Tradition and Spectacle at the Corrida de Toros in San Miguel de Allende
One of San Miguel de Allende’s most deeply rooted seasonal traditions returns on Holy Saturday, April 4th, as Plaza de Toros Oriente SMA hosts the Traditional Sábado de Gloria Bullfight from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Recreo 52, Zona Centro. This year’s corrida features three celebrated matadors — Arturo Saldívar, Sergio Flores and Juan Pedro Llaguno — in what promises to be a powerful and ceremonially rich afternoon of one of Mexico’s oldest spectacles, set against the backdrop of one of the country’s most beautiful colonial cities.
Tickets start at $500 pesos and are available from March 25th at Hotel La Morada (Correo #10, Centro), or at the Plaza de Toros box office on the day of the event starting at noon. Whether you are a longtime aficionado or simply curious about this centuries-old cultural tradition, Sábado de Gloria in San Miguel is an experience unlike any other.
Organizer
Plaza de Toros Oriente is one of Mexico’s oldest bullfighting arenas, located at Recreo 52 in the historic centro of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, with its inauguration dating back to between 1860 and 1868. The venue hosts an annual calendar of traditional corridas organized in partnership with Feria Toro — the company led by promoter José Luis Alatorre — and Ruedo Tres, bringing nationally recognized matadors and prestigious cattle ranches to San Miguel for landmark celebrations including Sábado de Gloria, Fiestas Patrias, and Fin de Año. As an organizer, Plaza de Toros Oriente carries the weight of over 160 years of bullfighting tradition, a respected place in Mexico’s national taurine calendar, and a unique cultural role in showcasing San Miguel de Allende’s deep-rooted Spanish and Mexican heritage to local aficionados and international visitors alike.
Venue
Plaza de Toros San Miguel, located at Recreo 52, Zona Centro, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato 37700, is one of the oldest bullrings in Mexico—a colonial-era cantera stone arena in the heart of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage historic district. The venue’s central arena floor offers over 11,500 square feet of open-air event space framed by striking colonial architecture, making it a historically grounded choice for cultural festivals, weddings, and corporate events seeking a setting that reflects San Miguel de Allende’s deep-rooted Mexican heritage.
