The Festival Weekend – Tallinn Schedule Release
The Festival Weekend returns in 2026 with three exciting stops across the Baltic region, bringing the action to Vilnius (May 28–31), Tallinn (July 1–5), and Riga (September 10–13). The Tallinn stop will take place at Olympic Park Casino, where a wide range of tournaments will be hosted and where we will officially return to the venue for the first time since June 2022, promising several days of competitive play and a vibrant festival atmosphere in the heart of the city.
It has been a while. After almost four years, we will be hosting an event again at the amazing venue of Olympic Park Casino at the Hilton Park Hotel Tallinn. One of Martin 'Franke' von Zweigbergk's goals was to return to Tallinn in style, and with The Festival Weekend, you can be certain to have plenty of tournament offerings available across five days of poker!
Highlights The Festival Weekend Tallinn
The return to Tallinn cannot be left unnoticed. The Festival Weekend presents to you a whopping 23 unique tournaments, in just five days of poker action. Despite the fact that there will plenty of Hold'em tournaments available, you directly notice the presence of games that you usually do not always find, not even on The Festival Series schedules! Take for example PL Baducey/Badacey, Omahajack, NLH 7-2 Estonia Special (incl. INES rule), and Sviten 49.
The absolute highlights of the tournaments:
- €555 NLH Main Event (Mystery)
- €555 Mixed Games Main Event – TORSES
- €1,100 Festival 10 Game
- €150 Blackjack Tournament
- €150 Roulette Tournament
- €150 Sportsbook Tournament
- €150 Slots Tournament
The Tournament Schedule
With July 3–5 set as the absolute highlight of the event, the entire weekend is fully packed with action and pure poker entertainment. Players can look forward to three major days that promise intense competition, great energy, and days full of epicness. Don't forget the first two opening days as well, as there is plenty to play for!
One of the main things to look out for, are the return of the casino tournaments, bringing back a format that has been part of The Festival concept from the get-go. Their comeback adds an extra layer of prestige and competition to the schedule, making the event even more special. Especially considering the World Cup Football will have the start of the play-offs finals as well!
For the first time in Festival history, the NLH PKO tournament will make its debut with a Live Straddle option, introducing a dynamic twist that is sure to create bigger pots, more aggressive play, and epic hands throughout the event. After having seen the debut of this format at the PokerGO tournaments, we were directly intreaged by it and think this fits perfectly with our concept.
All in all, the festival will deliver five full days of epic poker action, combining poker formats that are interesting for any type of poker player.
Going Back to Olympic Park Hotel
The return to Olympic Park Hotel with The Festival Weekend Tallinn is something we were aiming for ever since we have visited the venue in June 2022 with The Festival Tallin. It was the second-ever Festival event, and memories of that event are still being remembered. A great mix of nationalities made not only the Main Event was well anticipated with 552 entries, and Eirik Kristiansen winning the event for €56,100, also the side events went through the roof. Let alone Franke's Flip Flops, where Joseph Jackson and Jens "Dansken" Riis battled it out unti the very last minute of the competition.
Tallinn is a city rich in history, where stunning architecture surrounds you at every turn. From charming cobblestone streets to beautifully preserved historic buildings, the city offers a unique atmosphere that blends the past with modern life.
The Olympic Park Casino, located at the Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel, sits right in the heart of the city. Its central location gives players the perfect base to explore everything Tallinn has to offer. Whether you want to stroll through the picturesque Old Town, discover local cafés and restaurants, or simply wander the streets and take in the scenery, everything is just moments away.
See you at the tables of Olympic Park Casino on July 1st!
