The bullring of La Corredera hosted the presentation of the Virgen de los Remedios Bullfighting Fair, which will take place from 29 August to 2 September with three bullfights and two novice fights.
The mayor of Colmenar Viejo, Carlos Blázquez, along with the councillor for Bullfighting Affairs, Felipe Mansilla, and businessman Carlos Zúñiga, unveiled the posters for the Virgen de los Remedios 2026 Fair this Wednesday. The event, which will take place at the La Corredera bullring, combines established figures with young talents in bullfighting.
A balanced fair for the Madrid audience
Carlos Zúñiga described the lineup as "a very balanced fair and very much for the Madrid audience in terms of bullfighters." He highlighted the presence of winners from San Isidro such as Talavante, Urdiales, Román, and Álvaro Serrano, alongside figures like David de Miranda, a winner in Seville, and Juan Ortega, the last winner of the "Yiyo" Trophy in Colmenar.
On the livestock front, Zúñiga explained that the fair will feature herds "in great form" such as Cuvillo and Juan Manuel Criado, newcomers like Coimbra and Blohorn, and the local livestock of Ginés Bartolomé. "We continue to bet on the future without renouncing quality," the businessman concluded.
Posters announced for five days of bullfighting
The fair kicks off on Saturday, 29 August, with a novice fight featuring Blohorn for David López, Álvaro Serrano, and Ignacio Garibay. On Sunday, 30 August, bulls from Manuel Assunçao Coimbra will be for Román, Miguel de Pablo, and Clemente. On Monday, 31 August, the star bullfight: bulls from Núñez del Cuvillo for Alejandro Talavante, Juan Ortega, and Pablo Aguado.
On Tuesday, 1 September, bulls from Juan Manuel Criado will be for Diego Urdiales, David de Miranda, and Víctor Hernández. On Wednesday, 2 September, the fair will close with calves from Ginés Bartolomé for the novilleros Rodrigo Cobo, Marco Peláez, and Rubén Vara. Mayor Blázquez highlighted the municipal support for the sector: "We have a specific area for bullfighting affairs due to the great value we place on this tradition."
Popular festivities and street atmosphere
In addition to the bullfights, the fair includes popular activities. On Thursday, 27 August at 20:00, the unloading of the cattle for the novice fights on 29 and 30 will take place. On Saturday, 29 August, at 12:30, there will be a mini bull run, and at 13:00, the release of cattle. On Sunday, 30 August, release at 10:30, mini bull run at 12:30, and unloading of cattle for the bullfights on 31 August and 1 September at 13:00. On Monday, 31 August, unloading of cattle for the closing on Wednesday, 2 September at 13:00.
For the residents of Colmenar Viejo, the fair represents an economic and cultural boost. The La Corredera bullring, considered the second most important in the Community of Madrid, is preparing to welcome fans from across the region. Tickets will be available at the bullring's box office and through the usual online sales channels. Councillor Mansilla valued "the constant sensitivity to include professionals and local talents from Colmenar Viejo," referring to the local livestock of Ginés Bartolomé.
