Morante de la Puebla set to return in Seville in 2026

The news many fans were waiting for is now on the table. Morante de la Puebla is set to return in Seville in 2026, just six months after the afternoon he took off his añadido at Las Ventas on 12 October. His comeback is expected to come on Easter Sunday, one of the most meaningful dates on Seville’s bullfighting calendar.

This announcement is not just about when Morante returns, but how: a comeback designed with continuity, several confirmed appearances, and La Maestranza as the backbone of his season. The comeback: 5 April at La Maestranza

According to journalist Vicente Zabala de la Serna, the torero from La Puebla del Río will put the traje de luces back on Sunday, 5 April, Easter Sunday, at the Real Maestranza de Sevilla. It will be his first walk to the ring since that moment in Madrid, when he removed the añadido in the middle of the arena at Las Ventas.

The choice of venue is no surprise. Seville is home, and La Maestranza is the ring where, last season, he left a handful of afternoons that stayed in the memory, rounding off what many consider the finest year of his career in that plaza. Five dates in Seville, not a one-off

Morante’s return to Seville will not be limited to the opening fixture of the season. As reported, he has agreed five appearances at La Maestranza for this campaign, alongside the new management led by José María Garzón.

The key point is simple: this is not a symbolic reappearance. It is a structured commitment across the season

First appearance: 5 April, Easter Sunday.
Two further dates: the April Fair.
A particularly special date: the Corpus Christi corrida, a traditional fixture the new management wants to bring back, and one Morante is said to be especially keen on.
Fifth appearance: September, during the San Miguel Fair.

In total, five afternoons in Seville, the same number of times he appeared at La Maestranza last season.

This decision comes six months after the landmark day at Las Ventas on 12 October 2025, with the morning festival in tribute to Antoñete followed by the Corrida de la Hispanidad. That afternoon, Morante was carried out on shoulders after taking two ears from the fourth bull and removing the añadido in the centre of the ring.

It was presented as a break, not a retirement, and the calendar fits that intention. From 12 October 2025 to 5 April 2026, it is practically half a year, the time Morante has chosen before stepping back into the spotlight. A measured return with a clear plan

Morante de la Puebla’s return in Seville in 2026 is being framed with a clear structure: his ring, the key dates, and a steady presence through the season. Five appearances spread across Easter Sunday, the April Fair, Corpus Christi and San Miguel point to a comeback built with intent, rather than improvisation.

For Seville, it means seeing again in its own plaza a torero who last season produced afternoons to remember, in a style only he can stamp on La Maestranza.

At Taquilla Oficial, ticket sales for Easter Sunday 2026 are temporarily paused, pending final confirmation of the bill and conditions. Sales are expected to be re-enabled in early February, when tickets will be available directly through our platform. If you plan to attend, it is worth keeping an eye on the reopening, as this is one of the most sought-after dates of the entire Seville season.