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Marche Medieval d'Etterbeek

31st medieval market with 150+ vendors, reenactors, combat shows and crafts in the Cinquantenaire park.

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Activate local and tourism audiences with immersive medieval experience marketing, targeting families and experience-seekers through event partnerships and social storytelling.

Relevance 45medium intent
  • Behind-the-scenes reenactor training and combat choreography
  • Vendor spotlights: artisan crafts and medieval goods
  • Family day passes and group booking promotions
  • Instagram-worthy costume and photo opportunities at the market
Programme

The 31st Marche Medieval d'Etterbeek runs Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May 2026 at Parc du Cinquantenaire, hosting over 150 exhibitors from across Europe. Artisans, re-enactors, musicians and medieval companies immerse visitors in the heart of the Middle Ages. The event transforms the park's fountain surrounds into a grand medieval village with crafts, musicians, re-enactments, camps and family activities. true

Line-up
Krless (Czech medieval music group)Zirkus Meer (German acrobatic company)Teatro Pantastico (flute-playing stilt-walker)Les Francs-Archers (traditional archery instruction)Woodcutter (axe-throwing)Historical Medieval Combat re-enactorsTextile dyers and craftspeopleSmiths and tin-founders (Forge d'Enguerrand)Medieval re-enactment companies (French medieval life, Templars)

Part 1

Friday 22 May

Part 2

16:00–22:00: Opening day, crafts and artisan setup, evening atmosphere with music and entertainment

Part 3

Saturday 23 May

Part 4

10:00–22:00: Full day of demonstrations (combat, archery, axe-throwing, historical martial arts), artisan workshops, medieval camps open to visitors, music performances, acrobatics

Part 5

Sunday 24 May

Part 6

10:00–20:00: Final day with continued demonstrations, crafts, camps, music performances and family activities

  • Meet master artisans: blacksmiths, glassblowers, broom-makers and natural-dye specialists, with medieval camps offering games and activities like card games, palm-ball games, spinning tops and dice
  • Czech medieval music group Krless performs throughout the weekend
  • German company Zirkus Meer performs ball-balancing on stilts, and Teatro Pantastico features a flute-playing stilt-walker
  • Activities include axe-throwing with Woodcutter, archery, medieval fencing and historical martial arts demonstrations
  • Exhibits showcase ancient crafts: smithing, vegetable dyeing, pewter medals, old-fashioned candles
  • Medieval combat demonstrations and tournaments showcase historical fighting techniques and equipment
  • Free admission