Ringsted Medieval Festival
The scent of bonfires and food will fill the air around St. Bendt’s Church as we finally— and for the ninth time — host the Ringsted Medieval Festival in 2026!
It will be a spectacular festival, and the grounds will be buzzing with jesters, knights, musicians, and merchants.
Look forward to amazing fire shows, music, and theatre, and let the children play in the family area, Valdemar’s Workshop.
In the camp next to the festival grounds, visitors can step inside and see how people lived and dwelled in the Middle Ages.
The Ringsted Medieval Festival is a historical festival held in Klosterlunden in the centre of Ringsted. The festival was first held in 2009 and has grown steadily ever since. The most recent festival took place in 2024, welcoming around 15,000 happy visitors.
The festival is a collaboration between Museum Vestsjælland, Ringsted Municipality, the clergy group and parish council at St. Bendt’s Church, local associations, local businesses, local volunteers, charitable organisations, and the local press.
For children
The festival offers several activities for children — all of them can be found in the large family area called Valdemar’s.
Keep an eye on Museum Vestsjælland’s website > here <.
Family experiences
Look forward to a wealth of experiences for the whole family!
Amazing fire shows
Theatre performances
Thrilling jester shows
Medieval music
Storytelling
Take a stroll through the camps as well and get a sense of how people lived and resided in the Middle Ages.
Food and drink
At the marketplace, you can enjoy a variety of food and beverages.
Try local beer, draft mead, and apple juice.
Food is prepared on grills and over open fires. Keep an eye on this page, where we will continuously update information about the food selection.
Practical information
Opening hours:
Friday, 14 August, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, 15 August, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday, 16 August, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free admission!
Parking
Parking conditions will be changed during the festival. We refer visitors to the other parking areas in central Ringsted, as well as parking on Ole Hansensvej, Nørregade, and Søgade.
Public transport
Klosterlunden is located 800 metres from Ringsted Station, approximately a 10-minute walk.