Medieval Festival at Hilpoltstein Castle
»Knights, Bards, Cutpurses« – Medieval life at the castle ruins
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Medieval Life at the Castle Ruins
The medieval festival »Knights, Bards, Cutpurses« is one of the most atmospheric events in Hilpoltstein, Middle Franconia, in the Roth district. The striking castle ruins above the historic old town are transformed into a lively medieval village for a weekend in May, featuring music, crafts, a fire show, and numerous hands-on activities for children. Admission is free.
Minstrels and Sounds
Several groups provide the musical accompaniment: The band »Narrenschiff« plays medieval melodies, and the medieval folk band »Satyrias« creates a great atmosphere with powerful rhythms and medieval sounds. Throughout the weekend, fanfares from the »Edlen Fanfarenspieler zu Hilpoltstein« can be heard, supported by the »Heidecker Trommlerhaufen«.
Crafts and Jousting Tournament
Visitors can experience ancient crafts and knightly activities on the castle grounds: Archery, weapons demonstrations, a jousting tournament, blacksmithing, fire shows, and medieval games alternate with woodturning, shoemaking, sheep farming, weaving, and weapons exhibitions with sword fights.
Program for the Whole Family
For children, there are juggling performances, storytellers, and hands-on activities such as a mosaic workshop or soap making. The unique castle setting makes the festival an experience for the whole family in the heart of Franconia. The festival is organized by the town of Hilpoltstein as part of the HIPlive series.
Medieval Festival Hilpoltstein — edition 2026
From May 8 to 10, 2026, Hilpoltstein Castle will be the venue for the medieval festival »Knights, Bards, Cutpurses«. For three days, minstrels, craftsmen, jugglers, and knights will gather at the historic castle above the old town.
Music will be provided by the band »Narrenschiff« (Friday and Saturday) and the medieval folk band »Satyrias« (Saturday and Sunday). Throughout the weekend, the »Edlen Fanfarenspieler zu Hilpoltstein« will play with the »Heidecker Trommlerhaufen«. Archery, a jousting tournament, blacksmithing, fire shows, and an extensive children's program round off the festival. Admission is free.
Programme Medieval Festival Hilpoltstein 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026 — 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
- 6:00 PM — Opening of the medieval village at the castle
- 7:30 PM — Opening by the mayor
- Narrenschiff — medieval melodies
- Fanfare music by the Edlen Fanfarenspieler zu Hilpoltstein with the Heidecker Trommlerhaufen
Saturday, May 9, 2026 — 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Narrenschiff and Satyrias (Medieval Folk)
- Archery, weapons demonstrations, jousting tournament, blacksmithing, fire show
- Crafts: Woodturning, shoemaking, sheep farming, weaving, weapons exhibition with sword fights
- Children's program: Juggling, storytellers, mosaic workshop, soap making
Sunday, May 10, 2026 — 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Satyrias — medieval sounds
- Jousting tournament, fire show, craft demonstrations
- Children's and hands-on program
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Getting There
Hilpoltstein is located in the Roth district, about 30 km south of Nuremberg. Travel via the A9 (exit Hilpoltstein / Greding) or by train to Hilpoltstein or Roth. The castle is located above the old town and is within walking distance.
Admission
Admission to the medieval festival is free.
Opening Hours
Friday 6:00 PM–11:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM–11:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM–6:00 PM.
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Burg Hilpoltstein
Burg Hilpoltstein, 91161 Hilpoltstein