Many great Medieval and Historical-themed festivals to choose from in Europe.
Here you will find some of the best historical-themed events and medieval festivals around the continent.
Renaissance Festival Roi de l’Oiseau, France 13-17 Sept. 2023
Four days in September, the town Puy-en-Velay dress up in Renaissance style with battles, archery displays, music and medieval markets
Medieval Christmas Market, Provins, France 9 – 10 Dec. 2023
The magic of Christmas lightens up the medieval city of Provins (Paris region) every year, one weekend in December.
Viagem Medieval Festival, Portugal. 2 – 13 August 2023
A Medieval Journey in Terra de Santa Maria, Portugal, in July/August - Viagem Medieval; One of Europe’s major historical reenactment events.
England’s Medieval Festival, 26 – 28 August 2023
England’s Medieval Festival - a magical medieval experience held in Pippingford, East Sussex, UK.
Free State of Stellingen Festival, Netherlands. 17 September 2023
The charming Free State of Stellingen Festival reclaims when the municipality of Ooststellingwerf existed as a Free Nation from 1300 to 1500.
Obidos Medieval Festival, Portugal, 20 – 30 July 2023
Obidos Medieval Festival. Portuguese artisans and merchants travel from far and wide to attend this picturesque medieval town.
Arena Opera Festival, Verona, Italy, 16 June – 9 Sept. 2023
The famous Arena Opera Festival in Verona celebrates its 100th Anniversary this summer. Enjoy the magic and city of Romeo and Juliet.
Medieval Festival Horsens, Denmark, 25 – 26 August 2023
The Medieval Festival is an annual festival at a weekend in August in Horsens, Denmark.
Ferie Messium, Medieval Festival, San Gimignano Italy 16 – 18 June 2023
Each year in the ancient town, San Gimignano evokes its past in June when celebrating this Medieval Festival "Ferie Messium".
Renaissance Festival in Koprivnica, Croatia, 17 – 20 August 2023
Renaissance Festival in Koprivnica Croatia is the biggest medieval festival in this part of Europe. Held every year in August.
Historical Burgenfest, Manderscheid, Germany, 26-27 August 2023
Manderscheid in Germany is again bringing the Middle Ages back to life at the last weekend in August with the Historical Burgenfest.
Störtebeker medieval games,Rugen Island, 24 June – 9 Sept. 2023
One of the most popular events on Rugen Island is the annual Störtebeker medieval games in Ralswiek. Ongoing games are Mondays to Saturdays.
Rothenburg Imperial City Festival, 1 – 3 September 2023
Imperial City Festival is reviving that old atmosphere and traditional professions. Everything from old equipment to original fashion.
Arde Lucus – Roman Festival in Lugo, Spain, 22 – 25 June 2023
During Arde Lucus, you can enjoy banquets, artisan markets, Celtic weddings, Roman circuses, battles, music, dance, parades and much more.
Carthaginians and Romans in Cartagena Spain, September 2023
Cartagena, in Spain, is worth visiting at any time of year. Especially in September during the Festival of Carthaginians and Romans.
Medieval Festival St. Jordi, Montblanc, Spain, 21 April – 1 May 2023
The legend of St. Jordi (San Jorge, Saint George) and the dragon is again brought to life at the medieval festival in Montblanc, Spain.
Consuegra Medieval Festival, Spain – A weekend in August.
Consuegra Medieval Festival is a time warp of dramatized performances. Every year a weekend in the middle of August.
Feira Franca Medieval Festival, Pontevedra, Spain, in September
On the first weekend of September, the time is turned back by over 500 years during the medieval festival Feira Franca in Pontevedra, Spain.
Tortosa Renaissance Festival, Tortosa, Spain, 20 – 23 July 2023
The Splendour of a 16th Century City, Tortosa Renaissance Festival, recreates the atmosphere of that historical period every year in July.
Medieval and Historical-Themed Festivals in Europe
Here you will find some of the best historical-themed events and medieval festivals in Europe.
Medieval Festival in Ter Apel, The Netherlands 2-3 September 2023
The Middeleeuws Festival is the most authentic medieval event in the Netherlands. Be immediately transported back to the 13th century!
Grand Fauconnier Festival, Cordes sur Ciel, France 13-14 July 2023
Every July you can come to see the transformation of the city Cordes, in France, into the Middle Ages at The Grand Fauconnier Festival
Medieval Discovery Fair, Palos de la Frontera, Spain 18-19 March 2023
Palos de la Frontera and the Medieval Discovery Fair - Festival of the "so-called" discovery of America and the time of Christopher Columbus.
Jorvik Viking Festival – York, England, 11 – 19 February 2023
An atmospheric historical festival. Jorvik Viking Festival explores the impact the Viking invasion had on Anglo-Saxon England.
Fira de l’Aixada Medieval Festival, Manresa, Spain. 25 – 26 February 2023
In February, the historic town of Manresa is filled with masters of ancient trade and attractions to revive the essence of the 18th century.
Mercado Cervantino Festival, Alcala de Henares, Spain in October
With over 200,000 visitors, the Cervantino Market is one of Spain's greatest regional historical tourist events held every year in October.
Up Helly Aa – Viking History in Shetland – 30 January 2024
One of Europe's largest Viking festivals, Up Helly Aa, has run almost every year since 1880 in Shetland on the last Tuesday of January.
Medieval Market in Orihuela, Spain. The first weekend in February.
Every year the first weekend in February, Orihuela hosts a Medieval Market and festival that brings back life in the Middle Ages.
Ivrea Historic Carnival – Battle of the Oranges 16-21 February 2023
The battle of oranges with around half a million kilograms of oranges in Ivrea, Italy. A well-organized Carnival steeped in history.
Provins Medieval Festival in Provins near Paris, 10 – 11 June 2023
An hour by car from Paris, Provins Medieval Festival in June. A wonderful celebration of the Middle Ages that takes over the whole town.
Charles Dickens Festival in Deventer, Netherlands. 10 – 11 December 2022
Deventer brings the stories of Charles Dickens to life. Meet the many colourful characters from his works at this exciting festival.
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