Diego Ventura delivers a four-ear performance while Andy Cartagena claims two ears in Alicante, bringing the 2026 Hogueras Fair to a triumphant close. Duarte Fernandes earns a trophy on his Alicante debut.
The Hogueras Bullfighting Fair has reinforced its international appeal after attracting more than 62,000 spectators from 53 countries and 45 Spanish provinces, setting a new attendance record.
Israel Guirao and Rodrigo Villalón triumph in Alicante, sharing six ears at the eighth event of the Hogueras Fair, which marked the return of novilladas without picadors after 13 years and was overshadowed by Cristóbal Granero’s injury.
El Cid and Manuel Escribano leave Alicante’s bullring on the shoulders of supporters after cutting four ears between them from an outstanding string of Victorino Martín bulls. José María Manzanares also comes close to a triumphant exit.
Alejandro Talavante cuts two ears in Alicante, while Morante de la Puebla refuses to leave the bullring on supporters’ shoulders in protest at the president’s decisions. Juan Ortega also impresses in a fine display of bulls from Santiago Domecq.
Borja Jiménez, David de Miranda and Tomás Rufo leave Alicante’s bullring on the shoulders of supporters after a triumphant afternoon against a serious-looking Victoriano del Río bullfight at the 2026 Hogueras Fair.
The Valencian matador delivered the standout performance of the afternoon and earned a Great Gate triumph in a bullfight marked by the commitment of three young talents.
The Peruvian star and the Alicante-born matador were carried out on shoulders after a highly anticipated afternoon in Alicante, where Morante de la Puebla produced moments of pure artistry.
The 2026 Hogueras Fair got off to a flying start in Alicante, with Mario Vilau, Olga Casado and Javier Cuartero all leaving through the Puerta Grande.
José María Manzanares takes on the greatest challenge of his career in Alicante by appearing for the first time before his home crowd with a full bullfight from the legendary Victorino Martín ranch. A feat? A landmark occasion? Call it what you will. The important thing is not to miss it.
