Picassian Bullfight 2026 in Málaga: Official Line-Up

The Picassian Bullfight 2026 now has its official line-up and date at La Malagueta. The Provincial Council of Málaga and Lances de Futuro have presented a combination that will bring together three leading names of the current scene on April 4th, Holy Saturday, in the event that opens the season at the Málaga bullring.

Below, we review the full bill for the Picassian Bullfight 2026, the key details of the event and the special context in which it will take place this year in Málaga.

Line-Up for the Picassian Bullfight 2026 at La Malagueta

The event will be held on April 4th (Holy Saturday) at 6:00 pm at the La Malagueta bullring.

Taking part:

Saúl Jiménez Fortes
Juan Ortega
Pablo Aguado

A total of three bulls from El Pilar and three from Puerto de San Lorenzo will be fought.

The line-up brings together the local matador Fortes, who arrives after several successful seasons and firmly established in the major fairs; alongside Juan Ortega, one of the standout names of today’s bullfighting scene and particularly linked to Málaga; and Pablo Aguado, recognised at last year’s fair for his cape work.

A Special Event in La Malagueta’s 150th Anniversary Year

The Picassian Bullfight is one of the most distinctive dates on Málaga’s calendar due to its staging and unique personality. This year it also coincides with the 150th anniversary of La Malagueta bullring, a milestone for which nearly fifty activities have been announced and will be presented in the coming weeks.

The president of the Provincial Council of Málaga, Francisco Salado, highlighted the special character of this event, which marks the beginning of the season in the arena. He also noted that it will be the final bullfight organised in Málaga by Lances de Futuro, expressing appreciation for the work carried out in recent seasons.

For his part, José María Garzón, general director of Lances de Futuro, stated that the aim was to design the best possible line-up for Málaga on that date, bringing together two established figures with Fortes in his home arena.

Picassian Aesthetics as a Hallmark

The artwork illustrating the bullfight has been created by Jacob Vilató and was presented on February 12th. With the final lettering of the poster, the artistic concept that will shape the event’s staging is now complete.

Vilató himself will oversee the main set design inside the ring, in keeping with the original artwork. The Picassian universe and his family connection to the Málaga-born artist will be central elements of the production. A special musical atmosphere and decorated boxes, following the style of previous editions, will complete the experience.

The Picassian Bullfight 2026 once again brings together an attractive line-up, selected breeding farms and a distinctive staging in one of the most singular events of the season. Tickets for this event at La Malagueta can be found at taquillaoficial.com, where you can also check availability for other bullfights throughout the season.

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