullfighting series.
Staying in Madrid this July? Your perfect evening plan is here! Combine the excitement of emerging bullfighting talent with outstanding local cuisine at Las Ventas. Thursday nights under the Madrid sky – can you think of a better way to spend a summer evening?
The Charity Bullfight at Las Ventas was marked by torrential rain and the unwavering commitment of three matadors whose efforts went unrewarded by the sword.
Valencia-born matador Román delivered a memorable performance at Las Ventas, earning two ears from an outstanding Victorino Martín bull and leaving the arena through the Great Gate for the second time in Madrid.
Review Madrid - 4 June 2026 Víctor Hernández thrills Madrid after two dramatic bull gores Víctor Hernández Emilio de Justo Borja Jiménez *Images: Alfredo Arévalo Plaza 1El torero madrileño protagonizó
BULLFIGHTING TICKETS
The second Cénate Las Ventas novillada was shaped by strong winds and the determination of all three novilleros, with Jairo López delivering the standout performance of the evening.
Aragonese novillero El Mene was the only bullfighter to achieve a trophy during the demanding opening night of the Cénate Las Ventas series, despite the disappointing performance of the Los Chospes young bulls.
Cristian Pérez impressed the Las Ventas crowd with a courageous performance that earned him an ear and a lap of honour. Alejandro Peñaranda also produced several noteworthy moments.
This summer, Las Ventas will once again bring together bullfighting and gastronomy with a new edition of Cénate Las Ventas, alongside the traditional night-time novice bullfighting series.
Staying in Madrid this July? Your perfect evening plan is here! Combine the excitement of emerging bullfighting talent with outstanding local cuisine at Las Ventas. Thursday nights under the Madrid sky – can you think of a better way to spend a summer evening?
The Charity Bullfight at Las Ventas was marked by torrential rain and the unwavering commitment of three matadors whose efforts went unrewarded by the sword.
Valencia-born matador Román delivered a memorable performance at Las Ventas, earning two ears from an outstanding Victorino Martín bull and leaving the arena through the Great Gate for the second time in Madrid.
Review Madrid – 4 June 2026 Víctor Hernández thrills Madrid after two dramatic bull gores Víctor Hernández Emilio de Justo Borja Jiménez *Images: Alfredo Arévalo
The Extremaduran matador claimed the afternoon’s only ear at San Isidro, while Ismael Martín and Samuel Navalón produced determined performances against a short-winded and uneven bull run.
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.
