History of the Bullfighting Fair of the Virgin of the Llanos of Albacete
The Bullfighting Fair of the Virgin of the Llanos of Albacete is considered one of the most important and prestigious in Spain. Its origin is linked to the celebrations in honor of the Virgin of the Llanos, patron saint of the city, whose festival is celebrated every September and constitutes the most notable event in the Albacete calendar.
The bullfighting tradition of Albacete has centuries of history, although it was after the inauguration of the current Albacete Bullring in 1917 when the fair reached a national dimension. Popularly known as "La Chata", the square quickly became one of the reference arenas in the Spanish bullfighting scene thanks to its unique architecture and the quality of the posters programmed each season.
Over the decades, the Albacete Bullfighting Fair has brought together the greatest figures of bullfighting, from the great legends of the 20th century to the main contemporary figures. In addition to bullfights, the program usually includes bullfights, rejones festivals and other bullfighting shows that enrich a fair recognized for the demand and knowledge of its hobby.
The combination of tradition, popular culture and bullfighting passion has made the Virgen de los Llanos Fair an essential event in the national bullfighting calendar. Every September, thousands of fans come to Albacete to enjoy a fair that stands out for the quality of its posters and the unique atmosphere that exists around the square.
Today, the Albacete Bullfighting Fair continues to be one of the great references of the Spanish season, maintaining its prestige intact and attracting fans from all over Spain and abroad.