The Festival Series 2026 in Tallinn: the major poker series returns

In November 2026, The Festival Series will take place in Tallinn with more than 70 poker tournaments. Unique formats and affordable buy-ins await players.

In November 2026, the capital of Estonia will once again host the large-scale poker series The Festival Series Tallinn. After a successful weekend in July, the organizers are returning to Tallinn with a full program of more than 70 tournaments, promising to be one of the most exciting events of the year for poker and gambling enthusiasts. Features of The Festival Series Tallinn 2026 The Festival Series is renowned for its affordable buy-ins and huge variety of game formats. The schedule includes both classic No-Limit Hold'em tournaments and rare disciplines such as Pot-Limit Razz and Sviten Special. In addition to poker, The Festival also features tournaments in blackjack, roulette, slots, and even sports betting, making the event unique in the European poker calendar. The main venue for the series is the Olympic Park Casino, where from November 20 to 29, a non-stop 10-day poker action will unfold. The venue is expected to be packed, as this time The Festival returns to Tallinn in all its diversity. Main Event and the Series History in Tallinn The main event of the series — The Festival Tallinn Main Event with a €555 buy-in — traditionally attracts a large number of participants. The last time this tournament was held in Tallinn was in 2022, when Norwegian player Eirik Kristiansen managed to outplay 551 opponents and won the top prize of €56,100 from a total prize pool of €264,960. In 2026, organizers expect no less interest in the Main Event, as well as in the many side events and cash games that will run in parallel. Full Schedule of The Festival Tallinn 2026 The series includes more than 70 tournaments designed for players with different bankroll levels and game preferences. Over 10 days, there will be tournaments in NLHE, Pot-Limit Omaha, Pot-Limit Razz, Crazy Pineapple, as well as special formats like Sviten Special. In addition to poker tournaments, the schedule features competitions in blackjack, roulette, slots, and sports betting. Below is a table with key events and their details: Main Event: €555 buy-in, several starting days expected, final in the last days of the series. Side events: buy-ins from €22 to €1,600, various formats and limits. Tournaments in other gambling games: separate events in blackjack, roulette, and slots for fans of these disciplines. The full schedule is available on the official series website and at the Olympic Park Casino venue. Online Satellites: How to Qualify for The Festival Tallinn Players wishing to secure their participation in advance can win tickets and packages through online satellites on various poker sites. OlyBet: For players from Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Lithuania, a satellite with a €22 buy-in is held every Thursday at 21:00 CET, awarding 3 tickets worth €200 each for side events. At 21:30, a satellite with a €55 buy-in starts, where 2 tickets worth €555 each for the Main Event are up for grabs. iPoker network sites (bet365, Grosvenor Poker, Red Star Poker): Here you can win a full package worth €1,850. The package includes: 6 nights at the Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel (from November 23 to 29) or 9 nights at the Hampton by Hilton Tallinn (from November 20 to 29), including breakfast; 1 ticket to the Main Event (€550, for NLHE or T.O.R.S.E.S); €250 cash for expenses. Thus, even with minimal investment, players have a chance to get into a major series and compete for substantial prizes. Future Stops of The Festival Series and Additional Opportunities The Tallinn stop will be the final one in 2026, but the dates for the next series have already been announced: The Festival Series Bratislava will take place from February 8 to 14, 2027. It was in Bratislava in 2021 that The Festival's history began, and now the series returns to its roots. During some tournaments at The Festival Tallinn, packages worth €1,600 will be awarded for participation in The Festival Bratislava 2027. This is an extra incentive for players who want to continue competing in the series in the new year. Past Results: The Example of Eirik Kristiansen In 2022, Eirik Kristiansen from Norway became the Main Event champion in Tallinn, managing to outplay 551 opponents. His winnings amounted to €56,100, and the total prize pool reached €264,960. This result became one of the most notable in the series' history and showed that even with a relatively affordable buy-in, you can count on serious prizes. Kristiansen's success story inspires new participants, as every year The Festival Series attracts both professionals and amateurs from different countries. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, the news about The Festival Series Tallinn is a great reason to consider expanding their poker experience. First, the variety of formats and disciplines in the series shows how important it is to develop skills not only in NLHE but also in other types of poker. This can be a stimulus for organizing home tournaments in different disciplines within the clubs. Second, the affordable buy-ins and well-developed online satellite system make participating in major live events a realistic goal even for players with limited bankrolls. PPPoker club members can use online tournaments as a training ground for future performances at live series. Finally, the experience of successful players like Eirik Kristiansen proves that perseverance and regular practice can lead to big wins even in international tournaments. Keep an eye on the satellite schedule and don’t miss your chance to get to The Festival Series — maybe the next big success will be yours!