Name: Michaelismarkt Bottrop — Medieval Market 2026
Start: 2026-09-26T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-27T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ernst-Wilczok-Platz Bottrop

Michaelismarkt Bottrop

About Michaelismarkt Bottrop

On the weekend of September 26th and 27th, 2026, minstrels, jugglers, blacksmiths, and traders in medieval attire will flock to Bottrop's Ernst-Wilczok-Platz: The Michaelismarkt by CS History & Event UG brings combat demonstrations, medieval culinary delights, leatherwork, jewelry, and beekeeping to Bottrop's city center. Saturday 3 PM-10 PM, Sunday 11 AM-7:30 PM. The Bottrop Autumn Fair (September 25th-27th) runs concurrently – a combined weekend for those who wish to shuttle between the Middle Ages and the Ferris wheel.

Dates 26 Sep — 27 Sep 2026

Venue Bottrop (05512)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Michaelismarkt Bottrop — edition 2026

The Michaelismarkt Bottrop 2026 takes place on September 26th and 27th at Ernst-Wilczok-Platz. Medieval market featuring crafts (blacksmithing, leather goods, beekeeping), juggler shows, combat demonstrations, fire show, and medieval culinary delights. Runs parallel to the Bottrop Autumn Fair (Sept 25th-27th).

Two days of medieval market with the established signature of CS History & Event – authentic atmosphere, no trinkets. Runs parallel to the Bottrop Autumn Fair in the city center.

Highlights Michaelismarkt Bottrop 2026

Medieval market at the central Ernst-Wilczok-Platz
Combat demonstrations, jugglers, fire show
Free admission
Family program with archery
Parallel to the Bottrop Autumn Fair

Programme Michaelismarkt Bottrop 2026

Saturday, September 26th, 2026 · 3 PM–10 PM

Market opening and commencement with minstrels
Craft stalls: blacksmithing, leather goods, wood carving, beekeeping
Combat demonstrations with historical weapons
Stilt walkers and juggler shows
Medieval music (hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes)
Evening: Fire show

Sunday, September 27th, 2026 · 11 AM–7:30 PM

Family program (archery, pottery, horseback riding)
Market stroll and craft demonstrations
Culinary: Mead, wild boar, suckling pig, stick bread
Closing parade of performers

Program: history-event.de/termine.

Prices Michaelismarkt Bottrop 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks at market prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Michaelismarkt Bottrop

Date & Opening Hours

Saturday, September 26th, 2026: 3:00 PM–10:00 PM. Sunday, September 27th, 2026: 11:00 AM–7:30 PM.

Location

Ernst-Wilczok-Platz, 46236 Bottrop (centrally located in the city center).

Admission

Free admission.

Getting There

Public transport: Bus 240, 261 to Ernst-Wilczok-Platz / Berliner Platz. By train to Bottrop Hbf, then a 5-minute walk. By car via the A2 or A42 (exit Bottrop-Süd).

Parallel Event

Bottrop Autumn Fair from 09/25-27/2026 in the city center.

Organizer

CS History & Event UG, Zimmerstraße 3-33B, 40215 Düsseldorf, Tel. +49 211 95795894 (Wed 9 AM-3 PM) in cooperation with the City of Bottrop.

Medieval Market for Michaelmas

The Michaelismarkt Bottrop is Bottrop's annual medieval market held around the Catholic feast of Archangel Michael (September 29th). It takes place on the central Ernst-Wilczok-Platz in Bottrop's city center and is organized by CS History & Event UG from Düsseldorf – one of NRW's most renowned medieval market organizers.

Dates and Opening Hours 2026

The 2026 edition runs from Saturday, September 26th from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sunday, September 27th from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Admission is free. The city of Bottrop lists the market in its official event calendar.

Atmosphere and Performers

The market's appearance follows the established medieval market aesthetic: historical costumes, no modern advertising posters, no plastic in sight. Stalls feature goldsmiths, leatherworkers, woodcarvers, blacksmiths, beekeepers, and bookbinders. Juggler shows, combat demonstrations with historical weapons, stilt walkers, fire shows, medieval music (hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, drums), and the ever-present shouted calls of the "medieval" traders create the soundscape.

Culinary Delights – Mead, Wild Boar, Stick Bread

The medieval cuisine offers: mead and wine, roast wild boar, suckling pig, ox stew, stick bread, turnip stew. For children, there's stick bread over an open fire and sweet temptations.

Family Program

One of the hallmarks of CS History & Event markets: the family program. Children can try archery, learn to ride, do pottery, or interact with stilt walkers. The markets emphasize that even the youngest visitors can experience the Middle Ages as an adventure – beyond mere romanticized costumes.

Parallel Event: Bottrop Autumn Fair

A practical bonus: From September 25th to 27th, 2026, the Bottrop Autumn Fair runs concurrently in the city center – with rides, food stalls, and a family day. Those who want to combine the Middle Ages with a modern funfair in one weekend will find Bottrop the right place.

Bottrop – City in the Western Ruhr Area

Bottrop is located between Essen, Oberhausen, and Gelsenkirchen in the western Ruhr area. The city, with around 117,000 inhabitants, was traditionally a mining town; today it is known for Movie Park Germany and its vibrant city center.