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Spectators gather in the theater to watch the live unfolding of Spain's iconic Christmas lottery draw. Children from the San Ildefonso school call out the numbers using a traditional system of revolving drums and wooden balls. The audience follows along in hope of winning the top jackpot, known as el Gordo.
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When
Tickets
Free public attendance.
Hours
From 08:00.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Austrias
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Tips & Advice
- Get to the Teatro Real early, because entry is first come, first served and the hall only holds 600 people this year.
- Take the Metro to Ópera, which stops right by the Teatro Real, so you're not hunting for a way in on a busy morning.
- Bring your décimo along so you can follow the San Ildefonso children as they sing the winning numbers live in the hall.
- Dress for a cold December morning, because you may have to wait outside until the doors open and the line starts moving in.
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Run by Loterías y Apuestas del Estado
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch the draw inside the theater?
Yes. The public can attend for free. The Teatro Real opens its doors in the morning and people go in in order of arrival.
How many people can get in?
This year the hall holds 600 people.
Who calls out the numbers?
The children of San Ildefonso. They have sung the numbers since the draw began, now using the traditional drums and wooden balls.
How do I get to the Teatro Real?
Take the Metro to Ópera (L2, L5, R) or Cercanías to Madrid-Sol. Buses 3, 75, 146, 147, 148, M3 and N16 also stop nearby, and there are BiciMAD stations in the area.
How long has the draw been held at the Teatro Real?
Since 2012. Before that it moved from the Lotería Nacional building on Guzmán el Bueno to the Palacio de Congresos in 2010.
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