History of the San Juan and San Pedro Fair in Segovia
The San Juan and San Pedro Fair in Segovia is part of the traditional patron saint festivities that the city celebrates every year at the end of June. These festivities, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and Saint Peter the Apostle, have centuries of history and represent one of the most important events on Segovia's festive calendar.
Since their origins, the celebrations have combined religious ceremonies, popular events, cultural activities, and bullfighting. Segovia's passion for bullfighting has historically been very prominent, making the city a benchmark within Castile and León. For generations, bullfights have held a privileged place in the festival program, attracting fans from all over the province and neighboring regions.
The Segovia Bullring, inaugurated in 1805 and considered one of the oldest in Spain still in use, has been the stage for many great bullfights featuring the leading figures of each era. Legendary bullfighters have graced its arena, contributing to the prestige of the festival.
Today, the San Juan and San Pedro Bullfighting Festival continues to be one of the main attractions of the Segovia festivities, bringing together renowned matadors, prestigious ranches, and thousands of fans who keep alive a tradition deeply rooted in the city's history and culture.