Morante de la Puebla and Pablo Aguado were carried out of the ring on the shoulders of the crowd in Gijón after producing performances of a very high standard in an afternoon against a corrida from Núñez del Cuvillo.
Beyond the artistry and the headline names, El Bibio stands as the last great stronghold of cultural freedom in northern Spain. Discover why this historic fair is helping to secure the future of bullfighting in Gijón.
Morante de la Puebla, Roca Rey, Diego Ventura and several of the sport’s leading names headline a season ticket package that will make El Bibio one of the major bullfighting venues of the summer.
It’s one of the most emblematic bullfighting series in northern Spain. Despite political attacks in recent years, it now enjoys well-earned prestige and splendour. With two more events than in 2023 and one more than last year, Gijón proudly showcases a top-class fair full of talent. Come and experience it for yourself.
The official Line-ups for Gijón’s August 2025 bullfighting fair have been unveiled, featuring top-tier matadors, rising stars, and a diverse selection of livestock – promising a week full of thrills and tradition.
Enrique Ponce bids farewell at the Feria de Begoña with a triumphant exit on shoulders alongside Ginés Marín, while Roca Rey claims a consolation prize in a thrilling afternoon marked by the fans’ enthusiasm and the quality of Núñez del Cuvillo bulls.
GIJÓN BULLRING, EL BIBIO Manzanares Claims the Puerta Grande and Juan Ortega Takes One Ear in the Third Gijón Fair Fight Review 17 October 2024
Marco Pérez Saves the Day with the Only Ear in a Challenging Novillada in Gijón. A single ear for Marco Pérez in an afternoon overshadowed by missed sword thrusts.
Triumphant start to the Begoña Fair in Gijón. Diego Ventura and Daniel Luque open the main gate in the debut of the Feria de Begoña 2024. Talavante, despite his dedication, left empty-handed after missing with the sword.
Complete bullfighting poster of the Feria de Begoña 2024 in Gijón, which includes bullfights, bullfighting with bullfighters and bullfights with young bulls. Consult all the detailed information about the bullfighting programme here.
