Probably the most famous festival in Spain, the Running of the Bulls is a long-standing Spanish tradition. The festival is in honor of the beheading (and thus martyring) of Saint Fermin. Starting at 8:00am, huge numbers of brave souls risk their lives to run through the city accompanied by 7 large angry bulls. The goal, incredibly, is to touch. From taking in urban beats in the heart of Madrid, city-wide festivals in Barcelona, to offbeat events on Spain’s biggest islands, if you are a die hard music festival addict these Mediterranean music magnets must be on your short list! Check out my list of the top 12 music festivals in Spain!

Festival Dates: June 22-30, 2019

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Key Dates & Tournament Schedule

See below for the key tournament dates. The full schedule, along with tournament structures, can be found here.

• EPT Open Madrid Main Event: June, 26-30 – €1,100

As well as exciting action at the tables, the following activities will also be taking place in Madrid:

Twitch Webcast

Follow the action from Madrid and watch the final three days of the Main Event on Twitch. Join these PokerStars streamers and experience the EPT Open Madrid:

• Fintan 'easywithaces' Hand and Benjamin 'Spraggy' Spragg (English)

Players' Party:

The Players' Party will be held on June 27 at the Garden Bar from 20:00. Don't miss the 'Spanish Fiesta' theme and plenty of activities, including a VR machine, giant foosball table and air hockey.

Fun off the Felt

All players can enjoy free water and soft drinks through the event, plus:

• Thee Best Hands loyal program: get a free 30-minute massage for every 10 hours of massage booked
• Free Merchandise: available for all Main Event players
• Happy Hour at the Garden Bar: every day, June 28-30, from 20:00 until 22:00. Jump into the daily beer pong challenge in each Happy Hour for a shot at great giveaways.

PokerStars Qualifier Benefits

Free Casino Transport: All qualifiers staying at the Melia Hotel can take advantage of free transportation to/from the Casino. Click here to see available times.

Designer VIP Shopping Experience: VIP Experience at Las Rozas Village, which has over 100 luxury fashion & homeware boutiques at up to 60% off retail prices.

The VIP experience takes place on June 29 and includes:

• Transfer to and from the Melia Hotel to Las Rozas Village
• VIP service and welcome from the Reception staff
• Free VIP card
• Map of the Village
• Complimentary drinks for all attendees

Get ready for EPT Open Madrid!

Here's a taste of what you can expect on and off the tables.

Registration

You can buy-in in advance using your credit card via the Casino Madrid website here.

Once registered for the tournament of your choice, you can collect your ticket (including your table and seat number) from the Casino – available two hours before the start of each tournament.

For more information on Buy-in and Payout options click here.

More Information

Not sure what to play or where to stay? Read on for more details before you join us in

The license holder and operator of the event is Casino Gran Madrid.

Casino Gran Madrid Torrelodones
Autovía A6 (Madrid- A Coruña), salida 27
28250 Torrelodones, Madrid

Dress code: Smart casual, but no gym trousers (t-shirts, shorts and trainers are fine). No bulky objects such as backpacks or motorcycle helmets.
Minimum age: 18 years+
NB: Must bring a valid government issued passport or valid European Union Citizen ID card to participate.

PokerStars Travel offers a wide range of accommodation options, including discounted rates, specifically for PokerStars players.

To book your accommodation please visit PokerStars Travel. If you have any questions about accommodation in Madrid contact info@pokerstarstravel.com or call +34 93 325 6777.

Further information will be emailed to all full package qualifiers within seven days of winning a satellite.

To book your transfer please visit PokerStars Travel or call +34 93 325 6777.

BY BUS

You can reach the venue via the numerous bus routes, such as 611, 612 and 613, which run from Moncloa.

BY TRAIN

The closest train station is Las Matas; the C3, C8, C10 and Regional lines stop here. These lines have several stops within Madrid's city center such as Chamartin, Nuevos Ministerios, Sol, Atocha, Recoletos, Príncipe Pio, Delicias. The C10 arrives and departs from the Airport (T4).

From Las Matas station the venue is a 5-minute taxi journey.

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BY AIR

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 20 minutes away by car. Flights to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport are available to and from major cities around the world.

BY TAXI/CAR

The venue has free parking for 800 cars. If you take a taxi from downtown Madrid the cost will typically be between €45 and €47, using Uber or Cabify.

Cash Games

Please find details below for all cash games offered at Gran Casino Madrid Torrelodones.

Cash games will run from 16:00 until 05:00 (Sunday to Thursday) and from 16:00 to 06:00 (Friday and Saturday).

The rake is 5% on all the games up to €10/€10 and 3% on all the games above €10/€10.

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One of the most admirable things about Spanish people, in my opinion, is their commitment to a good party. Throughout the year there are a ton of festivals all over the country. Though their origins are often religious, a party is a party, and most of them can get pretty crazy. Here’s your month-by-month guide to some of Spain’s most unmissable fiestas.

December: Nochevieja Universitaria (Salamanca)

Invented by university students who wanted to celebrate New Years Eve with their friends before going home for the winter holiday, this festival is held on the last Thursday before term ends in December. Over the years its popularity has skyrocketed, and now people from all around Spain gather in Salamanca’s beautiful Plaza Mayor to drink, dance, and celebrate.

January: Tamborrada (San Sebastián)

This raucous festival celebrates San Sebastian’s history and long-standing tradition of “gourmet clubs.” People take to the streets all night long, drinking wine and eating and watching drummer groups parade through the city. Don’t expect to get a lot of sleep, because the festivities don’t stop till sunrise.

March: Las Fallas (Valencia)

Las Fallas is one of Spain’s best-known festivals, and involves days of parades, drinking and dancing in the streets, fireworks, and the ceremonial burning of enormous wooden structures. If you only make it to one festival all year this should be it.

40 Days Before Easter: Carnival (Cadiz)

The most famous Carnival takes place in Rio de Janeiro but the Spanish version in Cadiz gives Brazil a run for its money. Traditionally meant to mark the beginning of Lent, Carnival has become one of the most famous parties in the world, featuring crazy ornate costumes, sprawling street parties, and circus-themed events.

April: Feria de Sevilla

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Spring in Sevilla is a beautiful time; what better way to celebrate it than with a week-long festival including food carts with regional specialties, drinks, music, and dancing? This feria got its start as a trade fair in the 19^th century but eventually grew into a huge event attracting over 1 million people from around the world!

June: Haro Wine Festival (Haro)

Haro, a sleepy town tucked into the northern corner of vineyard-dotted La Rioja, kicks off every summer with a unique celebration. Not unlike Buñol’s famous Tomatina, the main event of this fiesta is a huge wine fight!

July: International Gay Pride (Madrid)

Pride has become a celebrated event all over the world, but Madrid’s festivities in particular stand out. The streets overflow with people dancing and drinking in the streets celebrating love and equality.

Second Week of July: San Fermin & the Running of the Bulls (Pamplona)

Probably the most famous festival in Spain, the Running of the Bulls is a long-standing Spanish tradition. The festival is in honor of the beheading (and thus martyring) of Saint Fermin. Starting at 8:00am, huge numbers of brave souls risk their lives to run through the city accompanied by 7 large angry bulls. The goal, incredibly, is to touch as many of the bulls as possible. The festival wraps up with bull fights.

August: La Tomatina- the Tomato Fight (Buñol)

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No one is sure of the origin of this whimsical festival, but what we do know is it began in the early 1940s and the townspeople enjoyed it so much they kept doing it every year. People come from all around the world to get soaked in tomato juice (but don’t worry—they only allow you to throw overripe tomatoes so no one gets a nasty bruise).

September: La Mercè (Barcelona)

Catalonia is a proud region famous for its food, its countryside, its wine and its culture. Every September people gather in the thousands to celebrate all of that pride at La Mercè! This 4 day festival includes feasts, concerts, parades, castling, fireworks and fire runs! It’s the largest festival ever held in Barcelona and Catalonia and is a perfect way to embrace the Catalan way of life!

October: Fiestas del Pilar (Zaragoza)

This festival in honor of Zaragoza’s patron saint is reminiscent of a county fair with lots of food stalls, carnival games, and concerts. It also features a religious ceremony with a large altar dedicated to the saint covered with offerings of flowers and fruits.

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Dates Change Every Year: Holi Run (Madrid)

Holi is a recent addition to Spanish festival culture. It is a colorful 5k run where thousands of participants throw brightly-hued powders into the air. It originated in Nepal and is also known as the festival of colors.

– Emilia