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Las Ventas Bullring – Timings

The operating schedule for the Las Ventas Bullring is divided into two distinct parts: the daily visitor tour (including the museum) and the scheduled events (bullfights/concerts). Visitors should be aware that the schedule for the tour is subject to change, especially on event days.

Daily Tour and Museum Hours

The Las Ventas Tour offers access to the bullring premises and the Bullfighting Museum of Madrid seven days a week, with seasonal variations:

Summer Hours (April to October): Open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The last admission for the full tour is typically at 6:00 PM.

Winter Hours (November to March): Open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The last admission for the full tour is typically at 5:00 PM.

Note on Event Days: On days when a bullfight or other major event is scheduled, the tour and museum will close early. Access is typically restricted three hours before the start of the show. For example, if an event begins at 6:00 PM, the last tour entry is usually around 2:30 PM., with the premises closing at 3:00 PM.

Bullfighting Season and Start Times

The main bullfighting season at the Las Ventas Bullring runs annually from March until October.

Regular Season Events: During the season, events are most frequently held on Sundays. The start time for a corrida de toros is typically 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM.

San Isidro Fair: This is the most important period of the year, usually taking place across May and early June. During this intense fair, bullfights are held nearly every day. Start times are generally in the early evening, around 7:00 PM.

Note:

On October 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11, the last admission will be at 3:00 PM and the tour closes at 4:00 PM due to celebrations.

Closing days: 5 October, 12 October, 18 December, 25 December, 1 January

Ticket with Audioguide to the Bullring and Museum of Las Ventas

Highlights

Discover the cultural significance of Spanish bullfighting through an immersive audio tour.

Enjoy access to the historic bullfighting arena and stands, including the Royal Box.

Experience detailed insights into the rituals and traditions surrounding bullfighting.

Visit the museum dedicated to bullfighting history and its legendary figures.

Listen to the audio guide in English or any of nine additional languages for a comprehensive experience.

FAQs about the Las Ventas Bullring Timings

When is the bullfighting season at Las Ventas?

The main season for corridas de toros runs annually for seven months, beginning in March and concluding in October.

What are the general tour hours during the summer months?

From April to October, the tour and museum are generally open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What is the latest time I can enter for the tour in the winter?

The last admission for the full tour during the winter season (November to March) is typically at 5:00 PM.

How early does the tour close on a day with an event?

The tour and museum will close three hours before the scheduled start time of any bullfight or major event.

On what day of the week are regular season bullfights usually held?

Outside of the major fairs, corridas de toros are most frequently scheduled on Sunday evenings.

What is the typical start time for evening bullfights?

Events during the regular season and the San Isidro Fair usually begin in the early evening, around 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM.

How often are bullfights held during the San Isidro Fair?

During the intensive San Isidro Fair in May and early June, bullfights take place nearly every day.