This summer, the Oradea Medieval Festival returns with a spectacular and adrenaline-filled edition. From 3–5 July, Oradea Fortress becomes the setting for a fascinating journey into the world of knights, tournaments, and medieval traditions that will make every visitor's heart race.

Every evening, the festival stage will host concerts featuring artists such as Iris, Nightlosers, Zen Garden U2 Tribute, Baby Elvis, Zen MF, and N.O.R.

The Medieval Festival promises an authentic, immersive, and unforgettable experience for the whole family, in an epic setting that blends history, culture, and entertainment.

Oradea Medieval Festival 2026 Programme

Tavern Area - Friday, 03.07.2026

11:00 - 11:45 Keleti Szél Concert
 12:00 - 12:45 Sonivius Vappae Concert
 12:00 - 18:00 Animal Farm - Interactive activity for visitors
 12:00 - 18:00 Medieval cooking demonstrations
 12:00 - 20:00 Medieval craft workshops with interactive presentations
 12:00 - 20:00 Medieval falconers' camp with birds of prey
 12:00 - 20:00 Medieval games for children - Kalandozo Komedium
 13:00 - 13:45 Keleti Szél Concert
 14:00 - 14:45 Sonivius Vappae Concert
 17:00 - 17:45 Peregrinii Concert
 18:00 - 18:45 Hollóének Hungarica Concert
 19:00 - 19:45 Peregrinii Concert
 20:00 - 21:00 Hollóének Hungarica Concert

Children's Activities Area - Friday, 03.07.2026

11:00 - 12:00 Viking Duels for Brave Little Warriors - Daneland
 12:00 - 12:30 Medieval Beekeeping Presentation
 13:00 - 14:00 Children's Knights' Tournament - Manufactura Historica
 14:00 - 14:45 The Never-Ending Story - Interactive game with Jester Igor
 15:00 - 15:30 The Life of a True Knight - Order of the Knights of Mediaș
 16:00 - 16:30 Magic Show with Magician Capistro
 17:00 - 18:00 Children's Knights' Tournament - Manufactura Historica
 18:00 - 19:00 Viking Games for Children - Daneland
 19:00 - 19:45 Storytelling Tent with Jester Igor
 20:00 - 21:00 Medieval Children's Party with the Guard of Neamț Fortress

Inner Courtyard - Friday, 03.07.2026

11:00 - 11:45 Peregrinii Concert
 12:00 - 12:45 Hollóének Hungarica Concert
 13:00 - 13:45 Peregrinii Concert
 14:00 - 14:45 Hollóének Hungarica Concert
 16:00 - 16:10 Cannon Salute and Fortress Guard
 16:15 - 16:45 Flag Bearers Demonstration
 17:00 - 17:30 Keleti Szél Concert
 17:45 - 18:00 Redivivus - Medieval Songs
 18:00 - 18:45 Sonivius Vappae Concert
 19:00 - 19:30 Keleti Szél Concert
 19:00 - 19:15 Redivivus - Medieval Costume Presentation
 20:00 - 20:15 Redivivus - Queen's Dressing Ritual
 20:00 - 20:30 Sonivius Vappae Concert

Battle Arena - Friday, 03.07.2026

10:00 - 14:00 Buhurt International League - Longsword
 14:00 - 14:20 Flag Bearers Demonstration
 14:00 - 15:00 Presentation of the Noble Houses - Registration for the Golden Griffin Noble Competition
 16:00 - 19:00 Golden Griffin - Noble Sword and Shield Competition
 17:00 - 19:00 Buhurt International - Polearm (Halberd)
 19:00 - 19:30 Birds of Prey and Greyhound Demonstration
 19:45 - 20:00 Flag Bearers Demonstration
 20:00 - 21:00 Mounted Tournament - Romania vs. Slovakia
 21:30 - 22:00 Fire Performance by Anta Agni (Slovakia)

Concerts - Main Stage (Inner Courtyard) - Friday, 03.07.2026

19:00 - 20:00 - Baby Elvis Concert
 20:30 - 21:30 - Iris Concert

Fortress Gate - Wooden Bridge - Friday, 03.07.2026

15:00 - 17:00 - Guided Tour in English
 18:00 - 20:00 - Guided Tour in Romanian

Tavern Area - Saturday, 04.07.2026

11:00 - 11:45 Peregrinii Concert
 12:00 - 12:45 Hollóének Hungarica Concert
 12:00 - 18:00 Animal Farm - Interactive activity for visitors
 12:00 - 18:00 Medieval cooking demonstrations
 12:00 - 20:00 Medieval craft workshops with interactive presentations
 12:00 - 20:00 Medieval falconers' camp with birds of prey
 12:00 - 20:00 Medieval games for children - Kalandozo Komedium
 13:00 - 13:45 Peregrinii Concert
 14:00 - 14:45 Hollóének Hungarica Concert
 17:00 - 17:45 Keleti Szél Concert
 18:00 - 18:45 Sonivius Vappae Concert
 19:00 - 19:45 Keleti Szél Concert
 20:00 - 21:00 Sonivius Vappae Concert

Children's Activities Area - Saturday, 04.07.2026

11:00 - 12:00 Viking Duels for Brave Little Warriors - Daneland
 12:00 - 12:30 Medieval Beekeeping Presentation
 13:00 - 14:00 Children's Knights' Tournament - Manufactura Historica
 14:00 - 14:45 The Never-Ending Story - Interactive game with Jester Igor
 15:00 - 15:30 The Life of a True Knight - Order of the Knights of Mediaș
 16:00 - 16:30 Magic Show with Magician Capistro
 17:00 - 18:00 Children's Knights' Tournament - Manufactura Historica
 18:00 - 19:00 Viking Games for Children - Daneland
 19:00 - 19:45 Storytelling Tent with Jester Igor
 20:00 - 21:00 Medieval Children's Party with the Guard of Neamț Fortress

Inner Courtyard - Saturday, 04.07.2026

11:00 - 11:45 Keleti Szél Concert
 12:00 - 12:45 Sonivius Vappae Concert
 13:00 - 13:45 Keleti Szél Concert
 14:00 - 14:45 Sonivius Vappae Concert
 15:00 - 15:30 Viking Duels - Daneland
 16:00 - 16:10 Cannon Salute and Fortress Guard
 16:15 - 16:45 Flag Bearers Demonstration
 17:00 - 17:30 Peregrinii Concert
 17:45 - 18:00 Redivivus - Medieval Songs
 18:00 - 18:45 Hollóének Hungarica Concert
 19:00 - 19:15 Redivivus - Medieval Costume Presentation
 19:00 - 19:30 Peregrinii Concert
 20:00 - 20:15 Redivivus - Queen's Dressing Ritual
 20:00 - 20:30 Hollóének Hungarica Concert

Battle Arena - Saturday, 04.07.2026

10:00 - 12:00 Buhurt International League - Sword and Buckler
 12:00 - 14:00 Buhurt International League - Sword and Shield
 14:00 - 15:00 Golden Griffin Noble Competition - Two-Handed Sword
 16:00 - 17:00 Grand Battle
 17:00 - 19:00 Buhurt International - Group Battles
 19:00 - 19:30 Birds of Prey and Greyhound Demonstration
 19:45 - 20:00 Flag Bearers Demonstration
 20:00 - 21:00 Mounted Tournament - Romania vs. Slovakia
 21:30 - 22:00 Fire Performance by Anta Agni (Slovakia)

Concerts - Main Stage (Inner Courtyard) - Saturday, 04.07.2026

19:00 - 20:00 - Zen MF Concert
 20:30 - 21:30 - Nightlosers Concert

Fortress Gate - Wooden Bridge

10:00 - 12:00 - Guided Tour in Romanian
 13:00 - 15:00 - Guided Tour in English
 16:00 - 18:00 - Guided Tour in Romanian
 18:00 - 20:00 - Guided Tour in Romanian

Tavern Area - Sunday, 05.07.2026

11:00 - 11:45 Keleti Szél Concert
 12:00 - 12:45 Sonivius Vappae Concert
 13:00 - 13:45 Keleti Szél Concert
 14:00 - 14:45 Sonivius Vappae Concert
 17:00 - 18:00 Hollóének Hungarica Concert
 12:00 - 18:00 Medieval craft workshops with interactive presentations
 12:00 - 18:00 Medieval falconers' camp with birds of prey
 12:00 - 18:00 Animal Farm - Interactive activity for visitors
 12:00 - 18:00 Medieval games for children - Kalandozo Komedium
 12:00 - 18:00 Medieval cooking demonstrations

Children's Activities Area - Sunday, 05.07.2026

11:00 - 12:00 Viking Duels for Brave Little Warriors - Daneland
 12:00 - 12:30 Medieval Beekeeping Presentation
 13:00 - 14:00 Children's Knights' Tournament - Manufactura Historica
 14:00 - 14:45 The Never-Ending Story - Interactive game with Jester Igor
 15:00 - 15:30 The Life of a True Knight - Order of the Knights of Mediaș
 16:00 - 16:30 Magic Show with Magician Capistro
 17:00 - 18:00 Children's Knights' Tournament - Manufactura Historica

Inner Courtyard - Sunday, 05.07.2026

11:00 - 11:45 Peregrinii Concert
 12:00 - 12:45 Hollóének Hungarica Concert
 13:00 - 13:45 Peregrinii Concert
 14:00 - 14:45 Hollóének Hungarica Concert
 16:00 - 16:10 Cannon Salute and Fortress Guard
 16:15 - 16:30 Flag Bearers Demonstration
 16:40 - 17:00 Redivivus - Queen's Dressing Ritual
 17:00 - 17:30 Keleti Szél Concert
 17:45 - 18:00 Redivivus - Medieval Costume Presentation
 18:00 - 18:45 Sonivius Vappae Concert
 18:45 - 19:30 Hollóének Hungarica Concert (in front of the Fortress, First Courtyard)

Battle Arena - Sunday, 05.07.2026

10:00 - 14:00 Buhurt International League - Group Battles
 15:00 - 16:00 Golden Griffin Noble Competition - Dagger Fights
 16:45 - 17:00 Flag Bearers Demonstration
 17:00 - 18:00 Mounted Tournament - Romania vs. Slovakia - Tournament Final
 18:00 - 18:30 Awards Ceremony

 Concerts - Main Stage (Inner Courtyard) - Sunday, 05.07.2026

19:00 - 20:00 - N.O.R Concert
 20:30 - 21:30 - Zen Garden U2 Tribute Concert

Fortress Gate - Wooden Bridge - Sunday, 05.07.2026

10:00 - 12:00 - Guided Tour in Romanian
 13:00 - 15:00 - Guided Tour in English
 16:00 - 18:00 - Guided Tour in Romanian

The Oradea Medieval Festival is organized by Visit Oradea and the Oradea City Hall. The event is presented by ING.

Partners: Deus Vult Association, VPK – Packaging, and Autosiena.

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