Schedules
Explore the program and create your own medieval experience!
On this page, you will find the complete festival program – and best of all, most of the activities are included in the ticket price! Programs that require an additional fee or pre-registration are marked separately (*).
The delightful Heidi Kyrö will be the event host throughout the weekend!
We reserve the right to make changes.
Friday 16.8.
Taverna / Tavern
12:30 The Midnight
14:00 In Vino Veritas
15:30 Gàlata
17:00 Corvus Corax
18:15 Pääskylä
19:30 In Vino Veritas
21:00 The Midnight
22:15 Ne’reida Lamer
22:30 Corvus Corax
Turnajaisareena/ Tournament arena
13:00-17:00 Monk football tournament
*21:00 Fireshow and the jousting tournament (separate tickets needed)
The Monk football tournament, being played for the first time, promises to be a hilarious spectacle for both the audience and the players. Teams compete against each other wearing weighted monk robes, using a medieval leather ball.
Viikinkimittelö-areena / Viking battle arena
13:30 Tavastia Cup of Viking Swordsmanship, Vanajan Sudet
17:00 Viking battle demonstration, Vanajan Sudet
Sotahevosleirin-areena/Jousting arena
12:00 Skill at arms -practice
15:00 Historical riding demonstration (Jaakko Nuotio)
17:00 Skill at arms -practice
Skill at Arms – a discipline where riders, while in motion on horseback, attempt to hit targets with lances.
Keskiaikaleirin-areena/Medieval camp arena
14:30 Tournament of the Crusades
Kakarainkylä / Kids’ village
12:00-18:00 Throwing games, a hobby horse track, foam sword fighting, a banner workshop, and much more.
13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 Puppet theater
Demonstrations
12:00-18:00 As usual, the area features several demonstration points where you can admire the skills of professionals and medieval craftsmanship. The demonstration points are marked with special banners!
Pakanametsä / Pagan forest
12:00-20:00 Shadows’ Carnival open
15:30-17:00 Spell Bottle Workshop, Ulottuvuusmatkat
18:00-18:15 Introduction to the Finnish Witchcraft Academy, Headmistress Lina Leed
19:00-19:30 Spell Songs, Korvenloitsu
Luentosali / Lecture hall
15:00 Satu Hovi: Keskiajan yrtit
Viikinkileiri / Viking campsite
12:00-18:00 Welcome to explore the life of the Vikings and the activities of the Viking swordsmanship and historical reenactment group, Vanajan Sudet.
Keskiaikaleiri / Medieval campsite
12:00-18:00 Welcome to explore the camp of Elävä Keskiaika ry, where you can experience authentic medieval camp life and see the preparation of medieval dishes based on period recipes.
Metsänpeitto campsite
12:00-18:00 Welcome to explore the mythical side of the Middle Ages; Metsänpeitto offers mystical experiences such as encounters with elves, shamanic drum journeys, witch’s tea sessions, dice poker, and even will-o’-the-wisps.
Area program
13:00 Relic Procession, Todellisuuspakolaiset
14:00 Procession of the Forest Folk, Todellisuuspakolaiset
15:00 Music, Liikistön Leikarit
16:00 Shame Procession, Todellisuuspakolaiset
17:30 Procession of the Forest Folk, Todellisuuspakolaiset
Additionally, in the area: flea circus, Raakkeli Routakurkku performing with handmade old instruments, and flow artist Anna Aurinkona.
Häme castle and Prison
12:00-18:00 Häme Castle and Prison open for festival visitors
Guided tours of Häme Castle: Registration at the castle’s museum shop.
In English at 13:00, 15:00, and 17:00
Guided tours of the Prison: Registration at the museum shop.
In English at 14:00
Saturday 17.8.
Taverna / Tavern
10:30 Thomas Ignatius (FI)
11:30 The Midnight (ITA)
12:30 In Vino Veritas (ITA)
13:15 Soldans (FI)
14:00 Corvus Corax (GER)
15:15 Gàlata (ES)
16:30 Pääskylä (FI)
17:30 Thomas Ignatius (FI)
18:30 Noitakuningas (FI)
19:45 The Midnight (ITA)
21:00 In Vino Veritas (ITA)
22:15 Ne’reida Lamer (FI)
22:30 Corvus Corax (GER)
Turnajaisareena / Tournament arena
10:00-18:00 Buhurt 5vs5 Qualifying Round
Welcome to experience the largest Buhurt tournament of all time. Up to 111 fighters from not only Finland but also Australia, Spain, France, Latvia, Lithuania, and Denmark. In the 5vs5 matches, two teams compete against each other for match victory.
*21:00 Fire Show and the Jousting tournament (Tickets sold out)
Viikinkimittelö-areena / Viking battle arena
12:30 Swordsmanship demonstration, Tampere School of Arms
13:30 Viking battle demonstration, Vanajan Sudet
16:00 Swordsmanship demonstration, Tampere School of Arms
17:00 Viking battle demonstration, Vanajan Sudet
Sotahevosleirin-areena / Jousting arena
12:00 Skill at arms -clinic
13:00 Open practice
15:00 Jousting
17:00 Skill at arms -clinic
18:00 Open practice
Skill at Arms – a discipline where riders, while in motion on horseback, attempt to hit targets with lances.
Keskiaikaleirin-areena / Medieval camp arena
11:00 Dress the Knight
14:30 Tournament of the Crusades
Kakarainkylä / Kids’ village
10:00-18:00 Throwing games, a hobby horse track, foam sword fighting, a banner workshop, and much more.
12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 Puppet theater
Demonstrations
10:00-18:00 As usual, the area features several demonstration points where you can admire the skills of professionals and medieval craftsmanship. The demonstration points are marked with special banners!
Pakanametsä / Pagan forest
10:00-20:00 Shadows’ Carnival open
12:00-13:30 Decorate Your Elf Ears Workshop, Ulottuvuusmatkat
13:45-14:00 Introduction to the Finnish Witchcraft Academy, Headmistress Lina Leed
15:00-15:05 Dance Performance “Riivaaja,” Occult Obscura
15:10-15:40 Spell Songs, Korvenloitsu
16:00-17:30 Elf of the Year Competition, Todellisuuspakolaiset
18:00-18:30 Shamanic Drum Circle, Anja Kadziolka
Luentosali / Lecture hall
14:00 Esko Ronimus: Kaksintaistelut ja niitä varten harjoittelu 1500-luvun Italiassa
15:00 Marine Beaumel: Unveiling Medieval Mastery with Europe’s oldest sword fighting manual (ENG)
Viikinkileiri / Viking campsite
10:00-18:00 Welcome to explore the life of the Vikings and the activities of the Viking swordsmanship and historical reenactment group, Vanajan Sudet.
Keskiaikaleiri /Medieval campsite
10:00-18:00 Welcome to explore the camp of Elävä Keskiaika ry, where you can experience authentic medieval camp life and see the preparation of medieval dishes based on period recipes.
Metsänpeitto campsite
10:00-18:00 Welcome to explore the mythical side of the Middle Ages; Metsänpeitto offers mystical experiences such as encounters with elves, shamanic drum journeys, witch’s tea sessions, dice poker, and even will-o’-the-wisps.
Area program
12:00 Music, Liikistön Leikarit
13:00 Relic Procession, Todellisuuspakolaiset
14:00 Music, Liikistön Leikarit
15:00 Procession of the Forest Folk, Todellisuuspakolaiset
16:00 Shame Procession, Todellisuuspakolaiset
17:30 Procession of the Forest Folk, Todellisuuspakolaiset
Additionally, in the area: flea circus, Raakkeli Routakurkku performing with handmade old instruments, and flow artist Anna Aurinkona.
Häme castle and Prison
12:00-18:00 Häme Castle and Prison open for festival visitors
Guided tours of Häme Castle: Registration at the castle’s museum shop.
In English at 14:00 and 15:00
Guided tours of the Prison: Registration at the museum shop.
In English at 14:00
Open Stage
Open Stage
HÄMEEN LINNAN KUNINKAANSALISSA
11:00-11:30 Jouhikkoyhtye Virna. Medieval melodies and folk music.
13:30-14:00 Jouhikkoyhtye Virna. Medieval melodies and folk music.
14:30-15:00 Anja Kadziolka
A shamanic sound journey to the ancestors, guided by the deep rhythm of a drum.
15:30-16:00 Emmi Liinalaakso. Dramatic monologue “Linnan rouva Margareta odottaa ystäväänsä Karinia linnanvieraaksi vuonna 1587”.
Sunday 19.8.
Taverna / Tavern
11:15 Uulu, lastenkonsertti (FI)
12:30 The Midnight (ITA)
13:45 Noitakuningas (FI)
15:00 In Vino Veritas (ITA)
16:15 Gàlata (ES)
Turnajaisareena/ Tournament arena
Tervetuloa kokemaan kaikkien aikojen suurin Buhurt-turnaus. Jopa 111 ottelijaa kotimaan lisäksi Australiasta, Espanjasta, Ranskasta, Latviasta, Liettuasta ja Tanskasta. 1vs1-otteluissa otellaan kahden ottelijan välillä otteluvoitoista. Duel-kategorioissa tarkoituksena on kerätä pisteitä mm. hyvillä osumilla vastustajaan.
Viikinkimittelö-areena / Viking battle arena
12:00 Children’s Fencing School*, Tampere School of Arms (Pre-registration required)
13:00 Viking Battle Demonstration, followed by a procession to the bridge battle, Vanajan Sudet
14:00 Children’s Fencing School*, Tampere School of Arms (Pre-registration required)
15:00 Children’s Fencing School*, Tampere School of Arms (Pre-registration required)
Sotahevosleirin-areena/Jousting arena
12:00 Skill at arms clinic
13:00 Free practice
15:00 Jousting
Skill at Arms – a discipline where riders, while in motion on horseback, attempt to hit targets with lances.
Keskiaikaleirin-areena / Medieval camp arena
11:00 Dress the Knight
12:30 Tournament of the Crusades
Kakarainkylä / Kids’ village
10:00-17:00 Throwing games, a hobby horse track, foam sword fighting, a banner workshop, and much more.
10:00-17:00 Face paintings
13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 Puppets theather
Demostrations
10:00-17:00 As usual, the area features several demonstration points where you can admire the skills of professionals and medieval craftsmanship. The demonstration points are marked with special banners!
Pakanametsä / Pagan forest
10:00-17:00 Shadows’ Carnival open
12:00-14:00 Magic Wand Workshop, Ulottuvuusmatkat
14:15-14:30 Introduction to the Finnish Witchcraft Academy, Headmistress Lina Leed
14:30-15:00 Spell Songs, Korvenloitsu
15:00-16:00 Deep Breathing Workshop, Merja Kallunki
Luentosali / Lecture hall
14:00 Ilari Aalto: Kuinka löytää perille keskiajan Suomessa?
15:00 Lyhytelokuva Marras, Kino Tavast
Viikinkileiri / Viking campsite
10:00-17:00 Welcome to explore the life of the Vikings and the activities of the Viking swordsmanship and historical reenactment group, Vanajan Sudet.
Keskiaikaleiri / Medieval campsite
10:00-17:00 Welcome to explore the camp of Elävä Keskiaika ry, where you can experience authentic medieval camp life and see the preparation of medieval dishes based on period recipes.
Metsänpeitto campsite
10:00-17:00 Welcome to explore the mythical side of the Middle Ages; Metsänpeitto offers mystical experiences such as encounters with elves, shamanic drum journeys, witch’s tea sessions, dice poker, and even will-o’-the-wisps.
Area programme
12:00 Music, Liikistön Leikarit
13:00 Relic Procession, Todellisuuspakolaiset
Approx. 14:00 Bridge Battle, Vanajan Sudet
14:00 Music, Liikistön Leikarit
15:00 Procession of the Forest Folk, Todellisuuspakolaiset
16:00 Shame Procession, Todellisuuspakolaiset
Additionally, in the area: flea circus, Raakkeli Routakurkku performing with handmade old instruments, and flow artist Anna Aurinkona.
Häme castle and Prison
10:00-17:00 Häme Castle and Prison open for festival visitors
Guided tours of Häme Castle: Registration at the castle’s museum shop.
In English at 14:00
Guided tours of the Prison: Registration at the museum shop.
In English at 14:00