24/05 San Isidro (19:00) Bulls. PDF FILE

San Isidro Festival 2026: an afternoon of resilience, ambition and truth

Madrid accepts no half measures: it demands truth, commitment and personality. When a line-up brings together stories of resilience, decisive moments and ambition, expectation naturally rises.

On Sunday 24 May, the cathedral of bullfighting hosts a bullfight full of substance, featuring a proven breeding farm and three matadors who arrive in Madrid with very different arguments and motivations.

Alcurrucén bulls for Fortes, David de Miranda and Víctor Hernández

The bulls come from Alcurrucén, a breeding farm regularly featured at major festivals, renowned for its consistency, stamina and a type of bull that allows artistic expression without losing the seriousness demanded by Madrid. An ideal test to measure the true moment and ability of the matadors.

• Fortes:

A matador of remarkable resilience, Fortes is a true example of perseverance in modern bullfighting. He has suffered more than a dozen serious goring injuries, yet has always returned to the ring with greater maturity, responsibility and commitment. Madrid has been one of the stages where his bullfighting has made the deepest impact, alongside his hometown of Málaga. His most recent major success came last summer in Marbella, where he cut four ears, confirming his excellent form.

• David de Miranda:

One of the standout names of the season. In 2025 he enjoyed an extraordinary year, opening 13 Puertas Grandes in 17 bullfights and cutting 44 ears. His achievements include the Puerta del Príncipe in Seville, the indulto of emblematic bulls such as “Barba Verde”, and significant successes at Las Ventas. He arrives at San Isidro determined to consolidate in Madrid a career that is already a solid reality.

• Víctor Hernández:

The matador from Valencia already knows what it means to be carried out on shoulders through Madrid’s main gate. His Puerta Grande in March 2022, during his debut novillada at Las Ventas, marked a turning point in his career. Since then, his progress has been steady, and this afternoon represents a key opportunity to reaffirm himself at the most important festival in the world.

A well-balanced line-up, combining experience, present form and future promise, designed for an afternoon of genuine emotion and true bullfighting.

Everything that happens in the ring, explained simply

Who takes part in the paseíllo?

Who is each participant and what role do they play?

Why are they positioned that way in the ring?

Libro Toro answers all these questions using clear, approachable language, helping you identify matadors, subalterns, picadors, alguacilillos, monosabios and the rest of the participants, and understand why each one occupies their place at every moment.

Official bullfighting tickets: trust, experience and international reach

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.

Buying your tickets through Servitoro means choosing peace of mind from a service with more than 15 years of experience in official ticket sales and in promoting bullfighting worldwide. Over this time, Servitoro has brought major bullfighting events — especially the San Isidro Festival — closer to fans from all over the world, becoming a trusted reference for those who want to experience bullfighting with full guarantees, wherever they live.

As the official ticketing service of Las Ventas Bullring, we offer a secure, clear and hassle-free purchasing process, avoiding queues, unnecessary travel and risks. With Servitoro, you benefit from a 100% online system, official and valid tickets, and a specialised customer service team that supports you before and after your purchase.

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

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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 Sunday 24 May is one of those afternoons that define the spirit of San Isidro: serious bulls, matadors with stories to tell, and a bullring that tests, excites and leaves a lasting impression. An essential date for anyone seeking authentic bullfighting in Madrid.