The thrill of the bull awaits you at Valencia’s July Fair! Combine your passion with Mediterranean beaches and exceptional gastronomy – the perfect plan for a perfect summer!
The roar of timber as the crates are opened, the bulls’ “trapío” (their imposing physical presence, strength and overall appearance) judged beneath the Mediterranean night sky… Have you ever experienced the “desencajonada”? Discover why Valencia hosts one of the most unique and spectacular pre-bullfight events in the world.
Valencia announces its 2026 bullfighting line-ups for the July Fair and October festivities, featuring Morante de la Puebla, Roca Rey, Manzanares, Talavante and some of the most promising young bullfighters in Spain.
The Mexican novillero cut two ears during the Virgen de los Desamparados bullfight and left Valencia through the Puerta Grande on his debut appearance.
The Extremaduran matador cuts an ear in Valencia after delivering the standout performance of the afternoon against a top bull from Núñez del Cuvillo.
Rufo cuts an ear and comes close to the Puerta Grande in an afternoon marked by disputed decisions from the authorities and strong crowd reaction.
The young bullfighter delivered a performance full of courage and ambition at Fallas, cutting one ear from each bull and being carried out on shoulders in Valencia.
The young bullfighter delivered a determined performance in Valencia, cutting two ears in the final novillada of the Fallas season.
The Frenchman delivers the standout performance with a top Jandilla bull, but a missed kill costs him a deserved ear at the Fallas Fair.
The Frenchman delivers the standout performance with a top Jandilla bull, but a missed kill costs him a deserved ear at the Fallas Fair.
Samuel Navalón cuts two ears and opens the Puerta Grande in the fourth corrida of the 2026 Fallas Fair in Valencia after a performance marked by composure and commitment.
The Huelva matador delivered the standout performance of the opening corrida, cutting an ear from the sixth, while Román showed promise without reward and Fortes had few chances.
Mario Vilau and Marco Polope stood out in the second event of the 2026 Fallas Fair, each taking a lap of honour in a novillada marked by the limited performance of the bulls.
Valencian novillero Israel Guirao was the standout performer in the first event of the 2026 Fallas Fair in Valencia, cutting an ear in the opening novillada without picadors.
During the Fallas festival, Valencia once again fires the starting gun for the major bullfighting fairs of the season. A season ticket series that brings together the very best of the rankings: established stars, recent arrivals and those who are clearly destined to shape the future. All of this is combined with taste and sound judgement.
The 2026 Fallas Festival is so appealing that even the novilladas (bullfights featuring young bullfighters) deserve special attention. Rarely have so many young talents with such strong credentials come together as those who will step into the ring this March at the bullring on Calle Xàtiva. Here we introduce their achievements and backgrounds. Keep an eye on them — you’ve been warned.
Did you know that the oldest and most popular event of Valencia’s Feria de Julio is not a bullfight? Discover and enjoy the details and singular nature of an event that will not leave you indifferent.
Novillero ‘El Mene’ shines in the third event of the Fallas season, leaving the arena on the shoulders of the crowd after a stellar performance. Zulueta shows flashes of quality, while Andreu struggles against a difficult lot.
The Fallas 2025 Fair continued this Sunday with a non-picador novillada, where Marco Polope, Clovis, and Ignacio Garibay stood out, managing to cut an ear against a serious batch of young bulls from José González. It was an afternoon where the aspiring matadors showcased their courage and skills, leaving moments of quality in each performance.
The 2025 Fallas Fair kicks off with a novillada featuring Talavante’s young bulls, where Aarón Palacio, Marco Pérez, and Juan Alberto Torrijos each claim an ear.
