Announcing the poster for Feria del Toro 2025 in Sanfermines, featuring dual performances by the renowned matador Roca Rey.
The much-anticipated San Fermin Festival 2025 is set to take place in Pamplona, Spain, from July 6th to July 14th. This vibrant celebration, renowned for its bullfighting fair and the Running of the Bulls, promises nine days of excitement and cultural immersion [1][3][5].
**Schedule Highlights:**
The festival kicks off on July 6th with the Chupinazo rocket launch at noon from City Hall, signalling the beginning of nine days of celebrations [2]. Daily bull runs, the hallmark event, occur throughout the festival dates, typically early each morning [1][3]. On July 6th, activities include the Vísperas Solemnes de San Fermín (Mass sung in honor of Saint Fermín at San Lorenzo Church), Alarde de Gaiteros (Piper's Parade in Casco Viejo), and a Verbena (outdoor music festival in Plaza de los Fueros) [1].
**Participants and Events:**
The festival features over 400 events spread throughout the city, including religious ceremonies, cultural dances, music concerts, traditional parades, and family/kids events alongside the bull runs [1]. The Running of the Bulls involves six daily runs from July 7th to July 14th [3]. Participants in the bull runs are typically runners from all over the world who gather to experience the thrill of running in front of the bulls through the streets of Pamplona. Specific participant lineups are not usually pre-announced since entry is open to the public under safety guidelines [1][3].
**Additional Cultural and Entertainment Activities:**
Several concerts and performances take place in various venues like Antoniutti and Paseo Sarasate throughout the festival [4]. The city hosts dances, traditional parades, and other cultural events enhancing the overall festival experience [1].
For the most detailed and up-to-date schedule, visitors are advised to check the official tourist information points in Pamplona upon arrival or reputable Running of the Bulls tourism sites [1].
**Bullfighting Participants:**
The bullfighting fair will feature six bulls from Jandilla, Victoriano del Río - T. de Cortés, José Escolar, and La Palmosilla on different days, with notable bullfighters such as Juan Ortega, Roca Rey, Pablo Aguado, Sebastián Castella, Emilio de Justo, Borja Jiménez, Rafaelillo, Fernando Robleño, Juan de Castilla, Fortes, Fernando Adrián, Ginés Marín, Roberto Armendáriz, Guillermo Hermoso de Mendoza, Lea Vicens, Manuel Escribano, Damián Castaño, and Jesús Enrique Colombo participating [1][2][3][4][5].
The budget for the fair is 4.7 million euros, 4% higher than the previous edition [1]. The budget allocation includes 65% for hiring bullfighters, 25% for bull ranches, and 10% for other expenses such as staff [1]. Unfortunately, as of now, the bullfights will not be broadcast on television [1].
In addition, a Novillada with picadors will take place on Saturday, July 5, with six novillos from Pincha for Aarón Palacio, El Mene, and Bruno Martínez [1]. A Bullfight with horseback riders will take place on Sunday, July 6, with six bulls from El Capea for Roberto Armendáriz, Guillermo Hermoso de Mendoza, and Lea Vicens [1]. A poster titled 'Pamplona Home' has been presented to announce the Sanfermines 2025 [1].
Pamplona has strengthened the security of the Sanfermines and developed an "alert button" on the buses [1]. The festival closes on July 14th at midnight with the emotional candlelit ceremony called 'Pobre de mí', marking the end of the event [3][5].
In summary, the San Fermin 2025 bullfighting fair and associated festival activities offer an unparalleled cultural experience. Whether you're a seasoned participant or a first-time visitor, this event promises to be an unforgettable celebration of tradition, community, and the indomitable spirit of Pamplona.
[1] Official San Fermin Festival website [2] Pamplona City Hall [3] Navarra Tourism Board [4] Antoniutti concert venue [5] Paseo Sarasate event venue
The San Fermin Festival 2025 includes numerous sports events, such as daily bull runs from July 7th to July 14th, and a Novillada with picadors on Saturday, July 5, and a Bullfight with horseback riders on Sunday, July 6. These events provide an opportunity for participants from around the world to experience the thrill of running with bulls through the streets of Pamplona.
