Events for August 1, 2026

Puy du Fou is a spectacular historical theme park in France, known for its large-scale live shows, immersive villages, dramatic battles, falconry, fire effects, and cinematic storytelling. Visitors can experience […]

Kaltenberger Ritterturnier is one of Germany’s most famous medieval knight tournaments, held at Kaltenberg Castle in Bavaria. Visitors can expect dramatic jousting shows, a large medieval market, music, performers, food […]

Castlefest is one of the Netherlands’ biggest fantasy festivals, held at Castle Keukenhof in Lisse. Visitors can expect a magical mix of live folk and medieval music, fantasy costumes, market stalls, crafts, food, and immersive performances in a fairytale setting. It is a great event for fans of fantasy, history, cosplay, and medieval-inspired culture.

Wolin Viking Festival, officially the Festival of Slavs and Vikings, is one of Europe’s largest early-medieval reenactment events, held at the Slavs and Vikings Centre in Wolin, Poland. Visitors can […]

MPS — Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum is a travelling German medieval-fantasy festival mixing medieval markets, music, knights, fire shows, camps, crafts, food, and fantasy performances. Rather than being strictly historical, MPS […]

Step into the medieval streets of Visby during Medeltidsveckan på Gotland, one of Scandinavia’s most atmospheric medieval festivals. Expect jousting, fire shows, live music, markets, historical crafts, storytelling, workshops, guided walks, taverns, and family-friendly performances throughout the week. Set among Gotland’s old stone walls and ruins, the festival brings the Middle Ages to life with a mix of history, fantasy, food, and spectacle.