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Community of Madrid Fair – Las Ventas Bullring

Sunday 3 May | Novillada with picadors

The Community of Madrid Fair: tradition, culture and the opening of the season

The Community of Madrid Fair, held from 1 to 3 May at the historic Las Ventas Bullring, is much more than a bullfighting cycle. It is a deeply symbolic event, closely linked to Madrid’s sense of identity and to the Dos de Mayo public holiday, a key date in the region’s history.

Since the late 20th century, this cycle has become firmly established as:

•   A cultural tribute to Madrid’s bullfighting tradition.

•   A setting for bullfighting-related cultural events, such as exhibitions, poster presentations and meetings with fans.

•   The official opening of the main bullfighting season at Las Ventas, serving as the immediate prelude to the San Isidro Fair.

•   A popular celebration, fully integrated into Madrid’s festive atmosphere during these days.

•   A showcase for Spanish breeding farms and bullfighters, reinforcing the national and symbolic character of the   date.

The cycle from 1 to 3 May therefore acts as a natural bridge between the civil celebration of Dos de Mayo and the great San Isidro Fair, which begins just a few days later.

The event on Sunday 3 May: a novillada focused on the future at Las Ventas

On Sunday 3 May, Las Ventas hosts a novillada with picadors, one of the most eagerly awaited events for fans who closely follow the future of bullfighting.

For this afternoon, novillos from Couto de Fornilhos are announced, a breeding farm renowned for the seriousness and presentation of its stock, and for producing bloodlines that demand commitment and ability from novilleros—especially in a bullring of the highest responsibility such as Madrid.

The line-up is made up of three young bullfighters in a key stage of development:

•    Mario Arruza, a bullfighter on the rise, with ambition and a strong desire to make his mark in a crucial arena.

•    Cristian González, a novillero with a clear concept and determination, looking to establish himself in front of     the   demanding Las Ventas crowd.

•    Juan Alberto Torrijos, a young prospect who arrives in Madrid ready to seize a decisive opportunity.

The novilladas of the Community Fair have traditionally been a barometer of the future—afternoons in which many bullfighters have taken their first steps towards careers of greater prominence.

An essential guide to understanding a bullfight: discover The Bullfighting Book

Whether this is your first time at the bullring—or even if you are already an aficionado—The Bullfighting Book is the ideal complement to your experience at Las Ventas.

This clear and visual mini-encyclopaedia explains, step by step, how a bullfight or novillada unfolds:

what happens in each stage, who takes part, how to interpret what is happening in the ring and why the crowd reacts in a particular way.

👉 Buy The Bullfighting Book and become an expert in just 10 minutes. You will understand the event better and enjoy the spectacle far more from the very first paseíllo.

Your bullfighting tickets, hassle-free: the advantages of Servitoro

Official tickets and secure online purchase

Servitoro, as the official ticket sales service for the bullring, offers you the chance to buy your tickets easily, quickly and securely, directly from home, avoiding queues and waiting at the box office.

• Guaranteed official tickets

• Simple online purchasing process

• Secure payment gateway

• Specialist customer service

Surcharge applied by the promoter: 10% + €12 handling fee per ticket.

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Important information about access to the bullring

• Tickets will be sent in PDF format 3–4 days before the event.

• Tickets must be printed on paper.

• The printed ticket must be handed over at the entrance, where it will be validated by scanner.

• If multiple copies of the same ticket exist, only the first presented will be valid.

• The purchase invoice does not grant access to the event.

• It is recommended to arrive at the bullring at least one hour in advance, check your entrance gate beforehand and find your seat calmly.

• Once the bullfight has started, access to your seat will not be permitted.

Important – Incidents

In the event of any issue, do not go to the box office, as they will not be able to offer a solution.

Please contact our customer service team directly:

• WhatsApp: +34 647 66 93 71
• Email: clientes@servitoro.com

Our team will assist you personally.

Organiser’s notes

• Duration of the event: 120 minutes.

• Arriving 1–2 hours in advance is recommended to avoid queues and crowds.

• The sale of special tickets (reduced mobility, young people, pensioners, etc.) will take place exclusively at the box office, subject to availability.

Experience the closing day of the Community Fair at Las Ventas

On Sunday 3 May, Madrid brings its Community Fair to a close with a future-focused novillada at Las Ventas. Tradition, emerging talent and the unique atmosphere of the world’s most important bullring come together just before the start of San Isidro. Buy your official tickets now with Servitoro and secure your place at a key date in Madrid’s bullfighting calendar.