21/05 San Isidro (19:00) Bulls. PDF FILE

San Isidro Festival 2026: where Madrid writes the history of bullfighting

San Isidro Fair – Great bullfight

The San Isidro Festival is not only the most important bullfighting series in the world; it is the place where chapters of bullfighting history are written forever. In Madrid, great performances are born, careers are confirmed, and unforgettable moments take shape — moments that are remembered for decades.

On Thursday 21 May, Las Ventas hosts one of the most eagerly awaited bullfights of the festival, one of those famous “No Hay Billetes” afternoons (sold out). A major event bringing together reliable bulls and three matadors renowned for their style, composure and artistic ability.

Puerto de San Lorenzo bulls for Manzanares, Juan Ortega and Pablo Aguado

The bulls come from Puerto de San Lorenzo, a breeding farm regularly featured at major festivals and known for its class, stamina and a type of bull that allows artistic expression when handled correctly. A demanding lineage that requires authority and calmness, perfectly suited to a classic and elegant line-up.

The bill features three matadors of strong personality, each with a distinctive style:

• José María Manzanares, one of the leading figures of contemporary bullfighting, arrives in Madrid with experience, maturity and the ability to turn any afternoon into a major occasion.

• Juan Ortega, considered one of the most refined and stylish matadors of the moment, brings a bullfighting style full of taste and personality.

• Pablo Aguado, a leading exponent of the most natural Sevillian bullfighting, seeks one of those afternoons at Las Ventas that definitively confirm a career.

A combination of bulls and matadors designed especially for the San Isidro aficionado.

Understand the bullfighting ritual step by step: add the Libro Toro to your basket

To enjoy the event even more, you can add the Libro Toro to your purchase — a practical mini-encyclopaedia designed to explain bullfighting in a clear, simple and accessible way. It is available in two languages (Spanish and English).

With the Libro Toro you will learn:

• the step-by-step structure of a bullfight

• the different stages of the fight,

• key bullfighting concepts and terminology,

• and the details that distinguish a correct performance from an outstanding one.

Buying the Libro Toro will allow you to follow what happens in the ring with greater understanding and enjoy the spectacle even more.

Buy The Bullfighting Book and become an expert in just 10 minutes. 

Peace of mind from the first click: buy with Servitoro

Buying your tickets through Servitoro guarantees security, official sales and peace of mind. As the official ticketing service of Las Ventas Bullring, Servitoro allows you to purchase your tickets easily and safely from home, avoiding long queues and waiting times at the box office.

Advantages of buying with Servitoro:

• 100% online purchase,

• clear and secure purchasing process,

• official and valid tickets,

• specialised customer service.

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

Important recommendations during purchase

• Carefully check your email address before completing your order to avoid errors.

• Make sure you receive our emails (purchase confirmation and order status updates).

• If you do not see them, check all folders, including spam.

We recommend that you carefully read Servitoro’s Terms and Conditions of Purchase.

If you have any questions, our customer service team is available at:

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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:

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Organiser’s notes

• Duration of the event: 120 minutes.

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

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

Organiser’s notes

• Approximate duration of the event: 120 minutes.

• It is recommended to arrive 1–2 hours in advance.

• Special tickets (reduced mobility, youth, pensioners, etc.) are sold only at the box office, subject to availability.

The bullfight on Thursday 21 May promises maximum anticipation — a true sold-out afternoon. Secure the best seat by purchasing your official tickets at servitoro.com.