Festival-Mediaval Selb 2026 — Legends
Europe's largest medieval festival on the Goldberg
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Medieval, Folk, and Metal on the Goldberg
Since 2008, the Festival-Mediaval has been a firm fixture in the European medieval and folk scene. On the sprawling Goldberg grounds on the outskirts of Selb, thumping bagpipes, medieval dance music, and electrically amplified medieval rock meet an extensive medieval market, jugglers, fire shows, and dense camp life. With around 27,000 guests, it is one of the largest events of its kind on the continent.
18th Edition Under the Motto Legends
In 2026, the festival is under the motto Legends, honoring the grown festival community and the musical heritage of the scene. Highlights of the lineup include In Extremo with a show celebrating their 30th band anniversary, Corvus Corax with Cantus Buranus and a large orchestra, and Subway to Sally with the album Nord Nord Ost. Also featured are Faun, Estampie, Cara, Flook, Mr. Hurley & die Pulveraffen, Celtica Pipes Rock, Saor Patrol, Steve'n'Seagulls, and many other acts.
Selb — Porcelain City on the Czech Border
Selb is located in the district of Wunsiedel in the Fichtelgebirge, Bavaria, directly on the border with the Czech Republic. The city is known as a porcelain city – Rosenthal and Hutschenreuther, among others, have their roots here. The Goldberg above the town offers ample space for stages, the market, and camping as the festival grounds, making the Festival-Mediaval one of the region's most important cultural events.
Festival-Mediaval — edition 2026
The Festival-Mediaval 2026 is entirely dedicated to its motto Legends and celebrates the grown festival family. Since 2025, the festival has been led by Ulf Schertel (Admiral Ulf), who took over from long-time founder Bläcky.
Musically, the spectrum ranges from powerful medieval rock to acoustic folk sounds and medieval dance music. The headliner is In Extremo with a show for their 30th band anniversary. Corvus Corax brings Cantus Buranus with an approximately 50-piece orchestra to the stage, and Subway to Sally will play the album Nord Nord Ost. In addition to the music program, the medieval market, camp life, living chess, acrobatics, theater, and workshops shape the weekend.
Programme Festival-Mediaval 2026
Confirmed Line-up Festival-Mediaval 2026 (Motto Legends)
Venue: Goldberg, Selb — three days, multiple stages, Friday to Sunday.
Headliners
- In Extremo — Show for 30th band anniversary
- Corvus Corax — Cantus Buranus with large orchestra (~50 people)
- Subway to Sally — Album Nord Nord Ost
Other Confirmed Bands
- Faun
- Estampie
- Cara
- Flook
- Mr. Hurley & die Pulveraffen
- Celtica Pipes Rock
- Saor Patrol
- Steve'n'Seagulls
- Bosparans Fall, Deloraine, Johanna Krins, Purpur, Pyrates! & The Landrats, Ragnarök, Reikas Tanz, Songleikr, The Blackbeers, Tomáš Kočko & Orchestr, Vera Lux
Supporting Program
- Large medieval market and food stalls
- Camp life and camping
- Living chess
- Acrobatics, theater, fire shows
- Workshops and family program
Tickets and current program details: tickets.festival-mediaval.eu or festival-mediaval.com.
Highlights Festival-Mediaval 2026
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Practical information — Festival-Mediaval
Getting There
Selb is located on the A 93 (Selb-Nord/Süd exit), and the Goldberg is signposted. By train to Selb Stadt or Marktredwitz, then shuttle or public transport. Camping is possible on the festival grounds.
Tickets
3-day festival ticket in advance around 180 Euros, with discounted early bird prices (Early Bird phase until Christmas). Tickets via tickets.festival-mediaval.eu.
On Site
Large medieval market, camp life, living chess, acrobatics, theater, workshops, and an extensive family program. Food and drinks from medieval canteens.
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Where it takes place Festival-Mediaval
Goldberg, Selb