Middle Ages in Vrakuna

Come and experience the unique atmosphere of the Middle Ages at Vrakuňa Forest Park! We invite you to a historical festival taking place on Friday evening, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, 2026, featuring a rich program, knights, music, crafts, magic, and creative workshops—perfect for a weekend full of fun and learning in the spirit of the Middle Ages.

What can you look forward to?

🏇 Knightly performances and jousting
🎪 Attractions and activities for kids
🛍️ Crafts and period stalls
🍗 Delicious food and drinks
⚔️ An atmosphere filled with music, fire, and medieval life

Once again, you can look forward to duels, music, the aroma of period food, the excitement of tournaments, and the evening’s fiery atmosphere.

Get ready for fascinating encounters with medieval knights, noble ladies, ancient heroes, and modern-day explorers. The festival will offer a host of exciting activities that will transport you to a world of heroism and courage. You can look forward to authentic combat demonstrations, craft workshops, period music, and theatrical performances.

PROGRAM:

Friday, June 26, 2026

4:00 p.m. – Festival Opening Ceremony
4:30 p.m. – Juggling Show (Slížo)
5:30 p.m. – Play: How Jano Outwitted the Dragon (Dvor Zázrakov)
6:30 p.m. – Magic show (Mr. Žorž)
7:30 p.m. – Medieval music concert (Páni Času)
8:30 p.m. – Fakir show (Draco Flameus and Fakírka Kika)
9:00 p.m. – Light show (Slížo)

Saturday, June 27, 2026

🎭 Cultural program – main stage

10:00 a.m. – Grand opening of the day
10:30 a.m. – Interactive juggling show (Slížo)
11:30 a.m. – Theater: The Three Pennies (Court of Miracles)
12:30 p.m. – Medieval music (Lords of Time)
1:30 p.m. – Interactive juggling show (Slížo)
2:00 p.m. – Archery Challenge (Valravn Clan)
2:30 p.m. – Theater: 12 Little Months (Dvor Zázrakov)
3:00 p.m. – Children’s Knight Tournament (at the Avenarius camp)
4:00 p.m. – Medieval music (Páni Času)

⚔️ Knights’ Tournament – Arena

10:30 a.m. – Knights’ Tournament (hand-to-hand combat)
3:00 p.m. – Tournament Finals
3:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony

🛡️ Battlefield

5:00 p.m. – Medieval Battle Reenactment
6:00 p.m. – Horseback Knight Tournament (Hector Agency)

🔥 Evening program – main stage

7:00 p.m. – Medieval music concert (Páni Času)
8:30 p.m. – Fire show (Draco Flameus)
9:00 p.m. – Light show (Slížo)

Get ready for fascinating encounters with medieval knights, noble ladies, ancient heroes, and modern-day explorers. The festival will offer a host of exciting activities that will transport you to a world of heroism and courage. You can look forward to authentic combat demonstrations, craft workshops, period music, and theatrical performances.

What awaits you:

1. Knighthood and fencing

Knights’ tournaments and fencing performances, including battle reenactments. They take place on the Petanque court.

2. Culture and music

Medieval music concerts

Theatre performances and period dances

3. Fire and magic shows

Fire performances and magic tricks

4. Children and interactive program

Workshops for children and accompanying program throughout the event

5. Crafts and refreshments

Demonstrations of medieval crafts and dining

Themed stands with period refreshments

Suitable for:

Families with children – children’s program, theater, interactive activities

History lovers – fencing, battles, crafts, period music

Adventure seekers – fire shows, magic, and a great atmosphere

Come early to find a good spot near the main stage under the observation tower.

Fencing and knight fights will take place on the petanque court.

Bring a jacket for the evening performances (magic, fire) – it may get colder.

A weekend full of knights, music, theater, duels, crafts and unforgettable experiences for young and old awaits you. Admission is free.
We look forward to seeing you on June 26th and 27th in Lesopark Vrakuňa! ⚔️🔥

Venue: Lesopark Vrakuňa (near the lookout tower)
Date: 26.06.2026 – 27.06.2026
Time: Friday, June 26th from 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 27th from 10:00 a.m.
Friday – program starts at approximately 4:00 p.m. , continues until 9:00 p.m.
Admission: free

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