Every September, Ronda celebrates one of Andalucía’s most eagerly anticipated festivals. The Feria y Fiestas de Pedro Romero transforms the city with six days of music, tradition, horses, flamenco, fairground attractions and one of the world’s most famous bullfighting events, the Corrida Goyesca. It’s a week when the streets are filled with locals and visitors enjoying everything from daytime tapas and horse parades to late-night concerts and family entertainment.
Named after the legendary Ronda-born bullfighter Pedro Romero, the feria is far more than a local fair. It celebrates the city’s unique heritage and has become one of the highlights of the Andalusian cultural calendar.
Whether you’re planning your first visit to Ronda or returning to experience the festivities again, this guide brings together everything currently confirmed for the 2026 Feria de Pedro Romero. As further announcements are made by the Ayuntamiento de Ronda, we’ll continue updating this page with the latest information.
At a Glance
- Dates: Tuesday 1 September to Sunday 6 September 2026
- Location: Ronda, Málaga Province, Andalucía
- Main highlights: Corrida Goyesca, Damas Goyescas, Feria de Día, Feria de Noche, horse and carriage displays, flamenco, concerts and family attractions.
- Programme status: Official programme updates are being announced throughout the summer and this guide will be updated as more information becomes available.
What’s New for 2026?
This year’s feria promises to be especially significant. Following the completion of restoration work at Ronda’s historic Plaza de Toros, the full programme of traditional bullfighting events returns after a two-year absence. That means visitors will once again be able to experience the 67th Corrida Goyesca, together with the 42nd Corrida Rondeña de Rejones, the Extraordinary Novillada Sin Picadores and the traditional Concurso-Exhibición de Enganches.
Several cultural events have also been confirmed ahead of the main feria, including the Festival de Cante Grande on 22 August, the International Folklore Galas on 29 and 30 August, and the Concurso de Indumentaria y Atalaje Ecuestre on 3 September. The full day-by-day programme will be added to this guide as soon as it is officially published.
The Return of the Corrida Goyesca
For many visitors, the Corrida Goyesca is the defining event of the feria. Held in the historic Plaza de Toros de Ronda, it is regarded as one of the most prestigious bullfighting events in Spain and is famous for its participants wearing costumes inspired by the paintings of Francisco de Goya.
The 67th Corrida Goyesca will feature Morante de la Puebla, José María Manzanares and Juan Ortega, while the 42nd Corrida Rondeña de Rejones, paying tribute to Álvaro Domecq Romero, will bring together Rui Fernandes, Diego Ventura, João Ribeiro Telles, Lea Vicens, Sebastián Fernández and Duarte Fernandes. The programme also includes an Extraordinary Novillada Sin Picadores, showcasing promising young bullfighters.
As far as I know tickets are already sold out for the 2026 event.
The Damas Goyescas
No image is more closely associated with the Feria de Pedro Romero than the elegant Damas Goyescas. Each year, young women from Ronda are chosen to represent the city, wearing magnificent gowns inspired by the paintings of Francisco de Goya.
Their embroidered shawls, handcrafted jewellery and beautifully detailed costumes have become one of the defining symbols of the feria.
The 2026 celebrations will be particularly special for this year’s Damas, who will once again enjoy a full programme of ceremonial events alongside the return of the traditional bullfighting programme.
If you’d like to discover more about their history, traditions and spectacular costumes, take a look at our detailed guide to the Damas Goyescas of Ronda.
Experiencing the Feria
One of the pleasures of visiting Ronda during the feria is that the atmosphere changes throughout the day. During the afternoon, the city comes alive with the Feria de Día, when locals and visitors gather in bars, restaurants and terraces to enjoy tapas, local wines and live music. Riders on horseback and beautifully presented horse-drawn carriages pass through the streets, while many people choose to dress in traditional Andalusian costume, adding colour and elegance to the celebrations.
As evening falls, attention turns to the Recinto Ferial, where the fairground offers concerts, dancing, family attractions, traditional casetas and late-night entertainment. Whether you’re travelling with children, enjoying a romantic break or exploring Andalucía with friends, there’s something happening from morning until well after midnight.
Planning Your Visit
The Feria de Pedro Romero is one of the busiest weeks of the year in Ronda, so it’s worth planning ahead. Accommodation fills quickly, particularly for the opening weekend and the Corrida Goyesca, so booking well in advance is highly recommended.
If you’re travelling by car, remember that Ronda now operates vehicle access restrictions around the Puente Nuevo, and additional traffic management measures may be introduced during the feria. Our guides to getting to Ronda, parking in Ronda and where to stay will help you plan your visit and avoid unnecessary delays.
If you’re staying for several days, take the opportunity to explore more than just the feria. Visit the dramatic gorge and Puente Nuevo, enjoy one of the many excellent restaurants, discover the local wineries or explore the white villages of the Serranía de Ronda. September is one of the finest times of year to experience this part of Andalucía.
Official Programme
The Ayuntamiento de Ronda has already confirmed the dates of the 2026 feria together with several headline events. The complete day-by-day programme, including concerts, children’s activities, horse events, cultural exhibitions and other entertainment can be found here
Spanish official version: https://rondatoday.com/rondaferia2026.pdf
Translated to English by Ronda Today: https://rondatoday.com/rondaferia2026english.pdf
Here’s the quick list of events taken from the above PDF’s
The Cabalgata parade (Tuesday 1 September – 20:30) is one of the most popular events of the Pedro Romero Fair, with colourful floats, horses and participants making their way through the streets of Ronda. If you are planning to attend, it is worth arriving early to find a good viewing spot.
- Saturday 22 August – 22:00 — 56th Festival de Cante Grande de Ronda. Featuring Duquende, Miguel de Tena and Rocío Luna (vocals); Julio Romero, El Chino and Francis Gómez (guitar); plus the winners of the Aniya La Gitana competition. Murallas del Carmen.
- Monday 24 August — Visit by the President and the Goyesque Ladies to local groups and associations.
- Wednesday 26 August – 20:30 — Opening of the exhibition of shawls and mantillas by Rosario Solís. Convento de Santo Domingo.
- Thursday 27 August – 20:00 — Opening, parade and festival of the 3rd Folk Gala. Starting from Martínez Astein.
- Thursday 27 August – 21:00 — Benefit dinner for those affected by the double earthquake in Venezuela. Convento de Santo Domingo.
- Friday 28 August – 00:00 — Installation of the entrance arch in the town centre.
- Friday 28 August – 22:00 — 3rd Folk Gala. Auditorio Blas Infante.
- Saturday 29 August – 22:00 — 3rd Folk Gala. Auditorio Blas Infante.
- Sunday 30 August – 11:00 — Floral offering to Pedro Romero. Monument to Pedro Romero.
- Sunday 30 August — Opening of the town-centre entrance arch; reception of the Folk Gala groups at the convent; visit to the Patron Saint of Ronda; Holy Mass with the gala groups at Santa María.
- Sunday 30 August – 22:00 — 3rd Folk Gala. Auditorio Blas Infante.
- Tuesday 1 September – 20:30 — Fair Parade. Starting from Calle Jerez (Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria).
- Tuesday 1 September — On arrival at the Ángel Harillo Fairground, an official institutional visit.
- Wednesday 2 September – 23:00 — Concert by Miguel Campello ‘El Bicho’. Fairground.
- Thursday 3 September – 15:00 — 17th Competition of Equestrian Dress and Tack. Fairground.
- Friday 4 September – 18:00 — Extraordinary novillada without picadors. Bullring.
- Friday 4 September – 20:30 — 10th Goyesque Bullfighting Proclamation, by Cayetana Álvarez de Toledo. Convento de Santo Domingo.
- Saturday 5 September – 11:30 — 42nd Rondeña Rejones Bullfight. Bullring.
- Saturday 5 September – 18:00 — 67th Traditional Goyesque Bullfight. Bullring.
- Sunday 6 September – 10:00 — 46th Competition and Exhibition of Ronda Carriages (Enganches). Gathering at Calle Virgen de la Paz.
- Sunday 6 September – 12:00 — Exhibition of Ronda Carriages (Enganches). Bullring.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ronda Fair 2026
The Feria y Fiestas de Pedro Romero takes place from Tuesday 1 September to Sunday 6 September 2026. Although many of the headline events have already been confirmed, the Ayuntamiento de Ronda is continuing to release the detailed day-by-day programme. This guide will be updated as new information becomes available, making it a useful resource if you’re planning a visit later in the summer.
The Corrida Goyesca is one of Spain’s best-known bullfighting events and has become synonymous with Ronda’s annual feria. Held in the historic Plaza de Toros, it is distinguished by matadors wearing costumes inspired by the paintings of Francisco de Goya. In 2026, the event returns following restoration work at the bullring, making this year’s edition particularly significant. If you’re interested in its history and traditions, you’ll find much more detail in our dedicated Corrida Goyesca guide.
The Damas Goyescas are young women chosen each year to represent Ronda during the feria. Wearing elaborate gowns inspired by eighteenth-century fashion, they take part in official ceremonies and public events throughout the celebrations. Their appearance is one of the defining images of the festival, and many visitors consider seeing the Damas in the streets of Ronda to be one of the highlights of the week.
Yes, the Feria de Pedro Romero offers something for all ages. During the day, families can enjoy the lively atmosphere in the town centre, horse and carriage displays, music and cultural events. In the evening, the Recinto Ferial comes alive with fairground rides, food stalls and entertainment suitable for both children and adults. Even if you’re not attending the Corrida Goyesca, there’s plenty to experience throughout the week.
Accommodation is in particularly high demand during the Feria de Pedro Romero, especially around the opening weekend and the Corrida Goyesca. Hotels, guesthouses, apartments and hostels often fill several months in advance, so booking early is strongly recommended. Staying for two or three nights also gives you time to explore Ronda’s historic centre, restaurants and surrounding countryside beyond the festival itself.
Yes, but it’s worth planning ahead. Permanent vehicle access restrictions around the Puente Nuevo remain in place throughout the year, and additional traffic management may be introduced during the feria. Parking can become busy, particularly on the busiest festival days, so checking the latest guidance before travelling will help make your arrival much easier. Our separate guides to parking and getting to Ronda explain the best options in more detail.
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As far as I am aware the date of the 2nd September was agreed at a recent council meeting. https://ronda-news.es/aprobados-los-dias-festivos-locales-de-ronda/
When will the dates be available for the Feria de Pedro Romero in 2027. Some online websites indicate 7 – 12 September 2027. Is this correct?