Event Details
Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum 2026
The Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum (MPS) is Europe's largest travelling medieval fantasy festival, visiting a series of locations across Germany every year since 1994. The MPS transforms historic parks and open-air venues into vibrant medieval worlds filled with knights, jesters, craftsmen, traders, musicians and fantasy characters. The 2026 season includes six stops between July and September.
MPS 2026 – All Dates and Locations
- Bückeburg 1: 25 + 26 July 2026 – Schlosspark Bückeburg (Hasengarten), 31675 Bückeburg
- Bückeburg 2: 1 + 2 August 2026 – Schlosspark Bückeburg (Hasengarten), 31675 Bückeburg
- Weil am Rhein: 14 to 16 August 2026 – Drei Länder Garten, 79576 Weil am Rhein
- Speyer: 22 + 23 August 2026 – Domwiesen, Rheinallee, 67346 Speyer
- Luhmühlen: 4 to 6 September 2026 – Eventpark Luhmühlen, Westergellerser Heide 1, 21394 Salzhausen
- Retro MPS Borken: 26 + 27 September 2026 – Borken, North Rhine-Westphalia
Highlights
- Live music on multiple stages featuring top medieval rock and folk bands
- Headlining acts including Saltatio Mortis, Subway to Sally, Versengold, Feuerschwanz, Mr. Hurley & Die Pulveraffen, Faun and many more
- Massive medieval market with over 100 craft and trade stalls
- Authentic military camps with historical re-enactment groups
- Knight tournaments on horseback and spectacular swordfights
- Fire shows, jesters, magicians and acrobats
- Dedicated children's areas with axe throwing, archery and hands-on activities
- Camping directly at select festival sites (Bückeburg, Luhmühlen)
- Glass bottles permitted – unique among European festivals of this scale
Program
The MPS combines a multi-stage music program with a rich market and cultural offering. The main stage (Musikarena) hosts the biggest names in the medieval rock and folk scene. Smaller stages feature street performers, fire artists, jugglers and theatre troupes throughout the day. The medieval market runs continuously with craftsmen, blacksmiths, potters, leather workers and costume traders alongside food and drink stalls serving medieval-inspired fare. On Saturdays the program runs until midnight, closing with a spectacular fire show.
Ticket Prices 2026
Prices vary by location, day and ticket category. As a general guide:
- Market-only ticket (access to market, camps, jousting and smaller stages): from €20 (adults aged 15 and over)
- Combo ticket (market + main stage Musikarena): from €68 to €82 (adults, depending on location and day)
- Children aged 7 to 14: reduced prices (approx. €10 to €41)
- Children under 7: free entry
- Wheelchair users and companions (disability pass with B): free entry
- Disability pass of 50% or more: 50% discount
Advance tickets are slightly cheaper than at the gate. Book via spectaculum.de. Payment on site is also accepted in the form of MPS Goldtaler tokens.
Visitor Tips
- Buy tickets in advance as popular locations like Luhmühlen sell out quickly.
- A medieval costume is not required but is warmly encouraged and greatly adds to the atmosphere.
- Saturday is the main day with a full program; Sunday is ideal for families with children (lower prices, fewer crowds).
- Camping is available at select sites; check each location's page and book separately in advance.
- The MPS is one of the only festivals in Europe where glass bottles are explicitly permitted.
- Driving is the most practical option; some sites offer shuttle buses from the nearest train station.
- Bring warm layers for the evening; events run until midnight on Saturdays.
