The Goyesca of Ronda will be celebrated in 2026 and Morante de la Puebla joins its lineup.

The traditional Goyesca bullfight of Ronda will be celebrated again in 2026, as announced by the Lieutenant Brother Major of the Royal Cavalry of Ronda, Rafael Atienza. The restoration works currently underway at the bullring are expected to be completed early enough to allow the return of bullfighting festivities to the city.

This announcement was made during the ceremony of awarding the institution's medal to the bullfighter Morante de la Puebla for his outstanding work in the world of bullfighting. Notably, among those presenting the bullfighter was the bullring's businessman, Francisco Rivera, who took the opportunity to invite him to be part of the poster that will mark the return of this eagerly awaited bullfight.

The bullfighter himself responded after receiving his award, saying: "If Francisco wants to count on me, here I will be with you all," he stated. These words were immediately followed by Rivera Ordóñez pulling out a pen from his pocket as a gesture of signing that contract, amid the murmurs and anticipation of the audience that packed the library of the Royal Cavalry, who now await official confirmation.

Precisely, Morante de la Puebla praised the Goyesca bullfight of Ronda, which he considers unique. "Like the Goyesca bullfight of Ronda, there is none," he affirmed with the serious demeanor and calm voice that characterizes him. He believes that the history and the "incomparable" setting that hosts it make it different from others held in Spain and even France.

The awarding of the medal was preceded by the viewing of a video with photographs of various Goyesca bullfights in which he had been featured, some with the old image of the bullring's barrier with the Spanish flag.

Additionally, the businessman of the Ronda bullring, Francisco Rivera; the writer, Ruben Amón; and the journalist, Alberto García, were responsible for describing the importance of Morante de la Puebla as a bullfighter and the scale of his figure.

All highlighted his importance as a key figure in the world of bullfighting and the transcendence he will have in the history of tauromachy. In this regard, Amón pointed out that "it is legitimate to ask if he has been the best bullfighter in history." He also emphasized his role in defending the bullfighting world at a time when he considers it has been more threatened than ever.

Atmosphere at the fair

Meanwhile, the fairgrounds maintained a good atmosphere in the various clubs that celebrated the last meals of members and awarded recognitions to different personalities and companies that have stood out for their work in the city.

An atmosphere in which women dressed in traditional flamenco outfits added color to the inside of the booths. After that, live music took over in booths that generally recorded a good atmosphere and public attendance.

Thus, the fair enters its final stretch, and tomorrow will experience its penultimate day, although on Sunday activity is almost exclusively restricted to the attractions area.