Included in each Running of the Bulls® Package purchase*:
Bullfight Tickets: Contrabarrera Seats
- 6:30pm Pamplona Bullfights (July 6-14)
- Sit in the first 3 rows, the most sought-after seats in the arena
- Pick up tickets at our office in Pamplona between 9:00am and 5:00pm
- Do not go to the Plaza de Toros ticket office – they do not have your ticket
- Not transferable to other days
- We strive to seat groups together, but cannot guarantee parties of three or more will be next each other
Bullfight Tickets: Lower Deck Tendido Seats
- 6:30pm Pamplona Bullfights (July 6-14)
- Lower deck – shade side – close to the action
- Pick up tickets at our office in Pamplona between 9:00am and 5:00pm
- Do not go to the Plaza de Toros ticket office – they do not have your ticket
- Not transferable to other days
- We strive to seat groups together, but cannot guarantee parties of three or more will be directly next each other
Bullfight Tickets: Upper Deck Andanada Seats
- 6:30pm Pamplona Bullfights (July 6-14)
- Upper deck – shade side
- Pickup tickets at our office in Pamplona between 9:00am and 5:00pm
- Do not go to the Plaza de Toros ticket office – they do not have your ticket
- Not transferable to other days
- We strive to seat groups together, but cannot guarantee parties of three or more will be directly next each other.
*Ticket section will vary based on package purchased. Upgrades available after initial purchase.
Bullfighting Tickets in Pamplona
Pamplona’s bullfights are one of the most iconic parts of the San Fermin Festival, attracting the best bulls and most esteemed matadors from around Spain. Every evening of the festival at precisely 6:30 p.m., the bullfights take place in the grandiose Plaza de Toros. Imagine sitting in Spain’s second-largest bullfighting stadium– among 20,000 cheering aficionados – and watching a centuries-old athletic duel between man and beast.
The Plaza de Toros may be massive, but finding Pamplona bullfight tickets is no easy task. Local Pamplonese, who have yearly subscriptions to premier seats for the evening shows, hold 90 percent of all bullfight tickets.
For many people who travel to see the Running of the Bulls, the week of revelry and mayhem is punctuated by glimpses into the heritage of a proud people — and Pamplona bullfights are one such example.
Pamplona Bullfight Tickets 2024
The action is not just in the sands of the Plaza del Toros, as the local Peñas (the San Fermin social clubs) put on a show of their own in the Sol (sun) side of the stands with boisterous food and sangria fights. More serious spectators gather in the Sombra (shade) side of the stands, where calmer behavior is expected, if not the norm.
Guide to buying bullfight tickets in Pamplona, Spain:
- Tendido (lower deck stadium seats) – For incredible views of the matador’s prowess, consider tendido seats which are on the lower deck of the Plaza del Toros. These seats are in front of Grada seats and behind the more costly Contrabarrera.
- Andanada (upper deck stadium seats) – The Andanada section of the Plaza del Toros is located on the upper deck of the stadium. These seats are an excellent option for first-time bullfight spectators who want a more budget-friendly option. The back portion of the Andanada stadium is covered, while the front half is in the sun.
- Grada (Grandstands) – The grandstand seats are the stadium’s only lower deck rows that are covered. We do not offer these seats because it is too difficult to predict which seats have a support beam in front of them, obstructing the view.
Keep in mind that shade (sombra) seats are coveted by tourists for two main reasons. Firstly, you are protected from the sun’s scorching summer rays, and second, you are not thrown in the midst of the social clubs’ wild antics.
How to get Pamplona bullfight tickets
The San Fermin bullfights take place from July 5 – 14th in Pamplona’s Plaza del Toros. July 5th stars younger bulls called novilladas; July 6th is the Rejones, featuring a matador on horseback, and the rest of the evenings are reserved for traditional bullfights with the six bulls that ran in the encierros earlier that day.
Bullfight tickets on July 6,7, and 8 are often the most challenging to source, as these days mark the beginning of the San Fermin fiesta and are Pamplona’s busiest.
Unless you live in Pamplona, almost all bullfight tickets are sold on the secondary market, so expect to pay many multiples of the face value. Less than 10 percent of tickets are available for purchase at the stadium the evening before the fight, but these go quickly.
Why take chances on buying from a scalper? Reserve your 2023 Pamplona bullfight tickets in advance with us! And be sure to check out our amazing bullfight tours!
If you are attending the San Fermin Festival and want to experience all that Pamplona has to offer, shop our Running of the Bulls travel packages. These exclusive packages provide access to many cultural events during the festival, including bullfighting tickets, Pamplona balcony rentals to have an amazing view of Running of the Bulls, premium accommodations at hotels in Pamplona, and much more throughout the week.