Bull fights in september

We had the same experience as Sharon with the fight we attended in Sevilla last month. We arrived Sunday afternoon, and during our first exploration through the city, just happen to find ourselves in front of the bull-fighting ring a few hours before the fight started. We ignored the scalpers out front (also advised by RS) and bought the tickets at a store front just down the street from the ring. We paid 13 euro apiece for tickets in the sun. From my limited knowledge of the bull-fighting season, they're only held on Sundays. Wish I had more concrete advice for you. Enjoy your trip. Your four cities were the same four that we stayed in.

We were in Sevilla recently and toured the Bullring Museum--but not a bullfight--personally I just could not attend one. Keep in mind that the bullfights are on Sunday only--at least that was true in Sevilla. Tics on shaded side cost more and cost of the ticket may depend on the bullfighter's reputation.

I'd wait until you arrive. We were able to get tickets in Madrid from a ticket office on Plaza Carmen near our hotel the day before the event.

In May, we bought our tickets just 5 days prior to the annual Goya bullfight in Madrid. This was on their May 2nd holiday. Didn't have any problems and we were in the third row!! Don't forget to rent seat cushions inside the bullring, otherwise you'll be sitting on concrete for the event.

Good point on the seat cushion. Sitting on concrete is torturous, and if you stay for the entire event, it can last for close to three hours.

"Sitting on concrete is torturous..." I'm sure the bull would gladly switch places with you, speaking of torture...

If you don't agree with bullfights, just don't go!

With all due respect, Sarah’s not asking about the morality of bullfighting, she’s inquiring about tickets. Yes, the “sport” is cruel, but the alternative for the fighting bulls is a trip to the slaughterhouse about a year earlier than their appointed meeting with the matador (hardly a better deal). Right or wrong, bullfighting is part of the culture, and a few tourists aren’t going to change this deeply-rooted tradition by boycotting the fights. If you prefer not to go because the animals are tortured (I won’t argue that), that’s fine. There’s certainly nothing wrong with abstaining as your own form of personal protest. Just remember El Toro, however, the next time you’re chomping on your Big Mac or enjoying your T-Bone.

As per Ramon's reply, Sevilla would be a great place to attend. Also, if you are in Ronda, don't miss their bullring/museum. This is the birthplace of modern bullfighting as we see it.

I'd recommend waiting until you reach Sevilla. The bullring, Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza, is the setting for the famous Opera Carmen. Tickets should be easy to get, check with your hotel for assistance in obtaining them. Seats in the 'Sombra' section costs a few more euros but you'll be in the shade.

Sarah, do you actually know what a bullfight includes? It's not a bullfight, it's a bull being slowly tortured and the killed.

Someone said earlier if you don't "agree" with a bullfight then don't go. I might also offer if torture doesn't bother you then you may need to see a therapist.

Would you pay to eat one? Most people do.

Ha ha! When I read the headline of this post I wondered how many replies would avoid providing the requested info but would instead trot out the tired old sanctimonious anti-bullfighting chestnuts. I was off by two.

People, seriously...this is a travel forum. Try to stay on task, K? I agree we should love all animals.

After all, they're delicious.