Les Médiévales de la Citadelle de Namur
De Citadel verandert in een middeleeuws dorp met 500+ artiesten, ambachtslieden en re-enactors uit heel Europa.
Position your brand as a sponsor or vendor at a major European medieval festival attracting 500+ performers and thousands of visitors seeking immersive historical experiences.
- Behind-the-scenes coverage of artisans and re-enactors preparing for the festival
- Partner spotlights: how brands support authentic medieval craftsmanship and cultural events
- Visitor guides and travel tips for experiencing the Citadelle's transformation into a living medieval village
- User-generated content campaigns featuring attendees in period costumes and festival moments
For its 16th edition, Les Médiévales de la Citadelle transforms the Citadelle into a veritable medieval village, populated by over 500 artists, re-enactors and artisans from Belgium and across Europe. Families immerse themselves in a spectacular medieval atmosphere, featuring knights, musicians, jugglers and animations for all ages. This biennial event held the first weekend of July is recognized across Europe for the quality of its programme on an exceptional site.
Part 1
Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 July 2026
- Spectacular equestrian action spectacles proposed by Cowprod & Cie (FR).
- Medieval music and festive atmosphere with Troubadours d'Aliénor (BE) for immersion in medieval chants, and Pescaluna (FR) for participatory musical rounds.
- Reconstituted village of the 13th-14th centuries, equestrian spectacle spaces, and artisan market with period cuisine and refreshments.
- For children: face painting, pottery workshop, archery, donkey rides, and interactive animations.
- Special exhibition "Forged in the Shadow, Wielded in Light" – Fantastic Medieval Arms and Armour, included in event admission.
- Theatre, character parades, tales, music, theatrical spectacles, acrobatics and street animation throughout the routes.
- Cowprod & Cie (FR) – equestrian spectacles
- Troubadours d'Aliénor (BE) – medieval chants
- Pescaluna (FR) – participatory musical rounds
- Le Siroteur (BE) – skill and logic games
- Cirk'Onstance Atténuante – "les gargouilles" street performance
- Compagnie Crealid – "les catapultés" and "Pauvre Duc" theatrical pieces
- Charlie le bouffon – court entertainer
- 500+ artisans, re-enactors and craftspeople from Belgium, France, Germany, Portugal and beyond
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