Three outstanding afternoons at Illumbe restore San Sebastián to its rightful place among Spain’s premier summer bullfighting destinations with a compact, flawless season ticket package. Consider yourself warned—missing it is simply not an option.
Donostia lives between tradition and modernity—a city where pagan giants and global stars share an endless cultural calendar.
Donostia lives between tradition and modernity—a city where pagan giants and global stars share an endless cultural calendar.
It is one of the most modern bullrings on the Iberian Peninsula. Its privileged location and the comfort of its seating make watching bullfighting in San Sebastián more than just a spectacle — it is a delight for the senses. These are its origins and this is its story. Discover it.
Euskadi has a bullfighting tradition that is far older and richer than many people realise. In this article, we highlight the most important matadors and the key achievements of bullfighters born in this region.
View the 2026 bullfighting line-ups in San Sebastián at the Illumbe Bullring, one of the key cultural events of Semana Grande.
Discover the 2025 bullfighting line-ups in San Sebastián, with events held at Illumbe during the peak of the summer festival season.
Check the 2024 bullfighting programme in San Sebastián at Illumbe, part of the city’s iconic Semana Grande celebrations.
Find the 2023 bullfighting line-ups in San Sebastián, held at Illumbe with strong attendance and a carefully selected programme.
The 2022 bullfighting fair marked the return of bullfighting to San Sebastián’s Illumbe Bullring, attracting renewed interest during Semana Grande.
