San Isidro 2026: lineups almost finalized and key dates at Las Ventas

Las Ventas bullring has practically finalized the lineups for the 2026 San Isidro bullfights, a process that began immediately after the season ended, following a thorough review of the available livestock. The result is a series that will begin on May 8th and run continuously, with the usual Monday rest days, until Sunday, June 7th.

That final day almost certainly promises a high-voltage event: Borja Jiménez will fight six bulls alone in the now-traditional In Memoriam bullfight, which this year will serve as a tribute to Ignacio Sánchez Mejías. A closing event with symbolic weight, featuring a bullfighter who has earned his place through his own merit.

What is known so far about the lineups suggests a balanced and attractive program, with a carefully measured mix of up-and-coming talents, young bullfighters, and established figures—a formula that fits well with the current state of the bullfighting rankings. That bulk of the season ticket was already exclusively revealed by Mundotoro last December.

Within the established dates, it is now official that the Charity Bullfight will be held on June 14th, with a lineup featuring Alejandro Talavante, Roca Rey, and Víctor Hernández, facing bulls from Victoriano del Río. Talavante and the Madrid native Víctor Hernández are scheduled to appear on three afternoons during the season, a number that other prominent names will also reach.

The Press Bullfight will once again present a highly anticipated lineup. It will take place on May 28th and will feature Andrés Roca Rey, Diego Urdiales, and Bruno Aloi, who will confirm his alternative that afternoon.

The season will open with the traditional Núñez del Cuvillo bullfight, in which Alejandro Talavante, the only matador to exit through the Puerta Grande at the last San Isidro Fair, will be featured. The Extremaduran matador will also once again face bulls from the Garcigrande ranch.

Among the new additions, Víctor Hernández, one of the leading names in the sport right now, will appear with bulls from Alcurrucén and Jandilla, the latter sharing the bill with Borja Jiménez. It appears he will appear on three afternoons, a number that Pablo Aguado and Fernando Adrián could also reach.

Emilio de Justo, one of last season's most successful bullfighters in Madrid, will make two top-level appearances. The same number of appearances will be made by bullfighters such as Juan Ortega, Sebastián Castella, Daniel Luque, Tomás Rufo, Miguel Ángel Perera, Diego Urdiales, David de Miranda, Fortes, Morenito de Aranda, Paco Ureña, and Antonio Ferrera. In contrast, José María Manzanares will make only one appearance in a season that, as rarely before, emphasizes the coexistence of young and established bullfighters. Another significant development is the return of Manuel Jesús "El Cid" to the San Isidro Fair.

In terms of livestock, the main focus will be on Victoriano del Río, with two and a half bullfights, and Juan Pedro Domecq. Adding to this is a remarkable milestone: the Seville-based La Quinta ranch will, for the first time in its history, provide two full bullfights at the San Isidro Fair.

With all the necessary caveats inherent in a season still subject to adjustments, the planned lineups for San Isidro 2026 would be as follows:

Sat 02/05: Goyesque Bullfight. Uceda Leal, El Cid, and Javier Cortés (El Pilar)

SAN ISIDRO FAIR

Fri 08/05: Alejandro Talavante, Juan Ortega, and Tristán Barroso, confirmation (Núñez del Cuvillo)
Sat 09/05: Miguel Ángel Perera, Daniel Luque, and Tomás Rufo (La Quinta)
Sun 10/05: David Galván, Román, and Gonzalo Caballero (Conde de Mayalde)
Tue 12/05: Tomás Bastos, Martín Morilla, and Álvaro Serrano (Montealto)
Wed 13/05: Antonio Ferrera, Calita, and Jesús Enrique Colombo (Partido de Resina)
Thu 14/05: Sebastián Castella, Daniel Luque, and David de Miranda (El Parralejo)
Fri 15/05: Diego Urdiales, Fortes, and Fernando Adrián (El Torero)
Sat 16/05: El Cid, Álvaro Lorenzo, and Manuel Diosleguarde, confirmation (La Quinta)
Sun 17/05: Miguel Ángel Perera, Paco Ureña and Fernando Adrián (Fuente Ymbro)
M 19/05: Pedro Luis, Mario Vilau and Julio Norte (Fuente Ymbro)
W 20/05: Juan Leal, Juan de Castilla and José Carlos Venegas (Saltillo)
J 21/05: José María Manzanares, Juan Ortega and Pablo Aguado (Puerto de San Lorenzo)
Fri 22/05: Sebastián Castella, Emilio de Justo and Tomás Rufo (Victoriano del Río)
Sat 23/05: Andy Cartagena, Diego Ventura and Guillermo Hermoso de Mendoza (Ángel Sánchez y Sánchez)
Sun 24/05: Fortes, David de Miranda and Víctor Hernández (Alcurrucén)
Tue 26/05: Emiliano Osornio, Pedro Montaldo and Julio Méndez (Conde de Mayalde)
Wed 27/05: Isaac Fonseca, Molina and Jarocho (Pedraza de Yeltes)
Thu 28/05: Diego Urdiales, Roca Rey and Bruno Aloi, confirmation (Juan Pedro Domecq)
Fri 29/05: Morenito de Aranda, Alejandro Talavante and Pablo Aguado (Garcigrande)
Sat 30/05: Rui Fernandes, Diego Ventura and Lea Vicens (Guiomar Cortés de Moura)
Sun 31/05: Antonio Ferrera, Manuel Escribano and Paco Ureña (Adolfo Martín)
Mon 02/06: Gómez del Pilar, Pepe Moral and Damián Castaño (José Escolar)
Wed 03/06: José Garrido, Ismael Martín and Samuel Navalón (Lagunajanda)
Thu 04/06: Emilio de Justo, Borja Jiménez and Víctor Hernández (Jandilla)
Fri 05/06: Uceda Leal, Pablo Aguado and Clemente (Juan Pedro Domecq)
Sat 06/06: Morenito de Aranda, Román and Fernando Adrián (Victorino Martín)
Sun 07/06: Borja Jiménez, solo (Domingo Hernández and Victoriano del Río)

June 14: Alejandro Talavante, Roca Rey, and Víctor Hernández (Victoriano del Río)

San Isidro 2026 is shaping up with a clear balance between established names and up-and-coming bullfighters, a well-distributed selection of bulls, and several key dates circled on the calendar. A long, demanding season, designed for the Madrid aficionado.

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