Ronda’s September Feria returns with bulls back in the ring after two years away

Ronda's annual Feria de Pedro Romero is set to return on September 1st, 2026, marking the first time since the Plaza de Toros closed for repairs that bullfighting resumes in the historic ring. The five-day event, from September 1st to 6th, will transform every corner of the mountain town. The official opening ceremony kicks off on Tuesday night at 8:30pm with a parade of colorful floats and marching bands departing from Calle Jerez towards the fairgrounds for the main light switch-on.

On Wednesday, September 2nd, Spanish artist Miguel Campello will perform live at the main marquee venue starting at 11pm. Thursday afternoon features the 17th Contest of Dress and Horse Tack at 3pm, followed by the ring events on Friday at 6pm. These events will include a novillada display and the first bullfight for young matadors without picadors.

On Saturday, September 5th, the Plaza de Toros will host two ring events - the 42nd Corrida Rondeña de Rejones (horseback bullfighting) at 11:30am and a performance by top matadors Morante de la Puebla, Jose María Manzanares, and Juan Ortega at 6pm. The festival concludes on Sunday, September 6th with a Carriage Exhibition parade down Calle Virgen de la Paz at 10am, followed by the ring events at midday.

While bullfighting is a controversial sport in Spain, it remains a deeply significant tradition for many. Throughout the day, city plazas will come alive with outdoor terraces serving local wine, cured ham, and fried tapas. Spontaneous flamenco dancing will fill the paved walkways. Local women known as Damas Goyescas will stroll through central avenues wearing traditional 18th-century attire.

Children and thrill-seeking teenagers can visit the Angel Harillo fairgrounds, where a carnival zone opens every evening, offering bumper cars, mini rollercoasters, traditional carousels, and sweet stalls, as well as high-flying attractions and a big wheel with views across the town. Drivers should budget extra time for delays, as local traffic officers will enforce strict access controls around the Puente Nuevo bridge throughout the six-day festival.