The bullfighter from Huelva, David de Miranda, will receive the Capote de Paseo awarded by the Málaga City Council for the best bullfighting performance of last year's fair on August 17, by unanimous decision of the jury.
The bullfighter David de Miranda will be distinguished on August 17 with the Capote de Paseo, the award given annually by the Málaga City Council to the winner of the August Bullfighting Fair. The Huelva-born bullfighter earned the award for his performance on August 20, 2025, at the La Malagueta bullring, where he fought the bull 'Enamorado' from the Victoriano del Río ranch.
The jury of the Capote de Paseo, chaired by Juan Pedro de Luna, awarded David de Miranda a score of 145.95 points, the highest among the participants, and the decision was unanimous. The trophy, designed by Salvador Oliver, will be presented before the bullfight on August 17, just before the bullfighter makes the official paseo.
The Mayor of Málaga, Francisco de la Torre, presided over the presentation of the cape's design on Wednesday, an event also attended by designer Salvador Oliver and the jury president. Oliver has been creating this piece for eleven years, which has previously been awarded to figures such as Roca Rey, José María Manzanares, and Jiménez Fortes. Each cape is tailored to the recipient bullfighter in terms of symbolism and motifs.
The awarding of the Capote de Paseo coincides with the start of the renewal of subscriptions for the Málaga Bullfighting Fair 2026, which will take place from August 8 to 22. The ticket offices at La Malagueta saw long queues of fans from early morning on Wednesday, reflecting the excitement generated by the line-up for this edition.
The fair will feature the leading figures of the moment, such as Morante de la Puebla, Roca Rey, Fortes, Emilio de Justo, and David de Miranda himself, all of whom will perform on two afternoons. There will also be a notable presence of Málaga bullfighters and promising young talents. In terms of livestock, the return of the bulls from Victorino Martín stands out, returning to La Malagueta after twelve years of absence.
The subscription sales calendar has been established in several phases: renewal for current subscribers will be open until July 25. From July 26 to 28, new subscriptions will be available for sale, both at the bullring ticket offices and on the official website of the company, with a 40% discount. Individual tickets will be available from July 29.
The Málaga Fair is one of the most important bullfighting events of the Andalusian summer, and the awarding of the Capote de Paseo to David de Miranda represents recognition of his career and the quality of his performance from the previous year. The Huelva-born bullfighter, who has established himself as one of the leading figures in the field, will receive the award in his own bullring, in front of his fans.
The design of this year's cape, created by Salvador Oliver, incorporates symbolic elements linked to the personality of the bullfighter and the city of Málaga. The piece, of great artisanal value, has become an emblem of the Málaga bullfighting fair.
Fans wishing to attend the bullfight on August 17, where David de Miranda will receive the Capote de Paseo, should keep an eye on the sale of individual tickets, which will begin on July 29. Expectations are high, as the Málaga bullfighter (based in the province) will share the bill with other leading figures of the moment.
With this award, the Málaga City Council continues its tradition of recognising the best performance of the fair, a gesture that bullfighting enthusiasts look forward to each year. The event on August 17 at La Malagueta promises to be one of the highlights of the season.
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