As he leaves, he tells Carmen that they will see each other again. Just then, Escamillo is heard in the distance singing his toreador song. Carmen tries to go to him, but Jos threateningly bars her way. Then he goes off with Micaela. Outside the corrida in Seville.
Peddlers hawk their wares as the crowd waits for the bullfight to begin.
Bringing up the rear is Escamillo, with a richly-dressed Carmen on his arm. They declare their love for each other. Escamillo enters the stadium. Carmen is about to follow him, but Frasquita and Mercedes warn her that Jos is hiding in the crowd. The girls urge her to be careful and follow the crowd into the stadium.