Easter Knight Festival at Spandau Citadel
19th Medieval Market and Jousting Tournament at Easter in the Renaissance Citadel Spandau
About Easter Knight Festival Spandau Citadel
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Three Days of the Middle Ages in the Renaissance Citadel
The Spandau Citadel, one of Europe's best-preserved Renaissance fortresses (construction began in 1559), transforms into the stage for a grand medieval spectacle over the Easter weekend. The Easter Knight Festival, in its 19th edition from April 4th to 6th, 2026 (Saturday to Easter Monday), combines jousting tournaments on horseback, combat displays, historical music, and a large medieval market on the ramparts, in the inner courtyard, and in front of the Julius Tower – a format that attracts tens of thousands of visitors from Berlin and Brandenburg annually.
Program on Three Stages
- Jousting Tournament on Horseback with the show group Heimdalls Erben: Lance combat for the "Liberation of the Citadel" – daily at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
- Fire Riding Show as the day's finale at 6:45 PM
- Man-to-Man Combat Displays with swords, battle axes, and morning stars
- Historical Music: Keltania (Celtic), hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, drums
- Acrobatics and Jesters
- Archery and Crossbow Shooting – also for visitors to try
Market, Crafts, and Children
Around the stages, Berlin's largest medieval market at Easter unfolds – with craftspeople demonstrating blacksmithing, leatherworking, felting, woodturning, and jewelry making live. Medieval clothing, traditional costumes, books, mead, honey wine, and hearty market food are sold. For children, there's a wooden carousel, a Ferris wheel, juggling workshops, and hands-on activity stations. Fully armored knights and ladies in complete historical attire receive free admission – an incentive for reenactors and LARP groups from across the entire northern German region.
Including Museum Visit
The festival ticket includes admission to the permanent exhibitions at the Citadel (except the bat cellar) – including "Revealed. Berlin and Its Monuments" and the Spandau City History Museum. This is a rare opportunity to combine a visit to a Berlin Renaissance fortress, a medieval event, and a museum with a single ticket.
Spandau as the Venue
The Spandau Citadel is located in the Haselhorst district (Spandau borough), surrounded by the Havel River at its confluence with the Spree. It is directly accessible via the subway line U7 (terminus Rathaus Spandau or Zitadelle) and is easily reachable for day visitors from all over Berlin. Organizer Carnica Spectaculi produces historical festivals throughout Germany and has been responsible for the Easter and Pentecost Knight Festivals in Spandau since 2008.
Easter Knight Festival Spandau Citadel — edition 2026
19th Edition – Three Days of the Middle Ages at the Citadel
From April 4th to 6th, 2026, the Spandau Citadel will transform into a medieval fortress village for the 19th time. Organizer Carnica Spectaculi brings around 40–60 craftspeople, combat groups, and music ensembles to the ramparts and inner courtyard for each edition. The highlight of the daily program is the jousting tournament on horseback, staged by the show group Heimdalls Erben as a play about the "Liberation of the Citadel" – at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. The day's finale is the spectacular fire riding show at 6:45 PM.
Programme Easter Knight Festival Spandau Citadel 2026
Program 2026 – 19th Easter Knight Festival
Three Stages, Six Program Blocks Per Day
- 11:00 AM – Opening with drummers and banner bearers
- 11:30 AM – Acrobatics Show
- 1:00 PM – Jousting Tournament on Horseback: "Liberation of the Citadel" (Heimdalls Erben)
- 2:30 PM – Man-to-Man Combat Display with swords, axes, and morning stars
- 3:30 PM – Keltania Concert (Celtic music with hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes)
- 4:00 PM – Second Jousting Tournament on Horseback
- 6:00 PM – Jester Program and Fire Eaters
- 6:45 PM – Fire Riding Show as the Day's Finale
Market and Crafts
- Medieval market with blacksmith, leatherwork, felt, woodturning
- Sale of medieval clothing, mead, honey wine, market food
- Apothecary with herbs and natural cosmetics
For Children
- Wooden carousel and Ferris wheel
- Juggling and archery workshops
- Hands-on activity stations for families
Prices and Tickets
- Adults: €14 advance / €15 box office
- Children aged 6–16: €7
- Concessions: €11
- Family ticket: €35
- Children under 5 and fully armored knights: free
Included
Visit to the permanent exhibitions at the Citadel (except bat cellar) included in the ticket.
Highlights Easter Knight Festival Spandau Citadel 2026
Prices Easter Knight Festival Spandau Citadel 2026
Practical information — Easter Knight Festival Spandau Citadel
Getting There
Subway U7 to Zitadelle (directly in front of the entrance) or Rathaus Spandau (10 min. walk). Bus X33. S-Bahn S3/S9 to Spandau. By car: Am Juliusturm 64, parking spaces on the fortress forecourt are quickly occupied on festival days.
Admission
Adults €14 (advance) / €15 (box office), concessions €11, children aged 6–16 €7, family ticket €35, children under 5 free. Fully armored knights and ladies in complete historical attire: free admission.
Opening Hours
Saturday, Sunday, and Easter Monday, each from 10 AM–7 PM.
Families and Accessibility
Baby changing facilities and toilets inside the fortress. Parts of the ramparts are not wheelchair accessible; an accessible route is possible in the inner courtyard and around the Julius Tower.
Dogs
Dogs on a leash are allowed (except in the combat display and tournament arenas).
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Where it takes place Easter Knight Festival Spandau Citadel
Zitadelle Spandau
Am Juliusturm 64, 13599 Berlin