day · range · Namur (Citadelle de Namur) BE
Les Medievales de la Citadelle de Namur
De Citadel verandert in een middeleeuws dorp met meer dan 500 artiesten, re-enactors en ambachtslieden uit heel Europa.
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- Step back in time: Experience authentic medieval crafts and performances at Namur's Citadelle
- 500+ European artisans & re-enactors transform a fortress into a living medieval village
- Plan your medieval adventure: Festival dates, artisan showcases, and immersive experiences at Les Medievales
- Partner with Europe's premier medieval festival—reach engaged heritage tourism audiences
Programme
For their 16th edition, Les Médiévales de la Citadelle puts on a spectacular show. The Citadelle transforms into a genuine medieval village, populated with over 500 artists, re-enactors and craftspeople from Belgium and across Europe. Family visitors plunge into a spectacular medieval atmosphere amid knights, musicians, jugglers and activities for all ages.
Line-up
Cowprod & Cie (FR) – equestrian spectaclesCirk'Onstance Atténuante "les gargouilles"Compagnie Crealid "les catapultés" and "Pauvre Duc"Charlie le bouffonLe SiroteurSoñj, Vagarem, Leodio, Les Compagnons du Gras Jambon, Anima Keltia (music)Les Baladeux, Les Aboyeurs, Les Echasseurs namurois, Compagnie Taprobane, Guerre et Chevalerie (fixed shows)Les ânes de François, Compagnie du Polisson, Compagnie Dovahkiin (children's activities and mini farm)Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 July 2026- Spectacular equestrian action spectacles by Cowprod & Cie (FR)
- Village recreated from 13th-14th century with equestrian spectacle areas and artisan market offering period crafts and food
- Children's animations: face painting, pottery workshop, archery, donkey rides, interactive games
- Live performances including roaming theatre (Cirk'Onstance, Compagnie Crealid, Charlie le bouffon), musicians (Soñj, Vagarem, Leodio), fixed shows (The Baladeux, acrobats, Knight shows), children's activities (Le Jugement dernier du cochon, mini farm, face painting, Mediemômes adventure course)
- Exposition "Forgées dans l'ombre, brandies dans la lumière" (Fantastic Medieval Arms & Armour) included in entry fee
- Artisan market, period food, tales, music, theatre spectacles, equestrian jousts, acrobatics throughout the day
- One of Europe's largest medieval festivals
- family-focused with dedicated children's programming