El Puerto de Santa María’s historic bullring hosts a sold-out event with Morante de la Puebla, Roca Rey and Pablo Aguado. The corrida is broadcast on Canal Sur and Canal Sur Mas. Ticket prices range from €20 to €191.
El Puerto de Santa María’s iconic Plaza de Toros is once again at the center of Spain’s summer bullfighting season. On Sunday, August 2, the venue welcomes a highly anticipated corrida featuring Morante de la Puebla, Roca Rey and Pablo Aguado. All main ticket categories have sold out, with nearly 12,000 spectators expected to fill the stands for what is set to be one of the highlights of the summer cycle.
This evening’s event will see six bulls from Núñez del Cuvillo, with the action starting at 20:00, the standard time for the season’s subscription fights. The demand for tickets has been intense, with prices ranging from €20 for the most affordable seats to €191 for the most privileged spots. Organizers have already posted the “no hay billetes” sign for the top categories, reflecting the strong interest in this year’s lineup.
The summer cycle at El Puerto runs from July 31 to August 9, offering six events: four traditional corridas, one rejoneo (mounted bullfight), and a novillada with picadores. Morante de la Puebla is a central figure this season, scheduled for four appearances, while other top names such as Alejandro Talavante and Juan Ortega have also drawn large crowds. The festive atmosphere in the city has been palpable all week, with the bullring serving as a focal point for both locals and visitors.
For those unable to attend in person, Canal Sur and its online platform Canal Sur Mas are broadcasting the event live, ensuring that fans across Andalusia and beyond can follow the spectacle. The accessibility of the broadcast is particularly important given the limited availability of tickets and the popularity of the featured matadors.
Looking ahead, the schedule includes a rejoneo on Friday, August 7, with toros from San Pelayo for Rui Fernandes, Diego Ventura, Moura Caetano, Andrés Romero, Sebastián Fernández and Duarte Fernandes. Saturday, August 8, will see Morante de la Puebla return alongside José Mª Manzanares and Daniel Crespo, facing bulls from El Freixo. The cycle concludes on Sunday, August 9, with Morante de la Puebla, Borja Jiménez and David de Miranda fighting bulls from Hnos. García Jiménez.
El Puerto’s bullring is renowned as one of Andalusia’s most emblematic venues. While its main fair, dedicated to fino wine, takes place in spring, the summer season is considered the true showcase for bullfighting in the region. This year’s events are held in honor of Joselito 'El Gallo', who famously declared, “Quien no ha visto toros en El Puerto, no sabe lo que es un día de toros.”
The city’s focus on major public events is not unique to bullfighting. For example, large-scale infrastructure projects, such as the recent closure of Madrid’s M-30 tunnel for A-5 underground works, also draw significant attention and impact thousands of residents, as detailed in this report on Madrid’s tunnel closure.
Bullfighting remains a deeply rooted tradition in Spain, especially in Andalusia, where events like those in El Puerto de Santa María continue to attract both passionate supporters and critical debate. The combination of historic venues, celebrated matadors and strong public interest ensures that the summer cycle remains a key fixture in the Spanish cultural calendar. The ability to watch these events on regional television further broadens their reach, maintaining the relevance of bullfighting in contemporary Spanish society.
