The Las Ventas Bullring is the largest in Spain and the third-largest in the world in terms of seating capacity. Opened in 1931, it features a Neo-Mudejar style and hand-painted tiles, making it one of Madrid’s most recognizable buildings. Outside of the bullfighting season, the venue also hosts corporate events, presentations, and celebrations.
Sales by the Numbers
| Location | 237 Calle de Alcalá, Madrid |
|---|---|
| Opening Ceremony | 1931, in the Neo-Mudejar style |
| Arena | 60 meters in diameter |
| Outdoors (April through September) | Up to 1,000 guests for a sit-down dinner and 3,000 for a cocktail reception |
| The Sky Over Las Ventas | A 1,050 m² transparent tent for the rest of the year |
| Other spaces | Alcalá Hall, terraces, galleries, and arcades |
| Transportation | Metro Ventas (Lines 2 and 5), direct access from the M-30 and several bus lines |
The arena and event spaces
The main space is the arena, which is 60 meters in diameter. Outdoors, between April and September, it can accommodate up to 1,000 people for a sit-down dinner and 3,000 for a cocktail reception. The rest of the year, it can be covered with a 1,050 m² transparent tent called El Cielo de Las Ventas. The venue is rounded out by the Sala Alcalá, terraces, galleries, and arcades, which allow the space to be adapted to different layouts and needs.
Artigot, an officially certified caterer for Las Ventas
Artigot Catering is one of the approved caterers at Las Ventas and has extensive experience organizing events at the venue. Among these events were one for Mitsubishi—organized in collaboration with the agency Glow—for 380 guests, and another for an international brand—organized in collaboration with the agency Dissimilty—for 700 guests in a cocktail-style format featuring food stations.
This experience allows Artigot to gain firsthand knowledge of the venue’s access points, setup processes, and technical conditions—aspects that are particularly important in a space with specific operational procedures and regulations.
How to Get to Las Ventas
Las Ventas is located at 237 Calle de Alcalá, with direct access from the M-30, the Ventas Metro station (lines 2 and 5), and several bus routes.
Find out how we handle catering for corporate events in Madrid, or compare Las Ventas with other event venues that can accommodate more than 1,000 people.
