Opening bullfight (Feria de Otoño)
Attendees experience the inaugural bullfight of the festival with leading toreros. The atmosphere is celebratory as the season’s final chapter begins.
~18:00
Autumn Bullfighting Fair
Feria de Otoño
Madrid, Spain
Oct 1 - 11, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each October, Madrid closes its bullfighting season with the Feria de Otoño at the great Las Ventas ring. A run of fights brings out leading matadors and rising young bullfighters, building to the corrida held on Spain's national day, October 12.
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Day 1 · Oct 1
Day 12 · Oct 12
Corrida del Día de la Hispanidad
Spectators witness a high-profile finale featuring star matadors. The atmosphere is festive and patriotic, often with special honors as the bullring closes the season.
~18:00
Where it happens
Plaza de Toros Monumental de Las Ventas
Madrid, Spain
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Dress for the setting
No special clothing beyond smart attire
Read the local rhythm
Research bullfighting customs (e.g. when to applaud)
Arrive before peak flow
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Inside the arena, remain quiet during bull passes and...
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Ticket required: €15 - €100
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Autumn Bullfighting Fair
Feria de Otoño
Madrid, Spain
Each October, Madrid closes its bullfighting season with the Feria de Otoño at the great Las Ventas ring. A run of fights brings out leading matadors and rising young bullfighters, building to the corrida held on Spain's national day, October 12.
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About Autumn Bullfighting Fair
Feria de Otoño serves as the traditional closing event of Madrid’s bullfighting season, coinciding with Spain’s national holiday (Día de la Hispanidad) on October 12. It honors Spanish bullfighting heritage, showcasing star matadors. Although smaller in scale than San Isidro, it is widely attended by locals as a season finale.
Dress smartly (business casual). Visitors should understand it is a solemn tradition for locals; learn basic bullfight etiquette (applause after passes, standing selectively). Refrain from boisterous behavior during the fights.
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
no flash
Observation may be enough
Some celebrations are best approached quietly: arrive prepared, follow posted rules, and leave without turning the moment into content.
The story behind it
Feria de Otoño serves as the traditional closing event of Madrid’s bullfighting season, coinciding with Spain’s national holiday (Día de la Hispanidad) on October 12. It honors Spanish bullfighting heritage, showcasing star matadors. Although smaller in scale than San Isidro, it is widely attended by locals as a season finale.
Key moments to know
Day 1Oct 1~18:00Expected
Opening bullfight (Feria de Otoño)
Attendees experience the inaugural bullfight of the festival with leading toreros. The atmosphere is celebratory as the season’s final chapter begins.
Day 12Oct 12~18:00Expected
Corrida del Día de la Hispanidad
Spectators witness a high-profile finale featuring star matadors. The atmosphere is festive and patriotic, often with special honors as the bullring closes the season.
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
No special clothing beyond smart attire
Read the local rhythm
Research bullfighting customs (e.g. when to applaud)
Arrive before peak flow
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Inside the arena, remain quiet during bull passes and stand appropriately...
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Dress smartly (business casual). Visitors should understand it is a solemn tradition for locals; learn basic bu...
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Oct 1 - 11, 2026
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City / Area
Madrid
Community of Madrid
Cost
€15 - €100
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Families welcome
Moderate visitor welcome
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