The 2026 Albacete Bullfighting Fair has unveiled a ten-event season ticket package featuring leading matadors, rising stars and some of Spain’s most prestigious fighting bull breeders.
Rejoneador Diego Ventura triumphed in Albacete, cutting four ears and delivering two memorable performances with bulls from Los Espartales.
Triumphant afternoon in Albacete: Ureña pardons “Diablillo” from Daniel Ruiz, and with Roca Rey, Caballero and the breeder, leaves the ring on shoulders.
Sebastián Castella triumphs in Albacete, cutting two ears from “Imperial” by Santiago Domecq, a bull awarded a lap of honour. Full chronicle, 11 September.
El Mene emerged as the star of Albacete’s third fair bullfight, cutting the only ear after a fine performance, on a day overshadowed by the serious goring suffered by Alejandro Quesada.
Chronicle of the novillada held on 9 September 2025 at the Albacete Fair. Caballero and Palacio both leave through the Puerta Grande, while debutant Nicolás Cortijo falls just short in his first appearance with picadors.
Samuel Navalón opens the Puerta Grande in Albacete; Molina falls just short and Fortes thrills after a scare
The Virgen de los Llanos Bullfighting Fair is now visible in every corner of the city thanks to a striking campaign reminding locals and visitors alike that the most anticipated taurine event is about to begin.
This post is for everyone who has never experienced the Albacete Fair. There’s no need to explain the virtues of this extraordinary festival to regulars, who already know its unwritten rule: once you try it, you always come back. So, if you’ve never been to the Feria de la Virgen de los Llanos, it’s about time you discovered it…
A few weeks ago, the bullfighting community united in solidarity with the victims of the Dana storm in Valencia. Now it’s Letur’s turn, a stunning village in the Albacete mountains that also bore the brunt of this tragedy. Albacete provides the stage, the top matadors step up once again. Now it’s your turn to get involved.
