Incident Details

The Auditorio Miguel Ríos in Madrid, Spain, will host around 50,000 attendees for the RIO BABEL festival from July 3 to July 5. RIO BABEL aims to celebrate the ninth edition of integration between European and Latin American cultures. Each day of the event will occur from 6:00 PM to 3:30 AM the next day. With a large attendance expected, travel disruptions around the auditorium and heightened security are expected.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to maintain enhanced situational awareness if attending the event. Travelers not attending are advised to plan alternative routes to avoid the congested area.