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Pamplona: The Running of the Bulls

Bullfights

Bull Fighting

July 6–14

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Bullfights at the Plaza de Toros are scheduled on every day of the festival beginning with the introductory Rejones Horseback Bullfight on July 6 and continuing with the official Bull Run fights each evening. For those interested in such events, there is certainly no better time to see a fight than during San Fermín. One of Spain’s oldest traditions, bullfighting is considered an art form; spectators should be aware, however, that the ultimate goal is to kill the bull, which rarely happens quickly.

Obtaining tickets can be difficult, but worth the hassle for anyone curious about this particular cultural experience. To get a ticket, spectators should line up outside the bullring starting at 8pm the evening before the fight. Tickets start at €18+ for seats in the sun and €25+ for seats in the shade, and can range up to €100 depending on the location. There are also ticket scalpers outside the bullring on the day of the bullfight, but their prices will likely be more expensive, especially earlier in the week. As the week goes on, however, scalper prices go down.

Once inside the Plaza de Toros, spectators will find a packed house and a lively, energized Spanish and international crowd of all ages. The spectators in the sol section (sunny side) tend to be considerably younger and rowdier than those in the other sections, and are known to throw food, douse one another in wine and other drinks, and make a complete mess – a tradition accepted as part of the overall experience. Once the crowd settles a bit, the bullfights commence and last for a couple of hours, during which some of the best and most popular matadors take on ferocious bulls in honor of the Spanish tradition.

The party continues at the conclusion of the bullfights around 8:30pm, led by the exit of the Peñas (Pamplona’s social clubs), who parade, sing, and chant through the streets.

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Bullfights at the Plaza de Toros are scheduled on every day of the festival beginning with the introductory Rejones Horseback Bullfight on July 6 and continuing with the official Bull Run fights each evening. For those interested in such events, there is certainly no better time to see a fight than during San Fermín. One of Spain’s oldest traditions, bullfighting is considered an art form; spectators should be aware, however, that the ultimate goal is to kill the bull, which rarely happens quickly.

Obtaining tickets can be difficult, but worth the hassle for anyone curious about this particular cultural experience. To get a ticket, spectators should line up outside the bullring starting at 8pm the evening before the fight. Tickets start at €18+ for seats in the sun and €25+ for seats in the shade, and can range up to €100 depending on the location. There are also ticket scalpers outside the bullring on the day of the bullfight, but their prices will likely be more expensive, especially earlier in the week. As the week goes on, however, scalper prices go down.

Once inside the Plaza de Toros, spectators will find a packed house and a lively, energized Spanish and international crowd of all ages. The spectators in the sol section (sunny side) tend to be considerably younger and rowdier than those in the other sections, and are known to throw food, douse one another in wine and other drinks, and make a complete mess – a tradition accepted as part of the overall experience. Once the crowd settles a bit, the bullfights commence and last for a couple of hours, during which some of the best and most popular matadors take on ferocious bulls in honor of the Spanish tradition.

The party continues at the conclusion of the bullfights around 8:30pm, led by the exit of the Peñas (Pamplona’s social clubs), who parade, sing, and chant through the streets.

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Bullfights

Bull Fighting  /  Pamplona: The Running of the Bulls

July 2012

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06

Fri

Bullfights

Bull Fighting

6:30 pm Plaza de Toros
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07

Sat

Bullfights

Bull Fighting

6:30 pm Plaza de Toros
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Jul

08

Sun

Bullfights

Bull Fighting

6:30 pm Plaza de Toros
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Jul

09

Mon

Bullfights

Bull Fighting

6:30 pm Plaza de Toros
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Jul

10

Tue

Bullfights

Bull Fighting

6:30 pm Plaza de Toros
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Jul

11

Wed

Bullfights

Bull Fighting

6:30 pm Plaza de Toros
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Jul

12

Thu

Bullfights

Bull Fighting

6:30 pm Plaza de Toros
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Jul

13

Fri

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Bull Fighting

6:30 pm Plaza de Toros
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14

Sat

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Bull Fighting

6:30 pm Plaza de Toros
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Pamplona Events

  • Friday July 06

  • © www.viajar24h.com Chupinazo Festival 2012

    @ Plaza del Ayuntamiento

  • © Flickr krokodyl Artificial Fire Bull

    @ Santiago Square

  • © www.pamplona.net Fireworks

    @ Parque de la Ciudadela

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  • Saturday July 07

  • © www.pamplona.net Fireworks

    @ Parque de la Ciudadela

  • © www.sanfermin.pamplona.es Las Dianas/Reveille

    @ Plaza del Ayuntamiento

  • © Flickr krokodyl Artificial Fire Bull

    @ Santiago Square

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  • Sunday July 08

  • © Flickr krokodyl Artificial Fire Bull

    @ Santiago Square

  • © www.pamplona.net Fireworks

    @ Parque de la Ciudadela

  • © www.sanfermin.pamplona.es Las Dianas/Reveille

    @ Plaza del Ayuntamiento

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