The complete list of medieval reenactment events in Europe

Would there be a better place to reenact European history than Europe itself? I think not. That’s why there is an abundance of these events during spring and summer. You will find one almost every weekend and some of them even have a duration of up to ten days.

Medieval reenactment is the reconstruction of European history during the fall of Rome, also called ‘the migration period’ or ‘the dark ages’, to the end of the 15th century.

Usually, these events are located at a place with historical significance, like castles or former battlegrounds to reenact the battles that took place there.

When you visit one of these events you will get a realistic experience of the bloody battles, heroic tournaments, Medieval markets, extravagant feasts, and banquets. You will also get a look into the lives of merchants, knights, troubadours and many more.

Authenticity is one of the most important aspects of European reenactment. Participants try to give you the most realistic experience as possible.

You will find the biggest and most significant ones in this list.

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