On August 20, Canal Sur Televisión will broadcast live from La Malagueta for a major bullfight marking the 150th anniversary of the Málaga bullring. Morante, Diego Urdiales and Fortes will each face bulls from the Núñez del Cubillo ranch. This special edition of “Toros en Canal Sur” will bring the Feria de Málaga 2026 event to viewers across Andalusia.
The television team, led by Enrique Romero and joined by maestro Ruiz Miguel and Noelia López, will provide commentary throughout the event. The broadcast will come from a venue inaugurated on June 11, 1876, and designed by architect Joaquín Rucoba in the Neo-Mudéjar style. La Malagueta’s 16-sided polygonal layout and reported capacity of around 14,000 spectators make it one of Málaga’s defining cultural landmarks.
The anniversary programme extends beyond the corrida, with exhibitions, conferences and concerts among the cultural activities planned around the bullring’s 150th year. The Provincial Government of Málaga says La Malagueta was rehabilitated in 2019 and describes it as the best-preserved publicly owned bullring in Spain. Its history and continued use give the August broadcast a setting closely connected to the city’s architectural and cultural heritage.
Interest in bullfighting remains visible during major festivals in southern Spain, and the Feria de Málaga draws aficionados and visitors to the city. The August 20 event brings together three matadors with distinct careers, while the Núñez del Cubillo bulls complete the advertised lineup. It is expected to attract attention inside the arena and among television viewers.
La Malagueta’s 150th anniversary is a key stage for Málaga and a major theme of the city’s 2026 bullfighting calendar. Alongside the August corrida, the year’s programme has highlighted the bullring’s history and its place in regional heritage. Francisco Salado, president of the Provincial Government of Málaga, described bullfighting as experiencing a “sweet moment” and urged continued efforts to “care for and preserve what has been achieved.”
In recent years, the region has also hosted major bullfighting gatherings, including a packed event in El Puerto de Santa María where Morante performed alongside Talavante and Ortega. The event drew over 10,000 spectators, as reported in coverage of Cádiz’s major bullfight.
Bullfighting remains a subject of debate in Spain, while its cultural and historical significance is especially visible during major festivals like the Feria de Málaga. Canal Sur Televisión’s coverage will bring the tradition to a wide audience as the city marks 150 years of La Malagueta.
