The Seville April Fair 2025, one of the most important and prestigious fairs in Spain, will be held from April 20 to May 11, 2025. This major event combines a colorful popular festival and a series of high-quality bullfights, attracting visitors from around the world to the Andalusian capital.
Official Dates
- Beginning of the Bullfighting Fair: Sunday, April 20, 2025 (Resurrection Sunday)
- Popular Fair: from April 27 to May 11, 2025
- Closing with the Miura bullfight: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Official Bullfighting Program
The Pagés company unveiled the official posters for the 2025 season during a press conference held in the salon of the Real Maestranza bullring. Here is the complete program of bullfights that will take place during the April Fair:
Bullfights
- Sunday, April 20 (Resurrection Sunday): Bulls from Núñez del Cuvillo for Morante de la Puebla, Alejandro Talavante, Daniel Luque.
- Sunday, April 27: Bulls from Fuente Ymbro for Lama de Góngora, Calerito, Samuel Navalón.
- Tuesday, April 29: Bulls from Fermín Bohórquez for Curro Díaz, Rubén Pinar, Román.
- Wednesday, April 30: Bulls from Alcurrucén for El Fandi, David Galván, Ginés Marín.
- Thursday, May 1: Bulls from Domingo Hernández for Morante de la Puebla, Juan Ortega, Pablo Aguado.
- Friday, May 2: Bulls from Jandilla and Vegahermosa for Sebastián Castella, José María Manzanares, Borja Jiménez.
- Saturday, May 3: Bulls from Victorino Martín for El Cid, Manuel Escribano, Daniel Luque.
- Sunday, May 4: Bulls from Fermín Bohórquez (horseback bullfighting) for Rui Fernandes, Diego Ventura, Guillermo Hermoso de Mendoza.
- Monday, May 5: Bulls from Hermanos García Jiménez and Olga Jiménez for Morante de la Puebla, José María Manzanares, Alejandro Talavante.
- Tuesday, May 6: Bulls from Santiago Domecq for Manuel Escribano, Miguel Ángel Perera, Borja Jiménez.
- Wednesday, May 7: Bulls from Victoriano del Río and Toros de Cortés for Miguel Ángel Perera, Juan Ortega, Andrés Roca Rey.
- Thursday, May 8: Bulls from Juan Pedro Domecq for Diego Urdiales, Sebastián Castella, Pablo Aguado.
- Friday, May 9: Bulls from Garcigrande for Morante de la Puebla, Daniel Luque, Tomás Rufo.
- Saturday, May 10: Bulls from El Parralejo for Cayetano (farewell to Seville), Andrés Roca Rey, David de Miranda.
- Sunday, May 11: Bulls from Miura for Manuel Escribano, Pepe Moral, Esaú Fernández.
Novilladas (Fights with Young Bulls)
- Monday, April 28: Young bulls from Talavante for Marco Pérez and Javier Zulueta (mano a mano).
- Sunday, May 18: Young bulls from Fuente Ymbro for Manuel Román, Aarón Palacios, Mariscal Ruiz.
- Sunday, May 25: Young bulls from José Luis Pereda for the Final of the Andalusia Novilladas Circuit.
- Thursday, June 12: Young bulls from Fermín Bohórquez for Uceda Vargas, Cristiano Torres, El Mene.
- Thursday, June 19 (Corpus Christi): Young bulls from Murteira Grave for Diego Bastos, Fuentes Bocanegra, Martín Morilla.
- Thursday, June 26: Young bulls from Julio de la Puerta for Valentín Hoyos, Fabio Jiménez, Cristian González.
Highlights of the Fair
The April Fair is renowned for its unique combination of bullfighting tradition and popular festivities:
The Bullfighting Fair
- A series of 17 bullfights featuring the biggest names in bullfighting
- The presence of Andrés Roca Rey, a major figure of the moment
- Cayetano’s farewell to the Seville bullring (May 10)
- The traditional and legendary Miura bullfight closing the Fair (May 11)
- Prestigious bull breeders such as Núñez del Cuvillo, Victorino Martín, and Juan Pedro Domecq
The “Real de la Feria”
- A vast fairground with more than 1,000 casetas (festive tents)
- The “alumbrao,” the lighting ceremony that marks the official start of the popular Fair
- Sevillanas dancing and flamenco in an incomparable festive atmosphere
- Andalusian gastronomy at its best (tapas, rebujito, pescaíto frito…)
The Traditions
- The daily parade of horse carriages and riders in traditional costume
- The procession of the Virgen de la Esperanza Macarena
- The unique atmosphere of the “casetas,” true ephemeral salons
- Traditional attire: flamenco dresses for women and Andalusian suits for men
Where to Stay in Seville During the April Fair?
For a memorable stay during the April Fair, several hotels in Seville stand out for their quality and strategic location:
- Hotel Alfonso XIII (Marriott): an iconic establishment offering unparalleled luxury near the historic center
- Gran Meliá Colón: located in the Nervión district, with panoramic views of the city
- Hotel Doña María: a compromise between comfort and budget, with a terrace overlooking the cathedral
These establishments guarantee comfortable rest after long days of celebration, while allowing easy access to the main sites and activities of the event.
Prepare Your Stay
To fully enjoy the April Fair, it is recommended to:
- Book your accommodation as early as possible, as demand is very high during the Fair
- Purchase your tickets for the bullfights in advance on the official Real Maestranza website
- Learn about how the casetas work (some are private, others public)
- Plan for traditional attire if you wish to fully participate in the Fair’s atmosphere
Beyond the Fair
Take advantage of your stay to discover the treasures of Seville:
- The Cathedral and the Giralda
- The Alcázar, a royal palace listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site
- The Santa Cruz district and its picturesque streets
- The María Luisa Park and the magnificent Plaza de España
- The banks of the Guadalquivir and the Triana district
San Miguel Fair 2025
For enthusiasts who cannot attend the April Fair, the Pagés company also organizes the San Miguel Fair from September 26 to 28, 2025, with three exceptional bullfights:
- Friday, September 26: Bulls from Victoriano del Río and Toros de Cortés for José María Manzanares, Juan Ortega, Pablo Aguado.
- Saturday, September 27: Bulls from Garcigrande for Alejandro Talavante, Daniel Luque, Borja Jiménez.
- Sunday, September 28: Bulls from Núñez del Cuvillo for Morante de la Puebla, Andrés Roca Rey, Javier Zulueta (taking the alternativa).