Malaga Bullring
History of La Malagueta
La Malagueta itself was built in 1874, by the architect Joaquín Rucoba. The first fight took place on 11th June 1876, and the matadors who fought were Rafael Molina, Antonio Carmona, Luque El Gordito, and Manuel Rodriguez. A century later in 1976 the site was declared an Historic Artistic Monument, and in 1981, it was declared an Official Site of Cultural Interest.
La Malagueta today
The plaza de toros is ownwd by Malaga Diputacion (provincial government) and a concession currently held by José Maria Garzon (Seville bullfight industry) was previously held by Fernando Puche Doña, (former president of Málaga Football Club) and the toreros, Javier Conde and Francisco Rivera Ordoñez. The stadium seats 14,000 people and measures 52m in diameter. It has four corrals, stables for the horses, a ménage for training the horses, dressing rooms for the matadors and their assistants, an infirmary, and its own museum celebrating the history of the site - Museo Taurino Antonio Ordoñez.
The bullfighting season runs from April to September every year, with the highlights at La Malagueta taking place during Semana Santa, and the Málaga's August Feria. Málaga also celebrates the Feria Taurina during the Malaga Summer Fair.
Parking
Parking Cervantes is the underground car park next to the bullring.
Bullfight Tickets
Tickets are available from UniCaja banks in Málaga, or from the box office at La Malagueta.
Bullring Tours
Bullring tours for individuals and groups are being laiunched in early 2025.
Opening hours
The bullring is open from 10:00 - 14:00 and 18:00 - 20:00, and during the August Feria from 10:00 - 20:00 hrs.
There are frequent Art and photography exhibitions held in the vestibule of the bullring. Entrance is usually free and offers a clear view inside the bullring.
Contact
Tel: 952 221 727
Location
La Malagueta is situated in the eastern part of Málaga old town, close to the Castillo de Gibralfaro, from where you get a great view of the bullring.
La Malagueta, Paseo Reding, 8. Málaga 29016.
