Knights at Devín

The popular event Knights on Devín returns to Bratislava, this time you can also admire knightly duels and past times on Devín.

We invite you to a real journey in time – after all, we will be transported from one period to another by about 1400 years!

In the middle of summer and holidays, you should treat yourself to an unusual experience – for example, at Devín Castle in the company of various historical figures, beautiful ladies and brave knights.

Visit history and enjoy a great program!

Program:

10:00 a.m. – Opening of the gates of Devín Castle

11:00 a.m. – Opening ceremony

12:00 p.m. – Habsburg Secrets performance

What is hidden behind the old walls of the Vienna Hofburg? When night falls, creatures that should not have been alive for a long time come to life in the corridors and chambers…

1:00 p.m. – Oriental dances

Dances with the atmosphere of the mythical Orient with veils or sabers.

2:00 p.m. – Performance Heroes of the anti-Turkish battles

Stories of real personalities who defended the territory of Hungary during the 150-year period of Ottoman invasions of Hungary.

3:00 p.m. – Magic Window

4:00 p.m. – Hungarian Knights Tournament

A unique performance inspired by the events surrounding the establishment of the so-called “Peace of Zittau”, which was concluded by Palatine Thurzo as a representative of Hungary with the Ottoman Empire in 1606. The confrontation of different cultures is complemented by difficult equestrian feats and sword fights of brave warriors

5:30 p.m. – Recital of period music

Historical and historicizing music for listening and dancing performed by musicians from TOSTABUR. Several of the songs are the author’s work of our members.

6:30 p.m. – Closing ceremony full of sword fights, dances and waving flags

7:00 p.m. – End of the event and closing of the castle

Throughout the day, there will be all sorts of fun activities and entertainment:

🏹 archery range with bows, crossbows, and knife throwing
🐴 rides on a live horse and a wooden horse
🏐 a kids’ corner with various games (catapult, stilts, ring toss at a unicorn, ring toss at swords, ball toss at a dragon)
🥨 craft and merchandise stalls, food stand

🏰 After purchasing a ticket, in addition to the performances, you can also explore the entire castle grounds with all its beautiful nooks and crannies and interesting exhibits.

Location: Devín Castle

Dates:

Saturday, August 1, 2026
Saturday, September 5, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.– 7:00 p.m.

Admission:

💰 Admission:
– basic: 12 €
– reduced: 6 €
– large family (2 adults and 1-3 children): 27 €
– small family (1 adult and 1-2 children): 15 €

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